U.S. Air Force seeks industry support for GBU-76/B next-generation bunker-busting bomb
The U.S. Air Force has designated its planned follow-on to the Massive Ordnance Penetrator as the GBU-76/B.
Boeing advances B-1 strategic bomber pylon upgrade to carry hypersonic missiles and future standoff weapons
Boeing engineers in Oklahoma City have completed the preliminary design review for integrating the Load Adaptable Modular pylon onto the B-1 bomber.
U.S. Air Force lifts T-38 Talon fleet-wide operational pause after finalizing return-to-flight inspection procedures
The U.S. Air Force lifted the fleet-wide operational pause for the T-38 Talon on May 28, 2026.
Kathy Warden: faster B-21 Raider production could support larger future U.S. Air Force bomber fleet
Northrop Grumman hopes its efforts to accelerate B-21 Raider production will encourage the U.S. Air Force to consider a larger fleet of the advanced stealth bomber.
U.S. Air Force establishes EPAWSS speedline to accelerate electronic warfare upgrades for F-15E fleet
The U.S. Air Force has established a dedicated Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System Speedline at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex.
U.S. defense budget plans emergency purchase of F-15EX Eagel II fighters to replace aging F-15C/D fleet
The U.S. Department of Defense’s fiscal 2027 budget proposal includes an emergency purchase of 24 F-15EX Eagle II heavy fighters for the U.S. Air Force. The planned acquisition is valued at $2.66 billion.
U.S. Air Force says AGM-181 Long Range Stand-Off Weapon program performing well as it moves toward production
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told lawmakers that the AGM-181 Long Range Stand-Off Weapon programme is performing well on cost and schedule as it moves toward a critical phase.
U.S. Air Force: Malmstrom airmen support Glory Trip 256 test launch to demonstrate Minuteman III reliability
Airmen from the 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron supported preparation and transport of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile for Glory Trip 256.
U.S. Air Force 2027 budget request emphasizes F-47, B-21 Raider and next-generation modernization
The Department of the Air Force’s fiscal year 2027 budget request is designed to strengthen readiness, accelerate modernization and prepare the Air Force and Space Force for growing threats across air and space domains.
Strategic deterrence: Air Force Global Strike Command launches unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on May 20 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time.
GE Aerospace wins U.S. Air Force contract to advance GE426 engine for autonomous combat aircraft
GE Aerospace has received a U.S. Air Force contract to complete the preliminary design review for its GE426 engine in support of the service’s medium-thrust-class Autonomous Collaborative Platform effort.
U.S. Air Force adds GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb to MQ-9 Reaper fleet for long-range precision strike missions
Air Force Special Operations Command has added the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Weapon System to MQ-9 Reaper aircraft assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing.