KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea — In a ceremony marked by a touch of déjà vu, Col. Kathryn Gaetke assumed command on Friday of the 8th Fighter Wing, a unit once led by her husband. The career F ...

When it comes to air combat and the AIM-54 Phoenix's role in changing it, the buck stops at its highly advanced and capable radar system.

Subscription Required USAF’s Combat Boss Pushes For More Private Red Air is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is ...

Air Combat Command’s existing collaborative software stack will now be augmented with Onebrief’s specialized tools for mission planning and mission execution.

United States Air Force Combat Controllers (CCT’s) are some of the most capable special operators in the entire U.S. Military. CCT’s are known for their expertise in close air support, and are ...

An Air Force reorganization has muddled the future for 16th Air Force, the service’s lead information warfare unit located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

The future of airpower hinges on the U.S. Air Force’s ability to integrate autonomous drones into manned formations. This analysis explores the trade-offs between cockpit and command center–based ...

New Era of Electronic Combat Begins with the Arrival of the first EA-37B at Davis-Monthan AFB. On Aug. 23, 2024, Air Combat Command received its first EA-37B Compass Call. The aircraft, serial 19 ...

The head of Air Combat Command, Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, denied a request from the commander of the 99th Air Base Wing to let troops at the base wear boonie hats during the hotter months of the year.

Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston analyze the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. They break down what the program gets right, its limitations, and explore some unanswered ...

SES Space & Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, has been awarded a multi-year contract worth USD 46.8 million by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) ...