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Iranian strikes target the infrastructure behind US airpower

Iran has struck radar systems, satellite communications and mission-critical aircraft at US bases across Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

By Michael Scanlon

7 weeks ago

US lawmakers release $839B compromise defense spending bill

The conferenced defense spending bill would increase funding for both the Air Force and Navy's sixth-generation fighters.

By Stephen Losey

4 months ago

Sierra Nevada wins $13B contract to build Air Force ‘doomsday plane’

The Air Force's E-4B, which the president would use to direct forces during nuclear war, is nearing the end of its life and will be replaced by the SAOC.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Remains of WWII pilot identified decades after fatal bombing mission

Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. John E. McLauchlen Jr. was killed during a World War II bombing mission in Southeast Asia.

2 years ago

Beale AFB picked to host new battle management squadron

A new squadron at Beale AFB, California, will handle the battle management data collected by manned aircraft, drones and other military systems.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

2 years ago

Senior master sergeant promotion rate hits 6-year high

The percentage of master sergeants picked to advance is rebounding from its most recent low in 2021, when the E-8 selection rate fell below 7%.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

2 years ago

Tricky E-7 adaptations complicate U.S. Air Force, Boeing negotiations

The Air Force’s E-7 will be modified to meet U.S. satellite communication, military GPS and cybersecurity and program protection requirements.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Pearl Harbor survivors return to honor those who died in attack

Pearl Harbor survivors, World War II veterans and their families gathered in Pearl Harbor to remember those who died 82 years ago.

2 years ago

Promotions to chief master sergeant hit highest rate since 2016

The latest figure is 2.2 percentage points higher than last year’s selection rate, and 4.3 percentage points higher than the recent low of 18.2% in 2021.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Boeing Grey Wolf helicopter production ramps up as test phase ends

The first field-ready MH-139 is in final assembly, and is slated to be delivered in 2024.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Pratt wins engine-work contract to keep aging B-52, AWACS flying

With the Air Force planning to retire the AWACS and replace the B-52's current engines, the contract could last for the remainder of the TF33's life.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Air Force’s JSTARS flies last intel mission after 3 decades in service

The jets have amassed more than 141,000 hours in combat since Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

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Iranian strikes target the infrastructure behind US airpower

Iran has struck radar systems, satellite communications and mission-critical aircraft at US bases across Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

US lawmakers release $839B compromise defense spending bill

The conferenced defense spending bill would increase funding for both the Air Force and Navy's sixth-generation fighters.

Sierra Nevada wins $13B contract to build Air Force ‘doomsday plane’

The Air Force's E-4B, which the president would use to direct forces during nuclear war, is nearing the end of its life and will be replaced by the SAOC.

Remains of WWII pilot identified decades after fatal bombing mission

Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. John E. McLauchlen Jr. was killed during a World War II bombing mission in Southeast Asia.

Beale AFB picked to host new battle management squadron

A new squadron at Beale AFB, California, will handle the battle management data collected by manned aircraft, drones and other military systems.

Senior master sergeant promotion rate hits 6-year high

The percentage of master sergeants picked to advance is rebounding from its most recent low in 2021, when the E-8 selection rate fell below 7%.

Tricky E-7 adaptations complicate U.S. Air Force, Boeing negotiations

The Air Force’s E-7 will be modified to meet U.S. satellite communication, military GPS and cybersecurity and program protection requirements.

Pearl Harbor survivors return to honor those who died in attack

Pearl Harbor survivors, World War II veterans and their families gathered in Pearl Harbor to remember those who died 82 years ago.

Promotions to chief master sergeant hit highest rate since 2016

The latest figure is 2.2 percentage points higher than last year’s selection rate, and 4.3 percentage points higher than the recent low of 18.2% in 2021.

Boeing Grey Wolf helicopter production ramps up as test phase ends

The first field-ready MH-139 is in final assembly, and is slated to be delivered in 2024.

Pratt wins engine-work contract to keep aging B-52, AWACS flying

With the Air Force planning to retire the AWACS and replace the B-52's current engines, the contract could last for the remainder of the TF33's life.

Air Force’s JSTARS flies last intel mission after 3 decades in service

The jets have amassed more than 141,000 hours in combat since Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

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