Feb. 12, 2026 Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem The CCA program validates a modular, open-systems approach, allowing the Air Force to rapidly integrate the best technology from any vendor to equip the warfighter faster.
Jan. 15, 2026 Strengthening partnerships: Air Force, Royal Netherlands counterparts collaborate on aeromedical training Inside a static C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, Airmen assigned to the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron joined NATO partners from the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force in a subject matter exchange at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
Dec. 11, 2025 Meink sets agenda for innovation, acquisition reform at Spacepower 2025 Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink pressed for faster innovation and acquisition reform during his keynote at the Space Force Association’s Spacepower Conference 2025, Dec. 11, telling Guardians the service is entering a period where timely decisions and operational focus will shape its long-term
Dec. 2, 2025 Update on recent DAF efforts In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”
Sept. 29, 2025 Bushido Guardian 25: Trilateral exercise kicks off in the Pacific The U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Royal Australian Air Force commenced the first trilateral Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 at Misawa Air Base.
Sept. 25, 2025 Pacific Air Forces commander emphasizes importance of C2 to operate at scale in the Pacific The commander of Pacific Air Forces highlighted the importance of command and control during a panel discussion at Air and Space Forces Association’s annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 24, 2025.
Sept. 23, 2025 Saltzman: maintaining US lead in space demands faster, more focused capability delivery Winning in space and maintaining U.S. superiority demands a new approach to a decidedly earthbound activity – capabilities delivery, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 23.
Sept. 22, 2025 Allvin highlights readiness, charges Airmen to move at a pace to win Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin spoke forcefully about the Air Force’s readiness and the skill of its Airmen during a high-profile, closely watched speech at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 22.
Sept. 4, 2025 Buckley SFB supports Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 Airmen and Guardians from Buckley Space Force Base participated in exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, a combined, joint, all-domain exercise.
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.