US Air Force launches first operational hypersonic missile
The US Air Force (USAF) successfully launched the first operational AGM-183A missile, a hypersonic rapid response weapon (acronym…
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New USAF ‘flying wing’, B-21 has key changes from B-2 bomber
There were months depending only on renderings whose characteristics did not even converge between them until on December…
New US stealth bomber, B-21 Raider is partially unveiled
After nearly a decade of being secretly developed, the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber has been unveiled by…
US to deploy six B-52 bombers in northern Australia
The United States Air Force (USAF) plans to deploy six Boeing B-52 long-range bombers in northern Australia, according…
Most advanced bomber in history, B-21 Raider will be unveiled on December 2
In development for several years, the B-21 Raider, the new US Air Force (USAF) stealth bomber, will roll…
B-21 Raider stealth bomber will be unveiled in December
One of the most secretive military projects of recent years, the B-21 Raider stealth bomber, is expected to…
Embraer will offer the KC-390 with refueling boom to the US Air Force
Embraer has teamed up with L3 Harris to launch an “Agile Tanker” project based on the KC-390 multi-role…
US Air Force uses B-52s as ‘freighters’
More than 70 years after its first flight, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber continues to exceed expectations. Expected…
Lockheed Martin awarded $7.6 billion contract to produce 129 F-35 fighter jets
The US Department of Defense awarded Lockheed Martin a new contract to purchase 129 F-35 Lightning II fighter…
US Air Force to rename Stratofortress bomber after engine upgrade
The veteran B-52 strategic bomber may receive a new designation after undergoing an engine and avionics upgrade contracted…
US Air Force to end trials with its A-29s and AT-6s
The US Air Force (USAF) is expected to end trials with three A-29 Super Tucano turboprops and two…
US Air Force is deploying 12 F-22 Raptor fighter jets to Poland
The US Air Force (USAF) is deploying 12 F-22 Raptor fighter jets to the 32nd Tactical Air Base,…
B-21 Raider stealth bomber to be unveiled later this year
The US Air Force’s new B-21 Raider stealth bomber will be unveiled to the public later this year,…
New Air Force One without paint scheme proposed by Trump
The controversial program of the two new US presidential planes, the Air Force One, has had one more…
Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter takes on the role of aggressor in the US Air Force
The Lockheed Martin F-35A fifth-gen stealth fighter is now the new “aggressor” aircraft of the US Air Force…
Boeing begins delivery of new wing sets for the A-10 Thunderbolt II
One of the most unmistakable aircraft in the world, the A-10 Thunderbolt II has also proved indispensable to…
B-21 Raider stealth bomber will not make maiden flight until 2023
The B-21 Raider stealth strategic bomber has had its first flight delayed to 2023, the US Air Force…
US Air Force accelerates development of hypersonic missiles
The US Air Force (USAF) is prioritizing the development of air-launched hypersonic attack missiles, possibly as a reflection…
Ukraine wants US F-16, F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets
Ukraine’s government has been urging the United States to supply F-16s, F/A-18s and even the versatile F-15 to…
Boeing introduces the USAF’s first T-7A supersonic trainer
Boeing unveiled the first series-production T-7A Red Hawk on Thursday. The supersonic advanced trainer jet will be delivered…