US Air Force Invests in AI Autonomy for GPS-Denied Missions
New testing will assess autonomous navigation, ISR, and mission execution in electronically contested environments.
Conti Federal to Construct B-21 Simulator Hub at Ellsworth Base
Conti Federal Services has signed a $36.3-million contract to build an Aircrew Distributed Debriefing Flight Simulator Facility at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.
AEVEX to Assist on US Air Force Autonomous Missions
California-based AEVEX has secured $15.6 million in contracts to provide support services for the US Air Force’s autonomous aircraft missions and airborne system integration efforts.
Boeing Taps Intellisense for Avionics Components in C-17 Flight Deck Replacement Program
Boeing has awarded Intellisense Systems to provide new avionics components for the US Air Force C-17 Flight Deck Replacement program.
What Is the US Nuclear Triad? A Guide to America’s Ultimate Deterrent
Three legs, one mission: ensure that any nuclear attack on the United States guarantees a devastating response. Here's how the triad works and why it still matters.
US Air Force MQ-9 Reapers Gain Long-Range Precision Strike Capability
The US Air Force Special Operations Command has integrated the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb into MQ-9 Reaper drones, adding a long-range precision strike capability designed for contested environments.
What Is the T-7A Red Hawk? Inside the US Air Force’s New Jet Trainer
This guide covers the T-7A Red Hawk, the aircraft redefining how the US Air Force trains its next generation of pilots.
USAF Sets Up AI Task Force at Luke Air Force Base to Streamline Daily Ops
The initiative examines how AI can support routine military workflows while addressing policy and operational concerns.
GE Aerospace to Advance GE426 Engine for USAF Uncrewed Aircraft
GE Aerospace has secured a US Air Force contract to advance development of its GE426 engine for the medium-thrust-class Autonomous Collaborative Platform program.
US Air Force Grounds T-38 Fleet After Training Jet Crash
The US Air Force has halted activities of its entire T-38 Talon fleet following a crash involving an aircraft assigned to Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi.
AEVEX to Supply Drone for US Air Force One-Way Attack Ops
California drone developer AEVEX has received an $18.5-million contract to provide a tactical unmanned aerial system for the US Air Force.
US Air Force, Boeing Agree on Plan to Boost KC-46 Tanker Readiness
The US Air Force and Boeing have agreed on a plan to improve the KC-46 Pegasus tanker’s mission readiness following years of reliability and availability challenges.
Pratt & Whitney, GE Pass Engine Assembly Review for NGAP Program
RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace have completed assembly readiness reviews for their adaptive cycle engines under the US Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program.
Sentinel ICBM: Rebuilding America’s Ground-Based Nuclear Deterrent
Explore how the Sentinel ICBM is modernizing America’s land-based nuclear deterrent, replacing the aging Minuteman III with next-generation missile, command, and launch systems.
US Air Force Taps L3Harris to Bolster C2 Data-Sharing Capability
The US Air Force has selected L3Harris Technologies to develop critical features of a secure digital infrastructure supporting the military’s command and control capability.
US Air Force to Retire E-11 ‘Wi-Fi in the Sky’ Fleet by 2028
The US Air Force is planning to retire its fleet of E-11 Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft by 2028, replacing the capability with a space-enabled network, according to congressional testimony and budget documents.
Boeing to Begin B-52 Engine Upgrade After Design Milestone
Boeing will begin engine modification of the first B-52 later this year after the effort passed a critical design review.
US Air Force Moves T-7A Red Hawk Into Initial Production With Boeing Contract
The US Air Force has moved the T-7A Red Hawk program into low-rate initial production, awarding a $219-million contract to Boeing.
DZYNE Lands US Air Force Contract for ULTRA Turbo Unmanned Aircraft
DZYNE Technologies has secured a contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory to deliver three ULTRA Turbo unmanned aircraft.
US Air Force Ramps Up AI Talent With New Hiring Blitz
The US Air Force is moving fast to lock in top AI talent, rolling out a new initiative to hire, prep, and retain experts as the tech becomes central to modern warfare.
What Is the B-52 Stratofortress? A Complete Guide to the Iconic Heavy Bomber
Across decades of service, discover how the B-52 Stratofortress guide explains a bomber built for long-range missions and adapted for evolving combat requirements.
Netherlands, US Air Force Formalize Partnership on CCA Drone Wingmen
The Netherlands and the US Air Force have formalized a partnership on Collaborative Combat Aircraft, including plans to acquire prototypes as part of the program’s development.
Textron Secures US Air Force Deal for F-15 Defensive Sensor Tests
Textron Systems has received a $9.5-million contract to support a US Air Force assessment of a core defensive sensor aboard the F-15 Eagle combat aircraft.
Echodyne to Supply Radar for USAF Counter-Drone Platform in $490M Program
Echodyne will provide radar technology for a counter-drone platform developed by Trust Automation under a US Air Force contract.
