U.S. deploys U-2 Dragon Lady spy plane for enhanced surveillance along southern border
The United States has deployed the U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft to monitor activity along the southern border with Mexico.
Ellsworth B-1B bombers complete Bomber Task Force 25-1, reinforcing Indo-Pacific presence
Four B-1B Lancer bombers from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (34th EBS) have returned to Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, after completing Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-1.
GE Aerospace secures USD 5 billion U.S. Air Force contract for F110 engines
The F110 engine has accumulated over 11 million flight hours and is recognised for delivering the highest thrust in its class.
U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber conducts low-pass over Oslo during NATO training mission
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress flew over Oslo, Norway, in a coordinated low-pass alongside two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs.
Florida Air National Guard enters fifth-generation fighter era with F-35A arrival
Stationed at Jacksonville, the 125th FW will play a crucial role in strengthening U.S. airpower along the southeastern coastline.
B-52 Stratofortress bombers conduct first-ever live weapons drop in Sweden
As part of the mission, the B-52 bombers also performed a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm.
RAF Typhoons join international forces to escort U.S. B-52 bombers in Middle East missions
RAF Typhoon fighter jets, currently deployed in the Middle East, have participated in a series of missions escorting US Air Force B-52 bombers.
U.S. Air Force recommends continuing NGAD fighter development and ending NGAS tanker project
The NGAD programme, which has been under extensive review, is now expected to proceed as a key part of the USAF’s future force structure.
U.S. B-52 Stratofortress bombers and Italian Eurofighters enhance joint operations in SPARTAN MACE
On 7 March, two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers integrated with two Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons and Italian ground forces to enhance their joint operational capabilities.
U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman achieve key milestone in Sentinel ICBM modernisation
The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corporation have successfully conducted a full-scale qualification static fire test of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) stage-one solid rocket motor.
Anduril’s Barracuda-500 advances in U.S. Air Force enterprise test vehicle project
The U.S. Air Force Armament Directorate and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) have selected Anduril Industries' Barracuda-500 autonomous air vehicle (AAV) for the next phase of the Enterprise Test Vehicle (ETV) prototype project.
Smart Stacking Tool revolutionises F135 engine rotor assembly at OC-ALC
The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) has introduced an advanced method to assemble rotor components in the F135 jet engine.