U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman expand B-21 bomber production capacity by 25%
The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman have begun a factory expansion designed to increase annual B-21 Raider production capacity by 25%.
U.S. F-35A Lightning II fighters join Marrakech Airshow in support of Morocco partnership
U.S. F-35A Lightning II fighters from the 48th Fighter Wing are participating in the Marrakech Airshow, which runs October 7–10 in Morocco.
Northrop Grumman CEO says B-21 and Sentinel support U.S. nuclear deterrence and military readiness
Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden said modernizing America’s nuclear capabilities is necessary to maintain credible deterrence in a changing security environment.
U.S. Air Force redeploys strategic bombers from RAF Fairford to the United States
“U.S. Air Force bombers routinely operate around the world to support global force readiness and operational requirements,” a Pentagon spokesperson said.
U.S. Air Force breaks ground on new hangar for future B-21 Raider maintenance at Tinker
The U.S. Air Force has broken ground on a new hangar at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma that will become a depot-level maintenance hub for the B-21 Raider.
U.S. Air Force fields IRIS satellite communications on B-52 bombers to improve long-range connectivity, with testing ongoing
The U.S. Air Force has fielded IRIS, a satellite communications prototype that enables B-52 Stratofortress crews to stay connected beyond line of sight.
NATO brings U.S. B-1B Lancer bomber into Baltic training to test new air defence framework alongside Allied fighters and ground assets
A U.S. B-1B Lancer joined NATO air defence training in Lithuania and Latvia on 29 September, marking the first American bomber participation under the Alliance’s new air defence framework.
U.S. Navy’s largest Gray Flag tests allied aircraft and weapons connections across more than 750 sorties before deployment
Military aircraft flew more than 750 sorties during Gray Flag 2026 to uncover integration faults before deployed aviators encounter them.
Boeing says first full-rate MH-139A Grey Wolf order advances U.S. Air Force fielding for strategic missile security missions
Boeing has received an order for four MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, the first award under full-rate production for the program.
E-6B Mercury aircraft supports test of Minuteman III airborne backup launch capability if ground-based command centers cannot respond
A U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury served as the airborne command platform for a simulated Minuteman III missile launch test at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, September 15–17.
U.S. Air Force says F-15EX Eagle II will replace aging F-15C/D fighters with upgraded avionics and survivability, supporting future modernization
The U.S. Air Force is expanding its F-15EX Eagle II fleet to replace aging F-15C and F-15D aircraft while retaining a platform for future modernization.
Boeing says $2.38 billion contract adds 22 F-15EX fighters, bringing U.S. Air Force orders to 120 aircraft across seven production lots
The award follows Boeing’s recent delivery of F-15EX-22, the first aircraft under the Lot 3 contract.