#United States Air Force
China's J-20 vs. The US F-35: Evaluating Modern Stealth Fighters
Given the ever-deteriorating relations between the US and China, it begs the question: how do their F-35 and J-20 stack ...
US Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider Arrives In South Korea For Joint Exercise
The US Air Force deployed a gunship as part of its latest joint exercises with South Korea as the North launched another...
5 US Military Strategies For Combat Air Patrol
These are some of the most important strategic missions.
US To Launch Training Site For Foreign F-35 Pilots In Arkansas
Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas is about to become a master F-35 training base for international ...
Explained: 3 Conflicting Approaches To USAF F-35 Buy Under Government Review
Washington seems to have conflicting ideas on whether to approve, slash, or increase the number of F-35s the DoD has req...
US Air Force General Heads For Critical Meeting In Africa After Loss Of Air Bases In Niger
Russian paramilitary forces are bolstering their presence in the region.
What Aircraft Replaced The C-141 Starlifter In The US Air Force?
The C-141 was active for almost four decades before its retirement.
US Air Force Hypersonic Cruise Missiles Get Outback Test On Australian F/A-18F Super Hornets
The Air Force's experimental HACM missile will be tested down under before entering service in 2027.
Which F-15s Did The Government Clear The US Air Force To Retire?
The Air Force is permitted to retire its oldest F-15 variants but is prohibited from retiring its not-so-old F-15 varian...
History: What Were The Primary Uses Of The C-9 Nightingale In The US Air Force?
The aircraft was primarily designed for aeromedical services.
B-52 & More: 5 US Air Force Planes To Look For At Boeing Plaza EAA AirVenture 2024
The Air Force has announced it will send radically different aircraft to the EAA AirVenture show, from bombers to space ...
5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force KC-10 Extender
Aerial refueling is invaluable to the US and its military allies' aerial operations. For decades, the KC-10 has been an ...
Congress Wants US Air Force B-52 Bombers To Carry Nukes Again
Around 30 B-52s may be reconverted to carry nuclear weapons in a reversal of New START limitations.
What Are The Key Differences Between The USAF's F-16 And F-22 Fighter Jets?
Unlike the F-16, the F-22 is deployed solely by the USAF – and costs nearly ten times more!
Could The US NGAD 6th Generation Fighter Jet Be Exported?
It is not yet known if NGAD will be exported; however, the loyal wingman drones seem more likely to be exported.
The US Navy's 'Green Hornet' & More: The Odd Race To Make Fighter Jets Sustainable
Air forces around the world are looking for ways to be more sustainable and run their jets on environmentally friendly f...
$553 Billion: Military Aircraft Account For More Than Half Of US Defense Acquisition Costs
The DoD is spending big on aircraft acquisition with apparently few large programs for ground combat.
5 Fast Facts On The T-6 Texan II US Air Force Trainer
The moniker "Texan" is a proud name in U.S. Air Force Pilot and Naval Aviator training. The Texan II has been carrying o...
How Does The E-3 Sentry AWACS Enhance USAF Command And Control?
Unlike JSTARS, AWACS is showing no signs of being ready for retirement.
Congress Wants USAF B-52 Crew To Be More Comfortable On 30+ Hour Missions
The US Air Force has been instructed to address the issues with the infamously bad work environment onboard the B-52.