“Frankenjet”: Scrap-built F-35 Fighter Stitched from 2 Crashed Jets Joins US Fleet In what could be called a modern world wonder, the US Air Force has inducted a unique aircraft into its fleet – a Frankenjet. This extraordinary creation is a result of stitching together parts from two crashed F-35 fighter jets, showcasing innovation and […]
US Air Force’s F-16 Vipers to get ‘Venom’ boost for autonomous flying capability
US Air Force’s F-16 Vipers to get ‘Venom’ boost for autonomous flying capability The US Air Force has reached a significant milestone in automating the F-16 fighter jet. With the introduction of the cutting-edge ‘Venom’ upgrade, these already formidable F-16 Vipers are set to soar to new heights of autonomous flying capability. The F-16 Viper […]
US Air Force enhances C-17 efficiency with 3D-printed blades, to save $14M annually
US Air Force Enhances C-17 Efficiency with 3D-Printed Blades, Saving $14M Annually At Stewart Air National Guard Base, the U.S. Air Force’s 105th Airlift Wing (AW) is revolutionizing aircraft maintenance by incorporating 3D-printed blades into its C-17 Globemaster III engines. This innovative approach not only optimizes the aircraft’s performance but also results in significant cost […]
USAF secretary nominee pledges to fast-track Sentinel nuclear ICBM deployment
USAF Secretary Nominee Troy Meink Pledges to Fast-Track Sentinel Nuclear ICBM Deployment Troy Meink, the nominee for Secretary of the Air Force, has vowed to prioritize nuclear modernization efforts, particularly the fast-tracking of the Sentinel nuclear Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) deployment. Meink’s commitment to advancing the Sentinel program underscores the United States Air Force’s unwavering […]