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.
U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers drop JDAM guided bombs in Finland for the first time
Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers successfully carried out air-to-ground bombing exercises in Finland on 6 March.
U.S. Air Force in Europe: Bomber Task Force mission ONYX CROSS strengthens readiness and lethality
The U.S. Air Force, alongside Romanian, Croatian, and Bulgarian air forces, conducted a multinational air mission known as ONYX CROSS on 3 March.
Northrop Grumman: B-21 Raider highlights strong performance through innovative technology
Northrop Grumman continues to deliver strong performance across test and production on the B-21 Raider, with an LRIP Lot 2 award late last year signaling further confidence in the program’s technical performance and progress.
U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers conduct NATO training mission over Turkey
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at RAF Fairford, UK, completed a Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission, codenamed SPARTAN SWORD.
Whiteman Air Force Base prepares for surety inspection of B-2 Spirit bomber operations
Whiteman Air Force Base is set to undergo a scheduled surety inspection this spring, assessing the safety, reliability, and operational readiness of the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings.
U.S. Air Force successfully integrates Harpoon missile onto F-16 fighter jet
The U.S. Air Force has successfully demonstrated a rapid weapons integration process by mounting a U.S. Navy Harpoon missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.