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US Air Force Hunts for New Pacific Outposts to Counter China Threat

US Air Force Hunts for New Pacific Outposts to Counter China Threat

By Christopher Woody
The search for new bases of operation is part of the U.S. Air Force’s focus on being able to disperse its aircraft and avoid being overwhelmed in a future conflict.

US Air Force Grants Boeing $1.2 Billion Initial F-15EX Contract

US Air Force Grants Boeing $1.2 Billion Initial F-15EX Contract

By Ankit Panda
The first F-15EX fighters are expected to complete production next year.
Do ‘Arsenal Planes’ Have a Future?

Do ‘Arsenal Planes’ Have a Future?

By Robert Farley
Is the arsenal plane a solution to several modern problems?

US Orders 78 New F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters

US Orders 78 New F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Lockheed Martin was awarded $4.7 billion to build 78 new F-35 fifth-generation combat aircraft.

A First Look at the B-21, the Modernized American Stealth Bomber

A First Look at the B-21, the Modernized American Stealth Bomber

By Ankit Panda
The B-21 inherits the B-2’s design philosophy, with important changes.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Senior US Defense Official: Development of B-21 Stealth Bomber ‘on Schedule’

Senior US Defense Official: Development of B-21 Stealth Bomber ‘on Schedule’

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first test aircraft is already under production and expected to make its maiden flight in December 2021.

US Air Force’s New B-21 Stealth Bomber to Make Maiden Flight in December 2021

US Air Force’s New B-21 Stealth Bomber to Make Maiden Flight in December 2021

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new B-21 bomber will take to the sky for the first time in December 2021, according to a senior U.S. Air Force officer.
US Air Force Is Building First B-21 Stealth Bomber

US Air Force Is Building First B-21 Stealth Bomber

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The service has reportedly begun work on the first B-21 prototype.

US-Singapore-Thailand Trilateral Defense Cooperation in Focus with Air Exercise

US-Singapore-Thailand Trilateral Defense Cooperation in Focus with Air Exercise

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The silver anniversary of the Cope Tiger exercise reinforced the ongoing trilateral collaboration between the three countries.

Why the 2018 US-India Air Force Exercises Matter

Why the 2018 US-India Air Force Exercises Matter

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The 'Cope India' military exercise holds broader significance for the bilateral relationship.

US Deploys 12 F-35A Stealth Fighters to Japan

US Deploys 12 F-35A Stealth Fighters to Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
All 12 U.S. F-35A stealth fighter jets have now arrived on the Japanese island of Okinawa and begun operations.
US Deploys Newest and Most Advanced Stealth Fighter to Japan

US Deploys Newest and Most Advanced Stealth Fighter to Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first two of 12 F-35A Lightning IIs arrived on Okinawa this week for a six-month deployment.

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