The U.S. Air Force’s newest special operations aircraft, the OA-1K Skyraider II, is currently undergoing developmental testing at Eglin Air Force Base to assess its suitability for operational use.
Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet has renewed his proposal for a significant upgrade to the F-35 fighter jet, describing it as a critical “bridge” to the future F-47 aircraft.
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The United States Senate has confirmed Matthew Lohmeier as Undersecretary of the Air Force, marking his formal appointment to one of the department’s top leadership roles.
Matthew Lohmeier confirmed as U.S. Air Force Undersecretary by Senate Read More »
The Pacific Air Forces’ International Affairs Division hosted an International Observer Programme (IOP) event during the Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 exercise.
Booz Allen Hamilton has been awarded a $315 million contract to deliver a tactical operations prototype for the U.S. Air Force.
Two U.S. Air Force pilots have flown Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II jets for the first time in a major milestone for allied interoperability during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25.
U.S. Air Force pilots fly RAAF F-35s in historic first during Talisman Sabre 25 Read More »
In a key development for U.S. airpower modernisation in the Indo-Pacific, two F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on 12 July 2025.
F-15EX fighters touch down at Kadena, showcasing future of U.S. airpower in Indo-Pacific Read More »
Colonel Beau Diers officially assumed command of the U.S. Air Force’s 31st Fighter Wing (FW) from Brig. Gen. Tad Clark during a ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on 11 July 2025.
New commander takes charge of 31st Fighter Wing in Aviano leadership transition Read More »
The US Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) XQ-67A, a second-generation Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP), has successfully demonstrated government-owned autonomy and tactical datalink interoperability during a flight test in the California High Desert.
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that at least two additional B-21 Raider bombers will be flying by 2026 and can be modified for operational use if required.
Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighter aircraft and two Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcons escorted two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers in a joint trilateral flight.
Japan, South Korea, and U.S. conduct trilateral flight with B-52H Stratofortress bombers Read More »
REFORPAC 25 focuses on maintaining readiness and executing missions under operational stress in dispersed environments.
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