The United States Department of Defense has awarded aerospace giant Boeing a USD 20 billion contract to develop a new sixth-generation fighter jet under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme.
Following a month-long deployment in Europe, Bomber Task Force 25-2 (BTF 25-2) concludes as the 69th Bomb Squadron’s Knighthawks return home to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.
Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers have successfully completed the latest Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment and returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, on 17 March.
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a follow-on contract to enhance secure communications for the U.S. Air Force.
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses participated in intercept training with Dutch, Danish, and Swedish fighter jets as part of the TOWER CITADEL mission in the Arctic on 17 March.
The United States has deployed the U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft to monitor activity along the southern border with Mexico.
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress flew over Oslo, Norway, in a coordinated low-pass alongside two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs.
Stationed at Jacksonville, the 125th FW will play a crucial role in strengthening U.S. airpower along the southeastern coastline.
As part of the mission, the B-52 bombers also performed a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm.
RAF Typhoon fighter jets, currently deployed in the Middle East, have participated in a series of missions escorting US Air Force B-52 bombers.
The NGAD programme, which has been under extensive review, is now expected to proceed as a key part of the USAF’s future force structure.
On 7 March, two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers integrated with two Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons and Italian ground forces to enhance their joint operational capabilities.
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