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.
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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.
B61-12 nuclear bomb production concludes, long-term maintenance begins
The final production unit of the B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb was completed in December, marking a major milestone for the U.S. nuclear deterrence programme.
B-2 Spirit stealth bomber strengthens capabilities in exercise Bamboo Eagle
At the heart of the exercise was the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, a key asset in delivering both conventional and non-conventional strike capabilities.
Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base Sharpen Warfighting Skills at Red Flag Nellis 25-1
Airmen from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings recently participated in Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
U.S. Air Force advances microvane technology for C-17 Globemaster III fleet
The U.S. Air Force is entering the final phase of testing Microvane technology, a drag reduction innovation designed to enhance the operational efficiency of the C-17 Globemaster III.
NGAP: Pratt & Whitney achieves key Milestone in digital design for Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion
Pratt & Whitney has successfully completed the detailed design review of its Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) system with the U.S. Air Force.