The newest variant of the most common short-range air-to-air missile in the U.S. fleet is failing its operational availability metric, a documented gap that has persisted past its projected recovery date as the services simultaneously ramp JASSM production.
The Pentagon has stripped former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall of his security clearance, alleging he disclosed classified details about the VC-25B Air Force One aircraft to a news outlet — an allegation Kendall disputes.
The Air Force's X-62 VISTA test aircraft used an infrared search-and-track sensor and AI agents to execute dozens of autonomous intercepts across eight flights, marking a significant step toward integrating machine decision-making into tactical air operations.
