Gen. James Slife Archives

Next-generation air dominance and CCA drone concept art (Lockheed Martin image)

Big decisions coming for the Air Force’s next-gen aircraft platforms

Some of the service’s future aircraft programs are in limbo as it looks for more clarity over the next few months.

Sep 27, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, and the Artificial Intelligence Integration Center, conduct drone test flights and software troubleshooting during Allied Spirit 24 at the Hohenfels Training Area, Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Germany, March 6, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by Micah Wilson)

Army proposing 3 systems for 2nd round of Replicator; 1 picked for initial tranche

The stated goal of Replicator is to deliver thousands of relatively low-cost, “attritable” unmanned systems in 18 to 24 months to help the Pentagon counter China’s military buildup.

Mar 20, 2024 By Jon Harper