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William Tell Air Force

William Tell Has Fighter Pilots Competing For Trophies Once Again William Tell Has Fighter Pilots Competing For Trophies Once Again

By Jamie Hunter

Sep 11 11:57 AM EDT

RCADE Battle Simulator “Moneyballs” Virtual Fights With Unmanned Platforms RCADE Battle Simulator “Moneyballs” Virtual Fights With Unmanned Platforms

By Hope Hodge Seck

Sep 5 1:46 PM EDT

A U.S. Air Force F-16 shot down a Turkish drone over Syria, a U.S. official tells The War Zone.

Ukrainians To Train On F-16s In The United States Ukrainians To Train On F-16s In The United States

By Howard Altman

Aug 24 8:13 PM EDT

Personnel from the U.S. Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, also known as the Night Stalkers, recently took part in an exercise focused in part on the defense of strategic Shemya Island.

Night Stalker Helicopters Train To Defend Strategic Alaskan Island Night Stalker Helicopters Train To Defend Strategic Alaskan Island

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 23 12:49 PM EDT

CSAR USAF Serbia

U.S. Combat Rescue Helicopters Train With Old Foe Serbia For First Time U.S. Combat Rescue Helicopters Train With Old Foe Serbia For First Time

By Thomas Newdick

Aug 18 6:26 PM EDT

US Marine Corps and US Air Force F-35s have been practicing tactics, techniques, and procedures they would use while working together with non-stealth fighters, like F-16s, in a future high-end fight during an exercise in Wisconsin.

F-35s Keep F-16s In The Fight During Northern Lightning F-35s Keep F-16s In The Fight During Northern Lightning

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 15 5:53 PM EDT

Ukraine won't likely have sufficient numbers of combat-capable pilots for years, a top U.S. Air Force general says.

Ukraine Situation Report: F-16 Pilot Training May Be Delayed Until January Ukraine Situation Report: F-16 Pilot Training May Be Delayed Until January

By Howard Altman

Aug 11 9:49 PM EDT

Red Flag Expands Out Into The Pacific With An Eye On China Red Flag Expands Out Into The Pacific With An Eye On China

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 8 7:08 PM EDT

A deal has been struck to begin training Ukrainian pilots, maintainers and support staff to operate F-16s

Ukraine, Allies Agree To F-16 Training Program Ukraine, Allies Agree To F-16 Training Program

By Howard Altman

Jul 11 3:44 PM EDT

Guam Mobility Guardian

Guam Hosts Air Force’s Biggest Mobility Exercise As Fears Of Pacific Fight Grow Guam Hosts Air Force’s Biggest Mobility Exercise As Fears Of Pacific Fight Grow

By Oliver Parken

Jul 6 1:57 PM EDT

Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcon

Romania Could Host F-16 Training For Ukraine Romania Could Host F-16 Training For Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 21 5:31 PM EDT

Ukrainian pilots and other personnel to train on Swedish Gripen fighter jets.

Ukrainian Fighter Pilots Will Get Training On Sweden’s JAS-39 Gripen Ukrainian Fighter Pilots Will Get Training On Sweden’s JAS-39 Gripen

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 16 4:29 PM EDT

Live Fire Missile Combat Archer Gulf of Mexico

Chasing Missile Shooters Over The Gulf Of Mexico In An F-15 Chasing Missile Shooters Over The Gulf Of Mexico In An F-15

By Jamie Hunter

Jun 16 11:48 AM EDT

AIM-9X Combat Archer

Pushing Air-to-Air Missiles To Their Limits At Combat Archer Pushing Air-to-Air Missiles To Their Limits At Combat Archer

By Jamie Hunter

Jun 15 11:30 AM EDT

Combat Archer Is A Final Crucible For Deploying U.S. Fighter Squadrons Combat Archer Is A Final Crucible For Deploying U.S. Fighter Squadrons

By Jamie Hunter

Jun 14 12:09 PM EDT

AD23 formation NATO

NATO’s Largest Air Combat Exercise Ever Has Begun NATO’s Largest Air Combat Exercise Ever Has Begun

By Oliver Parken

Jun 13 6:44 PM EDT

Flying QF-16 ‘Zombie Vipers’ That Were Born To Die Flying QF-16 ‘Zombie Vipers’ That Were Born To Die

By Jamie Hunter

Jun 13 2:59 PM EDT

Inside The Air Force’s Biggest Live Air-To-Air Missile Shoot

Inside The Air Force’s Biggest Live Air-To-Air Missile Shoot Inside The Air Force’s Biggest Live Air-To-Air Missile Shoot

By Jamie Hunter

Jun 12 11:32 AM EDT

Eurofighter Luftwaffe

Germany Demands China Stop Using Ex-Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots For Training Germany Demands China Stop Using Ex-Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots For Training

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 5 2:36 PM EDT

Denmark and the Netherlands will lead a European coalition to train Ukrainian pilots on the F-16, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday.

Ukraine Situation Report: Denmark, Netherlands To Lead F-16 Pilot Training Coalition Ukraine Situation Report: Denmark, Netherlands To Lead F-16 Pilot Training Coalition

By Howard Altman

May 25 9:45 PM EDT

F-16 Polish Air Force

Poland Will Train Ukrainian Pilots To Fly F-16s Poland Will Train Ukrainian Pilots To Fly F-16s

By Thomas Newdick

May 23 1:12 PM EDT

F-117 Nighthawks Soar Over Alaska F-117 Nighthawks Soar Over Alaska

By Tyler Rogoway

May 22 7:21 PM EDT

Biden signs off on Ukrainian pilot training.

Ukraine Situation Report: F-16 Coalition Begins To Take Shape Ukraine Situation Report: F-16 Coalition Begins To Take Shape

By Howard Altman

May 19 5:57 PM EDT

Leaked U.S. Report Says Basic F-16 Training For Ukrainian Pilots Could Take Just Four Months

Leaked U.S. Report Says Basic F-16 Training For Ukrainian Pilots Could Take Just Four Months Leaked U.S. Report Says Basic F-16 Training For Ukrainian Pilots Could Take Just Four Months

By Joseph Trevithick

May 18 8:31 PM EDT

Belgium Ready To Train Ukrainian Pilots To Fly F-16s Belgium Ready To Train Ukrainian Pilots To Fly F-16s

By Thomas Newdick

May 17 2:07 PM EDT

F-16s Will Be Focus Of Ukrainian Pilot Training In U.K. F-16s Will Be Focus Of Ukrainian Pilot Training In U.K.

By Thomas Newdick

May 15 1:38 PM EDT

Air Defender 23 will be NATO's largest air exercise in history

NATO Will Hold Its Biggest Air Exercise In History This Summer NATO Will Hold Its Biggest Air Exercise In History This Summer

By Emma Helfrich

Apr 13 2:09 PM EDT

UH-60 101st US ARMY

Nine Confirmed Dead In Crash Of Two U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopters Nine Confirmed Dead In Crash Of Two U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopters

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 30 1:02 PM EDT

Four Nordic nations have signed an air defense alliance.

Nordic Air Defense Pact Combines Forces Of Hundreds Of Fighter Aircraft Nordic Air Defense Pact Combines Forces Of Hundreds Of Fighter Aircraft

By Howard Altman

Mar 24 8:01 PM EDT

Air Force Aggressors More Relevant Than Ever At 50

Air Force Aggressors More Relevant Than Ever At 50 Air Force Aggressors More Relevant Than Ever At 50

By Jamie Hunter

Jan 26 7:36 PM EST

Biggest U.S.-Israel War Games Ever Are Underway Biggest U.S.-Israel War Games Ever Are Underway

By Emma Helfrich

Jan 25 10:04 PM EST

Aircraft From Area 51 Are Flying In Latest Air Force Red Flag Exercise

Aircraft From Area 51 Are Flying In Latest Air Force Red Flag Exercise Aircraft From Area 51 Are Flying In Latest Air Force Red Flag Exercise

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 21 8:35 PM EDT

28-Drone Swarm Just Led The Way For A Simulated Air Assault Mission 28-Drone Swarm Just Led The Way For A Simulated Air Assault Mission

By Dan Parsons

May 24 7:49 PM EDT

Air Force’s Black Flag Test Exercise Goes International With Focus On China

Air Force’s Black Flag Test Exercise Goes International With Focus On China Air Force’s Black Flag Test Exercise Goes International With Focus On China

By Thomas Newdick

May 20 4:54 PM EDT

Adversary Air Contract For Nellis Air Force Base Won’t Be Renewed

Adversary Air Contract For Nellis Air Force Base Won’t Be Renewed Adversary Air Contract For Nellis Air Force Base Won’t Be Renewed

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 7 9:43 PM EDT

Marine F-35s Fight F-117 Aggressors, Train For Very Long-Range Combat In Huge West Coast Exercise

Marine F-35s Fight F-117 Aggressors, Train For Very Long-Range Combat In Huge West Coast Exercise Marine F-35s Fight F-117 Aggressors, Train For Very Long-Range Combat In Huge West Coast Exercise

By James Deboer

Mar 18 5:59 PM EDT

U.S. Air Force Trains With Japan’s US-2 Flying Boat As It Looks Forward To Its Own Amphibious Plane

U.S. Air Force Trains With Japan’s US-2 Flying Boat As It Looks Forward To Its Own Amphibious Plane U.S. Air Force Trains With Japan’s US-2 Flying Boat As It Looks Forward To Its Own Amphibious Plane

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 23 2:36 PM EST

KC-46 Tanker Shows It Can Rapidly Unload Tons Of Fuel To Thirsty Fighters At Austere Airstrips

KC-46 Tanker Shows It Can Rapidly Unload Tons Of Fuel To Thirsty Fighters At Austere Airstrips KC-46 Tanker Shows It Can Rapidly Unload Tons Of Fuel To Thirsty Fighters At Austere Airstrips

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 16 4:43 AM EST

Air Force Releases List Of What’s In Its Famous ‘Petting Zoo’ Threat Training Facility

Air Force Releases List Of What’s In Its Famous ‘Petting Zoo’ Threat Training Facility Air Force Releases List Of What’s In Its Famous ‘Petting Zoo’ Threat Training Facility

By Brett Tingley

Jan 4 6:13 PM EST

Watch This C-130 Run For Its Life At Low Level From A Mock Enemy Missile Crew

Watch This C-130 Run For Its Life At Low Level From A Mock Enemy Missile Crew Watch This C-130 Run For Its Life At Low Level From A Mock Enemy Missile Crew

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 31 2:20 PM EST

Augmented Reality Dogfight Training For Fighter Pilots Has Made A Major Leap In Capability

Augmented Reality Dogfight Training For Fighter Pilots Has Made A Major Leap In Capability Augmented Reality Dogfight Training For Fighter Pilots Has Made A Major Leap In Capability

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 22 7:35 PM EDT

The Truth About The Air Force’s Biggest Changes To Pilot Training Since The Dawn Of The Jet Age

The Truth About The Air Force’s Biggest Changes To Pilot Training Since The Dawn Of The Jet Age The Truth About The Air Force’s Biggest Changes To Pilot Training Since The Dawn Of The Jet Age

By Jamie Hunter

Aug 3 4:18 PM EDT

Highly Modified Air Force Test Pilot School F-16 Is Now An X-Plane

Highly Modified Air Force Test Pilot School F-16 Is Now An X-Plane Highly Modified Air Force Test Pilot School F-16 Is Now An X-Plane

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 31 4:23 PM EDT

F-117 Aggressors Photographed Low Over The Nevada Desert During Red Flag War Games

F-117 Aggressors Photographed Low Over The Nevada Desert During Red Flag War Games F-117 Aggressors Photographed Low Over The Nevada Desert During Red Flag War Games

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 21 5:29 PM EDT

War Games In California And Florida Linked To Test Massive “Kill Web”

War Games In California And Florida Linked To Test Massive “Kill Web” War Games In California And Florida Linked To Test Massive “Kill Web”

By Jamie Hunter

Jul 10 4:25 PM EDT

Chinese Pilots Are Also Dueling With AI Opponents In Simulated Dogfights And Losing: Report

Chinese Pilots Are Also Dueling With AI Opponents In Simulated Dogfights And Losing: Report Chinese Pilots Are Also Dueling With AI Opponents In Simulated Dogfights And Losing: Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 18 1:48 PM EDT

Huge “Swarm” That Lit-Up Radar Was Almost Certainly Caused By The Military, Not Ladybugs

Huge “Swarm” That Lit-Up Radar Was Almost Certainly Caused By The Military, Not Ladybugs Huge “Swarm” That Lit-Up Radar Was Almost Certainly Caused By The Military, Not Ladybugs

By Brett Tingley

Jun 8 7:30 PM EDT

Legion Infrared Search And Track Pods Can Now Carry Their Own Datalinks For More Lethal Targeting

Legion Infrared Search And Track Pods Can Now Carry Their Own Datalinks For More Lethal Targeting Legion Infrared Search And Track Pods Can Now Carry Their Own Datalinks For More Lethal Targeting

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 8 1:28 PM EDT

This Is What Pilots Actually See Inside Red 6’s Augmented Reality Dogfighting Goggles

This Is What Pilots Actually See Inside Red 6’s Augmented Reality Dogfighting Goggles This Is What Pilots Actually See Inside Red 6’s Augmented Reality Dogfighting Goggles

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 2 9:59 PM EDT

How The Air Force Fires Live Missiles To Make Sure Pilots And Weapons Function In Actual Combat

How The Air Force Fires Live Missiles To Make Sure Pilots And Weapons Function In Actual Combat How The Air Force Fires Live Missiles To Make Sure Pilots And Weapons Function In Actual Combat

By Jamie Hunter

May 18 6:39 PM EDT

A-10 Warthog Pilots Are Using The Digital Combat Simulator Video Game To Train In VR

A-10 Warthog Pilots Are Using The Digital Combat Simulator Video Game To Train In VR A-10 Warthog Pilots Are Using The Digital Combat Simulator Video Game To Train In VR

By Joseph Trevithick

May 17 12:03 AM EDT

B-52 Simulated A Hypersonic Weapon Strike During Massive Alaskan War Games

B-52 Simulated A Hypersonic Weapon Strike During Massive Alaskan War Games B-52 Simulated A Hypersonic Weapon Strike During Massive Alaskan War Games

By Joseph Trevithick

May 6 8:27 PM EDT

The Air Force Spent $134M To Repair 39 Hail-Damaged T-1 Jet Trainers It’s About To Retire

The Air Force Spent $134M To Repair 39 Hail-Damaged T-1 Jet Trainers It’s About To Retire The Air Force Spent $134M To Repair 39 Hail-Damaged T-1 Jet Trainers It’s About To Retire

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 25 7:53 PM EDT

Air Force Combines Wargames To Make The Mother Of All Airpower Testing Events

Air Force Combines Wargames To Make The Mother Of All Airpower Testing Events Air Force Combines Wargames To Make The Mother Of All Airpower Testing Events

By Jamie Hunter

Mar 11 4:56 PM EST

This Montage Of Bad U-2 Landings Shows How Hard It Is To Tame The Dragon Lady

This Montage Of Bad U-2 Landings Shows How Hard It Is To Tame The Dragon Lady This Montage Of Bad U-2 Landings Shows How Hard It Is To Tame The Dragon Lady

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 16 11:47 AM EST

F-35s And F-16s Set To Operate From Austere Jungle Airfield During Major Exercise On Guam

F-35s And F-16s Set To Operate From Austere Jungle Airfield During Major Exercise On Guam F-35s And F-16s Set To Operate From Austere Jungle Airfield During Major Exercise On Guam

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 27 10:31 PM EST

Black Flag Rises: New “Super Bowl Of Test Exercises” Pushes USAF’s Top Weapons To Their Limit

Black Flag Rises: New “Super Bowl Of Test Exercises” Pushes USAF’s Top Weapons To Their Limit Black Flag Rises: New “Super Bowl Of Test Exercises” Pushes USAF’s Top Weapons To Their Limit

By Jamie Hunter

Jan 13 1:03 PM EST

Greece Joins Forces With Israel To Revamp Its Fighter Pilot Training Program

Greece Joins Forces With Israel To Revamp Its Fighter Pilot Training Program Greece Joins Forces With Israel To Revamp Its Fighter Pilot Training Program

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 5 3:28 PM EST

Why The Navy Is Looking To End Carrier Qualifications Entirely For Its Pilots In Training

Why The Navy Is Looking To End Carrier Qualifications Entirely For Its Pilots In Training Why The Navy Is Looking To End Carrier Qualifications Entirely For Its Pilots In Training

By Jamie Hunter

Dec 21 3:46 PM EST

Pilot In A Real Aircraft Just Fought An AI-Driven Virtual Enemy Jet For The First Time

Pilot In A Real Aircraft Just Fought An AI-Driven Virtual Enemy Jet For The First Time Pilot In A Real Aircraft Just Fought An AI-Driven Virtual Enemy Jet For The First Time

By Thomas Newdick

Dec 2 6:29 AM EST

F-117 Nighthawks Now Appear To Be Flying As Adversaries In Red Flag Aerial War Games

F-117 Nighthawks Now Appear To Be Flying As Adversaries In Red Flag Aerial War Games F-117 Nighthawks Now Appear To Be Flying As Adversaries In Red Flag Aerial War Games

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 27 6:35 PM EST

Fighter Pilots Could Soon Train To Dogfight Against Virtual Projections Of Adversary Jets

Fighter Pilots Could Soon Train To Dogfight Against Virtual Projections Of Adversary Jets Fighter Pilots Could Soon Train To Dogfight Against Virtual Projections Of Adversary Jets

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 27 6:25 PM EST

The EA-18G Growler Has Its Own Topgun School For Electronic Attack Instead Of Dogfighting

The EA-18G Growler Has Its Own Topgun School For Electronic Attack Instead Of Dogfighting The EA-18G Growler Has Its Own Topgun School For Electronic Attack Instead Of Dogfighting

By Jamie Hunter

Nov 27 6:13 PM EST

Enlisted Airmen Can Now Get A Taste Of Air Force Flight Training

Enlisted Airmen Can Now Get A Taste Of Air Force Flight Training Enlisted Airmen Can Now Get A Taste Of Air Force Flight Training

By Thomas Newdick

Nov 18 8:23 PM EST