The U.S. military had so rapidly built out its new aircraft that it had a new problem. Jets, like the X-15, could hit the upper atmosphere and break the sound barrier. However high altitude and high ...

The United States Air Force (USAF) is in the middle of one of its most complex modernization efforts in decades. From bombers that first flew during the Cold War to presidential aircraft meant to ...

The U.S. leads the world in private aviation, with the largest and fastest-growing market, projected to reach $40.05 billion by 2029. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that Air Force One, America’s ...

The US Air Force (USAF) says it needs to significantly expand its fleet of fighter aircraft to meet global security requirements. In an analysis report obtained by FlightGlobal, the USAF projects it ...

General David A. Harris wants decentralized, more survivable airfields—a virtual necessity in a future conflict in which large, sophisticated airbases would probably be destroyed in the opening hours.

Dover Air Force Base is tied to many major events and missions in American history. Learn about its use and recent connections to national events.