U.S. Air Force Updates Doctrine to Address Great Power Competition
The updates align with the Air Force’s ‘One Force Design’, a strategy aimed at integrating structure, capabilities, and strategies […]
Air Force Special Operations Command receives final Lockheed Martin MC-130J aircraft
The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has marked the delivery of its final MC-130J Commando II aircraft during a fly-away ceremony on 13 December 2024 in Marietta, Georgia.
U.S. Air Force deploys B-1B Lancer bobmers to Guam for Indo-Pacific operations
The U.S. Air Force has deployed multiple B-1B Lancer aircraft, Airmen, and support equipment from the 34th Bomb Squadron, based at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
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F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team conducts practice session [PHOTOS]
The U.S. Air Force's F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team carried out an off-season practice session on 21 January 2025.
U.S. Air Force: 18th Wing conducts rapid response exercise at Kadena Air Base
The U.S. Air Force's 18th Wing has successfully concluded an eight-day emergency rapid response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
Lockheed Martin to enhance F-22 Raptor fighters with advanced infrared sensors
Lockheed Martin, the American defence industry giant, has secured a $270 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the F-22 Raptor with cutting-edge infrared threat-detection sensors.
2024 Bomber Task Force missions: A year of first-ever accomplishments
Since 2018, U.S. strategic Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions have provided theater familiarization for aircrew and aircraft integration opportunities with Allies and partners across the globe.
Cubic wins contract from Lockheed Martin to supply training subsystems for F-35 Lightning II
Cubic has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to deliver 100 P5 Internal Subsystems (IS) for the F-35 aircraft production program.
U.S. Air Force awards USD 800 million contract to enhance F-35 and F-22 simulator training
The United States Air Force has taken a significant step in enhancing its pilot training capabilities with the awarding of a $801 million, 10-year contract to Northrop Grumman.
Frank Kendall outlines vision for the Air Force and Space Force in 2050
In his final week as Secretary of the Department of the Air Force, Frank Kendall shared his vision for the future of the Air Force and Space Force during an event at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.
U.S. Air Force prioritises modernisation to counter escalating PLA military advancements
The rapid modernization of the People’s Liberation Army under Chairman Xi Jinping served as context for a risk management-themed briefing by Brig. Gen. Doug Wickert, 412th Test Wing commander, during Monday’s Back-in-the-Saddle Day.
U.S. Air Force receives first F-15E Strike Eagle fighters with advanced EPAWSS system
The United States Air Force (USAF) has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of the first F-15E Strike Eagle equipped with the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS).