F-16 fires AIM-120D-3 for final flight test of newest AMRAAM variant
The US Air Force and Raytheon, an RTX business, have successfully completed all developmental and operational testing of the AIM-120D-3.
Bomber Task Force Europe: B1-B Lancer bombers complete rotation
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, concluded their rotation as part of a Bomber Task Force Europe mission based at RAF Fairford.
Boeing completes T-7A first flight with US Air Force
Boeing and the US Air Force today completed the inaugural flight of the service’s first T-7A Red Hawk.
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Bomber Task Force: B-1B Lancer over Bosnia Herzegovina [VIDEO]
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers returned to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, U.K., on May 23, 2023, for Bomber Task Force Europe 2023-3.
US Air Force acquires man-portable TACAN systems from Thales
The US Air Force recently signed a contract with Thales to purchase six man-portable Tactical Air Navigation systems to be used overseas.
Boeing begins first U.S. Air Force B-52 radar upgrades
The first U.S. Air Force B-52 aircraft has arrived at Boeing to begin upgrades as part of the Radar Modernization Program (RMP).
B-1B Lancers start another Bomber Task Force in Europe
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers returned to RAF Fairford, on May 23, for Bomber Task Force Europe 2023-3 to conduct a long-planned bomber rotation.
US Air Force formally kicks-off competition for sixth-generation fighter
The US Air Force has officially launched the competition for its highly classified Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter aircraft.
USAF modernizes nuclear security with advanced Oshkosh JLTV vehicle
Security Forces Airmen from the 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron conducted the first operational mission with the Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).
Raytheon signs USD 320 million deal for StormBreaker smart weapon
The U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon Technologies a USD 320 million contract to produce and deliver 1500 StormBreaker smart weapons.
Northrop Grumman to produce MESA for the US Air Force E-7
Northrop Grumman Corporation will enter into production of the Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) sensor for the US Air Force E-7 aircraft.
Boeing receives US Air Force E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft contract
Boeing will begin development of two new US variants of the E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft.