Air Force's B-21 Raider Making More Test Flights
See the first video showing the US Air Force's B-21 Raider in flight
The B-21 Raider strategic bomber is now flying twice a week, US Air Force officials said, a major step toward the goal of flying them daily.
US Air Force names second and third B-21 Raider bases
Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, will be the second and third bases to receive the U.S. Air Force's newest bomber.
Personnel shortages may force US Air Force pilots to fly non-fighters
U.S. Air Force pilots graduating from training courses with the T-38 Talon may be required to fly non-fighter or bomber aircraft as a result of pilot shortages, according to a new Air Force policy. The challenges in pilot inventory were outlined in an August service memo reviewed by Defense News and confirmed by an Air Force official.
Tinker Air Force Base Celebrates 77th Birthday Of US Air Force
The US Air Force is celebrating its 77th birthday on Wednesday, and airmen at Tinker Air Force Base are sharing more about their roles on the installation.
Air Force's B-21 Raider Making More Test Flights as Service Eyes 2 New Basing Locations
Service officials gave more updates on the B-21 Raider's development progress during the Air and Space Forces Association conference outside of Washington, D.C., this week. Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota had already been announced as the first and main operating base,
Air Force shows off B-21 Raider bomber in flight tests
Recently, the B-21 completed the essential static test — meaning the structural design of the aircraft is sound.
The B-21 Raider: The U.S. Air Force's New 'Battleship' Bomber?
The U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider program has seen cost reductions, with the fiscal 2025 procurement request lowered to $2.7 billion. Despite this, the future of long-range bombers remains in question,
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US Air Force plans to bed down 25 F-35s in FY26, report says
The report also outlines the service’s procurement schedule to reach a fleet of nearly 1,800 of the aircraft by 2049.
US Air Force says war with China in the Pacific is not 'imminent or inevitable' but the threat is growing
Frank Kendall, the US Air Force Secretary, said that the likelihood of war with China in the Pacific was "increasing and will ...
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These Are the Top 3 Combat Aircraft Flown by the US Air Force, and the F-35 Is Not One of Them
There are over 1,000 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets on order for the U.S. Air Force, but it is not one of the top 3 in active ...
Celebrating the 77th anniversary of the United States Air Force
This Wednesday marked the 77th anniversary of the United States Air Force. For 20 years, U.S. Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, had the honor of serving our country in uniform as a fighter pilot. As a ...
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How US Air Force special ops is allowing airmen the ‘freedom to fail’
The 27th Special Operations Wing was the first to conduct a Combat Readiness Inspection, a new assessment that gives airmen ...
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US Air Force Ospreys will return to combat duty in coming weeks
The Bell-Boeing CV-22 tiltrotors will soon return to combat duty, 10 months after a deadly crash in 2023 killed eight special ...
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United States Air Force celebrates 77 years
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United States Air Force is celebrating its 77th Air Force
The United States Air Force is celebrating a birthday today. The branch was officially founded on September 18, 1947!
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USA conducts test launch of nuclear missile capable of reaching russia - US Air Force
The United States has successfully conducted an electronic test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic ...