U.S. Air Force Archives

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs a vertical climb during the 2025 Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Kaneohe Bay Air Show, at MCBH, Aug. 9, 2025. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show provided an opportunity to showcase the aircraft, equipment, and capabilities of the armed forces in the Indo-Pacific region to the local community. The air show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations, and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBH’s longstanding relationship with the local community. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Peter Bannister)

Ukraine War

A U.S.-Russia Air War? The High-Stakes Gamble of Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan

Key Points and Summary – President Donald Trump has detailed his proposal for U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine, confirming “no boots on the ground”...

Reuben JohnsonAugust 21, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-117 Nighthawk ‘Stealth Fighter’ Summed up in Just 2 Words

Key Points and Summary – The F-117 Nighthawk, America’s first stealth aircraft, was a ground-attack bomber, so why was it designated as an “F”...

Christian OrrAugust 21, 2025

An F-35A Lightning II from Eglin Air Force Base flies with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, June 16, 2024, before the Columbus Air Show. This year’s event featured more than 20 military and civilian planes, including a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, which served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-35 Has a ‘Double Trouble’ Problem It Never Saw Coming

Key Points and Summary: Amid growing transatlantic tensions, Spain has cancelled its F-35 fighter deal, and Switzerland could soon follow. Double Trouble: Switzerland balked...

Isaac SeitzAugust 20, 2025

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, completes refueling behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, during exercise Saber Guardian 19, June 17, 2019. The bombers participated in three exercises in the Baltic and Black Sea regions, providing opportunities for training with our allies and partners. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. The USEUCOM, NATO exercise promotes regional stability and security while increasing readiness, strengthening partner capabilities and fostering trust. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Gagnon)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

100-Year-Old Bomber? The B-52 Will Fly Alongside the New B-21 Raider

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Air Force is undergoing a major strategic shift that will see it flying the world’s oldest and...

Caleb LarsonAugust 20, 2025

The B-21 Raider was unveiled to the public at a ceremony Dec. 2, 2022 in Palmdale, Calif. The B-21 will provide survivable, long-range, penetrating strike capabilities to deter aggression and strategic attacks against the United States, allies, and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

B-21 Stealth Bomber Update: A Second ‘Raider’ Will Fly Soon

Key Points and Summary – The Air Force says a second B-21 Raider will fly “soon,” as test tempo on the first jet—reportedly up...

Jack BuckbyAugust 19, 2025

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base takes off from Oscoda, Michigan, Aug. 5, 2025. Maintainers and pilots conducted a flight crew changeover during Exercise Northern Strike, a National Guard Bureau sponsored training event designed to build readiness with joint and partner forces in all domains of warfare. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Erhart)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Why a ‘New and Enhanced’ Stealth B-2 Bomber Won’t Ever Fly

Key Points and Summary – President Donald Trump recently suggested that new “enhanced” B-2 Spirit stealth bombers may soon join the U.S. Air Force,...

Caleb LarsonAugust 18, 2025