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Air Force announces partnership with FAA
June 3, 2019 — The Air Force and the Federal Aviation Administration announced a collaborative effort to counter the national aircrew shortage May 31. This effort aims to ensure the continued and long-range health and safety of the aviation industry by collaborating to inspire a passion for aviation in the next generation... MORE

The Air Force and the Federal Aviation Administration announced a collaborative effort to counter the national aircrew shortage May 31. This effort aims to ensure the continued and long-range health and safety of the aviation industry by collaborating to inspire a passion for aviation in the next generation.

Proliferation of drones posing risk for U.S. military, expert says
August 24, 2018 — As of January 2018, over 1 million micro drones were registered with the Federal Aviation Administration, with about 878,000 of those registered to hobbyists, said Dr. Juanita Christensen. They are proliferating in other nations as well, including areas in every combatant command where U.S. forces are stationed or operating, she added. ... MORE

There are several challenges in countering unmanned aerial systems: identifying the UAS, determining whether or not the unmanned aerial system is friend or foe, and, if foe, employing the right countermeasures.