RTX Lands Major $1.5B Contract to Upgrade F-22 Raptor Engines
Pratt & Whitney’s $1.5B deal boosts the F-22 Raptor’s power, stealth, and efficiency—ensuring air superiority for years to come.
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See What Makes the F-15 Eagle Indispensable in Modern Warfare
The F-15 Eagle is still America’s fastest, most reliable fighter jet—no wonder it’s not retiring anytime soon.
Yet Another General Officer Fired for Inappropriate Behavior
Yet another star tumbles from the sky as Brig. Gen. Erik Quigley joins the growing ranks of high-ranking officers getting the boot, proving once again that the Air Force isn’t afraid to clean house when leadership crosses the line.
Black Hawk Pilot Involved in Potomac Crash Had Turned Off Key Altitude and Speed Reporting System
The Potomac mid-air collision leads us to wonder why the Black Hawk was not broadcasting its speed and altitude in the most accurate manner to air traffic control.
F-35 Fighter Jet Successfully Drops Dual GBU-54 Munitions in Groundbreaking Test
The US Air Force just aced a test, launching dual GBU-54 Laser JDAMs from an F-35, proving its strike capabilities in dynamic combat.
Former Air Force Major General Loses Star Over Sexting Scandal
Turns out, when you mix rank, reckless texting, and a total disregard for military decorum, you don’t just lose a star—you lose your dignity, too.
US Air Force Replaces South Korean A-10s with F-16s, F-15s, F-35s
Osan Air Base bids farewell to the legendary A-10 Warthog, making way for stealthy F-35s and upgraded F-16s in a bold modernization move.
Female Air Force Colonel Who Championed Women in Military Leadership Roles Relieved of Command in Hawaii
Col. Julie Sposito-Salceies’s abrupt removal from command underscores the Air Force’s unyielding commitment to high leadership standards amids shifting political tides.
The Stealth Jet That Could Have Dominated: Why the YF-23 Was Left to Gather Dust
The YF-23 was fast, stealthy, and futuristic, yet the F-22 claimed the crown—why did the Air Force choose agility and upgrades?
A Strategic Reset: The US Air Force’s Revised T-7A Red Hawk Program
The T-7A Red Hawk is delayed, but upgrades and new incentives promise a cutting-edge jet to revolutionize pilot training.
US Air Force Warns of China’s Rapid Advances in Sixth-Generation Fighter Race
China’s racing ahead with a 6th-gen fighter jet, and the USAF warns we might not win. Can tech superiority keep us on top?
Senior US Airman Sentenced to Five Years of Hard Labor For Sexual Assault of I5 Year Old Girl in Japan
Senior Airman Brennon Washington’s actions in Okinawa are a grim reminder that one individual’s failure to uphold the values of the uniform can ripple across borders, straining alliances and deepening scars in a host community already burdened by a long history of military misconduct.
