US Air Force

Apr- 2025 -

9 April

US Air Force Accepts First TPY-4 Radar From Lockheed

The US Air Force has taken delivery of its first TPY-4 radar from Lockheed Martin after the system successfully completed early phase testing.

7 April

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, US Launch Joint Drills Aimed at ‘Deterrence’

The Philippine and US air forces kicked off joint exercises aimed at boosting operational coordination and enhancing "strategic deterrence."

7 April

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

L3Harris, Air Tractor Deliver First Missionized OA-1K Skyraider II Aircraft

L3Harris and Air Tractor have delivered the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft to the US Air Force Special Operations Command.

7 April

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop to Equip Australia’s C-130Js With RF Countermeasures System

The US Air Force has contracted Northrop Grumman to supply the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio frequency countermeasures system modified for the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-130J Hercules airlifter fleet.

Mar- 2025 -

24 March

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

Raytheon Wins $100M HC-130J Combat King II Aircraft Support Contract

Raytheon has been awarded a $100-million contract to conduct essential maintenance on a key component of the US Air Force’s HC-130J Combat King II aircraft.

22 March

Air

Shown is a graphical artist rendering of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform. The rendering highlights the Air Force’s sixth generation fighter, the F-47. The NGAD Platform will bring lethal, next-generation technologies to ensure air superiority for the Joint Force in any conflict. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says Boeing Won Next-Generation F-47 Fighter Jet Contract

Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing has been awarded the contract for the Air Force's next-generation stealth fighter plane, which the 47th US president said would be named the F-47.

21 March

Americas

Lockheed Martin's Long Range Anti-Ship Missile in flight

Christine Casimiro

US F-16s to Get Stealthy Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile Upgrade

The US Air Force’s (USAF) F-16 fighter aircraft are set to receive expanded combat capabilities with the future integration of long-range anti-ship missiles (LRASM).

20 March

Americas