China’s J-20A Prototype Captured in First Clear Image with WS-15 Engine
The J-20 initially flew with the Russian Saturn AL-31 turbofan engine, which was later replaced by the domestically developed WS-10C while waiting for the final WS-15 engine specifically developed for…
VX-9 F/A-18F Spotted With Heavy Air-to-Air Load of AIM-174s and AIM-120s
The U.S. Navy is continuing to test the new AIM-174B missile, derived from the SM-6, aboard the Super Hornet, with a VX-9 jet carrying four AIM-174s, three AIM-120s and two…
2nd Bomb Wing Activates New Bomber Generation Squadrons at Barksdale AFB
The 20th and 96th Bomber Generation Squadrons were established to boost operational efficiency and flexibility. On Aug. 22, 2024, the 2nd Bomb Wing established two new Bomber Generation Squadrons (BGSs),…
Arrival of AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship Marks a New Chapter for Kirtland Air Force Base
The arrival of the AC-130J Ghostrider at Kirtland Air Force Base signifies a major advancement for the U.S. Air Force’s special operations training and capabilities. On Sept. 5, 2024, the…
Ukraine Reveals New Guided Glide Bomb on the Su-24 Fencer
Given the need for a large number of air-launched land-strike munitions and the limited supply of Western bombs like the GBU-39 SDB or AASM Hammer, Ukrainian defense industry may have…
Angels With Rotors (Part 2): U.S. MEDEVAC Helicopter Operations From Vietnam to Present Day
“When I have Your Wounded”: the evolution of U.S. MEDEVAC chopper operations. The chopper hovered over the area the wounded soldier was located, it was reported as a secure area…
