Latest "U.S. Air Force" stories

F-35A attends Singapore Airshow for first time, joining other Navy, Air Force planes

A KC-46A and F-35As join several other U.S. military aircraft at the show, including a U.S. Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon multimission aircraft on static display.

12 months ago

AGM-86B Air-Launched Cruise Missile

Raytheon wins $2B contract for new nuclear cruise missile

Raytheon Technologies will move the Long Range Standoff Missile into the next phase of development.

By Valerie Insinna

19 months ago

Appeals court overturns former Air Force lieutenant colonel’s conviction in racial slur case

The retired Air Force lieutenant colonel was convicted of violating Virginia's abusive language law.

21 months ago

With new Air Force One planes still bare, Biden will choose between the jet’s classic livery or a fresh paint scheme

No paint has been ordered for the new presidential aircraft, leaving it it possible that the iconic blue and gold design may be continued.

By Valerie Insinna

2 years ago

To get more female pilots, the Air Force is changing the way it designs weapons

Future aircraft and work stations will be designed for a larger range of body sizes, which could allow more women to take on coveted pilot and aircrew positions.

By Valerie Insinna

2 years ago

US, Polish presidents sign pact to boost American military presence in Poland

Warsaw and Washington are still discussing a possible location for an armored brigade combat team.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

3 years ago