U.S. Air Force deploys F-35A jets to Misawa, strengthening deterrence and advancing airpower in northern Japan
F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base on March 28, 2026.
U.S. Air Force increases bomber deployment at RAF Fairford to 21 aircraft as B-1B fleet expands for Iran operations
Three additional B-1B Lancer bombers arrived at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom on March 26, increasing the total number of U.S. bombers at the base to 21.
Northrop Grumman accelerates Sentinel missile silo prototype development with U.S. Air Force to support deployment
Northrop Grumman, in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, is accelerating prototyping of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile launch silo.
First U.S. E-7A Wedgetail prototype arrives in UK for conversion as Boeing advances airborne early warning program
A Boeing 737-700 aircraft designated for conversion into the E-7A Wedgetail has arrived in Birmingham, United Kingdom, marking a step forward in the U.S. Air Force program.
34th Fighter Squadron awarded Raytheon trophy as U.S. Air Force’s top fighter unit after extensive F-35A combat pperations
The 34th Fighter Squadron, known as the “Rude Rams” of the 388th Fighter Wing, has been named the top fighter squadron in the U.S. Air Force for 2025.
T-7A Red Hawk aircraft stops at Wright-Patterson AFB during transit from testing to Boeing production facility
A T-7A Red Hawk aircraft stopped at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on March 9, 2026, during its return flight to Boeing’s production facility in St. Louis.
PBS Aerospace wins U.S. Air Force prime contract to support affordable mass munitions propulsion systems
PBS Aerospace has been awarded a $3 million prime contract by the U.S. Air Force to support propulsion systems for the Family of Affordable Mass Munitions programme.
Luke Days 2026 draws 200,000 visitors, showcasing U.S. Air Force training, innovation and community partnerships
Luke Air Force Base hosted an estimated 200,000 visitors during the two-day Luke Days 2026 event, highlighting U.S. Air Force capabilities through aerial demonstrations and public engagement.
Dutch F-35 fighters conduct joint training with U.S. Air Force at Hill AFB During exercise Lightning Forge
Dutch F-35A fighter jets and personnel have deployed to Hill Air Force Base in Utah to train alongside U.S. Air Force units during exercise Lightning Forge.
Netherlands to join U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme to enhance future unmanned air capabilities and integration
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced plans to take the next step in joining a U.S.-led Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme focused on developing unmanned aerial systems.
U.S. Air Force deploys bunker-buster bombs against Iranian coastal missile sites near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces have begun using bunker-buster munitions in ongoing operations against Iran, targeting fortified missile positions near the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon indicated.
U.S. F-35 fighter damaged in suspected Iranian air defense fire, makes emergency landing at Middle East Base
A U.S. F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at a U.S. air base in the Middle East after sustaining damage believed to be caused by Iranian fire, according to sources cited by CNN.