US AIR FORCE FLEET HITS SMALLEST SIZE IN DECADES — AND MIGHT KEEP SHRINKINGSTEPHEN LOSEYDefense News
The U.S. Air Force on June 28 flew its next-generation trainer for the first time, marking the start of the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the T-7A Red Hawk. The first EMD aircraft for the service took off from Boeing’s St. Louis facility. It was pilo...
Viper Shield provides the most advanced EW capability to F-16 fighter fleets for six international partners. “This flight launches the latest capability enhancement for the F-16 and our warfighters. The Viper Shield system combined with a Block 70 airframe creates a leap in cap...
“We are proud that our fleet of MQ-1 and MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems have supported the U.S. Air Force for more than four million flight hours,” said Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI. “It’s another milestone in the distinguished history of the USAF and GA-ASI. We have singul...
The source added that removing the massive cannon from the plane’s left side would create an imbalance in the aircraft’s center of gravity, among other structural issues. The price tag to remove the weapon and fix the airframe across the fleet would likely be in the millions of dollars, ...
Tags News and updates about US Air Force One year later: US airmen look back on defending Israel from Iranian attack A year after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and attack drones at Israel, the US airmen who helped intercept them look back on that historic night. ...
WASHINGTON — General Electric, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney will compete for the chance to outfit theU.S. Air Force’s B-52 bomber fleetwith new engines, with a contract award projected for June 2021. The Air Force released a request for proposals for the B-52 Commercial Engin...
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The USAF halts new KC-46 deliveries after cracks are found in two planes, triggering fleet inspections and more fixes for Boeing's tanker.
The Boeing T-X aircraft, officially called the T-7A Red Hawk, is a new advanced training system being offered by Boeing in partnership with Saab for the T-X advanced pilot training programme of the US Air Force (USAF). Prime contractor Boeing entered a joint development agreement with Saab...