United States Air Force Our United States Air Force archive tracks how the technology is progressing - research, demonstrators, partnerships and real-world deployment. Read the most recent updates below. Latest US flips the script on Iran with new CENTCOM squadron of Shahed-style attack drones News US flips the script on Iran with new CENTCOM squadron of Shahed-style attack drones Drone Technology News December 4, 2025•3 min read KC-135 tanker bridge facilitates 8,000-mile ferry flight of Argentina’s new F-16s from Denmark News KC-135 tanker bridge facilitates 8,000-mile ferry flight of Argentina’s new F-16s from Denmark Argentina December 3, 2025•4 min read Why the US banned F-22 exports — and what that decision cost News Why the US banned F-22 exports — and what that decision cost F-22 November 29, 2025•8 min read Wow: The US Air Force will keep its C-17 Globemasters flying until 2075 News Wow: The US Air Force will keep its C-17 Globemasters flying until 2075 Boeing C-17 Globemaster III November 26, 2025•4 min read Self-funded test sees F-22 Raptor control MQ-20 Avenger at Nellis AFB News Self-funded test sees F-22 Raptor control MQ-20 Avenger at Nellis AFB CCA November 25, 2025•3 min read USAF prioritises F-47 development as F-35 orders drop to 18 jets in 2028 News USAF prioritises F-47 development as F-35 orders drop to 18 jets in 2028 F-35 November 13, 2025•4 min read Anduril’s collaborative combat aircraft, the Fury YFQ-44A, flies for the 1st time News Anduril’s collaborative combat aircraft, the Fury YFQ-44A, flies for the 1st time Anduril November 3, 2025•3 min read NOAA Hurricane Hunters forced to cut short Melissa mission after severe turbulence News NOAA Hurricane Hunters forced to cut short Melissa mission after severe turbulence Hurricane Hunters October 28, 2025•3 min read US military eyes Textron’s AT-6 Wolverine light aircraft as drone hunter News US military eyes Textron’s AT-6 Wolverine light aircraft as drone hunter Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine October 27, 2025•3 min read The US is not ordering any more B-2 Spirit bombers: Here’s why News The US is not ordering any more B-2 Spirit bombers: Here’s why B-2 Spirit October 22, 2025•4 min read The hidden backbone of global airpower: Which countries have the biggest aerial tanker fleets? News The hidden backbone of global airpower: Which countries have the biggest aerial tanker fleets? Airbus A330 MRTT October 19, 2025•6 min read Trump announces 28 new B-2s but points to B-21 production surge News Trump announces 28 new B-2s but points to B-21 production surge B-2 Spirit October 18, 2025•4 min read Dutch defence ministry joins US to fast-track CCA loyal wingman drone development News Dutch defence ministry joins US to fast-track CCA loyal wingman drone development A2Z Drone Delivery October 17, 2025•3 min read Chinese single-photon device claimed to unmask F-22 fighters News Chinese single-photon device claimed to unmask F-22 fighters China October 15, 2025•4 min read US Air Force orders C100 drones to fill capability gap News US Air Force orders C100 drones to fill capability gap Drone Technology News October 9, 2025•4 min read Mysterious aircraft crashes at Area 51: FBI investigating after crash site is tampered with News Mysterious aircraft crashes at Area 51: FBI investigating after crash site is tampered with crash October 8, 2025•3 min read View More Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First name *Last name *Email address *Interests *InterestsAir TransportAviation ServicesBusiness and General AviationDefenceEvent WrapsFuture WorkforceIn the SpotlightInnovation and TechnologyLeadershipManufacturingRegulationRotorcraftSpaceSustainabilityUnmannedUrban Air Mobility *I agree to Aerospace Global News' Privacy PolicySubscribe
