Boeing begins production of first E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft for U.S. Air Force
The production of the first E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft for the United States Air Force (USAF) is now underway.
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F-35 successfully conducts first dual external release of GBU-54 LJDAM precision bombs
The United Operational Test Team has successfully completed the first-ever dual external release of GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions (LJDAMs) from a Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft.
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U.S. Air Force F-35A crashes at Eielson Air Force Base, pilot safely ejects
An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet of the United States Air Force (USAF) crashed within the perimeter of Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) in Alaska on 28 January 2025.
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HII secures USD 296 million contract to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa
HII has been awarded a task order worth approximately $296 million to support air and space operations for U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces in Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA).
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U.S. Air Force Updates Doctrine to Address Great Power Competition
The updates align with the Air Force’s ‘One Force Design’, a strategy aimed at integrating structure, capabilities, and strategies to meet modern and future warfare demands. Air Force Chief of Staff, General David Allvin, emphasised the need for adaptability in today’s rapidly evolving strategic environment, stating that the doctrines ensure the Air Force remains
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U.S. Air Force deploys B-1B Lancer bobmers to Guam for Indo-Pacific operations
The U.S. Air Force has deployed multiple B-1B Lancer aircraft, Airmen, and support equipment from the 34th Bomb Squadron, based at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
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U.S. Air Force: 18th Wing conducts rapid response exercise at Kadena Air Base
The U.S. Air Force’s 18th Wing has successfully concluded an eight-day emergency rapid response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
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Lockheed Martin to enhance F-22 Raptor fighters with advanced infrared sensors
Lockheed Martin, the American defence industry giant, has secured a $270 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the F-22 Raptor with cutting-edge infrared threat-detection sensors.
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2024 Bomber Task Force missions: A year of first-ever accomplishments
Since 2018, U.S. strategic Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions have provided theater familiarization for aircrew and aircraft integration opportunities with Allies and partners across the globe.
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U.S. Air Force awards USD 800 million contract to enhance F-35 and F-22 simulator training
The United States Air Force has taken a significant step in enhancing its pilot training capabilities with the awarding of a $801 million, 10-year contract to Northrop Grumman.
Frank Kendall outlines vision for the Air Force and Space Force in 2050
In his final week as Secretary of the Department of the Air Force, Frank Kendall shared his vision for the future of the Air Force and Space Force during an event at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.
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U.S. Air Force prioritises modernisation to counter escalating PLA military advancements
The rapid modernization of the People’s Liberation Army under Chairman Xi Jinping served as context for a risk management-themed briefing by Brig. Gen. Doug Wickert, 412th Test Wing commander, during Monday’s Back-in-the-Saddle Day.