Category: Air Force

FrankenSAM, a rapid-deploy air defense system used in Ukraine, may soon protect USAF bases, addressing critical SHORADS gaps and new threats.

The Philippines upgrades its air force with new multirole jets to boost defense amid South China Sea tensions.

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 8th Fighter Squadron honors its F-117 Nighthawk history with a new paint scheme on its F-16 flagship, blending past and present.

Soaring costs threaten to clip the wings of the USAF’s next-gen fighter program, raising questions about America’s future air dominance.

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.

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.

US Air Force’s ULTRA recon drone transforms ISR with 80-hour flights, ensuring cost-effective surveillance in the Middle East.

The US Air Force expands its next-generation MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter fleet with a new contract with Boeing, modernizing its aerial muscle.

The US Air Force equips Ukrainian JDAM-ER bombs with “hunter-killer” HOJ (Home-on-GPS Jam) seekers to neutralize Russian GPS jamming.

The MQ-9 Reaper was reportedly shot down over northern Iraq by an Iranian missile in January, prompting concerns about the future of unmanned aerial vehicles.

GA-ASI and Shift5 team up to enhance MQ-9A Reaper drone’s cyber defenses and maintenance for US Special Ops.