#United States Air Force
US Air Force B-2 Spirit Tests New Ship-Sinking Guided Bomb
The aircraft has tested a modified munition and sank a decommissioned cargo vessel off the coast of Florida.
Boeing Delivers 1st MH-139A Grey Wolf to US Air Force
Boeing has just delivered the first production MH-139A Grey Wolf multi-mission helicopter to the US Air Force, but how m...
Will The New Pylon For The US Air Force B-1B Bomber Add Hypersonic Capability?
The B-1B Bomer is gaining a new external, adaptable pylon for hypersonic missiles. But this pylon can do much more.
How Do US Combat Air Patrols Maintain Airspace Security?
Combat air patrols protect the US from threats outside and inside its airspace.
What Missions Did The F/A-18 Hornet Carry Out For The US Military?
The US Navy and Marine Corps plan to phase out their F/A-18 Hornets by 2025.
What Business Jets Does The US Government Use For Government Transport?
A wide variety of aircraft, including converted Boeing planes and the Learjet 35A, are used for transporting government ...
What Missions Did The A-10 Warthog Perform For The US Military?
The Warthog has faithfully served for 47 years. We know look at some of the historic missions of the A-10.
5 Innovative Aircraft Designs Of WWII
Necessity is the mother of invention
Bravery In The Skies: Clark Gable's Service As A WWII Boeing B-17 Gunner
With a deep sense of duty and desire to serve during World War Two, Clark Gable left the comforts of Hollywood and joine...
How A Dogged Serbian Commander Shot Down The Stealthy US F-117 Nighthawk In 1999
While the F-117's shootdown was a lucky shot, it was one of two Nighthawks hit by Serbian air defense.
4400 Personnel & 140 Aircraft From 20 Countries: Australia's Epic Pitch Black 24 Exercise Ends
Australia hosted its largest-ever international air force exercise, which included the US Air Force, European air forces...
Why Restoring Nukes On B-52 Aircraft Would Cost USAF $4.5 Million
A look at what it takes to make a B-52H nuclear capable and why the interest in restoring that capability.
How Did The F-16 Fighting Falcon Serve In US Military Operations?
The US Air Force wasn't the first entity to use the F-16 in combat. But the USAF more than made up for lost time.
5 Famous US Military Test Pilots And The Planes They Flew
Each of these pilots has a long list of awards and medals.
How Many Nuclear Bombs Has The US Air Force Lost?
The US Air Force has lost two nuclear bombs, and the US Navy has lost one (that is known to the public).
"Unfair Advantage": Is The US F-22 Raptor Just The Answer To Everything In Air Superiority?
The F-22 Raptor remains the world's most potent and stealthy 5th-generation air dominance fighter jet.
5 Leading Military Drones Built By General Atomics
General Atomics builds the legacy Predator and Gray Eagle drones and is developing the next-generation advanced loyal wi...
US Senate Allots $3.4 Billion Over President’s Budget For 500 More Air Force Aircraft
The Senate fully funds the NGAD and F/A-XX sixth-gen fighters, adding more F15EXs and funding other aircraft and systems...
The Mysterious Wraith: What is Known Of The Secretive US RQ-170 Sentinel?
The Wraith is believed to be one of multiple secretive ISR stealth drones working for the Air Force and CIA.
4 Strategic Bombers In Production Or Development
The United States, Russia, and China are all reported to have programs to produce the next-generation stealth strategic ...