The MQ-9 has demonstrated its ability to operate out of a commercial airport without the need for a ground control station.
The annual Global Hawk migration to Japan has started
The annual migration of Global Hawks based in Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to Japan has started this year.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres
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MQ-9B now comes with a STOL wing and tail kit
General Atomics has announced the availability of a short takeoff and landing (STOL) wing and tail kit for the MQ-9B.
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This KC-46A crew flew the aircraft for 24.2 hours
A U.S. Air Force KC-46A crew has flown the aerial refueling aircraft for 24.2 hours in a mission to gather human factors data on long-duration flights.

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Australia getting 12 MH-60Rs and 29 AH-64Es
The Australian government has announced plans to acquire 12 more MH-60R naval helicopters and 29 AH-64E attack helicopters.
Photo: Mr. William C. Beach, Audiovisual Production Specialist, Test Documentation Team, U.S. Army Operational Test Command
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