“The SØ Is A New And Unique Technology For The Air Force”

Black Swift Technologies (BST) has been awarded a USAF SBIR Phase II contract to develop a UAS that can autonomously conduct atmospheric profiling to support more accurate cargo drops and improved localized weather forecasts in support of Air Force, Army and Special Operations Forces (SOF) operations. Known as the Black Swift SØ (S-zero), the compact, rugged aerial platform is designed to be hand-launched with the ability to quickly climb up to 15,000 feet. It is capable of a deep-stall landing with near vertical descent and 10-foot accuracy thanks to its unique tail design. Its rapid ascent and descent capabilities allow the UAS to quickly and accurately capture 3

VP-16 Earned The Prestigious Battle E And Arleigh-Burke Awards

The “War Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 held an aerial change of command ceremony on May 1 in Jacksonville. Cmdr. Michael P. Bukolt Jr., from Syracuse, N.Y., was relieved by Cmdr. Kevin Kraemer, from Coral Springs, Fla., as commanding officer of VP-16. Kraemer will become the 66th commanding officer of VP-16. Bukolt has inspired the squadron to excel since he assumed command in June 2019. Under his leadership, the War Eagles, during their most recent home cycle, flew nearly 3,000 hours in support of strategic U.S. interests and combatant commander priorities. In addition, VP-16 earned the prestigious Battle E and Arleigh-Burke awards.