Latest "U-2" stories

New in 2020: Legacy weapons systems on the chopping block?

The Air Force is taking a hard look at making major cuts to legacy weapons systems — potentially retiring entire aircraft inventories — to invest in the advanced technology needed to combat future threats.

By Staff

3 years ago

Transporting U-2 chase cars over the Atlantic presents unique challenges for McGuire squadron

The 305th Aerial Port Squadron needs to get over a few hurdles before it can ship muscle cars to the United Kingdom.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

What aircraft does the US Air Force need to beat China and Russia? This new study has an answer.

The future looks stealthy and unmanned.

By Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

U-2 pilot captures northern lights up close

Although a lot of people have seen the northern lights, Air Force Lt. Col. Ross Franquemont had a view that was unique, reports CBS News.

By Ken Chamberlain

5 years ago

With U-2 safe, operators vie for greater investment

The uncertainty surrounding the fate of the spy plane has meant that U-2 pilots and maintainers focused on sustaining the aircraft rather than improving it. Operators want to see that change.

By Valerie Insinna

5 years ago

Squadron’s ‘atomic leadership style’ could become a model for the Air Force

The 99th Reconnaissance Squadron’s innovative leadership style has attracted the attention of Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein, who has made “revitalizing squadrons” one of the priorities of his tenure.

By Valerie Insinna

5 years ago