Nov. 5, 2025

GT 254: AFGSC validates reliability, readiness of ICBM force with Minuteman III test launch

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — AFGSC conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg SFB, Calif., on Nov. 5, 2025. This test, designated GT 254, evaluated the ongoing reliability, operational readiness & accuracy of the ICBM system, a cornerstone of America's national defense.

Oct. 21, 2025

U.S. Strategic Command opens exercise Global Thunder 26

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command opened its annual nuclear command and control exercise, Global Thunder 26, here Oct. 21, 2025. Global Thunder 26 engages warfighters across the nuclear enterprise, including USSTRATCOM components and subordinate units. Its purpose is to support peace through strength and national security objectives by enhancing combat readiness, assuring worldwide allies and partners, and demonstrating the Command’s warfighting capacity and lethal capabilities. This is an annual exercise, not held in response to world events or actions by any nation or entity.

Sept. 22, 2025

Senior Air Force leader recounts recent successes, underscores need to outpace adversaries

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin spoke of the service's recent successes and underscored the importance of keeping a winning pace against adversaries at the Air and Space Forces Association cyber conference in Maryland.

Sept. 12, 2025

307th Bomb Wing Arrives in UK for Cobra Warrior 2025 Exercise

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, on Sept. 11, 2025, to participate in Cobra Warrior 2025 (CW 25-2).

Sept. 11, 2025

US Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Department of the Air Force announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft Sept. 11, 2025, marking a significant step toward operational readiness of the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber.

Sept. 9, 2025

U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North

Eglin Air Force Base, FL — The USAF partnered with Norwegian Allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities on Sept. 3rd in the Norwegian Sea. In partnership with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s and personnel, the USAF's 53rd Wing integrated a US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber into a long-range strike scenario employing the AFRL’s QUICKSINK maritime weapon, demonstrating seamless cooperation and interoperability to defeat a surface vessel in a realistic setting.

Aug. 22, 2025

Bomber Task Force Europe wraps up 2 weeks of Ally-led training and integration

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany. — U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers completed their deployment in support of Bomber Task Force Europe and returned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, after participating in two weeks of Allied-led training events designed to advance joint warfighting capability, strengthen cooperation, and improve how U.S. and Allied forces operate together in high-threat environments. Throughout the deployment, U.S. bombers and aircrews trained alongside the Norwegian Air Force to rehearse gaining access to contested airspace, targeting threats, and maintaining coordination in simulated areas where freedom of movement is constrained. The mission focused on improving how Allies share real-time threat information and make timely, coordinated decisions under pressure.

Aug. 19, 2025

U.S., Allied aircraft fly together over Riga, Latvia – demonstrate readiness and unity

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany. — U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers and Allied fighter jets flew in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19, 2025, as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, demonstrating NATO air forces’ ability to operate together anywhere, anytime. The Lancers flew in formation with Hungarian and Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, demonstrating Allied integration fostered during an ongoing training deployment. The Hungarian Gripens are deployed to Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania in support of the NATO’s Air Policing mission.

Aug. 9, 2025

Dyess B-1s arrive in Norway for Bomber Task Force Europe

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany. — U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, Aug. 9, 2025, to begin Ally-led training operations as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe. The deployment empowers U.S. Air Force aircrews to refine tactics, increase flexibility and strengthen coordination with Allies by exercising and operating together increasing warfighting capabilities and readiness.

July 29, 2025

Air Force, Northrop Grumman advance Sentinel ICBM modernization with stage-two rocket motor test

ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. — The U.S. Air Force, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, completed a full-scale qualification test of the stage-two solid rocket motor for the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) July 20 by the 717th Test Squadron, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, here.