Pentagon upgrades force presence in Japan with F-15EX, F-35 fighters
The US Department of Defense (DoD) announced changes in the deployment of fighter aircraft around its bases in…
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An acronym for the United States Air Force. Topics related to the USAF’s aircraft, operations, and personnel.
Russia threatens NATO with ‘response’ to drone flights over Black Sea
Russia’s Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has instructed officials to prepare an immediate “response” to the increased US drone…
US Air Force gives first view of XQ-67A experimental drone inaugural flight
The US Air Force has released the first video showcasing its new experimental drone, the XQ-67A, in flight. …
USAF and Lockheed Martin launch new reentry vehicle for upcoming ICBM
The United States Air Force (USAF) and Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a planned flight test of the unarmed,…
Oregon Air National Guard receives first operational F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet
The first operational F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet landed at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon, on…
US Air Force and Space Force conduct successful Minuteman III missile test
An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on June…
USAF KC-135 Stratotanker nose gear collapses at McConnell Air Force Base
A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueler aircraft experienced a retraction of its front landing gear while…
Lockheed Martin F-35 crashes after takeoff from Albuquerque Sunport
A Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II crashed shortly after taking off from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) in New…
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…
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…