US Air Force Special Warfare Units Field-Test Commercial Kinetic Counter-Drone Interceptor ARIZONA — In a decisive move to counter the evolving threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Airmen recently conducted high-stakes testing of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) kinetic counter-drone interceptor. The proof-of-concept event took place earlier this month at the … Read more
Arctic Power Surge: Alaska Air National Guard Bolsters Fleet with New KC-135 Stratotankers EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — In a decisive move to strengthen the United States’ strategic posture in the High North, the Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing has officially expanded its aerial refueling capacity. The unit recently accepted four additional KC-135 … Read more
OKLAHOMA CITY — The U.S. Air Force is moving aggressively to secure the operational longevity of its most elusive asset. DLA Aviation has initiated early market research to identify capable partners for the remanufacture of a vital B-2 Spirit electronic warfare component. In a sources sought notice released April 10, the Oklahoma City-based agency specified … Read more
U.S. Military Bolsters Long Range Anti-Ship Missile Production with $53 Million Contract WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Department of Defense has authorized a $53 million contract modification with Lockheed Martin, accelerating the production of the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). The funding will be allocated to acquiring essential tooling and test equipment, significantly expanding the … Read more
U.S. Bombers Strike Iranian Missile Sites in Operation Epic Fury March 15, 2024 Washington D.C. – In a significant escalation of tensions, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that Boeing B-52H Stratofortress bombers executed precision strikes against Iranian ballistic missile facilities and command-and-control infrastructure as part of the initial phase of Operation Epic … Read more
Air Force T-7A Red Hawk Program Faces Scrutiny Amid Rising Costs and Delays February 29, 2024 – The United States Air Force is bracing for a critical evaluation of the T-7A Red Hawk advanced pilot training system as it nears Milestone C, the pivotal decision point for initiating full-rate production. Concerns are mounting over escalating … Read more