U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashes in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM confirms
A U.S. military KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
U.S. Air Force and Ursa Major demonstrate Draper liquid rocket engine in supersonic flight of Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and aerospace company Ursa Major have completed a successful flight demonstration of the Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator powered by the Draper liquid rocket engine.
United States concentrates B-1B and B-52 bombers at RAF Fairford to expand Operation Epic Fury strikes on Iran
The United States has deployed strategic bombers to Europe as part of preparations to intensify air operations against Iran under Operation Epic Fury.
U.S. Central Command says B-2 Spirit stealth bombers struck about 200 targets in Iran during 72-hour operation
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers took part in strikes against roughly 200 targets inside Iran during a 72-hour period, according to U.S. Central Command.
U.S. Air Force seeks additional companies to produce new Stand-in Attack Weapon missile
The U.S. Air Force is seeking additional companies capable of producing its new Stand-in Attack Weapon missile as the service works to expand production capacity.
U.S. Air Force deploys aircraft and personnel to Norway for NATO Cold Response 26 exercise
U.S. Air Force personnel and several types of aircraft have arrived at multiple locations in Norway to participate in exercise Cold Response 26.
Petraeus says U.S. has achieved air supremacy over Iran as officials report progress degrading defenses
Former CIA Director and retired U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus said the United States has likely achieved air supremacy over Iran as fighting in the Middle East escalates.
U.S. Air Force tests Minuteman III ICBM with multiple reentry vehicles in routine launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile on March 3 at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
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.