The U.S. Air Force tested the 509th Bomb Wing’s ability to generate B-2 Spirit stealth bombers rapidly during Spirit Vigilance 2026 in August.
The U.S. Air Force’s plan to expand the F-15EX Eagle II fleet from 98 to 268 aircraft will require a major redesign of fighters built later in the production run.
A U.S. Air Force F-22 pilot has received the service’s highest flight-safety award after landing a fully armed fighter without its right main wheel.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has unveiled Wildfire, a lower-cost uncrewed aircraft designed for production and deployment in large numbers.
The U.S. Air Force has activated a dedicated unit to oversee the arrival and operational integration of the B-21 Raider at Ellsworth Air Force Base.
Northrop Grumman has opened a new manufacturing facility in Layton, Utah, to support the accelerating production and scale-up of the B-21 Raider programme.
The U.S. Air Force tested the combat readiness of its missile wings during a four-day exercise conducted without advance notice.
The U.S. Air Force has launched a coordinated drive to raise the number of mission-capable B-52 Stratofortress and B-1 Lancer bombers.
The U.S. Air Force’s F-15EX Eagle II will not reach full operational capability until early 2028, at least six months beyond its approved July 2027 threshold.
The United States will deploy combat and transport aircraft to the Egypt International Airshow, pairing a military display with a showcase involving more than 25 American companies.
The U.S. is overhauling the F-35 support network after persistent shortages of spare parts and limited depot repair capacity emerged as the biggest constraints on fleet availability.
The U.S. Air Force is seeking to nearly triple its planned F-15EX Eagle II fleet, increasing the programme from 98 to 268 aircraft under the fiscal 2027 President’s Budget.
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