#United States Air Force
Why China's J-20 Is Not The US F-35's Top Threat In The Eastern Pacific
In a war over Taiwan, most US and Japanese F-35s lost will likely be destroyed on the ground by missiles.
GAO Report: 5 Reasons The US Military's Tactical Aircraft Fail To Meet Mission Capable Rates
All service branches struggle to meet fighter jet readiness targets, and the issues are manifold and complicated.
5 Roles Of US Military Helicopters In Modern Combat
Helicopters serve a wide range of missions in modern combat in all four fighting services (including the Coast Guard).
A Fighter By Any Other Name: Why Was The US Navy F-4 Phantom 1st Called An F-110A Spectre By The US Air Force?
Before 1962, the Phantom was known by two different names but a change in naming conventions saw it designated the F-4.
Top 5 Most Expensive US Military Aircraft Ever Developed
The technologically advanced aircraft cost hundreds of millions to manufacture.
Andersen Air Force Base: The US Air Force's 'Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier' In Guam
Andersen Air Force Base is home to the 36th Wing and will be on the frontline in the event of any major war in the Easte...
Top 5 US Military F-4 Phantom Variants By Number Built
In total, more than 5,000 units of the Phantom II were produced from 1958 to 1979.
From FEAF To PACAF: A Brief History Of The US Pacific Air Forces
The PACAF began in WWII and is now at the forefront of American deterrence in the Eastern Pacific.
Examined: The 7 US Air Force Bases In Europe
With their strategic locations and advanced capabilities, these bases form the backbone of USAFE-AFAFRICA operations.
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.