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Category: Air Force

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Latest Air Force stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

US Air Force Awards Lockheed over $1B Contract for Ship-Killing Missiles

US Air Force Awards Lockheed over $1B Contract for Ship-Killing Missiles

May 24, 2023

The US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin an over $1 billion contract to ramp up the stockpile for its ship-killing missile systems.

Pic of the Day: Pararescueman at Work

Pic of the Day: Pararescueman at Work

May 22, 2023

An Air Force Pararescueman fast ropes from a Pave Hawk helicopter.

Handcrafted: Delta Operator George Hand Discusses ‘Real Men’ and World War Fighter Aces

Handcrafted: Delta Operator George Hand Discusses ‘Real Men’ and World War Fighter Aces

May 21, 2023

On cool guys, buzz cuts, human nature and the best of the best old school fighter pilots.

Pic of the Day: B-52H Stratofortress

Pic of the Day: B-52H Stratofortress

May 20, 2023

A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress in flight over Southwest Asia

Ukraine’s Quest for Air Superiority: The Implications of F-16 Fighter Jets in the Conflict

Ukraine’s Quest for Air Superiority: The Implications of F-16 Fighter Jets in the Conflict

May 20, 2023

Air superiority key in modern warfare, but concerns of escalation persist as Ukraine seeks F-16s from its Western allies, mainly the US.

Pic of the Day: Kentucky Air National Guard in Venice

Pic of the Day: Kentucky Air National Guard in Venice

May 19, 2023

A Kentucky Air National Guardsman aboard a C-130 Hercules looks out over the blue waters surrounding Venice, Italy during a nonstandard load training flight.

Pic of the Day: P-51 Mustang and F-16C Fighting Falcon

Pic of the Day: P-51 Mustang and F-16C Fighting Falcon

May 18, 2023

A P-51 Mustang and an F-16C fly together over Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany.

General Atomics Delivers Enhanced Reaper Drones To Increase Battlefield Lethality

General Atomics Delivers Enhanced Reaper Drones To Increase Battlefield Lethality

May 18, 2023

General Atomics and the US Marine Corps achieve a milestone with the delivery of the new extended range Reaper drone.

Pic of the Day: F-35A Lightning II Demonstration

Pic of the Day: F-35A Lightning II Demonstration

May 17, 2023

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II over Miami Beach, Florida.

US Air Force’s Next-Gen Tactical Missile Is Set To Change Air Combat

US Air Force’s Next-Gen Tactical Missile Is Set To Change Air Combat

May 14, 2023

The US Air Force’s AIM-260 JATM will enter production this year and is expected to give the service a significant advantage in air combat.

Albedo To Provide Nighttime Thermal Imaging for US Air Force

Albedo To Provide Nighttime Thermal Imaging for US Air Force

May 10, 2023

US Air Force awards Albedo $1.25M to enable high-res thermal imaging. Albedo to provide equipment for critical intelligence insights at night.

US Air Force Awards $55M Contract to Joby Aviation for Electric Helicopter

US Air Force Awards $55M Contract to Joby Aviation for Electric Helicopter

May 5, 2023

The US Air Force has extended Joby’s contract to supply eVTOL aircraft, part of the $131m funding for the Agility Prime program.

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