Ukraine’s Quest for Air Superiority: The Implications of F-16 Fighter Jets in the Conflict
Air superiority key in modern warfare, but concerns of escalation persist as Ukraine seeks F-16s from its Western allies, mainly the US.
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Pic of the Day: Kentucky Air National Guard in Venice
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
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 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
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
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
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
The US Air Force has extended Joby’s contract to supply eVTOL aircraft, part of the $131m funding for the Agility Prime program.
T-7A Red Hawk Ejection Seat Problems: Lessons Learned from Fatal Jet Trainer Crashes
Amid delivery delays and ejection seat malfunctions in the Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk, a look at some of the worst jet trainer accidents highlights the importance of ensuring superior ejection seats in these aircraft.
Lockheed Martin’s Super Hercules Provides Enhanced Airlift Capabilities for Indonesian Air Force
The Indonesian Air Force recently welcomed its latest Super Hercules transport aircraft fleet, marking a new era for the longtime C-130 operator.
US Reduces Global Hawk Drone Operations Over Black Sea After Russian Attack
Following the March 14 downing, the US reportedly scaled back its recon operations of MQ-4 Global Hawk over the Black Sea.
On the Hunt: Air Force’s Next-Gen Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Reentry Vehicle
The Air Force has issued a solicitation notice seeking information on the Next-Generation Reentry Vehicle for the future American ICBM system
