Air Force's New Fighter Drones Could Change Air Combat

The Air Force's New Fighter Drones Could Change Air Combat
The USAF's new aerial drones aren't what you probably envision; they're the next evolution in air-to-air combat. Here's what we know so far.
US Air Force first to accept official combat drones
The age of the piloted fighter aircraft may not be over but the US Air Force has shown that it may be time to start collecting the coats, as it has designated two prototype combat drones as official combat aircraft.
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‘F’ for fighter: Air Force combat drones get novel mission designation
It may just be symbolic, but we are telling the world we are leaning into a new chapter of aerial warfare," said Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin.
Air Force announces drones as official combat aircraft of the USA
Two drone prototypes have become the official combat aircraft of the United States, announced the U.S. Air Force.
US Army trains to use drones in combat
Drones have evolved into a major threat to U.S. forces, and the military is racing to stop them.
U.S. military training to take down enemy drones
FOX News' Sarah Alegre got first-hand experience in a U.S. military training program focused on taking down enemy drones.
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Russia is finding it "significantly" harder to conduct combat operations ... rate of deep strike drones - with a range of hundreds of miles - to more than 2,000 aircraft a month.