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By Tyler Rogoway and Thomas Newdick Sep 21, 2021

Our Best Look Yet At 'Rapid Dragon' Cargo Plane-Launched Stealth Cruise Missiles In Action

The concept of arming airlifters with cruise missiles is evolving quickly, which is a big deal for the Air Force, and possibly other air arms as well.
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 21, 2021

Kratos' New Airwolf Combat Drone Has Launched A Switchblade Loitering Munition In Flight

Airwolf, Kratos' cheapest and smallest combat offering, is now capable of launching its own drones, leading to some very exciting possibilities.
By Thomas Newdick Sep 21, 2021

The Air Force Is Testing Robotic Loaders To Mount Hypersonic Missiles On Its Bombers

The ability to rapidly load large hypersonic missiles onto Air Force bombers that are operating from remote airfields is of increasing importance.
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 20, 2021

Boeing Unveils New Two-Stage Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile Concept

The new missile offering from Boeing uses two stages instead of one to increase range and lethality.
By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway Sep 20, 2021

Five B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Are Now In Final Assembly

The fact that three more B-21s are now being assembled is a major indication of how fast the high-stakes bomber program is progressing. 
By Thomas Newdick Sep 20, 2021

The Air Force Blew It When It Decided Not To Give Its KC-135s Winglets 40 Years Ago

The KC-135 pioneered the winglet concept, but it never got them even after it was proven that they could save millions of gallons of gas every year.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 20, 2021

Navy Pilot Was Electrocuted By Power Lines After Ejecting From T-45 Jet Trainer: Report

Images of a parachute caught up in power lines were seen after the crash and the pilot is now in critical condition.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 20, 2021

Watch This RC-135 Spy Plane Make A Frightening Crosswind Landing In England (Updated)

The RC-135 Combat Sent slams down before its left wing dips dangerously low and the jet goes careening down the runway.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 18, 2021

Bunker Talk: Let's Chat About All The Stories We Did And Didn't Cover This Week

Talk amongst yourselves. 
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 17, 2021

Russian-Made Mi-17 Helicopter Flown By Secretive U.S. Unit Lands In Farmer's Field

A Bell 407 helicopter from the same organization swooped in after the Mi-17 was forced to make an emergency landing.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 17, 2021

Damaged B-2 Moved To A Hangar Days After Skidding Off Runway, Airspace Restriction Lifted

After having airspace within miles of it restricted for nearly three days, Whiteman AFB is back open again and the stricken B-2 has been secured.
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 17, 2021

Lockheed Is Bringing Back The Airbus A330 Tanker To Compete Against Boeing

The Air Force wants to buy dozens of new tankers to fill a gap between the last expected deliveries of KC-46As and a future advanced design.
By Thomas Newdick Sep 17, 2021

UK Starts Work On A New Nuclear Submarine Right After Australia Says It's Looking To Buy

The replacement for the Astute class may be a fit for Australian requirements, but the US could put forward competing offerings. 
By Brett Tingley Sep 17, 2021

Tucson Mystery Drone Had Rotors According To Border Patrol Helicopter Aircrew's Emails

Records released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection may help lay some of the more out-of-this-world theories about the incident to rest.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 16, 2021

Behold F-117s On Their Historic Deployment To Fresno In These Stunning Shots

The officially retired F-117s are flying out of Fresno for training with resident F-15s and the Air Force is finally opening up about their mission.
By Thomas Newdick and Joseph Trevithick Sep 16, 2021

Australia To Buy Tomahawk Cruise Missiles, Will Get At Least Eight Nuclear Submarines

Australia’s new missile and submarine purchase plans are part of concerted efforts to counter China’s increasing military might.
By Thomas Newdick Sep 16, 2021

C-130s Operate From A Wyoming Highway To Train To Fight Against A Major Adversary

The Hercules took to the road in Wyoming recently as the Air Force increasingly embraces austere basing operations.
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 16, 2021

F-22 Export Briefing Shows What It Would Have Taken To Sell The Raptor Abroad

For years, the idea of exporting the F-22 has been a topic of intense debate. Here's what the Air Force thought it would take to get it done.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 15, 2021

It Looks Like A C-130 Seaplane Is Finally Happening

Air Force Special Operations Command says it needs an MC-130J on floats and it looks like it has a plan to get it. 
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 15, 2021

North Korea Is Now Launching Ballistic Missiles From Trains And That's A Big Deal (Updated)

Rail-mobile missiles offer North Korea a relatively low-cost way to rapidly disperse weapons while also making them very hard to target.
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 15, 2021

Australian Navy Goes Nuclear With Future Submarine Force

The United States and the United Kingdom will assist Australia's nuclear-powered submarine plans as part of a new trilateral defense pact.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 15, 2021

Damaged B-2 Spirit Is Sitting Wing-Down Off The Runway After Landing Mishap

Satellite imagery shows that a B-2's late-night emergency landing resulted in it ending up resting on its side off the runway at Whiteman AFB. 
By Thomas Newdick Sep 15, 2021

South Korea Tests Four New Missiles After North Korean Launches

A “high-power” ballistic missile and a supersonic cruise missile are among new developments revealed in the latest round of Korean saber-rattling.
By Thomas Newdick Sep 14, 2021

Navy’s MQ-25 Tanker Drone Refuels F-35C Stealth Fighter

Boeing's Stingray is making rapid progress in refueling trials ahead of its trip to a carrier's deck in the coming months.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 14, 2021

B-2 Stealth Bomber Damaged During Emergency Landing Incident

Airspace around Whiteman Air Force Base has been cordoned off after the stealth bomber was damaged after landing after a training sortie.
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