The unique ski-equipped LC-130Hs of the New York Air National Guard badly need replacements, with their mission growing in importance. The post Funds Shifted To Develop New LC-130J “Ski Bird” Polar Airlifters appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
South Korea will add the L3Harris Global 6500-based airborne early warning and control aircraft to its current fleet of four Boeing E-7s. The post South Korea Has Chosen Its Next Airborne Early Warning Radar Jet appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The optionally-manned Model 437 Vanguard jet is now set to prove out AI tech for autonomous aircraft under Northrop Grumman's Beacon program. The post Scaled Composites’ Model 437 Vanguard Jet Is Now Flying As An AI Testbed appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Still in the design phase, this aircraft is anticipated to fly for the first time in 2030 according to its builder. The post Giant WindRunner Cargo Jet Concept Shown Off To USAF appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
After more than six decades of service, India has finally given up its Cold War-era MiG-21 Fishbed fighter jet. The post India’s Iconic MiG-21 Blasts Off Into Retirement appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The images, if authentic, provide us with by far the clearest view of the J-XDS and answer at least one important question. The post Is This Our Best Look At China’s Tailless J-XDS Stealth Fighter? appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Nobody seems to have any concrete info on what Hegseth's surprise upcoming meeting of flag officers in Virginia is all about. The post War Secretary’s Emergency Meeting A Mystery To Hundreds Of Top Officers Ordered To Attend appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The Air Force's top officer praises APKWS's role in downing "scores" of drones since last year as the system moves to more platforms. The post Laser-Guided Rockets Now Primary Anti-Drone Weapon For USAF Jets In Middle East appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Israel's novel use of air-launched ballistic missiles to attack Qatar from the west clearly had an impact on the ability to classify the threat and defend against it. The post New Info On How U.S. Military Was Caught Off Guard By Israeli Strike On Qatar appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Italy, Sweden and Finland scrambled fighters after the Foxhounds flew into Estonian airspace for about 12 minutes.| The War Zone
Manufacturer Raytheon continues to get longer reach out of its AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, while its AIM-260 successor waits in the wings. Manufacturer Raytheon continues to get longer reach out of its AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, while its AIM-260 successor waits in the wings.| The War Zone
The MC-12Ws were retired to make way for OA-1K light attack planes, but some worry this risks creating an aerial intelligence-gathering gap.| The War Zone
Operation Eastern Sentry will see Rafales, Eurofighters, more F-16s, and an air defense frigate help protect Poland from future Russian drone incursions. Operation Eastern Sentry will see Rafales, Eurofighters, more F-16s, and an air defense frigate help protect Poland from future Russian drone incursions.| The War Zone
Some of the bombers were armed with cruise missiles when Ukraine’s drones rained down on them. Some of the bombers were armed with cruise missiles when Ukraine’s drones rained down on them.| The War Zone
USAF analyses show a need for aircraft that can persist in contested areas and that standoff capabilities alone can't win future fights.| The War Zone
As the Air Force grapples with questions over B-21 force size, the head of Global Strike Command says the capacity exists to ramp up production. As the Air Force grapples with questions over B-21 force size, one official says the capacity exists to ramp up production.| The War Zone
While the Air Force continues its deep review into the NGAD future crewed fighter, a final decision on its fate will be taken by the Trump administration. While the Air Force continues its deep review into the NGAD future crewed fighter, a final decision on its fate will be taken by the Trump administration.| The War Zone
With Russia's resources being poured into its war in Ukraine, defending its naval base and airfield in Syria would be more of a challenge than three years ago.| The War Zone
We also now know the drone incursions last week happened over multiple bases, not just RAF Lakenheath.| The War Zone
The REFORPAC exercise will be a first-of-its-kind demonstration of how the Air Force expects to execute a high-end fight in the Pacific.| The War Zone
