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Star Wars · United StatesThe second of the U.S. Air Force’s two prototype drone wingmen, known as collaborative combat aircraft, began flight testing Friday, the service said.Anduril’s YFQ-44A drone carried out its first flight at an unidentified California test location Friday, the Air Force said. It follows the first flight of its General Atomics-made counterpart, the YFQ-42A, which took place in August.“This milestone demonstrates how competition drives innovation an…See the Story
Anduril’s drone wingman begins flight tests
86% Center coverage: 7 sources

Air Force · QuanticoThe U.S. Air Force laid out new, more specific regulations in an Oct. 29 memorandum regarding grooming standards for airmen’s mustaches and sideburns.The updated guidelines are in line with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s memo issued Sept. 30 to establish uniformed grooming standards across the force, an Air Force spokesperson told Military Times on Tuesday.“The new guidance mandates that sideburns must be above the ear opening and mustaches ar…See the Story
Air Force Adopts New Grooming Standards to Align with Hegseth’s Vision
67% Left coverage: 3 sources

U.S. Air ForceKey Points and Summary – The B-21 Raider promises stealthy, long-range strike, ISR, and electronic warfare with open-architecture upgrades—exactly the mix for contested airspace.
But the price is steep: roughly $700M per jet and an estimated $203B over 30 years for 100 aircraft.
B-21 Raider. Image Credit: Creative Commons. -Early production write-offs and ramp-up pains add scrutiny.
Supporters argue sustainment is designed to be simpler than the…See the Story
The U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider Bomber Nightmare Has Just Begun
100% Center coverage: 1 sources

