USAF Our USAF archive tracks how the technology is progressing - research, demonstrators, partnerships and real-world deployment. Read the most recent updates below. Latest C-17s and C-130s could soon launch large numbers of cheap cruise missiles News C-17s and C-130s could soon launch large numbers of cheap cruise missiles US Air Force November 9, 2026•3 min read Rare USAF RC-135U Combat Sent spy plane lands in UK amid Iran tensions News Rare USAF RC-135U Combat Sent spy plane lands in UK amid Iran tensions US Air Force November 4, 2026•3 min read Air Force One Halloween flyover disrupts flights and sparks safety concerns News Air Force One Halloween flyover disrupts flights and sparks safety concerns Aviation safety November 3, 2026•3 min read Retired KC-10A rises from US desert boneyard to fly again in commercial sector News Retired KC-10A rises from US desert boneyard to fly again in commercial sector Aircraft October 26, 2026•5 min read F-117 Nighthawk: Restored legendary stealth aircraft joins the Smithsonian Collection News F-117 Nighthawk: Restored legendary stealth aircraft joins the Smithsonian Collection aviation history October 22, 2026•4 min read 5 ways the US Air Force is already using AI News 5 ways the US Air Force is already using AI USAF October 17, 2026•4 min read Why is RAF Fairford a target? The UK base behind US bomber missions News Why is RAF Fairford a target? The UK base behind US bomber missions US Air Force September 28, 2026•3 min read USAF aims to power on new Air Force One aircraft this year ahead of first flight in 2027 News USAF aims to power on new Air Force One aircraft this year ahead of first flight in 2027 Air Force One September 15, 2026•4 min read Upgraded F-35 Lightning: Block 4 improvements explained News Upgraded F-35 Lightning: Block 4 improvements explained Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II September 12, 2026•4 min read General Atomics unveils Wildfire as heavy successor to the MQ-9 Reaper News General Atomics unveils Wildfire as heavy successor to the MQ-9 Reaper Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) September 11, 2026•3 min read Boeing MH-139 Grey Wolf finally cleared for US Air Force nuclear security missions News Boeing MH-139 Grey Wolf finally cleared for US Air Force nuclear security missions Defence September 2, 2026•4 min read The SR-71’s two-hour Atlantic crossing: Why a 52-year speed record still stands News The SR-71’s two-hour Atlantic crossing: Why a 52-year speed record still stands aviation history September 1, 2026•6 min read Super-refueller: Marking 70 years since the first flight of the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker News Super-refueller: Marking 70 years since the first flight of the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aviation history August 31, 2026•11 min read A-10s, U-2s and F-15Es: What the US Air Force wants to retire in 2027 News A-10s, U-2s and F-15Es: What the US Air Force wants to retire in 2027 US Air Force August 18, 2026•3 min read Boeing’s new Air Force One could be obsolete before it even enters service News Boeing’s new Air Force One could be obsolete before it even enters service Air Force One August 11, 2026•5 min read F-22 vs F-35: What’s the difference and which fighter jet is better? News F-22 vs F-35: What’s the difference and which fighter jet is better? fighter jets August 8, 2026•5 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
