NEWS - Tag Edwards AFB

Aug. 28, 2025
Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing

The Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch.
May 27, 2025
Historic Flight: AETC commander becomes first non-test pilot to fly T-7A Red Hawk

On a clear spring morning over the Mojave Desert, Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, made history as the first non-test pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk. The milestone flight took place April 30 at Edwards Air Force Base, underscoring the program’s
April 29, 2025
Edwards showcases readiness to AFMC commander

Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, visited here April 13–15 to gain greater insights into the 412th Test Wing’s mission readiness, to include installation support, warfighting readiness, and capability to support an increasing demand for test operations.
April 29, 2025
Trilateral E-7A Agreement Marks New Milestone with KC-46 Certification

In a historic first, the U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and Royal Air Force (RAF) collaborated to rapidly improve global combat capability while gathering critical test data for future acquisition of the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
April 3, 2025
From high school graduation to careers, Edwards students obtain full-time positions on base

There is nothing wrong with growing where you are planted. That statement rings true for two Edwards Air Force Base, California, team members, Savannah Wilson and Kevin Koper, who graduated from Desert High School in 2023.

Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing

Historic Flight: AETC commander becomes first non-test pilot to fly T-7A Red Hawk

Edwards showcases readiness to AFMC commander

Trilateral E-7A Agreement Marks New Milestone with KC-46 Certification

From high school graduation to careers, Edwards students obtain full-time positions on base