Russian Jets Mobilized in Response to US Bomber Incursion
Russian jets intercepted two U.S. B-52 bombers near the Barents Sea, reflecting ongoing encounters between Russia and NATO forces.
Air Force
MQ-9 Drone Crash Attributed to Pilot Error
Errors and poor supervision led to a $26.1M MQ-9 drone crash. Learn about the mishap, investigation findings, and needed improvements.
B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Soars Forward After Cost Negotiation Takeoff
B-21 Raider program overcomes cost hurdles, soars towards full-scale production of America’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet.
How Ukraine’s FrankenSAM Revolutionizes USAF Base Security
FrankenSAM, a rapid-deploy air defense system used in Ukraine, may soon protect USAF bases, addressing critical SHORADS gaps and new threats.
South China Sea Conflict: Philippines Invests in New Fighter Jets
The Philippines upgrades its air force with new multirole jets to boost defense amid South China Sea tensions.
XQ-58 Valkyrie Capable of Runway Launch with New Trolley System
The XQ-58 Valkyrie now uses a new trolley system for runway launches, boosting payload capacity and operational flexibility for the U.S. military.
‘The Black Jet’: F-16 Squadron Gives Its Flagship an F-117 Paint Scheme
The 8th Fighter Squadron honors its F-117 Nighthawk history with a new paint scheme on its F-16 flagship, blending past and present.
Next Gen Fighter Program in Crisis: Is It Time To Throw In the Towel?
Soaring costs threaten to clip the wings of the USAF’s next-gen fighter program, raising questions about America’s future air dominance.
Air Force Special Operations Commander Arrested Following Allegations of Choking a Woman and Child
Lt. Col. Brent P. Byng, commander of the 19th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, has been arrested on charges of child abuse and obstructing justice, sending shockwaves through the military community as the investigation unfolds.
New Air Force Missile Technology: America’s Best Option for Next Generation Air Defense?
The Missile Utility Transformation via Articulated Nose Technology (MUTANT) represents a groundbreaking leap in air-to-air missile capabilities, poised to revolutionize America’s ability to maintain air superiority against advanced and agile threats from near-peer adversaries like China and Russia.
80 Hours of Continuous Surveillance: Meet the Air Force’s Newest Asset
US Air Force’s ULTRA recon drone transforms ISR with 80-hour flights, ensuring cost-effective surveillance in the Middle East.
US Air Force Soars into the Future with Expanded Grey Wolf Helicopter Fleet
The US Air Force expands its next-generation MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter fleet with a new contract with Boeing, modernizing its aerial muscle.
