U.S. Air Force OA-1K Skyraider II is parked on the flightline at Hurlburt Field

Skyraider II Joins the Fight: AFSOC Unveils Missionized OA-1K as Armed Overwatch Era Begins

The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) officially welcomed the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II into its fleet. The event, held at Hurlburt Field, marked a major milestone in the Armed Overwatch program and signaled a new chapter in...
NB-52A 52-0003 with the X-15 under its wing.

Heritage Orange B-52H Unveiled: A Tribute to Aviation History

The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES) has officially revealed the completed heritage orange livery of the B-52H Stratofortress, tail number 61-0028. This striking new look pays homage to the legendary NB-52A and NB-52E, aircraft that played a crucial role...
New AIM-120E Variant: U.S. Air Force Contract Suggests Potential Upgrade to AMRAAM Missile System

New AIM-120E Variant: U.S. Air Force Contract Suggests Potential Upgrade to AMRAAM Missile System

A new variant of the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), possibly designated as the AIM-120E, may now be in development, signaling continued evolution in the U.S. military’s air-to-air missile capabilities. Hints of this potential new missile surfaced after the Air...
Shown is a graphical artist rendering of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform. The rendering highlights the Air Force’s sixth generation fighter, the F-47. The NGAD Platform will bring lethal, next-generation technologies to ensure air superiority for the Joint Force in any conflict. (U.S. Air Force graphic) Secretary of the Air Force Publi

U.S. Air Force: Inside the Development of Boeing’s F-47 Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighter

In a major revelation that sheds light on the previously secretive development of the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation combat aircraft, significant details have emerged about Boeing’s F-47 stealth fighter. The unveiling of key aspects of the aircraft’s origin, design philosophy,...
Boeing F-47. U.S. Air Force

F-47 to X-36: Tracing the Experimental Innovations That Defined a Generation of Fighter Aircraft

With the U.S. Air Force’s new crewed sixth-generation stealth combat jet, designated the F-47, speculation has surged about the aircraft's final design. The limited imagery available raises, but comparisons to earlier demonstrators and concepts offer intriguing insights. The Phantom Works...
A variant of the AN/APG-79 radar installed on a legacy F/A-18 Hornet.

U.S. Air Force Considers Alternative Radar Options for B-52 Modernization Amid Cost and Schedule Challenges

The U.S. Air Force is seeking industry input on potential alternatives for the B-52 Radar Modernization Program (RMP), despite maintaining that its current plan to integrate a new Raytheon active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar remains unchanged. The move comes...
Red Sea conflict

Red Sea conflict: U.S. Shifts to Cost-Effective Tactics Against Houthi Drone Threat

A newly released video by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has revealed a significant tactical shift in the fight against Houthi drone attacks. American fighter jets are now using AGR-20 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) rockets to destroy enemy...
U.S. Air Force Silent Arrow

U.S. Air Force: Silent Arrow Secures $1.2 Million Contract for CLS-300 Autonomous Cargo Drone Testing

Silent Arrow, an innovative American company specializing in autonomous cargo solutions, has been awarded a $1.2 million contract by the United States Air Force to further develop and test its cutting-edge CLS-300 logistics drone. This contract is a milestone for...
US Air Force personnel with a Lockheed Martin AGM-183 ARRW hypersonic missile.

US Hypersonic Arms Race Falters: Is ARRW Project in Crisis or Poised for Strategic Recalibration?

The AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW), a hypersonic missile project once touted as a major breakthrough in U.S. military capabilities, has received fresh funding despite earlier signals that it might be terminated. The ARRW, designed as a counter to...
Concept art from the Air Force Research Laboratory shows a potential next-generation fighter concept

AI Race in Military Sector: U.S. AI Ambitions in Face of Budget Constraints and Chinese Competition

In modern warfare, the conversation invariably turns to the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on military capabilities. From autonomous drones to sophisticated surveillance systems, AI is poised to redefine the nature of combat. Yet, despite the...
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