Latest "F-15" stories

Air Force revives air-to-air battle competition, with a Pacific twist

The Air Force has held one "William Tell" competition in the 27 years since it paused the regular meets in 1996.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

U.S. and Japan team up for Indo-Pacific training exercise

American and Japanese forces recently participated in a bilateral exercise to showcase the close coordination between the two allies.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

8 months ago

Want air power? Then you need to buy aircraft.

A major theater conflict will project overwhelming demands that the U.S. Air Force enterprise is not sized to meet.

By Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella (ret.)

10 months ago

KC-46 tanker’s boom breaks, dents plane while refueling fighter jet

The Air Force believes it will cost at least $2.5 million to repair the KC-46.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

Congress must act to boost combat-credible air power in Indo-Pacific

Withdrawing F-15 fighter squadrons from Kadena Air Base in Japan without a replacement plan does not enhance combat-credible posture, these authors argue.

By Mackenzie Eaglen, Eric Sayers and Dustin Walker

11 months ago

Republicans push back on Okinawa F-15 withdrawal

Four Republicans are expressing concern about the Air Force’s decision to replace permanent F-15 squadrons in Okinawa with rotational forces.

By Bryant Harris, Stephen Losey and Joe Gould

11 months ago