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Air Force test launches Minuteman III with multiple reentry vehicles

The launch was scheduled years in advance and was not in response to current world events, according to Air Force Global Strike Command.

By Michael Scanlon

6 days ago

US Air Force needs 500 next-gen fighters, bombers to beat China, think tank says

"No more ‘divest to invest,’” aviation expert Heather Penney said, arguing that the Air Force needs to dramatically boost its F-47 and B-21 acquisition.

By Stephen Losey

4 weeks ago

Air Force ‘battle lab’ to focus on protecting bases from small drones

The 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, will spearhead efforts to counter small-drone threats at U.S. bases.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

6 weeks ago

Air Force to update deployment design in Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0

AEW 2.0 will form around 18 months prior to a deployment to ensure its components can train and certify as a cohesive unit arriving ready to fight.

By Cristina Stassis

6 weeks ago

Lockheed delivered record 191 F-35s as it cleared out TR-3 backlog

The 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 Losey

8 weeks ago

Death of airman caused by multiple points of failure, report finds

A 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 Stassis

2 months ago