WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force designates Northrop Grumman's Talon prototype as YFQ-48A * The U.S. Air Force announces the designation of YFQ-48A as the Mission Design Series for Northrop Grumman's Project Talon, a semi-autonomous prototype aircraft. This designation marks a key step forward in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, underscoring the Air Force's commitment to rapidly deliver  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Hill Aerospace Museum uses 3D technology to preserve history * Hill Aerospace Museum technicians are bridging the gap between aviation history and modern manufacturing by using 3D technology to fabricate hard-to-find parts in-house. A $6,000 investment in 3D scanning and printing has reduced project costs by 80% and replaced months of searching for obsolete components wit  more