The US Air Force has a big fighter jet problem, and it’s only getting worse
As a program, Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter – aka the Lightning II – has survived a lot of turbulence in the roughly 30 years since the Pentagon first conceived of a do-it-all stealth fighter.
The U.S. Air Force Wants New NGAD Fighter to Cost the Same as F-35
Can the sixth-generation Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter be offered at the same price as the fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II? The Air Force insists that the F-35 represents the cost ceiling for an individual aircraft.
Every Aircraft the US Air Force Flies Today
The U.S. Air Force is among an elite club of air forces that has access to fifth-generation fighter jets The F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II are some of the most advanced fighter jets in the American fleet.
U.S. Air Force Seeks A Fast Reduction In NGAD Costs
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Newly Trained Air Force Pilots Must Consider Jobs Outside Flying Fighters or Bombers Due to Manning Shortfall
A new Air Force policy may require recent T-38 Talon pilot training graduates to fly aircraft other than fighters or bombers, even if those are their preferred options, in an attempt to fill the ongoing aviator shortage.
Personnel shortages may force US Air Force pilots to fly non-fighters
U.S. Air Force pilots graduating from training courses with the T-38 Talon may be required to fly non-fighter or bomber aircraft as a result of pilot shortages, according to a new Air Force policy. The challenges in pilot inventory were outlined in an August service memo reviewed by Defense News and confirmed by an Air Force official.
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These Are the Top 3 Combat Aircraft Flown by the US Air Force, and the F-35 Is Not One of Them
There are over 1,000 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets on order for the U.S. Air Force, but it is not one of the top 3 in active ...
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Inside the U.S. Air Force's Plan to Make Sure the F-22 Raptor Dominates the Sky
The F-22 Raptor, the world’s first stealth fighter, is set to extend its service life into the 2030s despite its aging design ...
Top 5: The Most Influential US Fighter Aircraft Of WWII
In the crucible of battle, pilots of the US Army Air Corps, US Navy and Marines would perform heroic feats to see through the ...
The A-10 era is over for this legendary Air Force attack squadron
The 354th Fighter Squadron pilots say "the 18-year-old with a rifle" is the heart of their mission. The Air Force is closing ...
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Air force to name fighter jet pick this week
The air force is currently looking at the Swedish-made Gripen E-model and the US-made F-16 Block 70 jets for its fighter jet procurement plan. Saab AB, which makes the Gripen, and Lockheed ...
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Thai Air Force to Replace Old F-16s With Swedish Fighter Jets
The Royal Thai Air Force will purchase an undisclosed number of Swedish Gripen fighter jets to replace its aging fleet of US-made F-16s, according to its statement on Tuesday. Thailand will ...
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Thai air force wants to acquire Swedish Gripen 39 fighter jets
BANGKOK, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Thai Air Force said on Tuesday it wanted to acquire Gripen 39 fighter jets built by ... 3:41 AM UTC Worldcategory Exclusive: US keeps missile system in ...
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US has accepted 36 upgraded F-35s since lifting delivery pause
The Pentagon is withholding $5 million per jet from its payments to Lockheed Martin until the new F-35s can fly in combat.