Jan. 15, 2025 Air Force updates T-7A acquisition approach to field operational capability A framework to adjust aspects of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition approach to meet AETC's operational needs and deliver a platform that is safe, suitable, and sustainable to replace the aging fleet of T-38C Talon has been agreed upon.
Aug. 27, 2024 First ACC EA-37B delivered to Davis-Monthan AFB The 55th Wing, 55th Electronic Combat Group, and 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron received ACC’s first EA-37B Compass Call during a delivery ceremony at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona.
April 20, 2023 AF senior leaders discuss budget, aircraft procurement Air Force, industry, and academia leaders recently discussed the president’s budget request, the Secretary of the Air Force’s operational imperatives, and the service’s state of readiness.
Dec. 6, 2022 Aerodynamic technologies for mobility aircraft promise high return on investment As part of its effort to increase readiness and capability, the Air Force is working to introduce aerodynamic technologies on mobility aircraft to improve airflow, reduce maintenance issues, increase payload capability, and decrease fuel demand.
Dec. 2, 2022 B-21 Raider makes public debut; will become backbone of Air Force’s bomber fleet The U.S. Air Force unveiled its newest bomber aircraft, the B-21 Raider, designed to operate in tomorrow's high-end threat environment.
Sept. 19, 2022 New aircraft added to BACN fleet Hanscom’s Battlefield Airborne Communication Node, or BACN, team recently added a new aircraft to their fleet.
Sept. 3, 2022 Remembering Flying Tiger Flight 923 Flying Tiger Flight 923 may not be a well-known story; however, it is a story military history should never let die. As the Air Force celebrates its 75th anniversary, now is the best time to look back and reflect on aviation moments like this.
May 16, 2022 Air Force conducts successful hypersonic weapon test A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress successfully released an AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon off the Southern California coast. The ARRW is designed to enable the U.S. to hold fixed, high-value, time-sensitive targets at risk in contested environments from stand-off distances.
April 21, 2022 Hanscom team purchases new aircraft to support BACN fleet Hanscom personnel recently completed the purchase of a new aircraft in support of the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, or BACN, program.
May 28, 2021 Precision landing system increases warfighter readiness overseas A team in the Digital Directorate here recently improved warfighter readiness by using the first Deployable Instrument Landing System at an airfield outside the United States.