Upgraded B-52 strategic bombers receive new designation
B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers undergoing the Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) are to receive a new designation. “Any…
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Jill Biden’s aircraft returned to DEN due to windshield crack
A Boeing C-40B Clipper, an aircraft based on the Boeing 737-700 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ), carrying Jill Biden…
USAF retaliates after Iran kamikaze drone strikes base in Syria
The United States has conducted airstrikes on Iran-backed groups in Syria after being targeted by an Iranian kamikaze…
Russian Su-35 fighter intercepts two US Air Force B-52 bombers over Baltic Sea: video
Two United States Air Force B-52 bombers were intercepted by a Su-35 fighter jet over the Baltic Sea,…
US bases in Syria harassed by ‘provocative’ armed Russian fighter jets
US Central Command has spoken of an increase in “provocative” behaviour by armed Russian fighter jets flying over…
B-21 Raider maiden flight delayed ‘by a few months’
The first flight of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider strategic bomber will now happen several months later than…
USAF releases footage of Russian Su-27 colliding with MQ-9 Reaper drone
The United States Air Force released footage recorded by the MQ-9 Reaper drone that was intercepted by two…
USAF seeks budget boost for “Doomsday plane” replacement
The United State Air Force is seeking to replace its aging E-4B National Airborne Operations Center with a…
All in on sixth-generation fighters: US reveals 2024 defense budget plan
The US Department of Defense (DoD) will continue to increase its research and defense spending while ramping up…
USAF to retire A-10 by 2029
The US Air Force (USAF) plans to retire the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft by 2029. The…
Boeing 767F, KC-46A face fuel tank issue; no impact on receiver aircraft
Boeing notified operators in January 2023 that it had detected an issue with the paint primer used by…
Boeing begins production of MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for US Air Force
Boeing announced that it will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, after the company…
USAF lays out plans for NGAD, loyal wingmen numbers
The US Air Force plans for the first batch of Next Generation Air Defense (NGAD) systems to consist…
Seventy Russian aircraft destroyed by Ukrainian defenses since invasion began
A United States Air Force General has confirmed that Ukraine has lost over 60 aircraft since the Russian…
US Air Force reveals plan to buy 26 new E-7 planes from Boeing
The US Air Force has set out its plans to purchase 26 E-7 planes from Boeing with the…
Pentagon releases photo of US pilot’s close-up selfie with Chinese spy balloon
The Pentagon released a photo taken by a United States Air Force pilot flying above a suspected Chinese…
US Air Force awards Raytheon $135M deal to produce advanced C-130 propellers
Raytheon Technologies’ Collins Aerospace business has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force to continue producing…
US Air Force grounds KC-135 Stratotanker fleet pending safety review
The US Air Force grounded its fleet of KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft after a defective part was found in…