#United States Air Force
The US Air Force Retired Its Most Capable Tanker & Replaced It With A Downgrade
A troubled transition for the USAF.
Inside The B-21's Production Line: How Many Raiders Will Roll Out Each Year?
The Air Force is gearing up to introduce its first B-21 Raider in 2027 and boost production through the late 2020s and i...
Why America's Oldest Strategic Bombers Are More Valuable Than Ever
The weary warbirds that continue to defend the skies.
The Last Boeing‑Built Heavy Bomber Still Airworthy
A closer look at the veteran Boeing warbird.
How A $1.1 Billion Upgrade Just Turned A Remote Australian Airbase Into The US Air Force's Answer To Guam
The USAF growing footprint in Northern Australia's outback.
US F-16 Crashes Near Air Force Base In Germany; Pilot Ejected & Injured
The jet was part of a four-aircraft training exercise.
The US Air Force Is Spending $996 Million On Drone Wingmen Because It Can't Keep Its Fighter Pilots
The USAF faces a growing pilot shortage as airlines compete for aviators, but CCAs could help offset the widening gap.
The F-4 Phantom II's Brute-Force Design Is Why Modern Air Forces Can't Replace It
The F-4 Phantom II was noted for being a 'brick' that had the sheer thrust that allowed it to fly into combat and win.
How The B-21 Raider Is Designed To Cost Less To Operate Than The B-2 Spirit
While the cost per flight hour is not yet disclosed (or known) the Raider is to be more affordable to operate than the S...
6 US Air Force Bases With The Greatest Combined Runway Length
Where the longest strip of tarmac lies in the USAF may be a surprise.
The 7 Largest Air Force Bases By Population In The US
Which airfield has the deepest roster?
Why The US Air Force Retired Its E-8 Joint STARS Fleet Without A Direct Replacement
The evolution of the Air Force's airborne command and control mission.
Lockheed Once Built A Reconnaissance Aircraft That Set A Speed Record In 1976 That No Crewed Jet Has Beaten Since
Half a century of aviation history.
Why The US Air Force Replaced 33 Feet Of A B-1B Bomber's Spine 3 Months Early
The USAF's radical fleet overhaul is exceeding expectations.
Why F-15 Radars Deleted The SR-71 Blackbird As Invalid Clutter During 'Eagle Bait' Sorties
The SR-71flew so fast and so high that even USAF F-15s struggled to intercept the Blackbird during Eagle Bait training e...
How Much Do Fighter Pilots Earn Vs. Commercial Airline Pilots In 2026?
A closer look at what pilots earn in both fields around the world.
Why The US Navy Waited A Decade To Give Super Hornet Pilots The Air Force's Life-Saving Auto GCAS
The US Navy is finally bringing Auto-GCAS to its F/A-18 fleet, adding a critical layer of protection against potentially...
5 Air Force Bases Spending Billions To Prepare For The B-21 Raider's Arrival
The B-21 may be the aircraft of the future, but getting it to the flight line requires rebuilding bases designed for bom...
The US Air Force's Most Expensive Bomber Will Be Flown By Pilots Earning Standard Military Pay
Why B-21 Raider pilots will likely be paid above average due to seniority, but not because of the aircraft they are flyi...
How Many Hours Can The F-35 Fly On Internal Fuel?
What do you think the answer is?