U.S. Air Force strategic bombers and Thunderbirds headline Salute to America flyovers during 250th Independence Day
The United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence on July 4, 2026, with major aerial displays in Washington.
Boeing St. Louis campus to build F-47 sixth-generation fighter as Schmitt highlights jobs, investment and Pacific deterrence
Boeing’s St. Louis defense campus will serve as the center for development and production of the U.S. Air Force’s F-47 sixth-generation fighter.
U.S. Air Force validates LRASM pre-flight procedures on B-1B Lancer to support maritime strike integration
LRASM is a semi-autonomous, precision-guided anti-ship standoff missile.
Boeing: MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes multinational exercise debut with U.S. Air Force at Valiant Shield 2026
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat participated in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 with the U.S. Air Force and allied forces in the Indo-Pacific.
United States: Air Force Secretary visits Ellsworth as B-21 Raider facilities milestone advances next-generation bomber preparations
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Ellsworth Air Force Base from June 30 to July 1. The visit focused on updates about the 28th Bomb Wing’s B-1B Lancer operations and preparations to onboard the B-21 Raider.
U.S. Strategic Command chief visits Dyess Air Force Base to highlight B-1B readiness and B-21 transition
U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, visited Dyess Air Force Base on June 23-24, 2026.
Valiant Shield exercise demonstrates U.S. and allied maritime strike power in the Western Pacific
U.S. Pacific Command joint forces, together with allied and partner forces, carried out a live-fire sinking exercise during Valiant Shield 2026.
U.S. Air Force seeks 1,850 km long-range air-launched weapon to target aircraft and ground threats
The U.S. Air Force is interested in acquiring a new air-launched weapon with a range not previously sought in American air-to-air missile programs.
Pratt & Whitney F119 engine surpasses one million flight hours powering F-22 Raptor as sustainment supports U.S. Air Force readiness
Pratt & Whitney said its F119 engine has surpassed one million engine flight hours powering the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
F-15EX Eagle II returns to Kadena Air Base as U.S. Air Force prepares Japan fighter hub for long-term transition
The F-15EX Eagle II returned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on June 29, 2026, as the base prepares for its transition to the Air Force’s newest fighter.
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber launches LRASM in live-fire sinking exercise to demonstrate Pacific maritime strike capability
The LRASM is an anti-ship missile designed to detect and destroy enemy ships at long ranges.
U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers join Australian F-35s in Diamond Storm exercise to sharpen Indo-Pacific air warfare training
Australia’s next generation of air warfare experts trained alongside U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers during Exercise Diamond Storm.