U.S. Air Force leaders push greater weapons flexibility for bombers ahead of B-21 Raider operational debut
The exact payload capacity of the B-21 Raider remains classified, although the aircraft is about 30 percent smaller than the B-2 bomber.
United States expands Operation Epic Fury as B-1B Lancer bombers strike Iran and officials warn campaign will intensify
The U.S. military is deploying additional fighter aircraft to the Middle East as Operation Epic Fury enters its third day, marking the largest buildup of American airpower in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Dutch F-35 Lightning II fighter crews train with U.S. forces in Utah to strengthen NATO air defence readiness
Dutch F-35 fighter aircraft are preparing to defend NATO territory during Exercise Lightning Forge in the United States until the end of the month.
Three U.S. Air Force F-15 fighters shot down by Kuwaiti air defense systems in apparent friendly fire incident, CENTCOM confirms
Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait late March 1 in what officials described as an apparent friendly fire incident during active combat operations.
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter shot down over Kuwait during operation against Iran, crew ejects safely
On March 2, a U.S. Air Force Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle combat aircraft was shot down over Kuwaiti territory by an unidentified air defense system.
U.S. Air Force leaders discuss Future Force Design priorities highlighting F-47 fighter and B-21 Raider bomber development
Senior U.S. Air Force leaders and industry experts outlined priorities for the service’s Future Force Design during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora on February 25.
B-2 Spirit heavy strategic bombers strike Iranian missile sites in Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM confirms
Four B-2A Spirit stealth bombers conducted a direct flight from the United States to strike targets in Iran during the night of February 28 to March 1.
Air Force says F-47 sixth-generation fighter remains on track for first flight within two years and 2028 debut
e U.S. Air Force’s F-47 sixth-generation fighter remains on track to fly within two years, a senior acquisition official said on February 25.
U.S. Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to Israel as additional fighters and tankers move toward Europe and Middle East
The U.S. Air Force has deployed F-22 Raptor air superiority fighters and aerial refueling tankers to Israel as the Trump administration weighs potential air operations against Iran.
Anduril’s YFQ-44A completes flight with dual mission autonomy software from Anduril and Shield AI in CCA test
Anduril announced that its YFQ-44A aircraft has successfully flown with two different mission autonomy software suites during a single flight.
Leidos Small Cruise Missile officially designated AGM-190A by U.S. Air Force for long-range stand-off strike missions
Leidos announced that its Small Cruise Missile has been officially designated as the AGM-190A by the U.S. Air Force.
Former U.S. Air Force pilot arrested on charges of providing unauthorised defence services to Chinese military
On February 25, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of former U.S. Air Force officer and pilot Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., also known by the call sign “Runner,” in Jeffersonville, Indiana.