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Rendering of the blended-wing body aircraft (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Air Force taps JetZero to build blended-wing body aircraft prototype

The prototype could inform the Air Force's future next-generation tanker and airlifter programs.

Aug 16, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Air Force acquisition executive Andrew Hunter briefs the media at AFA’s Warfare Symposium, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Brandi Vincent)

Air Force acquisition chief outlines new approach for more survivable, better networked next-gen tankers

The technologies envisioned for NGAS will likely have more self-protection and networking features — and will also have the “ability to go deeper into contested airspace,” Andrew…

Mar 7, 2023 By Brandi Vincent