Task & PurposeMatt White

US Army Identifies Crew Killed in Sept. 17 MH-60 Black Hawk Crash Near Joint Base Lewis‑McChord

Task & Purpose reports: The Army identified the pilots and crew killed in the Sep. 17 crash of a special operations MH-60 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

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Last Updated: Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, 11:21 AM PDT

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FlightGlobalRyan Finnerty

First flight ‘imminent’ for Anduril’s YFQ-44A autonomous fighter prototype

By FlightGlobal: Anduril executives said they are wrapping up ground testing on the YFQ-44A, taking extra time to further develop the autonomous flight software that will enable the uncrewed jet to make its first flight without any remote piloting inputs.

2025-09-22T10:59:46.680368-07:00
Air & Space Forces MagChris Gordon

US Air Force Chief of Staff General David W. Allvin: First F-47 Next-Generation Air Dominance Fighter Under Construction, Flight Expected in 2028

By Air & Space Forces Mag: The first F-47 Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter is being manufactured and is expected to fly by 2028, CSAF Gen. David W. Allvin said.

2025-09-22T08:27:09.485059-07:00
FlightGlobalCraig Hoyle

Bombardier delivers ninth Global-series jet to USAF for BACN (battlefield airborne communications node)

By FlightGlobal: Bombardier's defence unit has delivered its ninth Global-series aircraft for use in the US Air Force's (USAF's) battlefield airborne communications node (BACN) role.

2025-09-22T08:24:13.832712-07:00