Boeing secures $2.38 billion contract for KC-46A Pegasus tankers
Boeing has been awarded a $2.38 billion contract to produce 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers for the US…
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An acronym for the United States Air Force. Topics related to the USAF’s aircraft, operations, and personnel.
USAF greenlights testing of AI-driven KC-135 tanker operations with Merlin Pilot
The United States Air Force (USAF) has approved Merlin’s airworthiness plan for testing the Merlin Pilot on the…
A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo Team bids farewell with final flight in Florida
The A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team took to the skies for one final performance, marking the end of…
US deploys B-52 bombers, F-15E fighters to reinforce presence in Middle East
The US Department of Defense has deployed additional air assets to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with…
Video shows USAF F-22 Raptor tire blowout during takeoff at Kadena
A US Air Force F-22 Raptor had to abort takeoff due to a tire blowout at Kadena Air…
US Air Force B-2 strategic bombers conduct strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers have been deployed to conduct strikes against five underground weapons storage facilities…
Eglin Air Force pilot reaches 10,000 flight hours in C-130 after 41-year career
Retired US Air Force pilot Gary Hogg, who spent most of his career at Eglin Air Force Base,…
Russian Su-35 performs unsafe maneuver near USAF F-16 during intercept: video
A routine intercept by the United States Air Force took a dangerous turn when a Russian Su-35 aircraft…
USAF reveals next two bases for its B-21 Raider next-generation stealth bombers
The US Air Force (USAF) has named Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and Dyess Air Force Base…
Lockheed Martin unveils brand-new AGM-158 eXtreme range cruise missile
Lockheed Martin unveiled its brand-new AGM-158 eXtreme Range (XR) cruise missile during the Air and Space Force Association’s…
US Air Force bids farewell to KC-10 Extender with final flight at Travis AFB
The US Air Force is preparing to bid farewell to one of its longest-serving and most iconic aircraft,…
US Air Force F-35s make historic landing on Finland highway for Baana 2024: video
Two US Air Force (USAF) F-35A Lightning II aircraft made a historic first when the pair executed a…
Raytheon secures $1.04 billion contract for F-22 Raptor sensor enhancements
Raytheon has been awarded a substantial contract by the United States Air Force (USAF) to enhance the sensor…
US Air Force receives first EA-37B Compass Call electronic-attack aircraft
The United States Air Combat Command (ACC) received its first EA-37B Compass Call aircraft, 19-5591, at Davis-Monthan Air…
Edwards Air Force Base welcomes back B-2 Spirit for technological upgrades
Edwards Air Force Base marked a historic moment on July 17, 2024, with the return of the B-2…
KC-46A Pegasus tanker suffers mishap during refueling, lands with damaged boom
A KC-46A Pegasus tanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, has suffered a mishap during a refueling mission…
Archer delivers first Midnight eVTOL aircraft to US Air Force for evaluation
Archer Aviation has delivered its first electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for evaluation by the United…
Boeing wins $2.56B US Air Force contract for E-7A Wedgetail prototypes
The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Boeing a $2.56 billion contract to develop and deliver two rapid…