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US B-2 Bombers Strike Houthi Targets In Yemen

US B-2 Bombers Strike Houthi Targets In Yemen

B-2 Spirit has taken part in targeting underground Houthi ammo storage sites in northern Yemen.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Could The USAF B-21 Raider Strategic Bomber Be Used In An Air Superiority Role?

Could The USAF B-21 Raider Strategic Bomber Be Used In An Air Superiority Role?

As a super sensing and computing penetrating command center, the B-21 could use CCA to strike other aircraft.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
X-51A Waverider: What To Know About Boeing's Experimental Scramjet For The US Air Force

X-51A Waverider: What To Know About Boeing's Experimental Scramjet For The US Air Force

The X-51A Waverider is a groundbreaking hypersonic aircraft pushing the limits of speed and technology redefining the fu...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How The New Embraer A-29 Super Tucano Will Enhance Pilot Training At Edwards Air Force Base

How The New Embraer A-29 Super Tucano Will Enhance Pilot Training At Edwards Air Force Base

The A-29 Super Tucano has joined the Air Force Test Pilot School, enhancing capabilities for light attack and advanced t...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
The F-35 Is Getting An Engine Core Upgrade: Cutting Fuel Burn & Adding Electrical Power

The F-35 Is Getting An Engine Core Upgrade: Cutting Fuel Burn & Adding Electrical Power

The F135 is well on the way to an important set of upgrades. Read on for details.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
The 5 Most Deployed Fighter Jets In The World Today

The 5 Most Deployed Fighter Jets In The World Today

The F-16 is, by a considerable margin, the most common fighter jet of the 14,665 fighters in service today.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Which US Air Force Base Has The Most Fighter Jets?

Which US Air Force Base Has The Most Fighter Jets?

Luke AFB has a legacy of training fighter pilots since 1941. Now serving as the F-16 hub, Luke hosts the most fighters u...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Which US Military Aircraft Operate In The Arctic Circle?

Which US Military Aircraft Operate In The Arctic Circle?

The Arctic is vital to the strategic defense of the United States, which is why there are three USAF bases in Alaska.

Mark Finlay 1 year ago
What Is The Role Of The MH-139A Grey Wolf In The US Air Force?

What Is The Role Of The MH-139A Grey Wolf In The US Air Force?

The helicopter is primarily used for government transport and airlift operations.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
How Does The US Air Force Prepare For A Hurricane?

How Does The US Air Force Prepare For A Hurricane?

The USAF and all branches of the military provide disaster relief after hurricanes.

Mark Finlay 1 year ago
How The US Supports Japan's SDF In Defending Against The Chinese Air Force

How The US Supports Japan's SDF In Defending Against The Chinese Air Force

The Indo-Pacific region sees frequent tense incidents between China, the US and Japanese air powers. How do they work to...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Engaging With Allies: US Air Force Chiefs Kick Off Tour Of Indo-Pacific Region

Engaging With Allies: US Air Force Chiefs Kick Off Tour Of Indo-Pacific Region

Their visit coincided with Chinese military drills off the coast of Taiwan.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
Why The US Air Force Is In The Market For A Smaller Airlifter Than The C-130 Hercules

Why The US Air Force Is In The Market For A Smaller Airlifter Than The C-130 Hercules

With an increasing number of threats to its air force bases, the Air Force is looking for smaller airlifters with VTOL c...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Aurora & Boeing's Next X-Plane: A High-Speed Blended-Wing Stealth Transport That Won't Need A Runway

Aurora & Boeing's Next X-Plane: A High-Speed Blended-Wing Stealth Transport That Won't Need A Runway

Aurora's X-Plane in development could prove revolutionary for Air Force logistics if the demonstrator proves successful.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
5 Fast Facts On Elmendorf Air Force Base: The Largest US Military Installation In Alaska

5 Fast Facts On Elmendorf Air Force Base: The Largest US Military Installation In Alaska

The Elmendorf Air Force Base provides support, including training to numerous squadrons.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
USAF In The Lead: The World’s 5 Largest Tanker Aircraft Fleets

USAF In The Lead: The World’s 5 Largest Tanker Aircraft Fleets

With three-quarters of the world's tanker fleet, the USAF dominates the list of aerial tanker fleets.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
The Controversy Explained: Does The US Need A Space National Guard?

The Controversy Explained: Does The US Need A Space National Guard?

Some argue a Space National Guard would be beneficial, while others say it would be tiny, bureaucratic, and expensive.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
What Aircraft Are In The US Air Force Air Education & Training Command Fleet?

What Aircraft Are In The US Air Force Air Education & Training Command Fleet?

The US Air Force has far more than just dedicated trainer aircraft at its disposal with everything from the most advance...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Pentagon Awards New $250 Million Drone Counter Attack System Contract

Pentagon Awards New $250 Million Drone Counter Attack System Contract

Anduril's new Roadrunner-M drone-interceptor munition drone has been awarded an initial contract for 500 units, with man...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
What To Know About The Northrop Grumman & JetZero Future Blended Wing Aircraft For The USAF

What To Know About The Northrop Grumman & JetZero Future Blended Wing Aircraft For The USAF

Blended-wing aircraft promises a major leap in future US Air Force transport and refueling capabilities.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago