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May 27, 2026
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Alabama Tests New Munitions Delivery Drones 

Multiple partners came together at Fort Rucker, Alabama, to test new capabilities with resupply drones, according to an Army report. The drones, developed by Survice Engineering Company, were installed with 70 mm rocket launchers, developed by BAE Systems FalconWorks. The training successfully showcased drone capabilities to provide support and carry a heavy load anywhere on the battlefield. 

B-52s Prepare for Freedom 250 Flyover 

Preparing for their role in the Miami Hyundai Air and Sea Show B-52 flyover, pilots at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, have been preparing their planes for the flight. The event will host over 1 million spectators as a part of Freedom 250, flying nine B-52s with airmen from the Navy, Air Force, and Marines, according to an Air Force report. 

Army photo by Leslie Herlick

May 27, 2026
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