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US Air Force wants AI to power high-speed wargaming
The Air Force wants a cloud-based, AI-powered “digital sandbox” as a hub to generate and run wargames at speeds of up 10,000 times faster than real time.
The US Air Force has begun evaluating a new active electronically scanned array radar system for its B-52H bomber fleet, with testing now underway at Edwards AFB following delivery of the first modified aircraft from Boeing's San Antonio facility.
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US Air Force inactivates A-10 test detachment
The 40th Flight Test Squadron's Detachment 1, which executed A-10 developmental test operations, was officially inactivated as result of the jet's ongoing divestment. The U.S. Air Force has announced the official inactivation of the 40th Flight Test Squadron's Detachment 1 on Dec.
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US Air Force restores severely damaged $2 billion B-2 bomber for just $23 million
Four years after a landing-gear failure severely damaged a B-2 Spirit bomber at Whiteman Air Force Base, the jet has returned to the air.
U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink cautioned that the United States should not assume China’s accelerating progress in space and missile technology is simply the result of copying American systems,
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Wolfe sworn in as Air Force’s top enlisted leader
Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe was sworn in as the 21st chief master sergeant of the Air Force during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews.
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US Air Force psychological warfare • EC-130J Commando Solo
The U.S. Air Force EC-130J Commando Solo is a specially-modified four-engine Hercules transport plane designed to conduct Military Information Support Operations (MISO), psychological operations (PSYOPS) and civil affairs broadcasts in AM,
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US Air Force drops parts of previous administration’s revamp
The Air Force is dropping large portions of the previous administration's "reoptimization" plan, but keeping other aspects such as multi-capable airmen.
The USAF has welcomed the arrival of its first Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk, marking the “beginning of a new era for developing the next generation of aviators”.
“The United States is stepping up for Sri Lanka. US Air Force C-130Js and an expert airlift team are on the ground to support Cyclone Ditwah relief—moving critical supplies nationwide alongside @AirForceLK,” said the State Department. “America is helping Sri Lanka reach its most devastated communities quickly and effectively.”
Senior Airman Janette Pina, a New Orleans native serving in the U.S. Air Force, recently earned recognition as Kirtland Air Force Base’s Tiger of the Week, an honor presented to
The United States Air Force ranks number three in the US Armed Forces for the largest troop count. With just over 300,000 active duty service members, the US Navy beats out the Air Force with a force of around 350,