Space Force Renames Operations Command to Combat Forces
The U.S. Space Force will rename its Space Operations Command to Combat Forces Command to underscore its evolving warfighting mission…. Read More »
Sierra Nevada Begins Tests of New 747-8 “Doomsday Plane”
Sierra Nevada Corporation has entered the flight-test phase of the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation replacement for the current E-4 “doomsday… Read More »
Space Force Expands Partnerships With Industry
The U.S. Space Force is deepening collaboration with commercial firms and investment partners as it seeks to accelerate access to… Read More »
US Navy Retires First F-35B Lightning II, Set for Display in South Carolina
The U.S. Navy is retiring its first Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, marking a historic moment in the… Read More »
Thailand to Acquire Gripen E/F Jets With GE F414 Engines
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed plans to purchase four Saab Gripen E/F multirole fighters powered by GE… Read More »
Russia Accused of GPS Jamming EU Chief’s Jet in Bulgaria
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s jet was allegedly targeted by Russian GPS jamming as it attempted to land… Read More »
Boeing Reveals First F/A-XX Fighter Jet Rendering
Boeing has released the first official rendering of its F/A-XX fighter jet, offering a glimpse into the future of U.S…. Read More »
USAF Seeks Next-Gen Tanker Designs While Extending KC-46 Fleet
The U.S. Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS)—often referred to… Read More »
Space Force Expands Space, Ground Surveillance
The U.S. Space Force is advancing its space domain awareness mission with a combination of upgraded ground systems, new radar… Read More »
Aerospace Giants Unite to Boost Georgia Industry
Pratt & Whitney, Gulfstream, and Rolls-Royce are joining forces to strengthen Georgia’s role as a hub for aerospace innovation and… Read More »
Military Demand Fuels Bizjet Conversion Growth
Business jet conversions for military missions are gaining traction as defense forces increasingly turn to executive aircraft platforms for specialized… Read More »
Germany to Expand P-8A Poseidon Fleet to 12
Germany is moving to strengthen its maritime surveillance capabilities with plans to acquire four additional Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft, bringing… Read More »
US Clears $2.7B Military Aircraft Support Deals
The U.S. State Department has approved more than $2.7 billion in foreign military sales to support aircraft sustainment programs with… Read More »
Dramatic F-35 Crash in Alaska Caused by Iced-Up Landing Gear, Report Finds
A recently released U.S. Air Force report has confirmed that ice buildup in the landing gear of an F-35A Lightning… Read More »
Northrop Grumman and Pratt & Whitney Advance F-35 Production With Automation and Engine Contracts
The F-35 Lightning II program is entering a new phase of innovation and industrial strength as key suppliers Northrop Grumman… Read More »
Navy Nears F/A-XX Fighter Selection
The U.S. Navy is advancing toward a key milestone in its next-generation fighter program, the F/A-XX, with a down selection… Read More »
DHS Weighs Own Fleet for Deportation Flights
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly considering the purchase and operation of its own fleet of aircraft… Read More »
Pratt & Whitney Wins $2.9B F135 Contract
Pratt & Whitney has secured a significant boost to its role in the F-35 fighter program with a $2.88 billion… Read More »
Boosting Readiness: U.S. Air Force’s Plan to Train 1,500 Pilots Annually
To maintain air superiority, project global power, and ensure national security, the U.S. Air Force must consistently produce 1,500 trained… Read More »
Boeing X-37B Spaceplane Launches on Eighth Mission
The Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle has launched on its eighth mission, lifting off at 11:50 p.m. ET on August… Read More »
New Zealand to Buy US Seahawks, Airbus Jets in $1.6B Deal
New Zealand has announced a 2.7 billion New Zealand dollar ($1.6 billion) military aircraft spending package aimed at replacing its… Read More »
Airbus and Shield AI Test Autonomous Flight on H145 Helicopter
Airbus US Space & Defense and Shield AI have completed their first joint autonomous flight test, advancing development of next-generation… Read More »
US Law Orders Cancer Study in Military Pilots and Aircrews
A new law signed by President Donald Trump requires an independent study into cancer rates among military pilots and aircrews… Read More »
Is Artificial Intelligence Fueling Growth or Creating a Bubble?
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most powerful economic drivers in the United States in 2025, reshaping the way… Read More »
F-15 Passenger Ejects on Ground in Rare Incident
A backseat passenger in an F-15D Eagle from the 104th Fighter Wing reportedly ejected from the aircraft while it was… Read More »
B-2 Bomber Lost After Landing Gear Failure, Design Flaw Cited in Report
A newly released U.S. Air Force accident report has revealed that a component failure and a design flaw combined to… Read More »