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US special ops cuts armed overwatch buy, still needs to justify need
U.S. Special Operations Command cut down its desired purchase of the Sky Warden, but officials still need to justify the need, says a government watchdog.
By Todd South
US Air Force eyes missile defense for dispersed bases in China fight
The Air Force plans to spread out forces during a fight with China, and Gen. David Allvin wants to do more to defend dispersed bases from missile attacks.
Aircraft carrier Bush gets first-ever Stingray drone control room
The carrier George H.W. Bush is now the host of an unmanned air warfare center, and more carriers are getting it soon.
Biden takes first ride in new Marine One as Sikorsky wraps delivery
The Sikorsky-made VH-92A Patriot helicopter will replace older presidential transportation helicopters as part of a phased transition.
Guards, vehicle exchange gunfire at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
Guards returned fire after gunfire erupted from a passing vehicle at a base entrance around 4:30 a.m.
Opinion
The US needs more pop-up air bases worldwide to keep enemies guessing
Large-scale Air Force exercise rescripted to address growing threats to large installations, argue analysts Bradley Bowman and Lydia LaFavor.
By Bradley Bowman and Lydia LaFavor
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
By Riley Ceder
If you liked the B-17s in Masters of the Air, you’ll enjoy these films
The Flying Fortress has a rather distinguished film career.
Ship-killing guided bomb put to test as Air Force sinks cargo vessel
The Air Force is looking for more ways to strike enemy vessels at sea as the U.S. prepares for a potential conflict with China in the Pacific.
Metal weakness may have led to fatal Osprey crash off Japan
A gear crack that led to a fatal Osprey crash last year may have been started by weak spots in a metal used to manufacture the part.
By Tara Copp and Aaron Kessler