# US Air Force
Latest news and articles about US Air Force
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US Air Force Confirms Trump‑Preferred Red, White, Gold and Navy Livery for New Air Force One Fleet
The US Air Force will apply a red, white, gold and deep‑navy livery — a color scheme associated with Donald Trump — to two new VC-25B Boeing 747s and a Qatar-donated 747 earmarked for presidential use. The move reverses an earlier rejection on cost and technical grounds and underscores the political and symbolic stakes of presidential aircraft procurement.
US Sends 18 F-35s from UK to Middle East in a Show of Force Amid Iran Tensions
The U.S. Air Force flew 18 F-35A fighters from RAF Lakenheath to the Middle East on Feb. 16, supported by tankers and operating in three‑ship formations. The deployment is a significant, visible show of force meant to deter Iran and reassure regional partners amid heightened tensions.
US Sends 18 F‑35s From Britain to Middle East in Strong Signal to Iran
The US has sent 18 F‑35A fighters from RAF Lakenheath to the Middle East with tanker support, marking one of the largest recent F‑35 movements to the region. The deployment is a calibrated show of advanced airpower intended to deter Iran but carries risks of escalation and logistical strain.
US F‑35 Deliveries Hit by Missing Radars as Block 4 Upgrades Stumble
Deliveries of F‑35As to the U.S. Air Force have included airframes without the planned APG‑85 AESA radar because of development delays and cost overruns in the Block 4 upgrade. The absence of onboard radars forces operational compromises, underscores long‑standing concurrency problems in the programme, and complicates future upgrades and budgeting.
U.S. Signals Readiness to Re‑MIRV ICBMs and Reactivate B‑52 Nuclear Role as New START Expires
The U.S. Air Force says it is prepared to reintroduce MIRVs on Minuteman ICBMs and restore B‑52 nuclear carriage now that New START has lapsed. Those options, while technically reversible, broaden U.S. military choices and risk provoking reciprocal moves by Russia and China, complicating arms‑control prospects.
New F-35 Deliveries Arrive Without Radar, Exposing Production and Readiness Fault Lines
A report says Lockheed Martin delivered recent F-35s without AN/APG-85 radars, and the mounting differences prevent fitting the earlier AN/APG-81 as a substitute. The deliveries could constrain the jets' combat roles, strain depots and suppliers, and prompt political and allied scrutiny of the F-35 programme.
US Air Force Pulls Two F‑22s From Super Bowl Flyover Citing Operational Needs — A Signal of Competing Priorities
The U.S. Air Force withdrew two F‑22 Raptors from the Super Bowl flyover citing "operational mission" needs. The decision underlines the limited availability of high‑end platforms and the military's tendency to prioritize operational commitments over public displays.
US Pulls Two F-22s from Super Bowl Flyover as Operational Tempo Near Iran Rises
The US Air Force pulled two F-22 stealth fighters from the Super Bowl flyover after reassigning them to operational tasks amid heightened activity related to Iran. The move highlights the limited availability of fifth‑generation assets and signals that the Pentagon is prioritizing real‑world missions over public displays during a period of increased tension in the Middle East.
US Air Force Surge: 42 Heavy Transports Sent to Middle East in Eight Days
Open-source tracking shows the US Air Force moved at least 42 heavy transport aircraft to the Middle East over eight days, primarily C-17s with one C-5M. The scale suggests significant logistics activity—reinforcement, prepositioning or contingency preparation—and signals US intent to reassure partners and deter adversaries while posing maintenance and readiness questions for its airlift fleet.