In this week's look around the Air Force, a new Collaborative Combat Aircraft platform takes flight in a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests whether aircraft can use internal GPS measures without relying on outside sources in combat, and the Air National Guard conducts a first-of-its-kind test to evaluate helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets.
To maintain and advance its ability to rapidly deploy anytime, anywhere, Air Mobility Command has empowered units to experiment with new procedures and strategies to broaden their capabilities before the next major conflict.
