Rolls-Royce to complete initial F130 engine testing for the B-52J by end of year
Rolls-Royce announced that it is on track to complete initial F130 engine testing for the United States Air Force B-52J Stratofortress by the end of the year.
US Air Force, RTX complete first flight test of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM
The U.S. Air Force and Raytheon, an RTX business, successfully completed the first flight test of the AIM-120C-8 – the latest international variant of AMRAAM missile.
B-2 Spirit conducts historic hot-pit refueling in Norway
A B-2 Spirit bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conducted a historic hot-pit refueling at Orland Air Base, Norway, on Aug. 29, 2023.
USAF Strategic Bomber Misson continues in High North
United States Air Force B-2 Spirit bombers currently deployed to Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, launched on August 29, 2023, to conduct integration training with Royal Norwegian Air Force.
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers deployed to Iceland for Bomber Task Force Europe
United States Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers arrived in Keflavik, Iceland, to participate in a Bomber Task Force Europe operation.
Northrop Grumman’s B-2 capabilities enhance its digital communications
Northrop Grumman, in partnership with the U.S. Air Force, successfully completed an integrated airborne mission transfer (IAMT) demonstration with the B-2 Spirit.
The United States strategic bombers conducted training in Estonian airspace
US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers made an overflight of Estonia as a part of exercise.
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.
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B-1B Lancer strategic bombers land in Sweden for the first time [VIDEO]
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer supersonic strategic bombers landed at Luleå Kallax Air Base, Sweden, for the first time in history on June 19.
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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.