KC-46A Performs a 45-hour long Non-stop Flight Test
The USAF KC-46A completed a 45-hour non-stop flying test, showcasing the fleet that can reach anywhere in the World by non-stop flying.
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USAF’s NGAD Fighter Programme Faces Uncertainty
The U.S. Air Force top officials’ recent statements regarding the stance on NGAD’s next-generation fighter programme hint at a lack of sureness.
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The U.S. Presents Stealth Tanker Aircraft Concept
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has revealed a concept for stealthy tanker aircraft to solve the issue of survivable tankers in the future.
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Antenom Exports Antenna to USAF and US Army
Turkish engineering company Antenom Antenna Technologies Inc. exported its antennas to the U.S. Air Force and Army in 2024.
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Güler Reaffirms İncirlik Airbase’s Status
Turkish Minister of Defence Yaşar Güler has reaffirmed İncirlik Airbase’s status as a Turkish airbase for combat aircraft on CNN Türk.
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SNC to Develop Doomsday Aircraft with a $13 billion contract
The US Air Force has awarded SNC a $13 billion contract to develop a new Doomsday AACP aircraft to replace its ageing E-4B aircraft fleet.
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GOA Report: F-35 Sustainment Costs to Reach $2 Trillion
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GOA) reports that F-35 aircraft sustainment costs to reach $2 trillion while operational availability decreases.
Air
USAF Postpones T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer’s IOC Status
USAF has delayed the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) of T-7A Red Hawk trainers from 2025 to 2028, jeopardising the goal of training 1,500 pilots per year.
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B-21 Enters the LRIP Phase with Northrop Grumman
The U.S. Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider stealth bomber was considered beginning the LRIP two months after its maiden flight.
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A USAF B-1B Bomber Crashes in South Dakota
A USAF B-1B Lancer bomber crashed while carrying out flight training in South Dakota on Thursday, most probably due to poor visibility.
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USAF Awards $345 Million Contract to RTX for StormBreaker
The U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon a $345 million contract to produce and deliver over 1,500 StormBreaker smart weapons.
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The B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Makes Its Maiden Flight
The US Air Force's (USAF) newest stealth "flying wing" bomber, the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider, made its maiden flight on Friday, November 10.
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USAF Receives First Five T-7A Red Hawks for Test Flights
The US Air Force on September 14 received the first five Boeing T-7A Red Hawk aircraft to conduct test flights.
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B-21 Step by Step Towards Maiden Flight
The B-21 Raider, the successor to the B-1 and B-2 stealth bomber, will be the backbone of the U.S. Air Force’s bomber fleet.
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USAF: KC-46A Tankers Face Six Serious Problems to Address
According to a US Air Force official, the KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft still has six “category one” deficiencies.
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Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk Gets Certified
Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk trainer received MFR certification from the USAF. The certification is a green light for T-7A’s first flight with a military pilot.
