Non-hostile deaths of US airmen lift overseas toll to 23
Two non-hostile deaths of US airmen last week, one active-duty and one Air National Guard, raise American fatalities to 23 amid the war in Iran.
Air Force awards hypersonic missile production contract
The U.S. Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million hypersonic missile production contract as the ARRW transitions from testing to fielding.
USAF moves ARRW hypersonic missile into production
The Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin $694 million to produce the ARRW hypersonic missile, reversing a 2023 cancellation and paving the way for future variants.
Bunker Talk: Open thread for what we did and missed
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KC-10A Extender leaves boneyard to join Omega Air fleet
A retired KC-10A Extender has departed the Davis-Monthan boneyard to join Omega Air, underscoring rising demand for private aerial refueling.
B-1 bombers RAF Fairford pulled amid suspected drone threat
B-1 bombers RAF Fairford deployment ended abruptly over a suspected Iran-directed drone threat. The episode renews calls for hardened shelters and base defenses.
Talon Blue first flight marks milestone for Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue completed its first fully autonomous flight over Mojave, advancing the company’s bid in the competitive CCA arena.
RAF Fairford incident prompts arrests and evacuations
Police declared a major incident near RAF Fairford, arresting five men under the Explosives Act and evacuating residents as EOD teams examined vehicles.
Nellis AFB A-10 era ends as last Warthog departs
Nellis AFB A-10 operations have ended with the final Warthog’s departure, closing a decades-long chapter as close air support shifts to F-15, F-16 and F-35 units.
FQ-42 Vengeance delivered to Creech Air Force Base
General Atomics delivered the FQ-42 Vengeance to Creech Air Force Base for continued testing, as the Air Force advances its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
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NASA T-38 replacement search begins with industry survey
NASA has opened an industry survey for a NASA T-38 replacement, seeking modern high-performance jets to support astronaut training and chase operations.