#United States Air Force
Douglas A-47 'Spooky' AKA 'Puff The Magic Dragon': One Of The Most Successful USAF Aircraft Ever Built
The AC-47 "Spooky" was a Dragon in the night sky, unleashing a ghostly ring of fire that rained fire on its target.
A Closer Look: The USAF F-117 Nighthawk's Impact During The Persian Gulf War
The aircraft played a key role in the conflict.
What To Know About The US Air Force's Civil Reserve Air Fleet Program
The Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) utilizes commercial aircraft for rapid military transport, enhancing national securit...
A Deep Dive Into America's Sky Tankers: How Do The KC-46, KC-135 & KC-130 Compare?
These three aircraft share both similarities and differences.
EA-37B Introduction: What's The Latest?
The Air Force is gradually training on and working up its new capability with the EA-37B Compass Call while approving a ...
How Exporting US Aircraft To Foreign Countries Helps Finance Next-Gen Jets
Aircraft exports provide crucial support for defense contractors.
Why Did The US Navy Cancel The Stealthy A-12 Avenger II Program?
Overweight, over budget, and late, the A-12 Avenger II collapsed along with the Soviet Union.
Lockheed Martin Is Back On Track With F-35 Deliveries To US Air Force
Update on F-35 deliveries not just to the US Air Force, but the world.
From A-1 to Z-4: How The US Military Tri-Service Aircraft Designation System Works
The US Military has specific guidelines for naming its planes, though there is some creative license applied when necess...
General Atomics & BAE Systems Demonstrate EW Link 16 On MQ-20 Avenger For US Air Force
Electronic warfare drones will be a huge asset on the modern battlefield.
The 1st, 2nd & 3rd US Air Force Bases For The B-21 Raider
The B-21 Raider is America's newest stealth bomber, a symbol of innovation and military might. 100 ordered to commence o...
Defective Steel Found To Be Reason Behind Deadly USAF CV-22B Crash
Recent reporting shows that defective steel from a controversial subcontractor has led to a deadly CV-22B crash, and pos...
F-22 Raptor Vs. Chengdu J-20: Which Has Superior Stealth?
Both aircraft are among the few operational stealth dogfighters.
In Detail: 6 US Air Force Reconnaissance Aircraft
These are the reconnaissance and weather reconnaissance aircraft the USAF possesses, according to the listings on its we...
5 US Air Force Bases That Support Air Force One Operations
Various bases around the globe support Air Force One with maintenance, refueling, and core operations.
US Air Force VIP Transport: What To Know About The C-37A/B
The Gulfstream V series provides the Air Force with VIP transportation and is one of several types of VIP state transpor...
A Closer Look At US Military Air Traffic Control
The US military is reliant on airpower for the successful execution of its operations. Air traffic controllers help to m...
How The US Military Is Adapting For Future Space Warfare
The US military is incredibly dependent on space-based assets to conduct its operations. Now it must vigorously defend t...
How Collins Aerospace’s NP2000 Propeller Kit Advances The C-130 & Other Turboprops
A look at the advances the NP2000 propeller kit provides C-130s, E-2s, and other turboprops.
US Air Force F-16s From 480th Fighter Squadron In Germany Deploy To Middle East
The Air Force has sent a squadron of advanced F-16s designed for suppressing enemy air defenses to the Middle East.