A closer look into the true size, design, and mission role of the legendary C-17 Globemaster.

The C-17 Globemaster's unique design allows it to fly at altitudes and speeds that would cause other jets of its size to drop out of the sky.

Recent conflicts have renewed attention on the type and as the defence budgets are increasing, countries are looking to expand their airlift capacity.

The REVOLVER concept explores using the C-17 transport aircraft to launch hypersonic missiles from the air. By adapting cargo ...

The Boeing C-17 is the backbone of strategic airlift, with the aircraft repeatedly called on to surge to meet demands. Dozens of the aircraft have currently been airlifting equipment and personnel to ...

An Air Force general speculated that the C-17 Globemaster III would remain in service until 2075, even after its NGAL successor platform comes online. The United States Air Force today operates a ...

The U.S. military made history on Feb 15 by airlifting a nuclear reactor for the first time. Here's why they did that and what it means for the military.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) initiated a program in December 1979, known as the Cargo-Experimental (C-X) competition, as a means of finding a new strategic airlift aircraft that was ...

Boeing has signed an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to design and integrate a modernized flight deck for the C-17 Globemaster III. The upgrade will replace critical avionics with a modern, modular ...

Airmen at Joint Base Lewis-McChord got a special present this past weekend, and it was a big present. A new C-17 Globemaster III aircraft was delivered on Feb. 24, which will provide critical airlift ...

Using the five megawatt reactor would mean US forces could operate without fear that an enemy might cut fuel supplies.