Behind the bomber: the team driving operational success
While the B-1B Lancer soars overhead, an extensive crew of Airmen watches proudly from the ground, admiring the results of their hard work and determination.
U.S. Air Force: 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron completes first EA-37B training mission
The United States Air Force has successfully completed the first training mission for the EA-37B aircraft on 2 May 2025.
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U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff emphasizes military rebuilding and deterrence [VIDEO]
On May 8, 2025, General David Allvin, the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, reaffirmed the Department of Defense's commitment to strengthening the military and reestablishing deterrence.
U.S. Air Force 85th Fighter Group achieves Initial Operational Capability at Ebbing ANGB
The U.S. Air Force’s 85th Fighter Group celebrated its Initial Operational Capability (IOC) during a ceremony held at Ebbing Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Arkansas.
388th Fighter Wing prioritizes ACE during home-station exercise
Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing completed a regional Agile Combat Employment exercise with the F-35A Lightning II, operating from forward and contingency locations.
SNC advances SAOC aodernization with arrival of fourth aircraft at Dayton facility
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), a global aerospace and national security leader, has announced the arrival of the fourth 747-8i aircraft at its Aviation Innovation and Technology Center (AITC) in Dayton, Ohio.
U.S. Air Force showcases combat readiness at Kadena Air Base with large-scale elephant walk
In a display of combat readiness and regional deterrence, the U.S. Air Force's 18th Wing conducted a large-scale elephant walk on 6 May 2025 at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
T-7A Red Hawk escape system achieves key safety milestone in high-speed test
The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s T-7A Red Hawk programme marked a significant milestone as the 846th Test Squadron conducted a high-speed escape system test on 16 April at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
DZYNE Technologies delivers autonomous cargo glider ‘Grasshopper’ to U.S. Air Force
DZYNE Technologies has delivered multiple units of its autonomous aerial cargo glider, 'Grasshopper', to the U.S. Air Force. The
U.S. Air Force Chief details strategic plans for force modernisation
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, General David W. Allvin, has outlined a sweeping update on the service’s transformation, reaffirming the mission to remain “the world’s most lethal force.”
Ursa Major secures USD 28.6 million U.S. Air Force contract for hypersonic rocket propulsion demonstration
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division has awarded a $28,565,857 firm-fixed-price contract to American aerospace firm Ursa Major.
Inside the NGAD breakthrough: Boeing’s F-47 chosen to lead U.S. Air Force into sixth-generation air superiority
The F-47’s projected capabilities position it as a platform not only for air dominance but also as a central node in a wider combat network integrating unmanned systems, electronic warfare assets, and space-based sensors.