US Air Force Revives B-1B Bomber from Boneyard for Extended Service Life

In a remarkable feat of engineering, the US Air Force has breathed new life into a B-1B bomber, reviving it from the Arizona boneyard after a nearly two-year overhaul that saw over 500 components replaced. The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex led the massive depot effort, involving over 200 airmen and civilians…

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US Military Develops Compact AIM-9X Sidewinder for Stealth Aircraft

The US military is advancing its stealth aircraft capabilities with the compact AIM-9X Sidewinder missile, designed for internal carriage on advanced aircraft with enhanced performance. The Navy has allocated $83.3 million in its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request to develop this cutting-edge technology.

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An American KC-135R tanker plane flying close to Iranian borders in Persian Gulf had "serious mechanical issues" and trying to emergency land in Doha.

It is loosing altitude rapidly and may not make it.

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L’US Air Force envisage d’armer ses bombardiers B-1 Lancer avec des armes hypersoniques AGM-183A ARRW

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.opex360.com/2026/05/04/lus-air-force-envisage-darmer-ses-bombardiers-b-1-lancer-avec-des-armes-hypersoniques-agm-183a-arrw/

US Air Force Prepares B-52 for F130 Engine Upgrade This Year

The US Air Force is gearing up to supercharge its B-52 fleet with a cutting-edge engine upgrade, the F130, this year. The milestone Critical Design Review has been achieved, paving the way for the first bomber delivery and modification work to begin.

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US Air Force Completes Modifications on VC-25B Bridge Aircraft

The US Air Force has successfully completed modifications and flight testing on the VC-25B Bridge aircraft, a luxurious Boeing 747-8i jet donated by Qatar for presidential use. The aircraft is now set to receive its new paint scheme and is on track for delivery to the Presidential Airlift Group by summer 2026.

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US Air Force to Divest E-11A Communications Jets by 2028

The US Air Force is set to retire its E-11A communications jets by 2028, ending the service life of a fleet that has played a vital role in relaying communications between aerial platforms and ground forces, particularly in challenging terrain. The E-11A's robust communications gateway has enabled seamless data exchange across multiple waveforms,…

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