Experimental Operations Unit accelerates Collaborative Combat Aircraft program
The Air Force’s Experimental Operations Unit, under Air Combat Command, concluded a critical exercise with Collaborative Combat Aircraft recently at Edwards Air Force Base, putting principles of the new Warfighting Acquisition System into practice.
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B-21 Raider accelerates delivery of long-range strike capability
The B-21 Raider program continues to accelerate the delivery of long-range strike capability, with aerial refueling via a KC-135 Stratotanker demonstrating the rapid maturation of the weapon system.
F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base
The arrival supports the Department of the Air Force’s modernization efforts and demonstrates the United States’ ironclad commitment to the defense of Japan and sustaining peace through strength in the Indo-Pacific.
DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster
The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet.
Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem
The CCA program validates a modular, open-systems approach, allowing the Air Force to rapidly integrate the best technology from any vendor to equip the warfighter faster.
MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first operational ICBM convoy security mission
Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational Minuteman III ICBM convoy, marking an important milestone in the modernization of AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.
AETC holds T-7A Red Hawk official arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training
AETC hosted an arrival ceremony Jan. 9, for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the service’s effort to modernize pilot training.
Air Force designates Northrop Grumman’s Talon prototype as YFQ-48A
The U.S. Air Force announces the designation of YFQ-48A as the Mission Design Series for Northrop Grumman’s Project Talon, a semi-autonomous prototype aircraft, underscoring the Air Force’s commitment to rapidly delivering next-generation capabilities….
NAVAIR releases V-22 comprehensive review findings
Naval Air Systems Command released the findings of a comprehensive review Dec. 12 on the V-22 Osprey aircraft flown by the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy.
B-52 Stratofortress completes ferry flight after radar modification
A B-52 Stratofortress, equipped with a modernized radar system, completed a significant milestone as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, ensuring the bomber remains a vital component of U.S. airpower.