U.S. Air Force (Page 7)

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.

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

Posted on Oct 3, 2023

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Moment Flare Released From F-35 Captured In Remarkable Photo Moment Flare Released From F-35 Captured In Remarkable Photo

Posted on Oct 3, 2023

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Future Air Combat Drone Performance Focus Areas Emerge Future Air Combat Drone Performance Focus Areas Emerge

Posted on Oct 2, 2023

The U.S. Air Force has provided the first real look at a future hypersonic air-breathing cruise missile, a type weapon it hopes to start fielding in 2027.

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

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.

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Airmen Design F-16 Boarding Ladder That Fits Inside Cockpit Airmen Design F-16 Boarding Ladder That Fits Inside Cockpit

Posted on Sep 27, 2023

The National Museum of the U.S. AIr Force's latest acquisition, an Su-27UB Flanker-C, has a curious history.

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Su-27 That Mysteriously Vanished After Private Sale Resurfaces Su-27 That Mysteriously Vanished After Private Sale Resurfaces

Posted on Sep 27, 2023

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E-8 JSTARS Has Flown Its Last Operational Mission E-8 JSTARS Has Flown Its Last Operational Mission

Posted on Sep 26, 2023

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William Tell Air Combat Competition Crowns Its Winners William Tell Air Combat Competition Crowns Its Winners

By Jamie Hunter, James Deboer

Posted on Sep 19, 2023

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North American Airspace Defense Getting Cloud-Based Backbone Next Month North American Airspace Defense Getting Cloud-Based Backbone Next Month

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Sep 15, 2023

Land

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

Posted on Sep 13, 2023

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Collaborative Air Combat Drones Will Head To Pacific En Masse Collaborative Air Combat Drones Will Head To Pacific En Masse

By Hope Hodge Seck

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.

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

Posted on Sep 12, 2023

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B-21 Raider Seen Like Never Before In New Images B-21 Raider Seen Like Never Before In New Images

Posted on Sep 12, 2023

The US Air Force's Air Mobility Command is still pushing ahead with an idea to turn its KC-135 aerial refueling tankers into drone motherships.

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KC-135 Tankers Being Eyed For Drone Launcher Role 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 The Rise Of Fury

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 11, 2023

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

Posted on Sep 11, 2023

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

Posted on Sep 8, 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.

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B-21 Raider Could Use Collaborative Drones Meant For Fighters B-21 Raider Could Use Collaborative Drones Meant For Fighters

Posted on Sep 6, 2023

Air

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

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 6, 2023

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

Posted on Sep 1, 2023

Nuclear

This ICBM-Launched Satellite Could Transmit Nuclear Codes When Nothing Else Was Left To This ICBM-Launched Satellite Could Transmit Nuclear Codes When Nothing Else Was Left To

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Aug 29, 2023

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

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

Posted on Aug 25, 2023

The Air Force has conducted another live-fire test of the AGM-183 hypersonic missile, but has offered few details about it.

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Air Force Tight-Lipped On Canceled Hypersonic Missile’s Latest Test Air Force Tight-Lipped On Canceled Hypersonic Missile’s Latest Test

Posted on Aug 22, 2023

Top Ukraine War Lessons From USAF’s Commander In Europe Top Ukraine War Lessons From USAF’s Commander In Europe

Posted on Aug 18, 2023

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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

Posted on Aug 18, 2023

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Ukrainian F-16 Combat Proficiency At Scale Not Likely Before 2027, Air Force General Says Ukrainian F-16 Combat Proficiency At Scale Not Likely Before 2027, Air Force General Says

Posted on Aug 18, 2023

Maj. Sandy Marquardt, Capt. Joe Hodges sit in the escape module of their F-111A

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F-111 Aardvark’s Crew Escape Module Ejected The Whole Cockpit F-111 Aardvark’s Crew Escape Module Ejected The Whole Cockpit

Posted on Aug 17, 2023

The US Air Force has selected JetZero to design and build a demonstrator aircraft with a blended wing body, or BWB, configuration that could serve as the basis for future aerial refueling tankers and cargo planes.

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Blended Wing Body Demonstrator Jet Contract Awarded By Air Force (Updated) Blended Wing Body Demonstrator Jet Contract Awarded By Air Force (Updated)

Posted on Aug 16, 2023

New details about the US military's plans to expand air and missile defenses on Guam show the island is set to see major changes on the ground and in the air.

Guam’s Airspace Set To Be Most Defended On Earth In New Plans Guam’s Airspace Set To Be Most Defended On Earth In New Plans

Posted on Aug 11, 2023

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How NGAD Will Sense, Communicate, And Jam Could Be Revolutionary How NGAD Will Sense, Communicate, And Jam Could Be Revolutionary

Posted on Aug 9, 2023

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

Posted on Aug 8, 2023

The US Air Force recently conducted a flight test involving an XQ-58A Valkyrie drone that demonstrated advanced autonomous capabilities.

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XQ-58 Valkyrie Solves Air Combat ‘Challenge Problem’ While Under AI Control XQ-58 Valkyrie Solves Air Combat ‘Challenge Problem’ While Under AI Control

Posted on Aug 3, 2023

Pilots Are Seeing Some Very Strange Things In Arizona’s Military Training Ranges Pilots Are Seeing Some Very Strange Things In Arizona’s Military Training Ranges

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Aug 2, 2023

At least some of Ukraine's Hind gunship helicopters now look to be armed with U.S.-supplied 70mm Hydra unguided rockets.

Ukraine’s Mi-24 Hinds Now Armed With U.S. 70mm Hydra Rockets Ukraine’s Mi-24 Hinds Now Armed With U.S. 70mm Hydra Rockets

Posted on Aug 1, 2023

Northrop Grumman says its "on track" for a B-21 Raider stealth bomber first flight in 2023 after the initial example was successfully "powered on."

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B-21 Raider’s First Flight Still Set For 2023 After ‘Power On’ Milestone B-21 Raider’s First Flight Still Set For 2023 After ‘Power On’ Milestone

Posted on Jul 28, 2023

Nortrhop Grumman has dropped out of the running to be the prime contractor to design and build the US Air Force's future sixth-generation NGAD stealth combat jet.

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Northrop Grumman Bails On Next Generation Fighter Competition Northrop Grumman Bails On Next Generation Fighter Competition

Posted on Jul 27, 2023

North Korea Unveils Look-Alike Global Hawk, Reaper Drones North Korea Unveils Look-Alike Global Hawk, Reaper Drones

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 27, 2023

The US Air Force has stood up a new detachment at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to meeting growing demand for RC-135V/W Rivet Joint sorties.

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RC-135 Rivet Joint Spy Flights From Alaska To Grow Thanks To New Unit RC-135 Rivet Joint Spy Flights From Alaska To Grow Thanks To New Unit

Posted on Jul 26, 2023

Skeptics And Believers Alike Should Support A Congressional UFO Investigation Skeptics And Believers Alike Should Support A Congressional UFO Investigation

Updated on Jul 26, 2023

Next generation airlift family of systems

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New Airlifters Of All Sizes May Be Needed For Future China Fight New Airlifters Of All Sizes May Be Needed For Future China Fight

Posted on Jul 24, 2023

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Now Pushing To Deliver F-16s “As Fast As Possible” Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Now Pushing To Deliver F-16s “As Fast As Possible”

Posted on Jul 22, 2023

Tracking U.S. Military Aircraft Online Could Become Much Harder Tracking U.S. Military Aircraft Online Could Become Much Harder

Posted on Jul 19, 2023

Memorial dedicated to the history of stealth technology

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Memorial To Those That Pioneered Stealth Technology Unveiled Memorial To Those That Pioneered Stealth Technology Unveiled

Posted on Jul 18, 2023

US Air Force C-32A and B aircraft are losing their serial numbers as part of a new operational security initiative.

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Air Force C-32 Jets Are Going Incognito Under New Security Policy (Updated) Air Force C-32 Jets Are Going Incognito Under New Security Policy (Updated)

Posted on Jul 17, 2023

US Air Force aircraft have been refueled by private tanker planes for the first time ever.

Private Aerial Refueling Tanker Has Gassed Up An Air Force Plane For The First Time Private Aerial Refueling Tanker Has Gassed Up An Air Force Plane For The First Time

Posted on Jul 13, 2023

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NGAD Fighter’s Performance: What Can We Expect? NGAD Fighter’s Performance: What Can We Expect?

Posted on Jul 12, 2023

A Top Aces F-16A takes off from Eglin AFB.

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Top Aces’ Viper The “Most Maneuverable F-16 I Have Ever Flown” Top Aces’ Viper The “Most Maneuverable F-16 I Have Ever Flown”

Posted on Jul 10, 2023

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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

Posted on Jul 6, 2023

Russia Now Using Parachute Flares In Attempts To Down U.S. MQ-9 Reapers Russia Now Using Parachute Flares In Attempts To Down U.S. MQ-9 Reapers

Posted on Jul 6, 2023

A new Air Force video provides details about the service's growing testing ecosystem for advanced drones and artificial intelligence-driven autonomy.

Future Of Artificial Intelligence Dominated Air Combat Showcased In New Air Force Video Future Of Artificial Intelligence Dominated Air Combat Showcased In New Air Force Video

Posted on Jul 5, 2023

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NGAD Future Air Combat Program Test Unit Stands Up NGAD Future Air Combat Program Test Unit Stands Up

Posted on Jul 3, 2023

Skunk Works Cryptically Teases NGAD-Like Aircraft Silhouette Skunk Works Cryptically Teases NGAD-Like Aircraft Silhouette

Posted on Jul 1, 2023

Israeli Python Training Missiles Are Cleverly Disguised As U.S. Sidewinders Israeli Python Training Missiles Are Cleverly Disguised As U.S. Sidewinders

Posted on Jun 29, 2023

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The T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer Has Taken Its First Flight The T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer Has Taken Its First Flight

Posted on Jun 28, 2023

The Air Force has announced its schedule for ending A-10 operations at Moody Air Force Base and Gowen Field Air National Guard Base.

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A-10 Warthog’s Death Looms Larger With New Basing Changes A-10 Warthog’s Death Looms Larger With New Basing Changes

Posted on Jun 27, 2023

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Century Of Aerial Refueling Celebrated By Tanker Flyovers Across U.S. Century Of Aerial Refueling Celebrated By Tanker Flyovers Across U.S.

Posted on Jun 27, 2023

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Three Demonstrators Now Part Of Next Gen Air Dominance Fighter Program: Report Three Demonstrators Now Part Of Next Gen Air Dominance Fighter Program: Report

Posted on Jun 23, 2023

A T-7A Red Hawk completes a taxi test, at Lambert St. Louis International Airport, St. Louis, Missouri. Boeing

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T-7A Red Hawk Completes Taxi Tests Ahead Of First Flight T-7A Red Hawk Completes Taxi Tests Ahead Of First Flight

Posted on Jun 20, 2023

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B-52 Bombers Arrive In Indonesia For The First Time B-52 Bombers Arrive In Indonesia For The First Time

Posted on Jun 20, 2023

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MQ-9 Reaper Lands On Remote Dirt Strip For The First Time MQ-9 Reaper Lands On Remote Dirt Strip For The First Time

Posted on Jun 17, 2023

Live Fire Missile Combat Archer Gulf of Mexico

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

Posted on Jun 16, 2023

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