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The National Interest on MSN10d
The Air Force Wants a Propellor Plane for Special Operations Missions. Yes, Really.
The rudimentary nature of the OA-1K Skyraider II, which will serve alongside such advanced machines as the F-22 Raptor and AH ...
The National Interest on MSN7d
What Is the Air Force Doing on the Southern Border?
Militaries exist, in most contexts, to help nations preserve their borders. In that sense, the application of U.S. assets ...
The Aviationist on MSN12d
AFSOC Receives First Missionized OA-1K Skyraider II
Us to begin training, AFSOC has now taken delivery of the OA-1K in the final missionized configuration. The first ...
Stars and Stripes12d
First mission-ready Skyraider II aircraft delivered to Air Force Special Operations Command
The missionized OA-1K Skyraider II can adapt capabilities for required mission sets be it close air support, precision strike or armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
FLYING Magazine on MSN4d
‘Dragon Lady’ and T-38 Talon Set to Appear at EAA AirVenture
According to EAA, the Air Force will also be bringing a T-38 Talon to the event. The T-38 is a supersonic jet trainer that ...
The National Interest on MSN10d
Inside the Navy’s Upcoming “Terminator” AI Fighter Jets
The exact extent of the plane’s autonomous capabilities remains unknown, but it is likely to be far more significant than any ...
The Aviationist on MSN9d
Additional USAF and Foreign Sales Sought for EA-37B Compass Call
L3Harris and BAE Systems believe there is a strong market for the EA-37B beyond existing orders from the United States and ...
Aviation Pros7d
U.S. Air Force to Bring U-2 Aircraft to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
For EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, the United States Air Force plans to bring a Lockheed U-2 from Beale Air Force Base in ...