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US Air Force Clears Higher Price Tag For Northop Grumman B-21 Bombers

US Air Force Clears Higher Price Tag For Northop Grumman B-21 Bombers

After taking billion-dollar loss, Grumman has negotiated at higher price ceiling for later B-21 Raiders.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
US Air Force XQ-67 CCA Drone Prototype Makes First Flight

US Air Force XQ-67 CCA Drone Prototype Makes First Flight

A new video shows the inaugural flight of the XQ-67A, which seeks to become the futuristic loyal wingman drone.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
How Long Can A US Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk Stay In The Air?

How Long Can A US Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk Stay In The Air?

The drone has long been known for its efficiency and capability.

Trevin Christian Casinader 2 years ago
Skyfest: One On One With Major "Mad" Johnson Of USAF A-10 Demo Team

Skyfest: One On One With Major "Mad" Johnson Of USAF A-10 Demo Team

An interview with A-10 Demo Team pilot Maj. Lindsay "Mad" Johnson discussing the A-10C Demo Team's place in history and ...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Top 5 Aviation Festivals In The US You Shouldn't Miss

Top 5 Aviation Festivals In The US You Shouldn't Miss

A look at some thrilling events that are sure to appease aviation fans, no matter the age.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
China's J-20 vs. The US F-35: Evaluating Modern Stealth Fighters

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 ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
US Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider Arrives In South Korea For Joint Exercise

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...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 US Military Strategies For Combat Air Patrol

5 US Military Strategies For Combat Air Patrol

These are some of the most important strategic missions.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
US To Launch Training Site For Foreign F-35 Pilots In Arkansas

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 ...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Explained: 3 Conflicting Approaches To USAF F-35 Buy Under Government Review

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...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
US Air Force General Heads For Critical Meeting In Africa After Loss Of Air Bases In Niger

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.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
What Aircraft Replaced The C-141 Starlifter In The US Air Force?

What Aircraft Replaced The C-141 Starlifter In The US Air Force?

The C-141 was active for almost four decades before its retirement.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
US Air Force Hypersonic Cruise Missiles Get Outback Test On Australian F/A-18F Super Hornets

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.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Which F-15s Did The Government Clear The US Air Force To Retire?

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...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
History: What Were The Primary Uses Of The C-9 Nightingale In The US Air Force?

History: What Were The Primary Uses Of The C-9 Nightingale In The US Air Force?

The aircraft was primarily designed for aeromedical services.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
B-52 & More: 5 US Air Force Planes To Look For At Boeing Plaza EAA AirVenture 2024

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 ...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force KC-10 Extender

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 ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Congress Wants US Air Force B-52 Bombers To Carry Nukes Again

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.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
What Are The Key Differences Between The USAF's F-16 And F-22 Fighter Jets?

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!

Nicole Kylie 2 years ago
Could The US NGAD 6th Generation Fighter Jet Be Exported?

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.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago