Republican Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters announced his resignation to become CEO of the newly formed Teacher Freedom Alliance (TFA), effective October 1. Speaking to Fox News on Sept. 24, Walters said his new mission is clear: “We’re …
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a new wave of tariffs targeting a wide range of imported goods. Starting October 1, the U.S. will impose: Trump justified the measures by pointing to what he called “large scale flooding” …
Few military aircraft have reshaped global airpower as profoundly as the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. First flying in 2006, it has since become the world’s most widespread fifth-generation fighter, with over 1,200 aircraft in service across 20 nations. Beyond …
In the post–Cold War era, U.S. planners sought a reusable, uncrewed spaceplane that could reenter Earth’s atmosphere, land precisely on a runway, and be turned around quickly for new missions. Unlike the Space Shuttle, which was a large, crewed heavy-lift …
The F-111 Aardvark was born out of the 1960s Tactical Fighter Experimental (TFX) program, an ambitious effort to build one aircraft for both the Air Force and Navy. While the Navy eventually withdrew due to carrier performance issues, the Air …
On September 20, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosted the 29th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon, welcoming over 7,600 participants from all 50 states and 11 countries. The event was made possible through the dedication of more than 1,200 volunteers, many …
Former U.S. President Donald Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the White House, signaling a possible resolution to the long-standing dispute over advanced fighter jets. During Trump’s first term, Turkey was expelled from the U.S.-led F-35 program after …
As of 2025, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) maintains the world’s largest combat aviation fleet with 5,004 aircraft, of which 32.2% (around 1,610) are fighters. The U.S. Navy’s aviation arm, including carrier- and shore-based squadrons, operates a smaller fleet of …
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is examining multiple pathways for its future tanker fleet under the Next Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS) program. Options include a stealth blended-wing body design, a converted business jet, or a “signature-managed” conventional tanker. General …
Bombardier Defense has delivered its ninth Bombardier Global aircraft to the United States Air Force (USAF). The handover took place earlier this month at Hanscom Air Force Base, reinforcing the long-standing partnership between Bombardier and the USAF. Role in the …
