Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Jan. 11, 2024
US, Turkish Airmen conduct first combined CDDAR exercise with TurAF F-16

The objective of the CDDAR exercise was to test participants’ response to a simulated in-flight emergency which required emergency power unit activation, an incapacitated pilot, and aircraft lift.
Dec. 22, 2023
Japan MoD, US DoD sign joint agreement for AI, UAS research

The AI developed in this joint research is expected to be applied to UAVs operated alongside Japan’s next fighter aircraft.
Nov. 15, 2023
Morris Air National Guard Base to receive FMS F-16s to train Slovak Air Force

The addition of Slovak-owned F-16s at Morris ANGB will require an increase of almost 30 ANG personnel, and only four of the possible nine aircraft will be used for flying training of Slovak Air Force pilots.
Feb. 28, 2023
Air Force awards E-7A prototype contract

The Department of the Air Force awarded The Boeing Company a contract to begin work on the E-7A weapon system, which is slated to replace the E-3 AWACS.
Dec. 2, 2022
B-21 Raider makes public debut; will become backbone of Air Force’s bomber fleet

The U.S. Air Force unveiled its newest bomber aircraft, the B-21 Raider, designed to operate in tomorrow's high-end threat environment.
Aug. 13, 2022
Mission complete: AF MQ-9s close out successful RIMPAC exercise

The MQ-9 Reaper enterprise left an indelible mark on the world’s largest maritime exercise demonstrating the remotely-piloted aircraft’s capabilities at RIMPAC.
July 22, 2022
Air Force’s 75th Anniversary celebrated by allies, partners at international air show

One of the largest air shows in the world has returned and featured a special tribute this year to the U.S. Air Force as it approaches its 75th anniversary. The Royal International Air Tattoo was held at RAF Fairford, July 15-17.
May 23, 2022
Joint Black Flag tests night-one capabilities, introduces RAAF E-7, first mobile C2 element

Black Flag allows the Air Force to test like we fight, developing force integration techniques and discovering capabilities utilizing existing and emerging material to deliver combat capability to the warfighter.
May 8, 2022
Air advisors engage Peruvian Air Force, rekindle training mission

Air advisors with the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron engaged with Peruvian Air Force members to train their fixed-wing unit. The mission demonstrates PERAF’s interoperability with the U.S. Air Force in future exercises and real-world operations.
March 3, 2022
100 AMXS supports NATO partners from RAB

A KC-135 Stratotanker attached to the 100th Aerial Refueling Wing sits on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 25, 2022. Airmen assigned to the 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, are operating out of Ramstein to enable 24-hour support of U.S.