B-1B ‘Bone’ goes hypersonic: US bomber to carry Mach 5+ missiles on wing pylons The US Air Force is taking a significant step to improve the effectiveness of its combat aircraft by upgrading the B-1B Lancer, also known as the “Bone,” to carry hypersonic missiles capable of speeds exceeding Mach 5 on its wing pylons. […]
US fighter pilots fly F-16, F-15 jets while controlling drones in sky-combat test
US Air Force Achieves Milestone in Next-Generation Air Combat In a significant milestone for next-generation air combat, the US Air Force has successfully demonstrated the integration of manned fighter jets with unmanned drones in a recent sky-combat test. This groundbreaking test involved US fighter pilots flying F-16 and F-15 jets while simultaneously controlling and coordinating […]
US F-22 to get stealth boost amid reports of Chinese radar spotting ‘foreign jets’
US F-22 to Receive Stealth Upgrade Amid Reports of Chinese Radar Detecting ‘Foreign Jets’ Amid heightened regional tensions and a steady increase in claimed aerial interceptions by the Chinese, the US Air Force has decided to bolster the stealth capabilities of its F-22 fighter jets. This move comes in response to reports of Chinese radar […]
Bunker-buster’s big brother: US plans 5x heavier warhead to crush fortified bunkers
Bunker-buster’s big brother: US plans 5x heavier warhead to crush fortified bunkers The US Air Force’s 30,000-pound GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) was used for the first time in combat in 2017. This colossal bomb was designed to penetrate deep into the ground before detonating, specifically targeting fortified underground bunkers. However, as military strategies evolve […]
US Air Force brings rare nuclear sniffer plane in action as Iran-Israel tensions soar
US Air Force brings rare nuclear sniffer plane in action as Iran-Israel tensions soar In a move that has stirred strategic interest and speculation, the United States Air Force’s deployment of a WC-135 Constant Phoenix aircraft has captured the attention of global observers. This specialized aircraft, often referred to as a “nuclear sniffer plane,” has […]
US Air Force unveils nuclear cruise missile to arm B-21 Raiders and B-52 bombers
US Air Force Unveils Nuclear Cruise Missile to Arm B-21 Raiders and B-52 Bombers The United States Air Force has finally provided a rare glimpse into its new nuclear-armed arsenal by unveiling a cutting-edge cruise missile designed to arm its formidable B-21 Raiders and B-52 bombers. This long-awaited revelation marks a significant milestone in the […]
Quicksink: US B-2 bombers get 500-pound ‘cheap’ bomb that could break vessel into two
Quicksink: US B-2 Bombers Get 500-Pound ‘Cheap’ Bomb That Could Break Vessel into Two In a calculated show of precision lethality, the US Air Force has successfully tested a groundbreaking weapon that has the potential to redefine modern warfare. The Quicksink, a 500-pound bomb designed to be dropped from B-2 bombers, is a game-changer in […]
US next nuclear era begins as Air Force activates its first Sentinel missile base
US Air Force Enters a New Nuclear Era with Activation of First Sentinel Missile Base In a significant milestone for US strategic deterrence modernization, Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command, recently announced the activation of the first Sentinel missile base. This development marks the beginning of a new chapter […]
US Air Force’s new stealth drone can fly for days before going for the kill
US Air Force’s new stealth drone can fly for days before going for the kill The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded General Atomics a contract for work on the development of a new, cutting-edge stealth drone. This advanced drone, known as the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, is designed to be capable of flying for […]
Trump signals bold upgrades for US air power with F-55 twin-engine jet and F-22 Super
Trump signals bold upgrades for US air power with F-55 twin-engine jet and F-22 Super The United States may be gearing up to redefine its air dominance, and President Donald Trump is leading the charge. With the recent announcement of the development of the F-55 twin-engine jet and the enhancement of the F-22 Super, the […]