Air force news today

Here are some of the latest news stories from the United States Air Force:

Top Stories

  1. Air Force Awards Contract for Next-Generation Bomber: The Air Force has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman to develop the B-21 Raider, a next-generation bomber designed to replace the B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress. (Source: Air Force Times)
  2. F-35A Fighter Jets Arrive in South Korea: The Air Force has deployed six F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to South Korea as part of a rotational deployment to support the country's defense. (Source: Stars and Stripes)
  3. Air Force to Retire A-10 Thunderbolt II: The Air Force has announced plans to retire the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, citing the need to focus on more modern and capable aircraft. (Source: Military.com)

Recent News

  1. Air Force Awards Contract for New Tanker: The Air Force has awarded a contract to Boeing to develop the KC-46 Pegasus, a new tanker aircraft designed to replace the KC-135 Stratotanker. (Source: Defense News)
  2. Air Force to Increase Drone Operations: The Air Force is planning to increase its use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in combat operations, with a focus on using drones to conduct reconnaissance and strike missions. (Source: The Hill)
  3. Air Force to Upgrade F-16 Fighter Jets: The Air Force is planning to upgrade its fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets with new engines and avionics systems. (Source: Aviation Week)

Personnel News

  1. Air Force Promotes First Female Four-Star General: The Air Force has promoted General Jacqueline Van Ovost to four-star general, making her the first female officer to achieve the rank. (Source: Military.com)
  2. Air Force to Increase Diversity and Inclusion Efforts: The Air Force has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion within the service, with a focus on recruiting and retaining more minority and female personnel. (Source: Air Force Times)

Other News

  1. Air Force to Host Space Symposium: The Air Force is hosting a space symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to discuss the latest developments in space technology and policy. (Source: Space News)
  2. Air Force to Participate in International Exercise: The Air Force is participating in a multinational exercise in the Middle East, designed to improve cooperation and interoperability among participating nations. (Source: Defense News)