These new aircraft represent the cusp of a new generation in air combat and airpower that is significant to the 21st century.
By GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Details of the AFRL’s Off-Board Sensing Station program remain highly classified, though the effort is expected to field an unmanned aircraft that can fly ahead of fighters and relay targeting information and other threat data back.
By Michael MarrowDavid Alexander, president of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, told Breaking Defense several options could power the company’s Gambit drone offering, and that the Air Force has been more forthcoming with cost expectations behind closed doors.
By Michael MarrowA new request for information released by the Air Force shows that future Collaborative Combat Aircraft engines could provide considerable capability, according to an expert, but could also face drawbacks in cost and operations.
By Michael MarrowFour models of Gambit aircraft take on a range of different critical missions to enhance, expand and further empower American and allied air forces.
By GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Responsible powers need the newest and best tools in order to assure their own security, their international commitments and to preserve the allies’ goal for peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
By GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.AFRL is “projecting first flight in first half of FY24 [fiscal 2024],” Trenton White, OBSS program manager, told Breaking Defense.
By Theresa Hitchens