U.S. Space Force holds war game to test satellite network under attack
The United States is testing satellite resiliency to threats from China and Russia miles above the earth’s surface, just weeks… Read More »
US Air Force’s KC-46A Tanker approved for air-refueling of five more aircraft
The US Air Force has approved the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus in-flight refueling tanker for the aerial resupply of five more… Read More »
Russia says airliner had to lose height to avoid NATO spy plane
A Russian Aeroflot airliner flying from Tel Aviv to Moscow was forced to change altitude over the Black Sea because… Read More »
U.S. Air Force awards contract for spaceborne weather data
U.S. Air Force recently awarded a $19.3 million contract to support a constellation of high-tech weather satellites capable of observing… Read More »
Airbus unveils military jet trainer with eyes on Spain
Airbus is pitching a new military trainer jet that would replace the Spanish Air Force’s F-5M fleet. By the end… Read More »
Boeing delivers first KC-46A refueling tanker to Japan
Boeing Co (BA.N) delivered its first KC-46A aircraft to Japan, the company said on Sunday, the first delivery of the… Read More »
Future flight: inside the U.S. Air Force training program that will pit human pilots against AI
U.S. Air Force fighter pilots will soon face new opponents in their training: artificial intelligence-based enemy pilots that can match… Read More »
The U.S. Air Force plans to make jet fuel out of thin air
A new carbon transformation process could be game-changing for the Air Force, which spends billions annually to buy fuel and… Read More »
Exosonic low-boom supersonic aircraft wins U.S. Air Force funding
Exosonic, a company developing a ‘low boom’ supersonic aircraft, has won US Air Force funding for an unmanned demonstrator. The… Read More »
Empty tequila bottles were found on under-construction Air Force One Boeing 747 jets
Boeing is investigating the discovery of empty liquor bottles found inside a plane set to become the new Air Force… Read More »
Rolls-Royce and Babcock sell stakes in AirTanker defence business
British engineering companies Rolls-Royce (RR.L)and Babcock International Group (BAB.L) are to sell their minority stakes in UK military refuelling jet-owner… Read More »
Air Force C-17 crews exhausted but proud after largest airlift in US military history
“Many see it as just a cargo aircraft. To me, it was always a vessel of hope.” However you feel… Read More »
The Pentagon is sending commercial airliners to Afghanistan
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin activated the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) on Sunday, drawing commercial airline companies into… Read More »
Human remains found in wheel well of C-17 U.S. Air Force military plane that departed from Kabul
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that human remains were found inside the wheel well of a C-17 military plane… Read More »
U.S. troops scramble to manage Kabul airport turmoil as thousands seek escape from Taliban
U.S. troops Monday sought to gain control of the international airport in Kabul after thousands of Afghans rushed through the… Read More »
Northrop lifts outlook as countries ramp up space exploration
Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp raised its full-year forecast on Thursday and beat quarterly estimates, propped up by high demand… Read More »
One of the worst performing Dow stocks this month is a ‘no touch,’ traders warn
Boeing, one of the worst performing Dow stocks this month, showed signs of life earlier this week after a bullish call from… Read More »
Space startup Momentus hires former U.S. defense official as CEO
Momentus named former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John Rood as chief executive officer, a day after the… Read More »
Pilot Error Being Investigated as Cause of Russian Plane Crash That Left No Survivors
Russian officials are looking into three possible explanations for a plane crash that killed 28 people, including that the pilot’s… Read More »
U.S. government prepares to issue landmark report on UFOs
The US government, once openly dismissive of UFO sightings that for decades sparked the popular imagination, is poised to issue… Read More »
Here’s why Boeing’s stock will soar
The aircraft maker’s two big problems are temporary and it will soon see a boost to sales and cash flow… Read More »
U.S. Air Force exploring options for next batch of midair refueling tankers
The U.S. Air Force said on Wednesday it is surveying the aircraft industry to learn if another manufacturer has the… Read More »