JULY 16, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force conducted live-fire testing of a YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, firing an AIM-120 weapon at a digital target in secluded airspace over the Mojave Desert. This event is part of a deliberate, phased test progression that began with inert carriage evaluations earlier this year. The initial inert weapons captive carry … [Read more...]

JULY 15, 2026 - In combat operations, every second counts. A momentary loss of function on the battlefield can affect individual safety, team performance and mission success. A combat-related acute stress reaction can occur when exposure to a traumatic event prompts a warfighter to freeze and their ability to function temporarily stops, said Dr. Amy Adler, clinical research … [Read more...]

JULY 14, 2026 - Airmen, every day, our Nation depends on the United States Air Force to deter aggression and, if called upon, to fight and win. Meeting that responsibility starts long before we launch aircraft or execute missions. It begins with the high standards we uphold. Standards are the foundation of discipline and readiness. Consistently holding ourselves accountable … [Read more...]

JULY 10, 2026 - As the Air Force examines the future of persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike capabilities, officials are increasingly focused on defining the operational requirements that will guide the next generation of uncrewed systems. At the center of that effort is a growing emphasis on flexibility, affordability and rapidly scaling … [Read more...]

JULY 9, 2026 - Eglin Air Force Base’s own 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron once again deployed to Kadena Air Base, June 29, bringing the Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II. Building on last year’s Resolute Force Pacific deployment, this gave the 18th Wing Airmen another chance to train with and plan for the aircraft that will eventually replace its F-15 … [Read more...]