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A Tyndall AFB pilot, equipped with the advanced CBRN equipment, sits in the cockpit of an F-35A Lightning II, December 5, 2024. (US Air Force)

Tyndall Air Force Base Equips Pilots with Advanced Chemical Protection Gear

Tyndall AFB’s pilots gear up with cutting-edge CBRN tech, ready to face any threat mid-flight. No limits, just pure readiness.

Technology Dec 21

A US Air Force F-15 Eagle takes off. (DVIDS)

The 5 Fastest Fighter Jet Planes in the World

Breaking the sound barrier is just the start! From the F-15 to NASA’s X-43, meet the jets that redefine speed in the skies.

Aviation Dec 20

The X-62A VISTA flies in the skies above Edwards AFB, California, April 30, 2024. (US Air Force/DVIDS)

US Air Force Tackles Human and AI Pilot Integration

Can AI replace fighter pilots? The Air Force says not yet, balancing human expertise with cutting-edge tech like the VISTA X-62A.

Technology Dec 09

The B-21 Raider unveiled to the public at a ceremony December 2, 2022 in Palmdale, California. (DVIDS)

Should the US Air Force Buy 250 B-21 Stealth Bombers?

The B-21 Raider is redefining stealth warfare—unmanned missions, AI-driven targeting, and breakthrough stealth tech make it a game-changer.

Aviation Nov 20

An artist's concept of a Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter. (Boeing)

US Air Force Revamps Strategy, Buys Smarter for Indo-Pacific

The US Air Force’s new strategy: affordable “robot wingmen” and cutting-edge tech to outpace threats in the Indo-Pacific.

Air Force Nov 18

SOFREP Daily roundup for Sunday, November 17. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Daily: US-Japan-Australia Expand Partnerships, China Signals Caution to Trump, Hezbollah Faces Ceasefire Pressure

Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Sunday, November 17.

F-35 Lightning II (DVIDS)

F-35 Pilots Describe Aircraft, Weapons, Electronics & Computing

F-35’s secret weapon? Sensor fusion. Pilots see everything, act faster, and dominate air combat like never before.

Aviation Nov 16

F-22 Raptor (DVIDS)

How The Air Force Plans to Fly F-22s Into 2060s

The F-22 Raptor, with continuous upgrades in stealth, radar, and weapons, remains a top air superiority fighter for the US military.

Aviation Nov 15

A SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket (DVIDS)

The Space National Guard: Will It Become a Reality Under Trump?

Trump’s second term could see the creation of a Space National Guard—will Congress make it happen, or will opposition block it?

Space Force Nov 15

US Air Force members render salutes during change of command. (DVIDS)

Pentagon Pushes Mental Health Plans Amid Rising Suicides

Suicide rates in the military are rising again—what’s being done to reverse this tragic trend? The Pentagon’s next steps are crucial.

Military Nov 15

A KC-135 Stratotanker in flight. (Merlin)

US Air Force Approves Merlin’s Plan for KC-135 Pilot AI

Merlin’s AI-powered Pilot is set to transform the KC-135, marking a huge step for military aviation and the future of autonomous flight.

Aviation Nov 13

A KC-135 Stratotanker conducting an aerial refueling to F-22 Raptor. (US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)

US Air Force Faces Budget Crunch, Halts Next-Gen Tanker Plans

Can the Air Force afford its tanker of the future? With tight budgets and rising costs, next-gen plans like NGAS might be grounded.

Aviation Nov 10

Col. Jeremy Russell (left) and Cmdr. Cayanne McFarlane (right). (US Air Force/Navy Photos)

Leadership Under Fire: Recent Dismissals of Two High-Ranking Military Commanders

Two top military commanders just got the boot—find out why their careers unraveled and what it means for leadership in uniform.

Military Nov 09

F-22 Raptor (US Air Force)

US Air Force Reevaluates Requirements, Hits Pause on Next-Gen Fighter

NGAD is alive and kicking! The Air Force’s next-gen fighter and drone fleet promises air dominance—just getting a quick reboot.

Air Force Nov 07

(Image grab via Social Media)

Prosecutors Push 17-Year Sentence for Jack Teixeira in Major US Intel Leak

Air Guardsman Jack Teixeira faces up to 17 years for leaking top-secret Ukraine war intel on Discord—raising big questions on US security.

The Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel is an American unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Lockheed Martin and operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) for the Central Intelligence Agency

Will The Air Force “Arm” its Stealthy RQ-170 Sentinel Targeting Drone?

Could the stealthy RQ-170 Sentinel, built for reconnaissance, be reimagined as an armed drone? The Pentagon may be eyeing this possibility.

Aviation Oct 30

B-21 Raider lands at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after flight test, September 18, 2024. (DVIDS)

The Air Force May Drop Its Next Gen Fighter Sticking Instead With The B-21 Raider

The Air Force may drop its next-gen fighter plan, betting on the stealthy B-21 Raider for future air dominance. Here’s why.

Aviation Oct 29

US Air Force MH-139A arrives (Boeing)

Grey Wolf is America’s Newest Nuclear Deterrent

The US Air Force is rapidly expanding its fleet of MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters to bolster nuclear missile site security.

Aviation Oct 18

Recruits stand in formation at US Navy Recruit Training Command, July 10, 2024. (DVIDS)

Policy Shifts, Prep Programs Help Military Meet Tough Recruiting Targets

After years of struggle, the military hit its 2024 recruiting goals—but can they keep it up with Gen Z in 2025?

Military Oct 11

F-22 Raptor (DVIDS)

F-22 Upgrades Could Keep Them Flying Alongside F-35s Until 2070

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

Aviation Oct 11

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