Northrop Gets Contract Worth Nearly $50M For Navy’s E-2D Hawkeye ‘Digital Quarterback’
On March 21, US Navy awarded Northrop nearly $50M for E-2D Hawkeye AEW aircraft engineering and product support services.
Air Force
Fifth-Gen F-22 Fighters Touch Down in the Philippines for the First Time Ever
An American F-22 Raptor touched down in the Philippines for the first time last week to conduct integration and training at Clark Air Base.
The Air Force Plans To Retire 300+ Aircraft, Paving Way For Next Gen Fighters
The US Air Force has sought a budget boost for FY24 as it plans to retire dozens of F-22s and other older fighter planes and acquire new aircraft.
US Air Force Gives Green Light To a Fleet of 1,000 Drone Wingmen
The Air Force is ramping up plans for incorporating drone wingmen into its fleet and envisions 1,000 of the so-called collaborative combat aircraft in service as it sketches out ideas.
Pic of the Day: Agile Reaper 23-1 Comes to a Close
Agile Reaper 23-1 is the 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing’s effort to exercise Agile Combat Employment, rehearse capabilities in an operationally relevant environment, and provide air dominance, global mobility, and command and control in the Indo-Pacific region.
US Air Force Halts Operations on E3 Fleet Amid Concerns for Structural Integrity
The US Air Force has inspected and replaced substandard tail pins on E-3 Sentry and KC-135 Stratotanker planes but has not disclosed the exact number of affected aircraft and is transitioning away from the KC-135 fleet to introduce the KC-46 Pegasus.
The Brandon Act: Pioneering Mental Health Care Transformation for Airmen and Guardians
The Brandon Act heralds a transformative era in mental health care for Airmen and Guardians, ensuring streamlined access and support.
The Pic of the Day: 100th Air Refueling Wing Refuels Bomber Task Force
The 5th BW is participating in BTF exercises focused on the training and development of U.S. and partnered forces across the European region.
Pic of the Day: Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II Over Tyler Texas
US A-10 Thunderbolts, such as this one, travel the globe from airshow to airshow, showcasing the abilities of this rugged, powerful American aircraft.
The Pic of the Day: Poseidon Brings Sea Power to the Air
A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron 10, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean.
Exclusive: Sonic Booms Over Las Vegas, Red Flag-Nellis 23-1 Takes Flight
Red Flag-Nellis 23-1, a joint air combat exercise between the US, UK, and Australia, is taking place at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. This year, the training focuses on the 2022 National Defense Strategy, aligning with possible operations in the Indo-Pacific Theater.
105th Airlift Wing Receives Second Consecutive Meritorious Unit Award
For the second year in a row, the 105th Airlift Wing has been awarded the U.S. Air Force’s Meritorious Unit Award for its accomplishments in combat support throughout 2021.
