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An undated artist rendering of an LGM-35A Sentinel. (Courtesy illustration)

Feb. 17, 2026

Delivering deterrence: Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026; initial capability timeline set

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation’s next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America’s warfighters.

The engagement allowed Meink to assess how 90 MW Airmen maintain readiness now while preparing facilities and processes for future intercontinental ballistic missile modernization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

Jan. 22, 2026

SECAF Visits F.E. Warren AFB

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Jan. 21, 2026, to assess the readiness, sustainment, and modernization efforts supporting the land-based leg of the nation’s nuclear triad.

Dec. 10, 2025

B-52 Stratofortress completes ferry flight after radar modification

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — A B-52 Stratofortress, equipped with a modernized radar system, completed a significant milestone as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, ensuring the bomber remains a vital component of U.S. airpower.

A view through night vision of a flat, triangular-looking military aircraft sitting in a hangar.

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.

A man seated in a dress uniform speaks into a microphone and gestures.

Sept. 22, 2025

War Department Continues Nuclear Modernization

In light of the changing global security landscape, the War Department is considering how to approach modern-era deterrence differently, said Air Force Maj. Gen. Brandon D. Parker, director of global operations at U.S. Strategic Command.

A second B-21 Raider test aircraft takes off, Sept. 11, from Palmdale, Calif., to join the Air Force’s flight test campaign at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The addition of the second test aircraft expands mission systems and weapons integration testing, advancing the program toward operational readiness. (Courtesy photo)

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.

Two men, one in military camouflage and the other in a business suit, are sitting at a desk having a conversation.

Dec. 5, 2024

Air Force Works to Keep Nuclear Triad Mission Ready During Recapitalization

The Air Force is working to meet the challenge of maintaining mission readiness for bomber and land-based missile legs of the nation's nuclear triad, while working to meet the government-mandated recapitalization of both those platforms.

A U.S. Air Force B1 Bomber flies with South Korean Air Force’s F-15K fighter jets during a celebration to mark 76th anniversary of Korea Armed Forces Day, in Seongnam, South Korea, Tuesday, Oct.1, 2024.

Oct. 4, 2024

B-1s commemorate ROK Armed Forces Day with flyover, CAS training event

SEOUL, South Korea — A U.S. B-1B Lancer participated in a combined flyover with two Republic of Korea Air Force F-16K Slam Eagles as part of the ROK Armed Forces Day celebration over Seongnam’s Seoul Air Base in the Gyeonggi Province, Oct. 1, 2024.

Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa G. Dalton, Gen. Anthony Cotton, United States Strategic Command commander; Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Air Force Global Strike Command commander; and Lt. Gen. Andrew Gebara, the Department of the Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for strategic deterrence and integration, participate in the Nuclear Imperative panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept 17, 2024. The technology exposition brings together Air Force leadership, industry experts, academia as well as aerospace and cyberspace specialists from around the world to discuss the issues and challenges facing America today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)

Sept. 20, 2024

DoD leaders discuss future of Air Force nuclear deterrent systems

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — Senior leaders discuss strategic deterrence during a time of Great Power Competition.

A B-21 Raider conducts flight testing, which includes ground testing, taxiing, and flying operations, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The B-21 will be the backbone of the service’s future bomber force, and will possess the range, access and payload to penetrate the most highly-contested threat environments and hold any target around the globe at risk. The bomber platform is being developed through the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, which utilizes streamlined methods to develop, produce and field critical combat capabilities. (Courtesy photo)

Sept. 19, 2024

Air Force provides B-21 Raider program updates

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — The B-21 Raider will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force’s flexible global strike capability.