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Why The US Air Force Is In The Market For A Smaller Airlifter Than The C-130 Hercules

With an increasing number of threats to its air force bases, the Air Force is looking for smaller airlifters with VTOL capabilities.

Aurora’s X-Plane in development could prove revolutionary for Air Force logistics if the demonstrator proves successful.

The Elmendorf Air Force Base provides support, including training to numerous squadrons.

With three-quarters of the world’s tanker fleet, the USAF dominates the list of aerial tanker fleets.

Some argue a Space National Guard would be beneficial, while others say it would be tiny, bureaucratic, and expensive.

The US Air Force has far more than just dedicated trainer aircraft at its disposal with everything from the most advanced fighters to Soviet MiG-21s.

Anduril’s new Roadrunner-M drone-interceptor munition drone has been awarded an initial contract for 500 units, with many more likely to follow.

Blended-wing aircraft promises a major leap in future US Air Force transport and refueling capabilities.

The US and Japan have had a security cooperation treaty in place since 1960. Kadena Air Base is literally the biggest symbol of that treaty.

The B-36, was too late for service during World War II, however, it did play an initial and important role at …