Missouri National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing plays key role in U.S. strike on iranian nuclear sites
The Missouri National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing has taken part in a major U.S. military operation targeting nuclear weapons development sites in Iran.
Pentagon moves to cancel E‑7 Wedgetail programme over cost, delays, and survivability concerns
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to cancel its Boeing E‑7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning (AEW) programme in the fiscal 2026 budget.
U.S. Air Force: General Allvin highlights nuclear triad modernisation and next-fen fighter upgrades
Senior leaders from the U.S. Air Force and Space Force presented their fiscal year 2026 budget priorities before a Senate defence subcommittee in Washington on 26 June.
Pentagon confirms ‘historically successful’ strike on Iranian nuclear facilities using GBU-57 bombs
In a mission described as “historically successful”, the United States has destroyed a key Iranian nuclear facility in a precision strike 15 years in the making.
U.S. Air Force releases footage of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers in Operation Midnight Hammer [VIDEO]
The U.S. Air Force has released official images and video footage showing B-2 Spirit stealth bombers departing and returning to Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.
DARPA and U.S. Air Force launch cyber resilience upgrade for MQ-9 Reaper
The United States Air Force is collaborating with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to enhance the cyber resilience of its MQ-9 Reaper drone.
HII supports U.S. and Australian forces in advanced F-35 training simulation
American defence company HII has partnered with the U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in a high-fidelity joint F-35 training exercise using the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).
U.S. conducts first combat deployment of GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs in strike on Iranian nuclear sites
The United States has used GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs in combat for the first time during an airstrike on Iranian nuclear sites.
U.S. Air Force showcases innovation and allied readiness at Paris Air Show 2025
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) led the American military’s participation at the 2025 Paris Air Show, held last week in France.
GBU-57 MOP bomb: how the U.S. Air Force hammered Iran’s underground nuclear facilities
In a night-time operation between 21 and 22 June, U.S. B-2 Spirit strategic bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri carried out a strike on underground Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit strategic bomber: evolving with agility [VIDEO]
The B-2 Spirit introduced a new era of stealth technology and strategic deterrence 35 years ago when it completed its maiden flight on July 17, 1989.
U.S. Air Force conducts precision strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers
On June 21, the United States Air Force conducted a series of airstrikes targeting three Iranian nuclear-related facilities, following direct orders from President Donald Trump.