U.S. Air Force News
F-35 Block IV "Software Drop" May Outmatch China
Block 4 is a suite of mostly classified hardware upgrades. The Block IV will enable the stealth fighter to drop the emerging Small Diameter Bomb II, called Stormbreaker.
F-35s Could Fly for 100 Years
Future F-35 improvements could make F-35s almost entirely different from today’s F-35. Features include new propulsion, smart skins with built-in mission systems and advanced weapons guidance technology.
What it is Like to Fly an F-35: Interviews with Three F-35 Pilots
The F-35 has a 25mm cannon, 5th-Generation stealth configuration and unmatched “sensor fusion.” Go behind the scenes with Warrior Maven's, Kris Osborn as he interviews F-35 Fighter Pilots.
Could a Large F-35 Force Ensure U.S. Air Dominance to 2070?
The J-20 and Su-57 could realistically present serious threats to the F-35
European Commander Empowers Air Warriors at the Edge of Combat
Peace through deterrence and strength is the goal
High Flyers: How B-2, B-52 & B1-B Bomber Patrols Keep Enemies Off Guard
High-altitude bombers, enabled by long-range sensors, targeting technologies and weapons can introduce unexpected threats for an adversary
Could a Multi-National Force of F-35s Stop A Russian Attack on Ukraine?
A growing fleet of interoperable F-35spositioned throughout the European continent is a fast-emerging reality the US, allied partners & NATO members are leveraging to their advantage.
Could European & US F-35s Stop Russian Attack on Ukraine?
A sufficient presence of US and allied F-35s could quite likely overmatch Russian Su-57s in both performance and fleet size such that air supremacy could be established.
Is the Pentagon's 6th-Gen Fighter an F-22 Replacement?
Could an expedited exit for the F-22 be due in large measure to the accelerated arrival of NGAD 6th-Gen? Frankly it would seem that way.
Could European & US F-35s Save the Baltics from a Russian Invasion?
This past year US and UK F-35s conducted nearly 1,300 sorties together to improve readiness, interoperability and warfare preparations.
U.S. Space Force & Industry Developing All-Weather Sensors to "See Through" War
More weapons systems, missiles, bombs and sensors are engineered with “all-weather” sensors such as millimeter-wave detection and other technologies.
F-35s, The Ultimate "Flying Computer." Here's Why:
Much of the F-35s advanced performance is made possible by advanced computing, something easily overlooked by the jet's other, more visible and well-known attributes.
Every U.S. Ally Wants an F-35. Why & What it Means for Global Security
The growing list of F-35 member nations includes Finland, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, and Denmark
Marine Corps Fires Tank Destroying, Joint Air Ground Missile
Built to advance the Hellfire Missile, JAGM is equipped with two sensor technologies to optimize missile performance on maritime targets
LMXT Air Tanker Leads F-35 Refueling Race
By some estimations, Lockheed’s LMXT might be out performing the KC-46 tanker
Russian Su-57s Can't Compete with U.S. F-35s. Here's Why
Reasons for F-35 dominance include hypersonics and manned-unmanned teaming
Which Fighter Jet Wins - America's F-35 or China's J-20s?
Is the U.S. F-35 fighter jet better than China's J-20 fighter jet?
F-35s Armed with B61-12 Nuclear Bombs
B61-12 Nuclear Bombs will arm the F-35A, B-2 and emerging B-21 Raider stealth bomber
U.S. Approves Sale of AIM-120 Fighter Jet Fired Defensive Air-to-Air Missiles
Saudi Arabia has been operating the AIM-120C and recently requested to buy 280 AIM-120Cs in a deal which could go up to $650 million
New Tactics & Upgrades to Enable Large Drones to Survive High-Tech Major Power War
The Global Hawk may arguably be just as, if not more relevant and needed today than when they had their combat debut during Operation Iraqi Freedom
The U.S. and a Growing List of Allies will Fly Modernized F-35 Jets Into the 2070s
The majority of paradigm-changing F-35 innovations are likely to arrive in the areas of computing, sensing, avionics, mission systems and weapons guidance technology
Video: US Moves to Counter Chinese Operational Hypersonic Weapons
Video: US Moves to Counter Chinese Hypersonic Weapons
Could China's Air Defenses Stop a Massive U.S. Air Force Attack?
A strong maritime presence would undoubtedly be needed to support an offensive U.S. campaign.