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Forget China’s J-20 or J-35A: The U.S. Air Force’s New F-47 NGAD Fighter Is Coming Soon
The article claims that while China's J-20 and J-35A stealth fighters are grabbing headlines, the Boeing-produced sixth-generation fighter for the US Air Force, designated F-47 NGAD, has already enter...
How the Air Force is revamping its acquisition shop with new ‘portfolios’
The U.S. Air Force is implementing reforms aimed at improving weapons procurement processes and reducing bureaucratic delays through a new system involving Portfolio Acquisition Executives. While over...
The F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter Is Getting So Many Upgrades It Will Now Fly Until 2060
The U.S. Air Force plans to maintain the operational capability of the F-22 Raptor until at least the year 2060, through continuous upgrades that include stealth coatings, avionics enhancements, and s...
US Air Force awards Boeing $2B contract to begin B-52 engine upgrades
The US Air Force has granted Boeing a $2 billion contract to start upgrading the engines and other systems of the B-52 bomber fleet, which could lead to a redesignation of the aircraft as the B-52J du...
2025 in Review: Air Force
An article from Defense One reflects on key developments and milestones achieved by the United States Air Force during the year 2025. It discusses advancements in technology, strategic changes, operat...
US Air Force awards Boeing $2B contract to begin B-52 engine upgrades
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a two-billion-dollar contract for the significant upgrade of B-52 engines and other systems. Due to the extent of these improvements, the Cold War-era bomber will b...
US Air Force awards Boeing $2B contract to begin B-52 engine upgrades
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a significant contract to Boeing worth $2 billion to begin upgrading the engines of its B-52 bombers, along with other systems. Due to the substantial nature of these up...
U.S. Air Force awards $490M contract for new counter-drone systems
The United States Air Force has awarded Trust Automation a $490 million contract to develop and produce advanced counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies. The indefinite-delivery, indefin...
US Air Force designates Talon prototype as YFQ-48A
The US Air Force has designated Northrop Grumman’s Project Talon prototype as the YFQ-48A for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme....
American B-52 bombers to get comfier seats
The U.S. Air Force has tested and completed flight evaluations for an adaptive seat cushion designed to decrease pilot fatigue during extended missions in the B-52H Stratofortress....
US Air Force eyes autonomous Northrop Grumman drone for CCA program
Northrop Grumman has redesigned its original proposal for the Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program into a new autonomous drone called Talon....