U.S. Air Force

US Air Force fighter fleet expansion plans

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Lockheed Martin targets sixth-generation capabilities for F-35

The U.S. Air Force has proposed a strategic blueprint to expand its combat-coded fighter fleet to 1,509 aircraft by 2035, an increase from previous projections for 2026 and 2030. Under this structure, the F-35 is expecte

Death of actor Tom Skerritt

2 clusters · 250 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93

American actor Tom Skerritt has died at the age of 93 from natural causes. His family and manager confirmed the news, noting his passing occurred on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Skerritt enjoyed a prolific career spanni

Pete Hegseth faces impeachment and military restructuring

65 clusters · 727 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Pete Hegseth faces impeachment efforts and military board resistance

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s leadership faces intensifying scrutiny amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and internal Pentagon controversies. Regional instability has grown following Israeli airstrikes in Syria and bal

DroneShield revenue grows amid share decline and ASIC probe

33 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: DroneShield faces market skepticism despite revenue guidance

DroneShield continues to face a disconnect between operational growth and stock performance. While the company reported a 74 percent revenue increase for the first half of fiscal year 2026—reaching A$125.8 million—and ma

US Air Force CCA program enters production and testing

9 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: GA-ASI partners with Spirit Defense for FQ-42 CCA production

The U.S. Air Force has officially named its first two Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) models: the FQ-42 Vengeance, developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, and the FQ-44 Fury, developed by Anduril Industrie

U.S. whistleblower allegations regarding non-human craft

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Jay Stratton claims non-human remains were found in UFO wreckage

Former U.S. intelligence and military personnel have made public allegations regarding the recovery of non-human technology. Dylan Borland, a former Air Force geospatial intelligence specialist, claimed on the ‘Hang Out

B-21 Raider production and maintenance expansion

6 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: US Air Force evaluates B-21 bomber for air-to-air combat roles

The United States is expanding infrastructure to support the production and maintenance of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber. In Utah, Northrop Grumman has inaugurated the East Gate 3 production site in Layton to accelerat

Air Force rappelling accident in San Antonio

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson dies in Alamodome fall

Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a 15-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, died following a fatal rappelling accident at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred on October 17 during a ‘Salute to Armed Forces a

US-China-Russia space and AI competition

14 clusters · 449 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: United States activates SPACEFOR-SOC special operations component

The competition for space dominance is evolving from commercial and infrastructure advancements toward direct military capability testing. Initially, the focus centered on the commercial space race, with China’s LandSpac

Hegseth military reforms and USS Abraham Lincoln mission

11 clusters · 152 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny over military leadership changes and political ambitions

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has initiated reforms to reshape military culture and religious support. Through his ‘Send Me Tour’—which began with a visit to Texas A&M University where he called for readiness to

Boeing F-15 Eagle Crest defense contract

7 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: US Air Force to expand F-15EX Eagle II fleet to 268 aircraft

The U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force have awarded Boeing a sole-source, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the F-15 Eagle Crest program. The contract has a maximum spending ceili

WindBorne Systems U.S. Air Force contract

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: WindBorne Systems secures potential $49 million US Air Force contract

WindBorne Systems, a startup based in Redwood City, California, has secured a contract with the U.S. Air Force valued at up to $49 million. The agreement utilizes a call-off model, allowing the military to purchase atmos

US-Iran war: Economic costs and escalation warnings

19 clusters · 383 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: US households face $2,000 cost increase due to Iran war

The conflict between the U.S.-Israel coalition and Iran has reached its eight-month milestone, marking a departure from President Trump’s initial characterization of the war as a brief “little excursion.” While the admin

Italian space and aerospace sector development

7 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Aerospace technology and space exploration featured in Italy

Italy continues to expand its involvement in the space sector through industrial, educational, and scientific initiatives. The sector currently ranks seventh in active satellites and sixth in launches since 2019, generat

Anduril Industries business and contract developments

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Anduril expands defense footprint with major Navy and Army contracts

Anduril Industries has seen significant developments in both its government contracting and corporate valuation. In September 2026, the company secured an $85 million contract from the U.S. Air Force under the VOLARE pro

Evolution of digital, drone, and counter-drone warfare

21 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Military tech advances focus on drone detection and interception

The landscape of modern warfare continues to transform through the integration of advanced technology and digital tools. While initial developments focused on the rise of low-cost drones and the threat of fully autonomou

F-22 Raptor sensor and stealth upgrades

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: F-22 Raptor receives stealth upgrades and new sensors

The U.S. Air Force is conducting upgrades and flight testing for the F-22 Raptor to maintain air superiority against modern adversaries. Initial testing focused on the aircraft performing aggressive maneuvers near Edward

US-Australia long-range strike cooperation

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: United States advances hypersonic weapon development and testing

The United States and Australia are advancing joint long-range strike capabilities through various missile integration and testing programs. In September 2026, the Royal Australian Air Force declared Initial Operational

Florida deputy acquittal in Airman shooting

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Florida deputy acquitted of manslaughter in Airman Roger Fortson killing

A Florida jury has acquitted former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran of manslaughter charges regarding the May 2024 shooting death of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson. The incident occurred when Duran respond

U.S. Navy F-35 fleet support and software upgrades

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: U.S. Navy plans redesign of F-35 mission planning software

The U.S. Navy has initiated several efforts to support and upgrade the F-35 Lightning II fleet. In September 2026, Lockheed Martin received an $871.2 million contract modification to establish new operational sites by pr

Boeing F/A-XX Navy fighter contract

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Boeing wins US$20 billion contract for Navy's F/A-XX fighter

Boeing has secured a contract valued at over $20 billion from the United States Navy to develop the F/A-XX, a sixth-generation carrier-based fighter aircraft. The program is part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGA

Raytheon AMRAAM missile production contract

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Raytheon awarded potential $20.7B AMRAAM missile contract

The Pentagon has awarded Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, a multiyear contract valued at up to $20.7 billion to accelerate the production of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles. Formally awarded on September 25, 2026, the f

Costa Rica-U.S. cocaine transfer operation

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: United States Air Force transports 45 tons of seized drugs from Costa Rica

Costa Rican and United States authorities coordinated the transfer of approximately 45 tons of seized cocaine from Costa Rica to the United States for destruction. The operation utilized a U.S. Air Force C-17 military tr

U.S. Air Force awards for Kabul evacuation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: U.S. Air Force awards Distinguished Flying Crosses to combat pilots

Four airmen from the 911th Airlift Wing were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for their actions during the 2021 evacuation of Kabul, Afghanistan, known as Operation Allies Refuge. The crew of a C-17A cargo aircra

US Air Force EC-130H retirement

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: U.S. Air Force retires final EC-130H Compass Call aircraft

The US Air Force has retired its final EC-130H Compass Call electronic attack aircraft. On September 2, 2026, the last aircraft, 73-1590, completed a six-hour mission departing from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizon

US B-21 Raider stealth bomber development

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Karol Nawrocki receives support from Donald Trump amid G20 controversy

The B-21 Raider stealth bomber is undergoing development and visibility increases within the United States military. The aircraft is intended to support both conventional and nuclear arsenals and is projected to enter se

U.S. Air Force A-10 retirement at Nellis AFB

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Nellis Air Force Base conducts final A-10 Thunderbolt II flight

The U.S. Air Force is phasing out the A-10 Thunderbolt II, a process marked by the conclusion of specialized training and operations at Nellis Air Force Base. On September 22, 2026, the 66th Weapons Squadron completed i

US-Iran LUCAS drone development and recovery

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Florida fishing charter recovers military drone

Brigadier General Majid Mousavi of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Air Force claimed that the United States has developed a drone named LUCAS to mimic Iran’s Shahed-136. Mousavi noted that the U.S. has integ