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Aug- 2026 -

6 August

Land

The B-21 Raider program is on track and continues flight testing at Northrop Grumman’s manufacturing facility on Edwards Air Force Base, California. The B-21 will have an open architecture to integrate new technologies and respond to future threats across the spectrum of operations. The B-21 Long Range Strike Family of Systems will greatly enhance mission effectiveness and Joint interoperability in advanced threat environments, strengthening U.S. deterrence and strategic advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Conti Federal to Establish Alert Quarters for B-21 Raider Teams

The US Army Corps of Engineers has awarded Conti Federal a $39.9-million contract to build lodging infrastructure in South Dakota, expanding personnel support for the US Air Force’s B-21 Raider aircraft program.

6 August

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Air Force Clears JDAM Long-Range Weapon for Initial Production

The GBU-75 Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range program, jointly developed by the US Air Force and US Navy, has been cleared to enter initial production.

5 August

Air

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 340th Weapons Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana, takes off during a U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration (WSINT) exercise at Nellis AFB, Nev., Nov. 18, 2025. Conducted twice a year, the integration event tests multi-domain operations and strengthens joint force interoperability, enhancing combat readiness across the spectrum of military operations over the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

Rojoef Manuel

GAO Flags Issues With US Air Force’s $21B B-52 Upgrade Program

The US Government Accountability Office has found that the US Air Force faces major complications across its $21-billion B-52 Stratofortress fleet modernization.

3 August

Air

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tilt rotor Squadron-263, flies over the Al Anbar province of Iraq during a mission out of Al Asad Air Base.

Bea Castañeda

V-22 Osprey: Inside Military Aviation’s Most Controversial Aircraft

Neither a helicopter nor an airplane, the V-22 Osprey was designed to bridge the gap between the two. This guide examines the aircraft's unique tiltrotor design, operational history, and continuing role in military aviation.

3 August

Europe

Christine Casimiro

US Air Force Deploys Counter-Drone Laser Weapon to Europe

The US Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa has deployed the Compact Laser Weapon System to undisclosed locations across Europe.

Jul- 2026 -

31 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Christine Casimiro

US Air Force Buys Black Widow Drones for $2.49M as Potential Teal 2 Successor

The US Air Force is considering the Black Widow small uncrewed aircraft system, made by Red Cat Holdings' subsidiary Teal Drones, to replace its current Teal 2 drone fleet.

30 July

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Anduril’s Ohio Arsenal-1 Produces First YFQ-44A Drone for US CCA Program

Anduril's Ohio-based Arsenal-1 defense manufacturing facility has produced its first YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft for the US Air Force less than two years after the site was established.

29 July

Air

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Kearn and Staff Sgt. Christopher Loper verify radar data during a preventive maintenance inspection on a mobile radar system at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Dec. 18. The Airmen are deployed from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Kearn, a 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron ground radar systems apprentice, is a Harrah, Okla., native. Loper, a 727th EACS ground radar systems supervisor, is a Houston native.

Rojoef Manuel

Leidos to Continue ISR Support for US Air Force Under $717M Deal

Leidos has signed a contract worth up to $717 million to extend intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support for the US Air Force’s Air Combat Command.

29 July

Americas