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America's next fighter won't fly alone - "Every pilot gets a drone army" - the future has already arrived

The U.S. Air Force is developing Collaborative Combat Aircraft, autonomous drone wingmen designed to fly alongside fighters ...
AOL

The flight path that the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the American Airlines crash was flying isn't complicated, US Army official says

12th Army Aviation Battalion UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters fly in formation over the Potomac River in Washington.U.S. Army photo by Bernardo Fuller The US Army crew of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that ...
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Aviation Senior Leader Forum 2026: Army Aviation Transforms with a Vision

FORT RUCKER, Ala.--Army Aviation leaders from around the globe descended on Fort Rucker for the annual Aviation Senior Leader Forum Jan. 27-29. Approximately 200 Aviation brigade commanders, brigade ...
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Army Aviation Soldiers begin training with Stalker UAS at Fort Rucker

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — Army aviation soldiers began training with the VXE30 Stalker uncrewed aircraft system at Fort Rucker, Alabama, Nov. 18, in preparation for equipment fielding next month. This ...
The New York Times

How the Army Caused Alarm in the Washington Skies Years Before a Fatal Crash

An aged helicopter fleet and inexperienced pilots from nearby Fort Belvoir had raised “widespread concern” among local pilots before a midair collision killed 67 people. Helicopter helmets and a model ...