US Air Force releases first official images of B-21 Raider during test flights
The United States Air Force (USAF) has released its first official images of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider…
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An acronym for the United States Air Force. Topics related to the USAF’s aircraft, operations, and personnel.
US reaches agreement with Niger to remove military forces by mid-September 2024
US troops will leave the West African nation of Niger by September 15, 2024. The decision, which was…
US Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team unveils 50th anniversary paint scheme
The US Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team unveiled a unique 50th-anniversary paint scheme at Edwards Air Force…
US transfers fighter jets, armed drones from UAE to Qatar amid regional tensions
The United States Department of Defense has initiated a significant transfer of fighter jets, armed drones and other…
Sierra Nevada acquires Korean Air Boeing 747-8s for ‘Doomsday Plane’ replacement
Korean Air has agreed to sell five Boeing 747-8s to US manufacturer Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) in a…
United States Secretary of the Air Force flies AI-piloted X-62A VISTA aircraft
US Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall took to the skies in the X-62A VISTA at Edwards…
US Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashes in New Mexico, hospital discharges pilot
The United States (US) Air Force has confirmed that an F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed around five miles from…
USAF F-35 pilots train to perform basic maintenance and refueling tasks
US Air Force F-35A pilots at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB) participated in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP),…
USAF awards contract for “Doomsday plane” replacement
The US Air Force announced on April 26, 2024, that the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) contract was…
US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers return home after month-long Europe deployment
After a month-long deployment across Europe, US Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bombers and supporting personnel have returned…
USAF shortlists Anduril and General Atomics to develop drone wingmen
The US Department of the Air Force (DAF) has awarded funding to Anduril and General Atomics to develop…
B-52 bombers showcase capability to operate from civilian airport in Louisiana
Two B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers from the 20th Bomb Squadron recently landed at a civilian airfield as part…
US Air Force and DARPA test first dogfight with AI-piloted X-62A VISTA aircraft
The US Air Force Test Pilot School (USAFTPS) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have collaborated…
F-22 Raptor experiences landing gear issue at Kadena Air Base in Japan
An F-22 Raptor belonging to the US Air Force experienced a problem with its nose gear on April…
USAF to begin F-16 fighter autonomous testing
The first three US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida to…
USAF to certify F-117 Nighthawk for KC-46 tanker aerial refueling
The US Air Force (USAF) is on track to certify the iconic Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk for aerial refueling…
A-10C Demonstration Team announces final season amid aircraft retirement
The A-10C Demonstration Team has declared that 2024 will mark the conclusion of its illustrious journey. This decision…
USAF cancels plan for high-energy laser weapon on AC-130J gunship
The US Air Force has canceled its plan to equip the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship with a high-energy laser…