Air Force

Raytheon [RTN] and the Air Force recently concluded a series of flight tests for the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) II, moving the program closer to a potential Milestone C decision […]

The temporary suspension of F-35A flights entered its fourth day Friday, according to Air Force spokeswoman Maj. Natasha Waggoner. A fire in the back of a jet before takeoff Monday […]

The Air Force Thursday formally awarded a $1.3 billion contract to Sikorsky for the initial engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the long-anticipated Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) program, according […]

The suspension of F-35A flights continued into its third day Thursday after the Air Force extended the suspension from just Eglin AFB, Fla., to fleet-wide on Wednesday. The Air Force […]

The Air Force said Wednesday it is continuing the “temporary suspension” of F-35A flight at Eglin AFB, Fla., as it continues to investigate a fire that occurred Monday. An F-35A […]

Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is not interested in competing for the engine portion of the Air Force’s classified new bomber program, according to a company executive. “I don’t believe we have […]

The Air Force Tuesday awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] a $1.9 billion contract modification for Space-Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS) geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) satellites 5 and 6, according to a Defense […]

The Air Force intends to resume flying F-35As Wednesday after temporarily suspending operations due to a fire, according to a service spokeswoman. An F-35A suffered a “significant fire” Monday in […]

The head of the Air Force’s nuclear wing said Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is using an influx of cash worth more than $50 million to not only improve quality of […]

An F-35A suffered a “significant fire” Monday prior to liftoff, according to an Air Force spokeswoman, just weeks before the fifth generation jet’s debut at a major air show. The […]