A new report by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies warns that current U.S. bomber plans are inadequate for winning a future conflict with China and calls on the Air Force to build at least 200 B-21 Raider stealth bombers.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. said it successfully integrated third-party mission autonomy software into its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, completing the platform’s first semi-autonomous airborne mission.
The U.S. Air Force is accelerating its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program by implementing the government-owned Autonomy Government Reference Architecture across multiple vendor platforms, validating a key pillar of its acquisition reform.
Deliveries of new C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft to the U.S. Air Force were abruptly halted in 2025 due to problems integrating a modified communications system.
The U.S. Air Force’s new MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter has successfully completed critical electromagnetic compatibility testing at the Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Differences in radar mountings between the current AN/APG-81 and the future AN/APG-85 have complicated the introduction of the new sensor on the Lockheed Martin F-35, delaying its planned fielding from Lot 17 to possibly Lot 20, according to Avionics International.
More U.S. stealth fighter jets moved closer to the Middle East on February 9, as six F-35A Lightning II aircraft landed at RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom after crossing the Atlantic.
Senior reserve leaders from across NATO met at the NATO Air Reserve Symposium to examine how reserve forces can address evolving global security challenges and support the alliance’s future transformation.
The U.S. Air Force said the Department of the Air Force portfolio acquisition executive for command, control, communications and battle management has established an integrated program office to lead the Joint Fires Network.
The Boeing Company said it has received a contract award from the U.S. Air Force to keep the C-17A Globemaster III flying and mission-ready for decades.
Multiple KC-46A Pegasus aircraft arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on January 6 and January 8, 2026, according to a U.S. Air Force release.
The U.S. Air Force needs significantly more next-generation bombers and fighters than currently planned to deny China safe havens during a potential conflict over Taiwan, according to a new report.
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