April 21, 2026 Budget request directs record $338.8 billion to Air Force, Space Force to meet “challenges of today and tomorrow” The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $338.8 billion budget proposal, a significant boost in funding designed to sharpen readiness, continue modernizing the fleet and underwrite deterrence while ensuring that any threat to national security can be met and, if necessary, defeated.
Feb. 25, 2026 Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses through deliberate weapons integration testing The Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
Feb. 24, 2026 Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success In his first major address since becoming Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach highlighted readiness and how the service is responding to a complex and ambiguous strategic environment.
Jan. 23, 2026 USAF to introduce Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0 AEW 2.0 is an improved version of the legacy deployment construct and will be implemented in FY27.
Nov. 13, 2025 Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe named 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe was selected as the 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Nov. 12, 2025 Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.
Sept. 11, 2025 U.S. Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB The DAF announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft marking a significant step toward operational readiness of the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber.
Aug. 27, 2025 Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing The Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch.
Nov. 4, 2024 CSAF addresses the future of integrated capabilities at AFMC senior leader conference Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin highlighted the significance of integrating various airpower assets and functions to create a more cohesive and agile force during the AFMC Senior Leader Conference.
Aug. 16, 2024 Air Force Chief of Staff visits Team Robins Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin visited Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 13, 2024, to speak with Airmen and receive mission updates on both legacy platforms and new missions being established at the installation.