Lockheed delivered record 191 F-35s as it cleared out TR-3 backlogThe government refused to accept delivery of new F-35s for a year between 2023 and 2024, which led to jets being stockpiled at Lockheed Martin facilities.By Stephen Losey11 days ago
Death of airman caused by multiple points of failure, report findsA special investigation found that Staff Sgt. Charles Crumlett’s death while working on a F-22 was caused, among others, by a lack of supervision.By Cristina Stassis4 weeks ago
B-52 with key radar upgrade flies to Edwards for testingThe new AESA radar is a major part of the U.S. Air Force's plan to thoroughly revamp the venerable B-52, and extend its life into at least the 2050s.By Stephen Losey6 weeks ago
US military flies 2 fighter jets over Gulf of VenezuelaPublic flight tracking websites showed a pair of U.S. Navy F/A-18 fighter jets fly over the Gulf on Tuesday.7 weeks ago
Watch the US Air Force load inert nuclear bombs in F-35 for testsThe unarmed nuclear bombs were dropped from an F-35A at the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada.By Stephen Losey2 months ago
US Air Force wants 1,558 fighters for low-risk wars. Can it get there?The Air Force warns that having a smaller fleet may increase the risk it won't be able to carry out all its missions.By Stephen Losey3 months ago