Air Forces (Page 15)

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

AC-130J Ghostriders Could Lose Their Big 105mm Guns

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

A F-5 Fighter takes off during an annual drill at an air base in Taitung City, southeast Taiwan on January 30, 2018. Taiwanese troops staged live-fire exercises January 30 to simulate fending off an attempted invasion, as the island's main threat China steps up pressure on President Tsai Ing-Wen.

Republic Of China Air Force (Taiwan)

Taiwan Is Finally Saying Goodbye To Its F-5 Tiger II Fighters

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

U-2 retirement moves forward with secretary of defense waiver sent to congress.

U-2 Retirement Moves Forward With Defense Secretary Decision

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

A solo student plugged in to the tanker. Note how large the solid steel basket is, and how close it is to the delicate fighter

Royal Canadian Air Force

F-5 Pilot’s Early Struggles Aerial Refueling The Underpowered Jet

By Dan McWilliams

Updated on Nov 6, 2023

Israeli Air Force

Israeli AH-64 Apache Appears With Mysterious Hellfire Missile

Posted on Nov 6, 2023

Japan Air Self Defense Force

F-15’s Tilting Air Intakes Showcased In Awesome Video

Posted on Nov 4, 2023

A new report claims that Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has delivered a new secret intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft to the US Air Force.

Secret Skunk Works Spy Drone Delivered To Air Force: Report

Posted on Nov 3, 2023

Kratos has offered the first look at a rendering of its stealthy Thanatos drone design.

Thanatos Advanced Stealth Drone Design Breaks Cover

Posted on Nov 3, 2023

It would take at least six months to integrate German Taurus cruise missiles onto Ukraine's Su-24 Fencers, but restarting the production line could take even longer and political issues remain a hurdle for the transfer.

Ukrainian Air Force

Adding Taurus Cruise Missiles To Ukraine’s Su-24s Would Take Six Months

Posted on Nov 2, 2023

Israel F-35 shoots down Houthi cruise missile

Israeli Air Force

Israel Scores F-35’s First Cruise Missile Kill

Posted on Nov 2, 2023

A routine test of launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was "terminated" after it experienced an "anomaly."

Minuteman III Ballistic Missile Ordered To Destroy Itself During Test Launch

Posted on Nov 2, 2023

A heavily redacted copy of the final report on a controversial flyoff between the A-10 Warthog and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has finally been released.

A-10 Vs F-35 Close Air Support Flyoff Report Finally Emerges

Posted on Nov 1, 2023

B-1B Bombers Just Made Historic Visit To Turkey

Posted on Oct 31, 2023

Israeli Air Force

Why Some Israeli AH-64 Apaches Have A Big Belly Bulge

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Oct 31, 2023

“The Phantom” Is The Air Force’s Haunted KC-135 Tanker… Almost

Posted on Oct 31, 2023

The Pentagon has announced its new intention to pursue a higher-yield version of the B61-12 nuclear bomb.

Plans For More Destructive B61 Nuclear Bomb Unveiled

Posted on Oct 27, 2023

The US has struck Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for a spate of attacks aimed at U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria in recent weeks.

U.S. Strikes Back At Iranian-Linked Bases In Syria (Updated)

Posted on Oct 27, 2023

Su-27 Absolutely Dwarfs All Jets Around It At Its New Home

Posted on Oct 26, 2023

A People’s Republic of China J-11 pilot executed an unsafe intercept of a U.S. Air Force B-52 aircraft, which was lawfully conducting routine operations over the South China Sea in international airspace.

People's Liberation Army Air Force (China)

Chinese Flanker’s “Unsafe” Intercept Seen From B-52’s Sniper Pod

Posted on Oct 26, 2023

Capt. Bob Peel, left, and Lt. Col. Tony Adamo, right, F-16 instructor pilots from the 162nd Fighter Wing, fly over the Grand Canyon while supporting Operation Noble Eagle’s air sovereignty alert mission.

Ukraine Situation Report: Ukrainian Pilots Have Begun F-16 Training In U.S.

Posted on Oct 25, 2023

B-21 Raider Has Begun Taxi Tests

Posted on Oct 25, 2023

Here’s Why Some B-52s Have White Wing Tips

Posted on Oct 24, 2023

Lockheed Martin says it no longer plans to compete for a contract to replace a portion of the Air Force's KC-135 tanker fleet.

Lockheed Bails On KC-135 Tanker Replacement Competition

Posted on Oct 23, 2023

A B-52 is set to land in South Korea sometime this week.

B-52 To Make Very Rare Landing In South Korea This Week

By Howard Altman

Posted on Oct 17, 2023

Countermeasures released by an F-22 Raptor

This May Be The Best F-22 Raptor Demo Shot Ever

By Tyler Rogoway, Oliver Parken

Posted on Oct 10, 2023

MQ-20 Avenger Tests Recovery Line For Grabbing Smaller Drones Mid-Flight

Posted on Oct 10, 2023

Indian Air Force

It’s The Beginning Of The End For India’s MiG-21 Bison

Posted on Oct 9, 2023

“Multiple” New Versions Of The XQ-58 Valkyrie In The Works

Posted on Oct 6, 2023

KC-10 Extender Has Flown Its Last Combat Mission

Posted on Oct 5, 2023

U.S. F-16 Shoots Down Turkish Drone Over Syria (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Oct 5, 2023

Flight testing of the Air Force's future nuclear-tipped AGM-181A Long Range Stand Off cruise missile is well under way.

Flight Testing Of Air Force’s New Nuclear-Armed Cruise Missile Well Underway

Posted on Oct 3, 2023

Moment Flare Released From F-35 Captured In Remarkable Photo

Posted on Oct 3, 2023

Future Air Combat Drone Performance Focus Areas Emerge

Posted on Oct 2, 2023

Tu-95 Decoys Are Being Painted On Russian Air Base’s Apron

By Stetson Payne

Posted on Sep 30, 2023

Our First Glimpse Of The Air Force’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile

Posted on Sep 30, 2023

Claims Swirl Around Possible Friendly Fire Shoot-Down Of Russian Su-35 Near Tokmak

By Howard Altman

Posted on Sep 30, 2023

A group of airmen at Aviano Air Base in Italy are pitching an idea for a folding boarding ladder that F-16 pilots can stow in the map case in the jet's cockpit.

Airmen Design F-16 Boarding Ladder That Fits Inside Cockpit

Posted on Sep 27, 2023

Su-27 That Mysteriously Vanished After Private Sale Resurfaces

Posted on Sep 27, 2023

E-8 JSTARS Has Flown Its Last Operational Mission

Posted on Sep 26, 2023

Norwegian F-35As have become the first aircraft of this type to operate from a road during an exercise in Finland.

Norwegian Air Force

F-35A Has Flown From A Highway For The First Time

Posted on Sep 21, 2023

Claims Swirl Around ‘Sabotage Raid’ On Airbase Near Moscow

Posted on Sep 20, 2023

Ukrainian Air Force

A-10 Pilot’s Compelling Case For Replacing Warthogs With Super Hornets

By Patrick “BURT” Brown

Posted on Sep 20, 2023

Let’s Talk About Russia’s New Long-Range Kh-BD Cruise Missile

Posted on Sep 19, 2023

William Tell Air Combat Competition Crowns Its Winners

By Jamie Hunter, James Deboer

Posted on Sep 19, 2023

North American Airspace Defense Getting Cloud-Based Backbone Next Month

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Sep 15, 2023

China’s J-20 Isn’t A “Dominating Aircraft,” USAF General Says

Posted on Sep 13, 2023

Collaborative Air Combat Drones Will Head To Pacific En Masse

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Sep 13, 2023

Ukrainian Air Force

Sweden Considering Donating JAS 39 Gripens To Ukraine: Report

Posted on Sep 13, 2023

For the very beginning, the B-21 Raider stealth bomber program has been about much more than only the bomber itself.

B-21 ‘Family Of Systems’ Details Emerge, Engine Test Runs Start

Posted on Sep 12, 2023

Royal Air Force

Britain’s New Jackdaw Combat Drone Aims To Be “Disposable”

Posted on Sep 12, 2023

B-21 Raider Seen Like Never Before In New Images

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 12, 2023

KC-135 Tankers Being Eyed For Drone Launcher Role

Posted on Sep 11, 2023

Anduril's acquisition of Blue Force Technologies and its Fury drone is a latest development is an important story that could have broad ramifications for the US defense industry.

The Rise Of Fury

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 11, 2023

William Tell Has Fighter Pilots Competing For Trophies Once Again

By Jamie Hunter

Posted on Sep 11, 2023

Russian Su-34 Strike-Fighter Seen Covered In Tires

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 8, 2023

LongShot Air-To-Air Combat Drone Bid Won By General Atomics

Posted on Sep 8, 2023

Boeing says Poland has expressed an interest in buying F-15EX Eagle II fighters.

Polish Air Force

Poland Eyeing F-15EX Buy Amid Weapons Buying Spree

Posted on Sep 7, 2023

The Air Force says it is still considering employing its future Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones alongside B-21 bombers, and that the uncrewed aircraft might also serve as tankers and airlifters.

B-21 Raider Could Use Collaborative Drones Meant For Fighters

Posted on Sep 6, 2023

The U-2 Dragon Lady As You Have Never Seen It Before

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 6, 2023

Russia Is Using Tires To Protect Its Bombers From Aerial Attack

Posted on Sep 4, 2023

Iranian Air Force

Iran Receives Russian Yak-130 Advanced Trainer Jets

By Stetson Payne

Posted on Sep 3, 2023

F-35 Nearly Trims The Trees In Incredible Boeing Field Departure