Skyraider Returns: Why The US Has Resurrected The Vietnam-Era Combat Plane Name
Michael Conley, head of the Air Force Special Operations Command, announced in March 2025 that the newly developed OA-1K would be designated Skyraider II. It may seem counterintuitive that the Air ...
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Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraft
Florida — Air Force Special Operations Command has dubbed its newest aircraft Skyraider II, a nod to the Cold War-era propeller plane that delivered close air support during the Vietnam War.
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The US Air Force Is Eyeing Autonomous Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft
This new SBIR grant, awarded by AFWERX, will expand ZeroAvia's expertise and potentially have a game-changing impact on the US Air Force's UAV operations. Unmanned aircraft with hydrogen-electric ...
Workhorse of the air gets even better
Later this decade the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will receive what has been touted as the most capable version of the ...
Boeing wins Air Force contract for new manned fighter jet to quarterback future drone fleet
A separate Navy contract for its version of the NGAD fighter is still under competition between Northrop Grumman and Boeing.
Tuskegee Airman remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump's DEI purge
He was the first Black jet fighter pilot in Korean airspace during the Korean War, and a decorated one after 126 missions.