U.S. Air Force plans major expansion of EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack fleet through 2031
The United States Air Force plans to nearly double its fleet of EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft following the platform’s first combat deployment.
Northrop Grumman: B-21 Raider stealth bomber completes U.S. Air Force 180-day test plan in 73 days
The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider has completed a planned 180-day U.S. Air Force testing cycle in just 73 days, according to Northrop Grumman.
U.S. Air Force launches study of future heavy bomber options beyond upgraded B-52 Stratofortress fleet
The U.S. Air Force is preparing to examine future options for long-range strike aircraft beyond the B-52 Stratofortress, according to fiscal 2027 budget documents.
Pratt & Whitney completes digital assembly review for XA103 engine under U.S. Air Force NGAP program
RTX business Pratt & Whitney has completed a fully digital assembly readiness review for its XA103 engine being developed under the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion programme.
U.S. Air Force selects L3Harris to develop digital infrastructure for Advanced Battle Management System
L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to develop key elements of the digital infrastructure supporting the Advanced Battle Management System network.
U.S. Air Force returns stored B-1B Lancer bomber to operational service after two-year regeneration effort
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber previously stored in the Arizona desert has returned to operational service following an extensive regeneration and depot maintenance programme led by the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base.
U.S. Air Force deploys F-22 Raptor fighters to Kadena Air Base to reinforce Indo-Pacific airpower presence
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska and the 27th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia have arrived at Kadena Air Base in Japan.
U.S. Air Force approves T-7A Red Hawk for production, awards $219 million contract for first 14 aircraft
The U.S. Air Force has approved the T-7A Red Hawk for production following a Milestone C decision on April 23.
U.S. Air Force advances B-52J upgrade as engine replacement program completes Critical Design Review milestone
The U.S. Air Force has completed the Critical Design Review for the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, marking a key step toward the B-52J upgrade.
U.S. Air Force completes VC-25B Bridge flight testing, prepares interim presidential aircraft for summer rollout
The U.S. Air Force confirmed that its VC-25B Bridge aircraft has completed modification and flight testing and is now undergoing painting.
RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 ends with focus on joint interoperability and Indo-Pacific combat readiness
RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 concluded on May 1, 2026, after two weeks of realistic air combat training and dynamic flight operations at Eielson Air Force Base.
U.S. Air Force expands E-7 Wedgetail order to seven aircraft with $2.4 billion contract amendment
U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced on April 30 that the Pentagon has placed an order for five additional E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and command aircraft.