GAO urges changes to reduce program risks after radar costs surged and first test aircraft was lost in June

USAF says work on replacement test bomber should be completed by the end of 2026

Airfield in California reopens as investigation into the loss of eight crew members continues

Aircraft assigned to radar modernization program had arrived at the California test center in December 2025

Air Force review could examine new strike aircraft concepts alongside expanded B-21 fleet plans

Engine milestone clears path toward flight testing as B-52 fleet prepares for decades of additional service

US Department of Defense authorized the next phase of the engine replacement program, with initial funding expected for 2026

Modern AESA radar installation advances USAF's long-range strike fleet overhaul

US military activity intensifies near Venezuela as pressure mounts on Maduro government

Delta Connection E175 makes sharp go-around after visual contact with high-speed USAF aircraft during approach