Air Mobility Command head nominated to be next US Air Force vice chief
If approved, the Air Force vice chief and JAG nominees would fill roles that have been vacant since President Trump fired their predecessors in February.
Air Warfare
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.
F-22 Raptor pairs with Avenger drone in combat flight test
During the test flight, the F-22 pilot controlled the Avenger drone from the cockpit by way of a tablet.
Here are the major defense programs backed in shutdown-ending deal
The bills passed as part of the deal that ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history include billions of dollars for the Air Force and Navy.
Ukraine signs letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafales from France
Zelenskyy wrote on X on Sunday that he looked forward to a “historic deal with France in Paris to strengthen our combat aviation and air defense.”
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.
Joby, L3Harris fly autonomous electric aircraft, eye defense market
Joby and L3Harris hope their autonomous VTOL aircraft could one day carry out military operations, including by acting as a "loyal wingman."
European NATO countries scrap plan to buy Boeing E-7 Wedgetail AWACS
The United States withdrew from the AWACS replacement program in July, removing the strategic and financial base of the program, the Netherlands’ MoD said.
Pentagon wants ‘calculated’ risk culture in weapons buying revamp
The Pentagon said its overhauled acquisition strategy emphasizes — but doesn't mandate — speed in weapons buying.
French air force official says FCAS industry kerfuffle is overblown
“There are differences but don’t believe all you are reading,” said Brig. Gen. Phillipe Suhr, the French Air Force point man for the program.
GCAP fighter jet designers push to keep weapons, drone options open
Integrating a variety of collaborative combat aircraft and optimizing munitions costs are key objectives in the UK-Japanase-Italy program.
