U.S. Air Force (USAF)

By Sean Broderick
A powder metal part-contamination problem affects hundreds of Pratt & Whitney PW2000 engines on Boeing 757s and C-17s that will require inspections.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
The CEO talks about his plans for a turnaround, Boeing’s future in space, when it might launch a new airliner and the huge F-47 fighter win.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Northrop Grumman is pressing the U.S. Air Force to increase the pace of B-21 procurement and the overall buy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Lockheed Martin has outlined a series of upgrades to the F-35 that could provide fifth-generation-plus capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force’s nascent attempt to field a low-cost, long-range air-to-air missile is targeting integration on its Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The House of Representatives on May 22 barely passed President Donald Trump’s extensive spending package, which includes a $150 billion plus-up in DOD spending.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force’s LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program may face a funding cut.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble, Vivienne Machi
A top U.S. military official confirmed that satellites are demonstrating aircraft tracking as the E-7A program faces a cancellation threat from the Pentagon.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Air Force wants to upgrade or replace the towed-decoy system on the Rockwell International B-1B Lancer bomber.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
The second U.S. Air Force prototype of a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) has moved into the ground testing phase.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Boeing has resumed deliveries of the KC-46 tanker to the U.S. Air Force following an extended delay.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Graham Warwick, Robert Wall, Joe Anselmo
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Air Force started flying the L3Harris EA-37B Compass Call on training missions in early May.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. military is currently testing sensors that can be used to track moving aerial targets from space, says Gen. Gregory Guillot.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
From stand-in to standoff jamming, Western militaries are revitalizing their ability to disrupt adversary systems.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force’s Integrated Capabilities Command starting planning work for future long-term spending, with a likely emphasis on command and control.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The first members of a planned fleet of more than 185 Boeing F-47s fighters could be “operational” between 2025-29, the U.S. Air Force’s top officer said on May 13.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The Senate on May 13 confirmed Troy Meink to be the secretary of the U.S. Air Force.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
White House and Pentagon plans are already taking aim at military programs before a formal budget rollout.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Early design analysis shows how a blended wing body design compares favorably with a traditional tube-and-wing approach to air refueling efficiency.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
An interim Air Force One and SpaceX-modified Marine One are among the early Trump administration changes to the U.S. military’s VIP fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Costs for USAF and Boeing’s plan to upgrade the radars on B-52 bombers have spiked to the level where it has prompted a mandatory review of the program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force expects its extended KC-46 delivery drought to end soon, with the delivery process to begin next week.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
The top U.S. Air Force officer says delivery is now expected in late 2026 of an overhauled remote vision system for the KC-46.
Aircraft & Propulsion