Air Force

The US F-22 fighter fleet was cut short, but software upgrades now keep it ready for air dominance with first-strike capabilities.

The A-29 Super Tucano just found a new home at the Air Force Test Pilot School, marking a big change for test pilot training after 30 years!

Three brave airmen just recently received Purple Hearts for their heroic actions during a devastating drone attack in Jordan.

The US Air Force is redefining air superiority to address the burgeoning threat of low-cost drones that have transformed modern warfare.

USAF hit its recruiting goals for 2024, but are relaxed standards sacrificing quality? Big numbers don’t always mean long-term readiness.

Is the Air Force spending wisely? With a $900B budget, the push to modernize could be more about politics than protection.

The Modular Tactical System (MTS) enhances AFSOC ops with integrated, on-the-move command and control in a secure, efficient system.

The B-52 Stratofortress and Russia’s Tu-95 Bear, though developed for similar strategic roles, represent vastly different design philosophies—one a jet-powered symbol of American might, the other a prop-driven relic that continues to serve as a reminder of Russia’s enduring military traditions.

The F-35 program, while an immense investment, has not only delivered cutting-edge 5th Generation aircraft but has also established a vast research and development infrastructure that will drive the future of military aviation well into the 6th Generation and beyond.

With budget constraints and development delays looming over the NGAD program, the Air Force may find itself extending the lifespan of its aging F-22 fleet, despite the costly and time-consuming upgrades required to keep these jets combat-ready.

The Air Force’s aging fleet of E-4B Nightwatch planes, commonly known as the Doomsday Planes, is set to be replaced by modern, nuclear-hardened SAOC aircraft, marking a critical evolution in the U.S.’s strategic defense capabilities against adversaries like China and Russia.

The SC70/90 might not have all the bells and whistles of today’s modern rifles, but its unflinching reliability and rugged build have kept it a trusted workhorse for Italy’s military forces, proving that sometimes the old school still gets the job done.