U.S. Air Force (Page 5)

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

F-16 Block 70 about to head on its delivery flight to Bahrain.

Air

First Block 70 F-16s Are Out For Delivery (Updated) First Block 70 F-16s Are Out For Delivery (Updated)

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

There are growing signs that an unprecedented AGM-183A hypersonic missile test staged from Guam is imminent.

Air

Unprecedented U.S. Hypersonic Weapon Test In West Pacific Appears Imminent Unprecedented U.S. Hypersonic Weapon Test In West Pacific Appears Imminent

Posted on Mar 4, 2024

The Air Force has very publicly shown pictures of a live AGM-183A hypersonic missile under the wing of a B-52H bomber on Guam despite previously announcing plans to end program.

Air

B-52 Armed With Hypersonic Missile Makes Appearance In Guam B-52 Armed With Hypersonic Missile Makes Appearance In Guam

By Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 1, 2024

As part of the announcement of the first flight its new XQ-67A drone, the Air Force has shared new information about its Off-Board Sensing Station program and revealed the existence of a companion Off-Board Weapon Station concept.

Air

The XQ-67A Has A Secretive, Higher-Performance, Deadly Cousin The XQ-67A Has A Secretive, Higher-Performance, Deadly Cousin

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 1, 2024

General Atomics' XQ-67A drone, built for the Air Force's Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) program, has made its first flight.

Air

XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station Drone Has Flown (Updated) XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station Drone Has Flown (Updated)

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

An air-to-air right side view of a 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111F aircraft releasing its load of Mark 82 high-drag bombs over the Bardenas Reales range. The 494th TFS has been deployed to Zaragoza Air Base for training.

Air

The F-111 Was Faster Than You Think The F-111 Was Faster Than You Think

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

Damage sustained by inclement weather at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base tornado damage

Air

Tornado Ravages Air Force Museum Restoration Hangar At Wright Patterson AFB Tornado Ravages Air Force Museum Restoration Hangar At Wright Patterson AFB

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

A B-52 bomber made an emergency landing at Minot Air Force Base on January 23, 2024, due to an engine fire. The fire was subsequently put out an the crew of the aircraft was unharmed in the mishap.

Air

B-52 Stratofortress Damaged After Engine Fire B-52 Stratofortress Damaged After Engine Fire

Posted on Feb 27, 2024

Air

Just How Fast Is The F-15EX Really? Just How Fast Is The F-15EX Really?

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

New details about the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone program, as well as recent discussions about its progress and future, all point to its potential to reshape how the service does business and fights.

Air

Everything New We Just Learned About The Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program Everything New We Just Learned About The Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

Posted on Feb 23, 2024

Northrop Grumman says it has successfully conducted a shroud fly-off test as part of the development of the new LGM-35 intercontinental ballistic missile for the U.S. Air Force.

Nuclear

New Sentinel ICBM’s Nose Shroud Separation Test A Flying Success New Sentinel ICBM’s Nose Shroud Separation Test A Flying Success

Posted on Feb 20, 2024

This Is How The Air Force’s New Wing Structure Will Actually Work This Is How The Air Force’s New Wing Structure Will Actually Work

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Feb 18, 2024

The Air Force says a funding issue may cause a significant delay in its secretive Mayhem hypersonic strike-recon aircraft program and that the overall "operational pull" behind the effort is uncertain.

Air

Future Of Mayhem Hypersonic Strike-Recon Aircraft Program Murky Future Of Mayhem Hypersonic Strike-Recon Aircraft Program Murky

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 17, 2024

The US Air Force will test new autonomous capabilities for its KC-135s intended, at least initially, to help reduce operator workload. The service is also still planning to conduct a test of the KC-135 as an aerial launching platform for drones.

Air

Tests Planned For KC-135s That Can Fly Themselves, Act As Drone Motherships Tests Planned For KC-135s That Can Fly Themselves, Act As Drone Motherships

Posted on Feb 16, 2024

LITENING LA Targeting pod Northrop Grumman

We Talk New Features On The LITENING Large Aperture Targeting Pod We Talk New Features On The LITENING Large Aperture Targeting Pod

By Tyler Rogoway, Jamie Hunter

Posted on Feb 16, 2024

Air

Grounded V-22 Osprey “1980s Technology,” Still Critical Capability Says AFSOC Commander Grounded V-22 Osprey “1980s Technology,” Still Critical Capability Says AFSOC Commander

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Feb 15, 2024

The latest on AFRL's mutant from AFA's Warfare Symposium show floor.

We Talk MUTANT, The Bending Missile, With The Air Force Research Lab We Talk MUTANT, The Bending Missile, With The Air Force Research Lab

By Jamie Hunter, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

The US Air Force says it plans to invite foreign allies and partners to join the next increment of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone program and has offered details about what that cooperation might look like. The service is also looking bring US Special Operations Command into an existing tri-service agreement with the Navy and Marine Corps.

Air

Plans For Allies To Join Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program Laid Out By Air Force Plans For Allies To Join Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program Laid Out By Air Force

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

Air

“I Would Love To Have More F-15EXs,” Air Guard Boss Says “I Would Love To Have More F-15EXs,” Air Guard Boss Says

By Tyler Rogoway, Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

Air

USAF Set To Down-Select Collaborative Combat Aircraft Competitors USAF Set To Down-Select Collaborative Combat Aircraft Competitors

Posted on Feb 13, 2024

Air

Air Force’s Big Restructuring Includes New Commands, New Deployment Plans Air Force’s Big Restructuring Includes New Commands, New Deployment Plans

Posted on Feb 13, 2024

Ukraine is employing a network of thousands of acoustic sensors to help spot and track incoming Russian drones, according to the Air Force's top office in Europe.

Air

Ukraine Using Thousands Of Networked Microphones To Track Russian Drones Ukraine Using Thousands Of Networked Microphones To Track Russian Drones

Posted on Feb 13, 2024

The Missile Defense Agency has released rare video footage showing the entire launch sequence of a mock medium-range ballistic missile from a C-17 cargo plane during a recent test.

Air

C-17 Launching Mock Ballistic Missile Seen Like Never Before C-17 Launching Mock Ballistic Missile Seen Like Never Before

Posted on Feb 9, 2024

Air

Low-Cost Infrared Search And Track System For Aircraft Unveiled By Anduril Low-Cost Infrared Search And Track System For Aircraft Unveiled By Anduril

Posted on Feb 8, 2024

The US Navy and Air Force have both recently laid out requirements for new compact cruise missiles, including an anti-ship type that could be carried internally on certain F-35 variants.

Air

Mini Anti-Ship Cruise Missile That Fits Inside An F-35 Is On The Navy’s Wish List Mini Anti-Ship Cruise Missile That Fits Inside An F-35 Is On The Navy’s Wish List

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

General Atomics has unveiled the XQ-67A drone, which it built as part of the US Air Force's secretive Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) program.

Air

General Atomics’ XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station Drone Breaks Cover General Atomics’ XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station Drone Breaks Cover

By Jamie Hunter, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

Concept 2 sub-scale model on display at the World Defense Show

Air

This Is BAE Systems’ Reworked, Stealthier Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Concept This Is BAE Systems’ Reworked, Stealthier Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Concept

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

CMV-22B Osprey “Not Operationally Suitable” According To Test Report CMV-22B Osprey “Not Operationally Suitable” According To Test Report

Posted on Feb 6, 2024

F-117 flying low level through the California desert.

Air

The Most Stunning F-117 Photos We’ve Seen Since Its ‘Retirement’ The Most Stunning F-117 Photos We’ve Seen Since Its ‘Retirement’

Posted on Feb 4, 2024

Starship pictured during static-fire testing

Space

Military May Get Its Own SpaceX Starship Rockets For Dangerous Missions Military May Get Its Own SpaceX Starship Rockets For Dangerous Missions

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Feb 2, 2024

World war two aircraft: B-17G Fortresses of the 381st Bomb Group in flight, Summer 1944.

Air

This Is What It Took To Defend A B-17 Bomber This Is What It Took To Defend A B-17 Bomber

Posted on Jan 31, 2024

Air

Massive New Air Combat Exercise Underway Along The California Coast Massive New Air Combat Exercise Underway Along The California Coast

By Jamie Hunter

Posted on Jan 30, 2024

Masters Of The Air aerial sequences are amazing

Masters Of The Air’s Aerial Sequences Are Terrifying, Game Changing Masters Of The Air’s Aerial Sequences Are Terrifying, Game Changing

Posted on Jan 27, 2024

Defense contractor Anduril has formally announced that it is one of five companies working on the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) advanced drone program.

Air

Anduril Is Helping The Air Force To Develop Its Loyal Wingman Drone Anduril Is Helping The Air Force To Develop Its Loyal Wingman Drone

Posted on Jan 25, 2024

Air

The Last USAF F-15C/D Eagle Instructor Pilots Are Now In Training The Last USAF F-15C/D Eagle Instructor Pilots Are Now In Training

Posted on Jan 24, 2024

Air

Flying The Block 70 F-16 ‘Ultimate’ Viper According To Its Test Pilot Flying The Block 70 F-16 ‘Ultimate’ Viper According To Its Test Pilot

By Jamie Hunter

Posted on Jan 24, 2024

California Air National Guard MQ-9 Reaper drones were prepared to sink a rocket booster with Hellfire missiles after a test in December, but it slipped beneath the waves on its own.

Air

MQ-9 Reapers Were Ready To Blow Up A Rocket Booster Off California MQ-9 Reapers Were Ready To Blow Up A Rocket Booster Off California

Posted on Jan 23, 2024

Air

B-21 Raider Now In Production Just Two Months After First Flight B-21 Raider Now In Production Just Two Months After First Flight

Posted on Jan 23, 2024

Flight testing of the B-21 Raider at Edwards Air Force Base in California is now underway.

Air

B-21 Raider Flight Testing Now Underway B-21 Raider Flight Testing Now Underway

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 17, 2024

Air

B-1B Bomber’s Crash Landing Path Seen In Satellite Image B-1B Bomber’s Crash Landing Path Seen In Satellite Image

Posted on Jan 9, 2024

Metrea Aerospace became the first to use a private-owned tanker to refuel U.S. aircraft tactical jets when one of its KC-135s topped-up a pair of A-10 Warthog ground attack jets last year.

Air

A-10 Warthogs Have Refueled From A Contractor’s KC-135 Tanker A-10 Warthogs Have Refueled From A Contractor’s KC-135 Tanker

Posted on Jan 9, 2024

Beale AFB executes an elephant walk as the U-2's service approaches its end.

Air

U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Planes Execute A Bittersweet Elephant Walk U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Planes Execute A Bittersweet Elephant Walk

Posted on Jan 7, 2024

We now have our first look at the B-1B bomber that crashed at Ellsworth Air Force Base on January 4, 2023.

Air

Crashed B-1B Bomber Carcass Visible At South Dakota Base Crashed B-1B Bomber Carcass Visible At South Dakota Base

Posted on Jan 5, 2024

Air

B-1B Bomber Crashes In South Dakota B-1B Bomber Crashes In South Dakota

Posted on Jan 5, 2024

The Air Force is intersted in modified underwing pylons to help ensure its B-52H bombers can carry as many future hypersonic cruise missiles as possible.

Air

B-52 Needs New Pylons To Carry Max Load Of Hypersonic Missiles B-52 Needs New Pylons To Carry Max Load Of Hypersonic Missiles

Posted on Dec 28, 2023

Boeing says it has delivered the second pair of F-15EX Eagle II fighters to the U.S. Air Force after a year of delays.

Air

Second Pair Of F-15EX Eagle II Fighters Just Delivered To USAF Second Pair Of F-15EX Eagle II Fighters Just Delivered To USAF

Posted on Dec 21, 2023

Air

F-15EX To Be Based At Kadena Air Base In Japan: Report F-15EX To Be Based At Kadena Air Base In Japan: Report

Posted on Dec 18, 2023

The U.S. can learn lessons from Israel operates its F-35I fleet.

Air

Israel’s F-35I Combat Experience Is Providing Lessons For Future Pacific Fight Israel’s F-35I Combat Experience Is Providing Lessons For Future Pacific Fight

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 13, 2023

A picture has emerged offering a rare glimpse of ongoing work to field new B61-12 nuclear bombs in Europe.

Air

First Picture Of B61-12 Nuclear Bomb Trainer On An F-16 In Europe Surfaces First Picture Of B61-12 Nuclear Bomb Trainer On An F-16 In Europe Surfaces

Posted on Dec 13, 2023

X-32 National Museum Of The United States Air Force

Air

X-32’s Makeover: Before And After X-32’s Makeover: Before And After

Posted on Dec 11, 2023

A new draft of the annual U.S. defense policy bill for the 2024 Fiscal Year, which looks set to pass in Congress and become law, would require the Air Force and the Navy to provide new details about the expected costs and capabilities of their future Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones.

Air

Loyal Wingman Drone Cost, Capability Concerns Emerge In Defense Bill Loyal Wingman Drone Cost, Capability Concerns Emerge In Defense Bill

Updated on Dec 8, 2023

Air

Boeing Exits Air Force’s ‘Doomsday Plane’ Competition (Updated) Boeing Exits Air Force’s ‘Doomsday Plane’ Competition (Updated)

Posted on Dec 5, 2023

The F-35 Joint Program Office is oversee a project to create a single operational "Franken-bird" from two seriously damaged F-35A Joint Strike Fighters.

Air

F-35 “Franken-Bird” Being Made From Two Badly Damaged Jets F-35 “Franken-Bird” Being Made From Two Badly Damaged Jets

Posted on Dec 1, 2023

Air

No, This Is Not A Secret UFO Crash Retrieval No, This Is Not A Secret UFO Crash Retrieval

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 30, 2023

CCAs flying with notional NGAD manned aircraft.

Air

Signs Point To Less Range, Higher Performance For CCA Drones Signs Point To Less Range, Higher Performance For CCA Drones

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

The B61-12 nuclear bomb is now officially in the U.S. stockpile and approved for employment from the B-2A Spirit stealth bomber.

Air

B-2 Spirit Now Operational With New B61-12 Nuclear Bombs B-2 Spirit Now Operational With New B61-12 Nuclear Bombs

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

Air

Celebrate B-21 Raider’s First Flight With This Ghostly T-Shirt Celebrate B-21 Raider’s First Flight With This Ghostly T-Shirt

Posted on Nov 27, 2023

The US Air Force's future EC-37B electronic warfare jets are now EA-37Bs, which is meant to highlight their ability to not only find and attack various types of targets, but destroy them.

Air

New ‘Attack’ EA-37B Moniker For USAF Electronic Warfare Jets New ‘Attack’ EA-37B Moniker For USAF Electronic Warfare Jets

Posted on Nov 21, 2023

AC-130J attacked a target in iraq after attacks on US bases there.

Air

AC-130 Ghostrider Gunship Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia In Iraq AC-130 Ghostrider Gunship Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia In Iraq

Posted on Nov 21, 2023

Skunk Works Teases Tailless NGAD Fighter Design In New Ad Skunk Works Teases Tailless NGAD Fighter Design In New Ad

Posted on Nov 20, 2023

The U.S. Air Force is exploring the possibility of augmenting, rather than replacing its C-32A Air Force Two jets.

Air

New Plan To Augment C-32A ‘Air Force Two’ Fleet, Not Replace It New Plan To Augment C-32A ‘Air Force Two’ Fleet, Not Replace It

Posted on Nov 20, 2023

Aurora Flight Sciences is developing a fan-in-wing blended wing body aircraft concept as part of a U.S. military program exploring ideas for a fast-flying vertical takeoff and landing cargo aircraft.

VTOL Lift Fan Tactical Transport Design Emerges Under DARPA Program VTOL Lift Fan Tactical Transport Design Emerges Under DARPA Program