B-1B Lancer long-range strategic bomber: 40 striking years
The multi-mission B-1B Lancer, carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force, is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force.
Inside the U.S. Air Force’s $46B EWAAC acquisition vehicle
The U.S. Air Force is advancing its procurement strategy with a major new contracting initiative: the Enterprise-Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC).
U.S. Air Force demonstrates QUICKSINK maritime weapon lethality with B-2 Spirit bomber
In a demonstration of enhanced maritime lethality, the Air Force tested a new, more versatile variant of the QUICKSINK maritime weapon, increasing aircraft lethality by expanding its targeting reach.
U.S. Air Force demonstrates resilient navigation systems in GPS-denied environments with industry partners
The U.S. Air Force, in collaboration with Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S), AEVEX Aerospace, and Northrop Grumman Corporation, conducted a series of demonstration flights.
U.S. Air Force activates Detachment 12 at Minot AFB to support next-gen Sentinel ICBM program
The Sentinel system is part of a comprehensive modernization program focused on providing a secure land leg of the nation’s nuclear triad for decades to come.
F-15E fighters deployed with new APKWS rocket loadout for anti-drone missions in CENTCOM region
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed the deployment of F-15E Strike Eagles equipped with a new anti-drone rocket loadout in the Middle East.
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff commends innovation and leadership at Beale Air Force Base
Beale Air Force Base welcomed U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin on 28 May, as he observed the base’s contributions to shaping the future force through innovation, resilience and a forward-thinking mindset.
Lockheed Martin awarded $510 million contract for two additional GPS IIIF satellites
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $509.8 million contract modification by the U.S. Air Force for the production of two additional Global Positioning System III Follow-On (GPS IIIF) satellites.
B-52H Stratofortress aircraft return home as U.S. Air Force concludes Bomber Task Force 25-3
The U.S. Air Force has concluded its latest Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission in Europe, with B-52H Stratofortress aircraft returning to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, on 27 May.
First-time ever: U.S. Air Force demonstrates three strategic bombers in one formation
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command revealed its first-ever demonstration of a combined tri-bomber and fighter aircraft formation at the Hyundai Air and Sea Show over Miami Beach, Florida.
U.S. Air Force begins construction of new battle management operations facility at Robins AFB
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on 19 May at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, marking the start of construction for the Battle Management Combined Operations Complex (BMCOC).
U.S. Air Force sets new course with F-47 fighter, emphasising shared architecture and government control
The United States Air Force will manage the F-47 fighter programme differently from previous efforts, with a focus on shared systems and greater government control.