The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman have agreed to increase production capacity for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber by 25%, speeding up delivery of the service’s next-generation long-range strike platform, the service announced in a Feb. 23 release.

For decades, the idea of fighter pilots flying side by side with intelligent machines felt like science fiction — but in 2026, it becomes reality. The United States Air Force is beginning to

Anduril, in announcing the first flight of its YFQ-44A in October 2025, said it had started weapons integration tests. Over 2026, the company expects to execute the first live shot of a weapon, followed by multi-ship mission autonomy and flight in conjunction with crewed fighters.

Honeywell aims to adapt its design for its existing SkyShot 1600 engine to fit unmanned aircraft in the Air Force’s Collaborate Combat Aircraft program.

The Air Force has been looking into what's possible with autonomous drones and how they can fight alongside advanced crewed aircraft.

Air Force’s 2026 football schedule grew a little less tropical on Tuesday. The Mountain West released revised opponents for the upcoming season following a reshuffle with the late addition of North Dakota State,

The U.S. buildup coincides with high-stakes nuclear diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program.

It's been more than 60 years since Air Force One has gotten a new look. The current white and two-toned blue dates back to the Kennedy administration in the early 1960s. On Feb. 17, the U.S. Air Force announced it was rolling out new paint colors for its executive airlift fleet — including the next-generation Air Force One.

The Air Force seeks to streamline health care access for reservists who are activated for 31 or more consecutive days.

The Air Force is taking a big step forward with the B-21 Raider as it seeks to hasten delivery of the service’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet.

Dive into the history and mission of the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, the U.S. Air Force’s only tier 1 unit, exploring how this elite force operates alongside SEAL Team 6, Delta Force, and Army Rangers,