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The US Uncorks the B-2 Spirit Against Iran in Operation Midnight Hammer

US news

The top US general says Iran likely never saw the B-2 bombers that hit its nuclear sites. Here's why they might have gone undetected.

US politics

How the US Air Force is keeping its decades-old stealth B-2 Spirit bomber lethal

Retirement

The US Uncorks the B-2 Spirit Against Iran in Operation Midnight Hammer

US news

The top US general says Iran likely never saw the B-2 bombers that hit its nuclear sites. Here's why they might have gone undetected.

US politics

How the US Air Force is keeping its decades-old stealth B-2 Spirit bomber lethal

US news

US launches doomsday Minuteman III nuclear-capable missile in dramatic show of force

US politics

US Air Force will shift funds from a nuclear missile program for $400 million refit on Trump's Qatar jet

US news

US launches doomsday Minuteman III nuclear-capable missile in dramatic show of force

US politics

US Air Force will shift funds from a nuclear missile program for $400 million refit on Trump's Qatar jet

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Trailblazers of the Sky - A Look at the Air Force's First Planes

fromMiami Herald

Miami

It took a major outcry, but Air Force rescinds removing Tuskegee Airmen video from class | Opinion

fromABC7 Los Angeles

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Federal officials identify the remains of a Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967

fromThe Atlantic

US politics

How to Assess the Damage of the Iran Strikes

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Trailblazers of the Sky - A Look at the Air Force's First Planes

fromMiami Herald

Miami

It took a major outcry, but Air Force rescinds removing Tuskegee Airmen video from class | Opinion

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Miscellaneous

Federal officials identify the remains of a Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967

fromThe Atlantic

US politics

How to Assess the Damage of the Iran Strikes

more#military-history

Top US general says 15 years of planning to defeat Iran's most fortified nuclear site centered on a massive 30,000-pound bomb

"The GBU-57 was developed for hard-to-reach targets like Fordow, a key site in Iran's nuclear program, showing the lengths taken to secure U.S. interests."

US news

fromThe Washington Post

2 weeks ago

What visuals show of damage to Iran's nuclear sites after U.S. strike

President Donald Trump said the strikes "completely and totally obliterated" Iran's three key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz.

US news

European startups

fromArs Technica

3 weeks ago

Feds poised to approve SpaceX's takeover of another military launch pad

SpaceX could have nine active launch pads, greatly outpacing competitors.

The Air Force supports SpaceX's use of SLC-37 for substantial launch capacity without environmental concerns.

4 weeks ago

An ally took control of live bombs dropped by US Air Force planes. That's never been done before.

The US allowed Norway to control American bombs in flight, marking a significant advancement in military collaboration.

The US Air Force Fields More Than 15x Personnel Than Any Other NATO Nation

The U.S. has the largest and most advanced air force in NATO, surpassing all other nations significantly.

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Discover Battle-Tested Classics and Cutting-Edge Aircraft of the U.S. Military

Europe politics

The US Air Force Fields More Than 15x Personnel Than Any Other NATO Nation

The U.S. has the largest and most advanced air force in NATO, surpassing all other nations significantly.

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Discover Battle-Tested Classics and Cutting-Edge Aircraft of the U.S. Military

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Teen who recently joined Air Force killed in jet ski hit-and-run on Texas lake - suspect's photo released

"Once she came out of the water, I had them lay her down and started helping at that point. Started life-saving measures to help the young girl."

SF parents

US politics

US launches nuclear missile in 'doomsday test' amid fears of WWIII

The US Air Force conducted a hypersonic missile test to demonstrate its nuclear deterrent capabilities amid rising global tensions.

US Air Force veteran released from Venezuela after being wrongfully detained for 6 months

This news came suddenly, and we are still processing it, but we are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude.

US news

Here's how Palmer Luckey's Anduril wants to beat General Atomics for the US Air Force's next big bet

Anduril's Fury drone aims to revolutionize affordable air combat by using commercial parts for easier production.

Artificial intelligence

Anduril gave everyone a behind-the-scenes look at Fury, its AI fighter built to fly with America's most fearsome aircraft

Startup companies

Here's how Palmer Luckey's Anduril wants to beat General Atomics for the US Air Force's next big bet

Anduril's Fury drone aims to revolutionize affordable air combat by using commercial parts for easier production.

Artificial intelligence

Anduril gave everyone a behind-the-scenes look at Fury, its AI fighter built to fly with America's most fearsome aircraft

more#anduril-industries

Left-wing politics

Self-proclaimed Hamas operative in US Air Force indicted over pipe bomb plot: 'Been a terrorist since I was a kid'

A Hamas operative infiltrated the US Air Force and was indicted for a terror plot involving pipe bombs.

China could stop US airpower from achieving air superiority in the first island chain, top commander says

China's air force poses a significant challenge to US air superiority in key regions.

OMG science

Which U.S. Military Aircraft Can Fly Nearly 14,000 Miles Before Refueling?

10 months ago

OMG science

This Fighter From the 1970s Is the Fastest Jet in the US Air Force

US politics

China could stop US airpower from achieving air superiority in the first island chain, top commander says

China's air force poses a significant challenge to US air superiority in key regions.

OMG science

Which U.S. Military Aircraft Can Fly Nearly 14,000 Miles Before Refueling?

10 months ago

OMG science

This Fighter From the 1970s Is the Fastest Jet in the US Air Force

Down 40% in 2025, This Quantum Computing Stock Is a Buy Right Now

IonQ shows promise with impressive revenue growth but is currently unprofitable.

Recent geopolitical events have impacted the volatility of quantum computing stocks.

Privacy professionals

fromwww.theguardian.com

US air force reverses ban on pronouns in email signatures and websites

The US Air Force has lifted its ban on pronouns in professional communications, complying with federal law and the latest defense policy bill.

Trump awards Boeing a contract to build the next generation fighter jet

Boeing won a contract for the Air Force's F-47 fighter jet, marking a significant boost for the company amidst ongoing struggles.

Tech industry

fromArs Technica

Boeing will build the US Air Force's next air superiority fighter

Boeing won the bid for the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance program, designed to replace the F-22 Raptor.

Gadgets

First US sixth-gen fighter jet will be the F-47, Trump says, and Boeing, not Lockheed, is going to build it

US politics

Former Air Force secretary said he doubts US allies would be willing to buy an export version of the F-47

European startups

fromFast Company

Trump awards Boeing a contract to build the next generation fighter jet

Boeing won a contract for the Air Force's F-47 fighter jet, marking a significant boost for the company amidst ongoing struggles.

Tech industry

fromArs Technica

Boeing will build the US Air Force's next air superiority fighter

Boeing won the bid for the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance program, designed to replace the F-22 Raptor.

Gadgets

First US sixth-gen fighter jet will be the F-47, Trump says, and Boeing, not Lockheed, is going to build it

US politics

Former Air Force secretary said he doubts US allies would be willing to buy an export version of the F-47

more#boeing

fromwww.nytimes.com

F.A.A. Investigates After Air Force Jets Near Delta Plane Activate Safety Alert

The Delta flight crew executed emergency procedures as per air traffic control, ensuring a safe landing after a near collision with Air Force jets.

Atlanta Falcons

Trump Announces New F-47 Jet: What to Know About Boeing Stealth Fighter

The F-47, the latest U.S. Air Force jet, promises to enhance air superiority and is designed to outmatch adversaries.

World news

The U.S. Military Aircraft With the Longest Range

fromwww.nytimes.com

Trump Announces New F-47 Jet: What to Know About Boeing Stealth Fighter

The F-47, the latest U.S. Air Force jet, promises to enhance air superiority and is designed to outmatch adversaries.

World news

The U.S. Military Aircraft With the Longest Range

The ability to project air power is crucial for the U.S. military's strategic effectiveness.

more#defense-strategy

fromwww.npr.org

A U.S. airman is charged in death of a South Dakota woman who had vanished in August

Sahela Sangrait, missing since last summer, was reportedly murdered by Quinterius Chappelle, an Air Force member, highlighting violence against Native American women.

A US Air Force general said long-range strikes are 'game-changing,' but America will lose if it relies on them too much

The US Air Force cannot win solely with long-range strikes; it needs tempo and combined arms.

A US Air Force general says more than just new fighters and bombers is needed to win the next war

Merely acquiring new aircraft won't suffice; the Air Force must adapt to specific threats and enhance capabilities integration.

A US Air Force general said long-range strikes are 'game-changing,' but America will lose if it relies on them too much

The US Air Force cannot win solely with long-range strikes; it needs tempo and combined arms.

A US Air Force general says more than just new fighters and bombers is needed to win the next war

Merely acquiring new aircraft won't suffice; the Air Force must adapt to specific threats and enhance capabilities integration.

more#military-strategy

Information security

Top secret Air Force planes caught making mysterious trips to Area 51

Three US Air Force jets were tracked flying to Area 51, underscoring the site's continued secrecy and military activity.

20 Facts That Show the True Power of the America's $217 Billion Air Force

The U.S. Air Force is the most powerful and well-equipped air force in the world.

Russo-Ukrainian War

US launches nuclear missile to show 'readiness' amid fears of WWIII

The US Air Force conducted a hypersonic missile launch to demonstrate the reliability and effectiveness of its nuclear deterrence capabilities.

#nuclear-weapons

fromLos Angeles Times

Air Force to launch unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg overnight

The Air Force will test an unarmed Minuteman III missile to showcase the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces.

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The baffling nuclear launch code that America used during the Cold War

fromLos Angeles Times

Air Force to launch unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg overnight

The Air Force will test an unarmed Minuteman III missile to showcase the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces.

Miscellaneous

The baffling nuclear launch code that America used during the Cold War

The nuclear launch code during the Cuban Missile Crisis was alarmingly simple: 00000000, raising serious security concerns.

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Dominating the Skies - The Countries With the Most Fighter Jets

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The Fighter Jets That Have Defended America's Skies, Past and Present

9 months ago

OMG science

The US Air Force Flies More F-16 Fighting Falcons Than Any Other Jet

7 months ago

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Dominating the Skies - The Countries With the Most Fighter Jets

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The Fighter Jets That Have Defended America's Skies, Past and Present

9 months ago

OMG science

The US Air Force Flies More F-16 Fighting Falcons Than Any Other Jet

Air Force contractor's death may be tied to racial and gender discrimination

The death of testing engineer Stephanie Cosme raises serious concerns over workplace safety and discrimination in an Air Force contractor.

fromTheregister

Verizon to upgrade network kit on 35 US Air Force bases

Verizon's recent contract to upgrade networks on 35 US Air Force bases demonstrates ongoing trust in its services, despite recent cybersecurity challenges.

Miscellaneous

The Past, Present, and Future of Combat Aircraft in the US Airforce

The B-52 Bomber continues to play a vital role in the U.S. Air Force alongside modern aircraft like the F-35 and B-21.

7 months ago

What is Northrop Grumman's Most Iconic Military Plane?

Northrop Grumman is a premier American aerospace and defense manufacturer, noted for its iconic military aircraft like the B-2 Spirit and EA-6 Prowler, analyzed in a list.

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fromPortlandTribune.com

8 months ago

Nathaniel McCord

Nathaniel McCord, a dedicated veteran, served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force as a helicopter mechanic and later contributed as a Veterans' Employment Counselor, showcasing his commitment to both service and community.

Portland

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