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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

4 weeks ago

Second B-21 flies for first time as Air Force eyes testing expansion

The service hopes having two B-21s at Edwards Air Force Base will allow it to begin testing the bomber's weapons integration and critical mission systems.

By Stephen Losey

5 weeks ago

US Air Force may keep Minuteman III nukes operating until 2050: Report

The LGM-35A Sentinel has run into severe cost overruns and schedule delays that could force the Air Force to keep Minuteman IIIs operational years longer.

By Stephen Losey

5 weeks ago

US troops, bases in Middle East could be targets in conflict with Iran

About 40,000 U.S. personnel are spread throughout the region, giving Iran a chance to strike back at American military forces.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

4 months ago

Opinion

Tactical vehicle mishaps are training failures — simulators could help

Mandating driver training simulators would provide troops with the tools they need to survive, the author of this op-ed argues.

By Walt Yates

5 months ago

Lockheed eyes better stealth, unmanned option for F-35

After losing the Air Force's next-generation fighter contract to Boeing, Lockheed Martin hopes to fold sixth-generation tech into the F-35.

By Stephen Losey

5 months ago