F-35 Lightning II

US Air Force Reportedly Rejects Radar-Less F-35 Lot 17 Jets Amid Block 4 Delays and APG-85 Setbacks

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...
F-15E Strike Eagles

US Air Force Deploys F-15E Strike Eagles to Middle East in Major Show of Force Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

In a significant show of force, the United States Air Force (USAF) initiated the redeployment of a large contingent of F-15E Strike Eagles from RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom to the Middle East in mid-January 2026. The aircraft, many...
USAF fighter pilots

How Much Do US Air Force Fighter Pilots Really Earn? A Full Breakdown of Pay, Incentives, Risks, and Comparisons

A fighter pilot in the United States Air Force (USAF) is widely regarded as one of the most demanding and prestigious careers in the military. It is a profession characterised by extreme selectivity, years of rigorous training, ongoing physical and...
MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopters

Boeing Secures New US Air Force Contract for Four Additional MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopters as Fleet Modernization Accelerates

Boeing has secured another contract from the United States Air Force (USAF) to deliver four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, reinforcing the service’s push to modernize its rotary-wing fleet and replace legacy aircraft that have been in service for decades....
Operation Midnight Hammer

“Operation Midnight Hammer”: US Drops GBU-57 Bunker Buster Bombs in Iran, Ushers in New Era of Deep Penetration Warfare

In an operation that marks a pivotal moment in modern aerial warfare, the United States Air Force (USAF) executed its first combat deployment of the formidable GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) on June 22, 2025. Codenamed Operation Midnight Hammer, the...
Boeing B-52 with AGM-69A SRAM missiles loaded under wing pylons

The Rise, Reign, and Retirement of the AGM-69 SRAM: A Cold War Nuclear Spearhead

In the thick fog of Cold War tensions, the United States Air Force (USAF) was under relentless pressure to stay ahead of evolving Soviet defenses. The survival of its manned bomber fleet—and, by extension, the credibility of U.S. nuclear deterrence—depended...
F-35A Stealth Fighters

Japan’s F-35A Stealth Fighters to Train with American and Australian Counterparts in Guam

In a Significant Military Milestone, the Indo-Pacific Region Prepares for the First-Ever Joint Exercise Involving All Three Nations' Fifth-Generation Fighters. In a groundbreaking step to strengthen regional security and enhance air force interoperability, Japan's F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters will...