T-7A Red Hawk: A new era for pilot training begins at Randolph
The Air Force has introduced the T-7A Red Hawk at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, marking a historic step in replacing the aging T-38 Talon and modernizing pilot training for fifth- and sixth-generation warfare.
Hurricane Hunters wrap up 2025 season after flying into three Category 5 storms
The squadron flew 927.9 hours this year across the Atlantic, eastern Pacific and central Pacific basins, collecting critical data that improved forecasts, saved lives and once again, demonstrated the unit’s no-fail mission.
US Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB
The DAF announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft marking a significant step toward operational readiness of the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber.
Air Force tests helicopter countermeasures over water in Total Force exercise
A first-of-its-kind exercise evaluated the effectiveness of countermeasures in a maritime environment and evaluated the helicopters’ defensive capabilities against modern aerial threats.
Skyraider II testing continues at Eglin AFB
The 96th Test Wing tests new special operations aircraft.
US-Philippine Airmen strengthen ties during Cope Thunder 25-2
PACAF participated in Cope Thunder 25-2, a unique platform that integrates U.S. and Philippine Air Forces and enhances interoperability through bilateral fighter training, subject matter expert exchanges and key leadership engagements.
51st Fighter Wing enhances readiness through F-16 upgrades
A new wave of upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Osan Air Base, South Korea. The arrival of the F-16s marked a significant step forward in modernizing the 51st Fighter Wing aircrafts and strengthening the U.S. Air Force’s regional combat readine…
Autonomous F-16 program advances with modifications, simulations
Fighting Falcon undergoing changes to fly autonomously. Aircraft simulations occurring at rapid speeds to provide massive data to improve autonomy.
Luke AFB concludes final US F-16 divestment
The 56th Fighter Wing flew the final F-16 Fighting Falcon flight out of Luke Air Force Base delivering it to the 16th Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB.
Air Force updates T-7A acquisition approach to field operational capability
A framework to adjust aspects of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition approach to meet AETC’s operational needs and deliver a platform that is safe, suitable, and sustainable to replace the aging fleet of T-38C Talon has been agreed upon.