April 30, 2026 War Department's $1.5 trillion budget proposal includes sizable nuclear triad investments The War Department aims to modernize the U.S. nuclear triad — including air, land and sea weapons — and the fiscal year 2027 budget proposal includes ample investment to make that happen, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during testimony on Capitol Hill.
April 30, 2026 Air Force Advances Dragon Cart Palletized Effects Program Management of the Dragon Cart program formally transitioned to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Combat Readiness Directorate, marking a major milestone in delivering game-changing capability to the operational Air Force.
April 29, 2026 AFWERX, SpaceWERX open new SBIR/STTR solicitations following reauthorization AFWERX and SpaceWERX have opened new Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer solicitations following passage of the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, which reauthorizes the programs through fiscal year 2031.
April 29, 2026 Simulation & Training Forum spotlights Air Force–industry collaboration on Next-Gen readiness The event brought together government, industry, and academic stakeholders to discuss the future of training and simulation across the defense enterprise.
April 28, 2026 Air Force Test Pilot School expands collaboration with Air University, reflects broader reach across academia and industry The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School is expanding partnerships across academia, government and private industry to improve research and investments in aerospace.
April 27, 2026 Tinker projects strength during 2026 State of the Base The discussion highlighted Tinker’s integral role in national defense, its economic impact for the state, and its strategic role as a power projection platform defending the nation.
April 24, 2026 AFRL redesigns for strategic advantage, positions research enterprise to accelerate delivery of war-winning systems The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) announced a major redesign of its organizational structure to integrate and align research and development around key mission areas to speed the delivery of war-winning systems.
April 23, 2026 Regenerated B-1B Lancer dedicated as "Apocalypse II" to honor WWII heroes The 7th Bomb Wing unveiled new nose art for a recently regenerated B-1B Lancer, linking the legacy of World War II Airmen with the future of American airpower during a dedication ceremony April 22, 2026.
April 23, 2026 Air Force Marathon Reveals 2026 Featured Aircraft Celebrating "30 years of running," the Air Force Marathon is thrilled to announce the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the featured aircraft for the 2026 race weekend, scheduled for September 18-19.
April 22, 2026 Hill AFB strengthens nation‑to‑nation partnerships at Annual American Indian Meeting Military leaders and tribal representatives convened at the Hill Aerospace Museum for the Annual American Indian Meeting to discuss shared environmental stewardship and the long-term management of ancestral lands.