115th Fighter Wing hosts German officer as exchange supports NATO ties ahead of Germany’s planned F-35A transition
The 115th Fighter Wing hosted a German Air Force officer from June 1 to 11 under the Military Reserve Exchange Program.
U.S. Air Force marks one year since Operation Midnight Hammer, largest B-2 mission and first combat use of GBU-57
Airmen across the Eighth Air Force marked one year since Operation Midnight Hammer, a long-range strike mission that demonstrated the reach and capability of America’s global strike force.
U.S. Air Force to integrate Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat with crewed fighters at Valiant Shield 2026 to advance CCA teaming
The production-representative test aircraft will take part in the exercise as the U.S. Air Force advances the operational development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center reports 91st Missile Wing simulated Minuteman test to verify nuclear deterrence readiness
Airmen assigned to the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducted a Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman test on June 3, 2026.
48th Fighter Wing proves F-35A combat reach across Europe during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 exercise
The 48th Fighter Wing concluded its participation in Exercise Ramstein Flag 26 on June 18 after demonstrating its ability to integrate with NATO partners and Allied air forces.
Anduril launches FQ-44 Fury serial production for U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme
The U.S. Air Force selected Anduril for the production phase of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, moving the company’s FQ-44 semi-autonomous fighter aircraft into serial production.
Royal Australian Air Force joins U.S. in first F-35A Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle flight test to support weapons integration
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken part in the first joint Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle flight test on an F-35A Lightning II.
U.S. Air Force selects Anduril Lattice mission autonomy software for next Collaborative Combat Aircraft program phase
The U.S. Air Force has selected Anduril’s Lattice for Mission Autonomy software stack for the next phase of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
U.S. Air Force awards contracts for CCA Increment 1 aircraft and mission autonomy software development
The U.S. Air Force intends to field about 1,000 combat-capable Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
U.S. Air Force concludes Astral Knight 2026 after integrated air and missile defense training in contested conditions
Astral Knight 2026 concluded on June 12 after two weeks of high-end tactical integrated air and missile defense training.
B-52 crash at Edwards occurred during test flight tied to radar upgrade for future B-52J modernisation programme
The B-52H Stratofortress that crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15 was supporting tests for a new radar central to the bomber’s modernization.
U.S. Air Force test pilot Bob Hines selected as alternate crew member for NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission training
NASA has selected Col. Bob “Farmer” Hines, an U.S. Air Force test pilot, to train alongside the prime crew for Artemis III.