The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is preparing to establish independent squadrons for its fleet of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), marking a major shift in the service’s approach to drone integration.
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The global ranking of air forces by pilot numbers reflects fleet sizes and operational demands, with the United States commanding an unmatched lead.
Finland’s Air Force (FIN) is preparing to phase out swastikas from a small number of unit flags, a move aimed at avoiding awkward situations with NATO allies after the country formally joined the alliance in 2023.
A rare public sighting has confirmed operations of the NT-43A RATT55, a highly modified Boeing 737-200 radar test aircraft, at the U.S. Air Force’s restricted Nevada test facility.
Gen. David Allvin, the Air Force’s chief of staff, will retire in November 2025 after serving only two years in the role, far shorter than the typical four-year tenure.
The U.S. military test and training ranges are so large as to even eclipse King Fahd International Airport (DMM) in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
A Delta Air Lines (DL) Airbus A319-100 operating flight DL2983 from Washington National Airport (DCA) to Minneapolis (MSP) narrowly avoided a midair collision with four U.S. Air Force T-38 jets during initial climb on March 28, 2025.
The United States Air Force (USAF) operates the largest and most technologically advanced air fleet globally, with 5,004 active aircraft in 2025.
In an unfortunate incident, a KC-46A Pegasus recently underwent an emergency landing due to an issue with its refueling boom.