- March 5th, 2026
F-22 “Raptor 2.0” Modernization Takes Shape, New Model Displays Extended-Range Stealth Configuration
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is poised for one of the most significant transformations in its operational life, as the U.S. Air Force pushes forward with a sweeping modernization package informally dubbed “Raptor 2.0.” Unveiled in production-representative scale model form...
As the United States assembles some of its most advanced fighter jets, airborne early warning aircraft, aerial refueling tankers, and carrier strike groups in the Middle East, a dramatic encounter from 2013 has resurfaced as a powerful reminder of the...
The United Kingdom is reportedly refusing to authorize the United States to use two critical bases — Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean and RAF Fairford — for a possible sustained bombing campaign against Iran, according to a report by...
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is more than a fifth-generation fighter; it is the culmination of more than 80 years of American aeronautical innovation. Representing the apex of the “one plane that does it all” philosophy, the F-35 synthesizes...
The construction of entirely new launch silos for the U.S. Air Force’s future LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile is not only reshaping America’s nuclear modernization strategy, it is also compelling a fundamental rethink of how the service protects its most...
U.S. Air Force’s Boeing 757-based C-32A executive transports has re-emerged in a striking new red, white, gold, and dark blue paint scheme, marking a significant visual shift for one of America’s most recognizable VIP aircraft fleets and signaling broader changes...
When people attempt to count how many fighter jets the United States Air Force operates, they are often looking for a clean. This single number captures the scale of American airpower. But that seemingly straightforward question quickly opens into a...
The U.S. Air Force is intensifying efforts to protect its most vulnerable yet indispensable aircraft — aerial refueling tankers and heavy airlifters — by exploring a new class of “kinetic” self-defense systems designed to physically destroy incoming missiles rather than...
The United States Air Force (USAF) has reportedly refused to accept F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from the latest Lot 17 production batch that were delivered without onboard radars, adding a new layer of complexity to the already troubled Block...
The U.S. Air Force has firmly denied that it has taken delivery of any F-35A Joint Strike Fighters from the latest Lot 17 production batch without radars installed, pushing back against an unconfirmed report that had stirred fresh controversy around...
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