The U.S. Air Force is preparing to retire the legendary F-22 Raptor — and what’s replacing it is nothing short of ...
Wilsbach's emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.
Funding is going to construction-related projects at Air Force bases expected to house the B-21, as well as infrastructure ...
The principal question posed by many critics of the F-15EX Eagle II program to the United States Air Force is relatively ...
In September 2025, a second B-21 Raider was delivered to Edwards Air Force Base in California for testing and evaluation. The new aircraft, which represents the sixth generation of stealth bombers, is ...
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More Fighter Jets Won’t Help the US Air Force Win the Next War

The Air Force continues to rely almost exclusively on manned fighter aircraft—even though these platforms could not be quickly replaced in a major war.
Joby Aviation on Thursday announced the first flight of its new turbine-electric, autonomous vertical takeoff and landing ...
BAE Systems has signed an agreement with Boeing and Saab to promote the US airframer's T-7A Red Hawk to meet the UK's future ...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has revealed the Gambit 6, a new air-to-ground variant of its Gambit family of modular, uncrewed tactical jets, with international deliveries planned from 2027 and ...