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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

2 weeks ago

Watch the US Air Force load inert nuclear bombs in F-35 for tests

The unarmed nuclear bombs were dropped from an F-35A at the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada.

By Stephen Losey

7 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

4 months ago

Troops will be drug tested for psychedelic mushroom use, Pentagon says

Psilocin will be added to drug testing panels for service members as of Oct. 1, according to a Pentagon memo.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

4 months ago

Flight tests begin on US Air Force’s new ‘doomsday plane’

Flight tests for the E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Control are being held in Dayton, Ohio, aerospace firm Sierra Nevada Corp. said.

By Stephen Losey

4 months ago

Air Force investigating airman’s death during PT test

The Air Force said the PT assessment was routine, and is now trying to determine what caused A1C Moonga's death.

By Stephen Losey

5 months ago