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 pours millions into Andersen Air Force Base as Guam becomes a fortress in Pacific standoff News US pours millions into Andersen Air Force Base as Guam becomes a fortress in Pacific standoff Andersen Air Force Base September 2, 2025•3 min read General Atomics advanced CCA YFQ-42A ‘loyal wingman’ drone completes first test flight News General Atomics advanced CCA YFQ-42A ‘loyal wingman’ drone completes first test flight CCA August 29, 2025•3 min read French Rafale ‘shoots down’ F-35 in simulated dogfight, but there’s more to the story News French Rafale ‘shoots down’ F-35 in simulated dogfight, but there’s more to the story Dassault Rafale August 26, 2025•4 min read NGAS: US Air Force continues search for next-gen air tanker, may drop stealth requirement News NGAS: US Air Force continues search for next-gen air tanker, may drop stealth requirement KC-135 August 21, 2025•3 min read DoD invests in E-2D Hawkeye for enhanced AEW&C capabilities as USAF seeks to place orders News DoD invests in E-2D Hawkeye for enhanced AEW&C capabilities as USAF seeks to place orders AEW&C August 18, 2025•3 min read B-1B Lancer strategic bombers escorted by Spanish EF/A-18 Hornets arrive in Norway News B-1B Lancer strategic bombers escorted by Spanish EF/A-18 Hornets arrive in Norway Norway August 12, 2025•3 min read Strategic bombers: US, China advance stealth designs while Russia clings to old Soviet solutions News Strategic bombers: US, China advance stealth designs while Russia clings to old Soviet solutions B-21 August 10, 2025•6 min read Tesla Cybertrucks will be blown up by the US Air Force during training at White Sands News Tesla Cybertrucks will be blown up by the US Air Force during training at White Sands Tesla August 8, 2025•3 min read US sniffer aircraft flies near Russia’s nuclear base as Russian strategic bombers continue Ukraine strikes News US sniffer aircraft flies near Russia’s nuclear base as Russian strategic bombers continue Ukraine strikes Russian Air Force August 7, 2025•4 min read Rampart: The 3D-printed jet engine for the US Air Force collaborative combat aircraft News Rampart: The 3D-printed jet engine for the US Air Force collaborative combat aircraft 3D Manufacturing August 5, 2025•2 min read Happy birthday Dragon Lady: USAF Lockheed U-2 spy plane breaks altitude record on 70th anniversary News Happy birthday Dragon Lady: USAF Lockheed U-2 spy plane breaks altitude record on 70th anniversary Lockheed August 4, 2025•3 min read 6th generation fighter jets: What we know so far News 6th generation fighter jets: What we know so far 6th generation fighter jet August 3, 2025•7 min read USAF Boeing E-7 Wedgetail saved? Senate blocks DoD plan to scrap radar jet for space-based alternatives News USAF Boeing E-7 Wedgetail saved? Senate blocks DoD plan to scrap radar jet for space-based alternatives Boeing E-3 Sentry August 1, 2025•3 min read Cost of converting Trump’s donated Qatari Boeing 747 into Air Force One is being ‘hidden’ by the DoD News Cost of converting Trump’s donated Qatari Boeing 747 into Air Force One is being ‘hidden’ by the DoD Air Force One July 28, 2025•3 min read Climate concerns see Seattle residents protest Blue Angels ahead of SeaFair: Is the USAF doing enough to go ‘green’? News Climate concerns see Seattle residents protest Blue Angels ahead of SeaFair: Is the USAF doing enough to go ‘green’? Blue Angels July 27, 2025•7 min read USAF, RAF develop collision avoidance for F-35 fighter jets to avoid civil aircraft News USAF, RAF develop collision avoidance for F-35 fighter jets to avoid civil aircraft F-35 July 25, 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
