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B-52 with key radar upgrade flies to Edwards for testing

The 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 Losey

29 hours ago

US Air Force instructor pilots have first T-7 in training milestone

Now that Air Education and Training Command has its first T-7, the 99th Flying Training Squadron's instructor pilots will start getting familiar with it.

By Stephen Losey

6 days ago

US arms deal still up in the air after Hegseth visit to Vietnam

Despite U.S. interest in deeper military ties with Vietnam, the Nov. 2 visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not yield an arms sales announcement.

By Military Times Staff

4 weeks ago

US Air Force revamps pilot training as T-7 era nears

Air Education and Training Command is preparing to teach instructor pilots on the T-7 and revamping its flying syllabus for the fifth-gen trainer.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago

First F-47 now being built, will fly in 2028: US Air Force chief

The sixth-generation F-47 will replace the F-22 Raptor, have advanced engines and stealth and fly with drone wingmen called collaborative combat aircraft.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago

US Air Force awards contract to prototype next-gen bunker-buster bomb

The Next Generation Penetrator will succeed the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, which the Air Force used to strike a key Iranian nuclear facility.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago