BAE Systems has received a contract from Robins Air Force Base in Georgia to support and modernize the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System installed on the U.S. Air Force’s U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft.
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady assigned to the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron flew over Beale Air Force Base on Jan. 14, 2026, after being launched by Airmen from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during Exercise Dragon Shield.
On 31 July, a TU-2S Dragon Lady aircraft from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base undertook a landmark mission, completing the longest flight in the U-2 platform’s history.
U.S. Air Force completes historic 14-Hour, 6,000-nautical mile U-2 Dragon Lady flight Read More »
A symbol of American airpower took centre stage at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, as the U-2 Dragon Lady made a rare appearance.
U-2 Dragon Lady returns home: intelligence aircraft featured at Oshkosh Airshow Read More »
The United States has deployed the U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft to monitor activity along the southern border with Mexico.
U.S. deploys U-2 Dragon Lady spy plane for enhanced surveillance along southern border Read More »
