#United States Air Force
US Air Force Hypersonic Cruise Missiles Get Outback Test On Australian F/A-18F Super Hornets
The Air Force's experimental HACM missile will be tested down under before entering service in 2027.
Which F-15s Did The Government Clear The US Air Force To Retire?
The Air Force is permitted to retire its oldest F-15 variants but is prohibited from retiring its not-so-old F-15 varian...
History: What Were The Primary Uses Of The C-9 Nightingale In The US Air Force?
The aircraft was primarily designed for aeromedical services.
B-52 & More: 5 US Air Force Planes To Look For At Boeing Plaza EAA AirVenture 2024
The Air Force has announced it will send radically different aircraft to the EAA AirVenture show, from bombers to space ...
5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force KC-10 Extender
Aerial refueling is invaluable to the US and its military allies' aerial operations. For decades, the KC-10 has been an ...
Congress Wants US Air Force B-52 Bombers To Carry Nukes Again
Around 30 B-52s may be reconverted to carry nuclear weapons in a reversal of New START limitations.
What Are The Key Differences Between The USAF's F-16 And F-22 Fighter Jets?
Unlike the F-16, the F-22 is deployed solely by the USAF – and costs nearly ten times more!
Could The US NGAD 6th Generation Fighter Jet Be Exported?
It is not yet known if NGAD will be exported; however, the loyal wingman drones seem more likely to be exported.
The US Navy's 'Green Hornet' & More: The Odd Race To Make Fighter Jets Sustainable
Air forces around the world are looking for ways to be more sustainable and run their jets on environmentally friendly f...
$553 Billion: Military Aircraft Account For More Than Half Of US Defense Acquisition Costs
The DoD is spending big on aircraft acquisition with apparently few large programs for ground combat.
5 Fast Facts On The T-6 Texan II US Air Force Trainer
The moniker "Texan" is a proud name in U.S. Air Force Pilot and Naval Aviator training. The Texan II has been carrying o...
How Does The E-3 Sentry AWACS Enhance USAF Command And Control?
Unlike JSTARS, AWACS is showing no signs of being ready for retirement.
Congress Wants USAF B-52 Crew To Be More Comfortable On 30+ Hour Missions
The US Air Force has been instructed to address the issues with the infamously bad work environment onboard the B-52.
By The Numbers: How Many American Aircraft Were Produced & Lost In WW2?
The United States produced 300,000 military aircraft in WW2, supplied the Soviets and other Allies, and had the largest ...
US Air Force Air Refueling Squadron Takes KC-10A Extender On Final Flight
The final flight of KC-10A 83-0078 provides a chance to look back at the KC-10A Extender's contributions.
US Air Force KC-46A Tanker Modernization Delayed By Wing Aerial Refueling Pods
Watchdog report finds more delays for the modernization of the Air Force's new tankers despite decline in costs.
5 Strategic Uses Of The B-1B Lancer Bomber For The US Air Force
The strategic roles and responsibilities of the B-1 have evolved through the years.
Top 5: The Best Airborne Early Warning And Control (AEW&C) Aircraft
AEW&C aircraft are the eyes in the skies for air forces around the world and are some of the most expensive aircraft in ...
15 Years After Start: B-52 Bomber With Rolls-Royce Engines Won’t Fly Until 2033
According to a new report, the upgraded, re-engined B-52J Stratofortresses are not expected to enter service until 2033.
How Are The F-35A, F-35B, And F-35C Lightning Variants Used By US Forces?
The F-35 stealth fighter has three very distinct variants optimized for three US service branches.