#United States Air Force
From The F-117 To The F-35: How Stealth Has Changed US Military Aviation
Stealth aircraft revolutionized air combat, transforming the battlefield with unprecedented evasiveness and stunning pre...
Lockheed Martin Is Working To Link F-35s With Collaborative Combat Aircraft
Lockheed Martin's Project Carrera is working to upgrade the F-35 to work with Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones.
US Air Force Chiefs Explain Why Alaska Is A 'Hotbed For Great Power Competition'
As the largest military base in Alaska, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is now a center of Great Power Competition with ...
What's The Difference Between US Military Tactical & Strategic Reconnaissance Aircraft?
There are key distinctions between the two aircraft types.
Super-Fast & High-Flying: How The SR-71 Blackbird Could Outrun Missiles
The SR-71 Blackbird was a groundbreaking aircraft that demonstrated unmatched speed that outran missiles through sheer p...
US Navy Looks For Ways To Extend F/A-18 Super Hornet Range
The Navy is looking for ways to increase the range of its Super Hornet and Growler fleets as the US repositions itself t...
The US Air Force Bases Assigned B-52H Bombers
Only two bases are assigned, the B-52 bombers, providing the US with both nuclear and conventional strategic bombing cap...
USAF B-2s Return To Service 3 Months Ahead Of Schedule With New Inspection Process
Improvements in maintenance have led the Spirit of Nebraska B-2 stealth bomber to be turned to service two months early.
Why Rand Recommends The US Air Force Adjust Its eVTOL Strategy
eVTOL aircraft could provide the Air Force with greater mobile agility and relieve some of the burden from airlifters li...
The Role Of Hickham Air Force Base In The US Pacific Strategy
Hickam Air Force Base - the strategic heartbeat of the US Pacific forces, is vital to power projection and ensuring stab...
How The US Military Conducts Search, Rescue & Recovery Operations After A Plane Crash
Military responses to crashes prioritize rescue of the crew, protection of secrets, and recovery of the wreckage.
What Role Do Overseas US Air Force Bases Play In Global Operations?
Overseas bases serve many unique roles.
Rising Conflict: What & How Many Aircraft Has The US Deployed To The Middle East?
There’s growing speculation about the extent of US military aircraft support to Israel, with questioning whether all dep...
The 16th Air Force: How The US Air Force Supports Cyber Warfare & Intelligence Operations
The 16th Air Force is deeply involved in the information environment. This entails the use of cyber and electronic warfa...
US Air Force F-22 Raptor Aborts Take Off After Tire Blowout At Kadena Air Base In Japan
The latest mishap involving an F-22 Raptor at Kadena Air Base.
How Did The USAF F-111 Aardvark Influence Modern Military Aircraft Design?
A look at how the F-111's avionics and payload influenced modern military aircraft design.
5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force 301st Fighter Wing's New F-35s
The 301st has received the first F-35s with "TX tail numbers and marks another milestone as the Air Force transitions t...
F-16 Super Squadron Test: USAF Chiefs Engage With Allies In South Korea
The US and South Korean Air Forces' air force chiefs have met to discuss how to better cooperate and deter aggression in...
Top 5: The World's Largest Air Forces By Total Military Aircraft Numbers
The US has by far the most military aircraft, including some of the world's most advanced aircraft and enabling platform...
Is The Era Of US Fighter Jets Coming To An End With The F-35?
Perhaps less than 2,000 manned combat aircraft remain to be built as the Air Force pivots evermore to unmanned platforms...