The U.S. Air Force has initiated a major training programme to integrate Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) across various career fields, beginning with a pilot exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. The effort aims to ensure every Airman gains foundational drone operation skills, reflecting the growing significance of sUAS in modern warfare.

U.S. Air Force launches groundbreaking sUAS training initiative for airmen

The JB MDL sUAS agency, now expanded to train 32 new operators, will support the 2025 Air and Space Open House in May.