Aug. 27, 2025 Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing The Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch.
Aug. 21, 2025 Building a more agile, integrated force: DAF cements inaugural DLE After a month-long series of exercises across the Indo-Pacific, The Department of the Air Force has concluded its Department-Level Exercises and looks to lessons learned.
July 23, 2025 US, Philippine Airmen strengthen ties during Cope Thunder 25-2 PACAF participated in Cope Thunder 25-2, a unique platform that integrates U.S. and Philippine Air Forces and enhances interoperability through bilateral fighter training, subject matter expert exchanges and key leadership engagements.
July 20, 2025 US, Australian C-17s spearhead multinational joint force entry during Talisman Sabre 25 Multiple U.S. Air Force and RAAF C-17s executed a joint force-entry operation into Australia, deploying U.S. Army and international paratroopers in support of Talisman Sabre 25.
July 15, 2025 55th Wing arrives in Australia for Talon Shield, reinforcing global partnerships, combat readiness Talon Shield centers on strengthening joint operational readiness and highlights the U.S. Air Force's AFFORGEN model — a deliberate force presentation strategy designed to ensure mission-ready Airmen are trained, equipped and deployable on demand.
May 30, 2025 SecAF gives commencement speech to USAFA Class of 2025 In his first public speech as the 27th Secretary of the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink reflected on the cadets’ time at the Academy.
March 19, 2025 USAF, ROKAF, USN F-35s integrate during FS25 The event highlighted the capability of U.S. and ROK forces to seamlessly integrate air, ground and maritime operations, reinforcing their enhanced combined defense posture.
March 5, 2025 Air Force aims to instill Warrior Ethos, increase lethality The Air Force is aligning with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's priorities, says Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, while saving taxpayer dollars and redirecting them into combat readiness.
Sept. 12, 2024 Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff counterpart visit with Royal Malaysian Air Force Chief of Air Force The office call was part of a week-long counterpart visit during which the Malaysian air chief visited different Air Force installations in an effort to advance mutual interests and strengthen the international partnership.
Feb. 26, 2024 PACAF, allies prepare for the future; complete large-scale exercise in the Pacific While the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium was taking place in Colorado, Pacific Air Forces Airmen were already implementing the vision – more large-scale exercises with allies and partners in the region.