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…
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An acronym for the United States Air Force. Topics related to the USAF’s aircraft, operations, and personnel.
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…
USAF shortlists Anduril and General Atomics to develop drone wingmen
The US Department of the Air Force (DAF) has awarded funding to Anduril and General Atomics to develop…
B-52 bombers showcase capability to operate from civilian airport in Louisiana
Two B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers from the 20th Bomb Squadron recently landed at a civilian airfield as part…
US Air Force and DARPA test first dogfight with AI-piloted X-62A VISTA aircraft
The US Air Force Test Pilot School (USAFTPS) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have collaborated…
F-22 Raptor experiences landing gear issue at Kadena Air Base in Japan
An F-22 Raptor belonging to the US Air Force experienced a problem with its nose gear on April…
USAF to begin F-16 fighter autonomous testing
The first three US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida to…
USAF to certify F-117 Nighthawk for KC-46 tanker aerial refueling
The US Air Force (USAF) is on track to certify the iconic Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk for aerial refueling…
A-10C Demonstration Team announces final season amid aircraft retirement
The A-10C Demonstration Team has declared that 2024 will mark the conclusion of its illustrious journey. This decision…
USAF cancels plan for high-energy laser weapon on AC-130J gunship
The US Air Force has canceled its plan to equip the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship with a high-energy laser…
B-52 crews prepare for hypersonic weapons deployment at Andersen AFB
B-52 Stratofortress crews from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron recently engaged in…
German frigate “Hesse” mistakenly fires at USAF Reaper drone in Red Sea
The German Ministry of Defense reported details of an incident involving the German air defense frigate “Hesse” in…
Tornado causes damage at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and USAF museum
A tornado wreaked havoc at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, damaging several buildings, including the National Museum of the…
Boeing T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer completes successful extreme weather test
The T-7A Red Hawk, Boeing’s latest trainer aircraft, has successfully completed a month-long trial at the McKinley Climatic…
US F/A-18 and RAF Typhoon fighter jets strike Houthi military targets in Yemen
The United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) have launched a fresh wave of air strikes against Iranian-backed…
General Atomics unveils XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station for US Air Force
The US Air Force has officially christened its latest X-Plane, the XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station, developed by General…