F-22 Raptor pairs with Avenger drone in combat flight testDuring the test flight, the F-22 pilot controlled the Avenger drone from the cockpit by way of a tablet.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher5 weeks ago
US Air Force wants 1,558 fighters for low-risk wars. Can it get there?The Air Force warns that having a smaller fleet may increase the risk it won't be able to carry out all its missions.By Stephen Losey8 weeks ago
Best pics of the week: March 14, 2021U.S. forces train at Camp Fuji, Ike conducts operations in the Mediterranean, security forces train at exercise Mosaic Tiger at Avon Park Air Force Range, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.5 years ago
Here’s why the Valkyrie drone couldn’t translate between F-35 and F-22 jets during a recent testThe next round of tests could be scheduled as early as May 2021.By Valerie Insinna5 years ago
WATCH: NORAD F-22s intercept Russian bombers near AlaskaRussia has released video of the June 10 encounter between its bombers and NORAD F-22s.By Stephen Losey6 years ago
NORAD: F-22s intercept Russian bombers near AlaskaThe interception is the latest in a series of such encounters with Russian aircraft near Alaska in recent months.By Stephen Losey6 years ago
Eglin F-22 crashes; pilot safely ejectsThe F-22's pilot was taken to the base's hospital for observation, and is in stable condition.By Stephen Losey6 years ago
Former RAF F-22 Raptor pilot wants augmented reality to change the way US aviators trainRobinson estimates the U.S. Air Force could be using A-TARS within the next five to seven years.By J.D. Simkins6 years ago
Meet ‘Cabo,’ the Air Force’s newest F-22 demo pilotCabo will perform precision aerial maneuvers in the F-22 to demonstrate its unique capabilities at air shows around the world.By Stephen Losey6 years ago
Air Force plans new cyber AFSC to defend weapons systemsAircraft such as the F-22 Raptor and E-3 Sentry, also known as the AWACS, are among those weapon systems safeguarded by mission defense teams.By Stephen Losey6 years ago
By buying F-15 jets, Pentagon leaders are repeating past mistakesContinuing to invest in aircraft that lacks the capability to survive in the 21st century cannibalizes F-35 production capacity already in place.By Gen. John D.W. Corley (ret.)6 years ago
Investigators report US military training range woes across Indo-Pacific regionA Defense Department Inspector General report this week warns that some ranges aren't equipped to train pilots for the future fight.By Geoff Ziezulewicz7 years ago