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US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China Sea
American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.
Inaugural Red Skies exercise boosts orbital warfare readiness
The Space Force's first "Red Skies" orbital warfare exercise tested whether guardians could command and control multiple satellites amid simulated threats.
Space Force reimagines training, operations as conflicts intensify
Space Force leaders previewed a new approach to officer training, possible promotion changes and continued efforts to grow the newest service's ranks.
US, South Korea practice missile intercepts after North Korean tests
Friday's drill involved F-35A fighter jets from both countries and other fighter jets from South Korea.
The new B-52: How the Air Force is prepping to fly century-old bombers
A $48.6 billion overhaul of the B-52 is intended to keep it flying until about 2060, and part of a two-bomber fleet with the B-21.
‘Weapons hot’: Lessons and mistakes on a B-52 bomber training flight
B-52 instructors impress upon younger lieutenants the seriousness of life and death when controlling one of the most formidable weapons of war ever built.
Gallery: Take a flight in the US Air Force’s B-52 bomber
Defense News’ air warfare reporter, Stephen Losey, visited Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana to check out the aging B-52 bomber fleet.
National Guard boss: US can still fund Ukraine F-16 training — for now
The U.S. has been unable to send any new weapons packages to Ukraine as aid legislation stalls in Congress.
By Tara Copp, AP
Maxwell AFB activates new Grey Wolf training unit
The detachment is the first active duty pilot training unit at Maxwell since 1945.
Air Force general seeks retirement instead of court-martial
Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart's court-martial will go forward while the Air Force considers his request.
NATO holds its biggest exercises in decades, involving 90K personnel
Dubbed "Steadfast Defender 24," the drill come as Russia’s war on Ukraine bogs down.
By The Associated Press