#United States Air Force
Andruil & General Atomics Wingman Drones Clear USAF Critical Design Review
The Air Force is hoping to have its first CCA drones operational by 2030.
Washington ANG KC-135 Refuels Malaysian Sukhoi Su-30MKM
In an extreme demonstration of US Air Force interoperability, a US aerial refueler refuels Russian-built fighter planes.
History: How American P-51 Mustangs Changed Air Combat In WW2
The P-51D Mustang was the game changer of WW2 air combat, especially in Europe.
US Air Force Will Transition From A-10 Warthogs To Upgraded 4th & 5th Gen Jets In South Korea Next Year
Upgraded F-16s will start replacing remaining A-10 Warthogs in South Korea in Fiscal Year 2025.
What To Know About The Incredible Expansion Of The US Air Service In WW1
The US entered WWI and remained a laggard in aviation, however, its massive expansion set the stage to become the larges...
Not Quite Wright: The Ongoing Battle To Claim 1st In Flight
While the Wright Brothers lay claim to being the first to build a functional airplane, it is possible they are simply th...
4 US Military Aircraft That Could Be Obsolete In A Peer War With China
Aircraft useful against insurgents and low-intensity conflicts are not necessarily the same as those useful against a pe...
How The F-22 Raptor Achieves Its Remarkable Mach 2 Top Speed
The F-22 Raptor combines stealth, speed, and agility with cutting-edge engines to achieve supercruise and Mach 2!
Key Milestones In The US Air Force T-7A Red Hawk Program
The US Air Force is developing its next training aircraft the T-7A Redhawk.
How The Wright Brothers Delayed The Development Of The US Air Force
Partly due to Wright's legal obstructions, the US lagged behind European air forces in WWI and had to fly British and Fr...
What Makes The F-22 Raptor The US Air Force's Most Maneuverable Fighter Jet?
The F-22 is America's top fighter aircraft with unsurpassed maneuverability. Read on to find how what makes this aircraf...
What To Know About The US Air Force 1st Special Operations Wing At Hurlburt Field
The 1st SOW has seen numerous combat deployments and is one of the most agile units in the US Air Force.
5 Civil Aircraft That Serve (Or Could Serve) The US Military
The US Air Force often finds military applications for civilian aircraft, from business jets to interplanetary spaceship...
5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force's Delayed B-52J Program
The B-52J program promises advanced engines, electronics, and weaponry, transforming the iconic bomber for modern combat...
5 Times The F-35 5th-Generation Fighter Has Been Used In Combat
Israel, the US Marines, and the US Air Force are known to have used the F-35 in combat (the British could have as well).
NGAS Update: Lockheed Martin, Boeing & Others Share Details On The Future Of Aerial Refueling
An initial look at the USAF's Next Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS) project.
Explained: The US Air Force Retirement Pay Chart
The Air Force retirement pay system rewards service length and rank, offering stable post-service income. Pay varies by ...
Why Are So Many US MQ-9 Reaper Drones Being Shot Down Over Yemen?
Perhaps well over a dozen advanced US drones have been shot down or otherwise lost over Yemen, underscoring their vulner...
Northrop F-20 Tigershark: The Best US Fighter Jet Never Built
The program was eventually canceled.
Air Picket To Zoomie: A Guide Military Code Words & Phrases Used In The Air Force
Like all industries, the United States Air Force (USAF) has terms and slang that only they understand what they mean.