Dec. 10, 2025 B-52 Stratofortress completes ferry flight after radar modification 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.
Dec. 8, 2025 Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink flies with 53rd Wing A formation of four U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets, assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, fly over the Gulf of America, Nov. 21, 2025. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink flew in the backseat of the lead jet as part of his visit to Eglin AFB. The flight oriented Meink to F-15EX
Sept. 19, 2025 Live-fire training advances air dominance in WSEP 25.09 Tyndall Air Force Base hosted Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) Combat Archer 25.09, Sept. 8–19, 2025. The exercise brought together aircraft from multiple bases to conduct live-fire missile testing against full-scale and subscale drones. WSEP validated weapons systems while giving aircrews,
Sept. 16, 2025 Innovative Radio Connects Global Aircraft When the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron needed a solution for reliable, long-range communication with its aircraft, Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Simonsen stepped up, pioneering the implementation of a cutting-edge satellite communication (SATCOM) system that has revolutionized the squadron's capabilities.
Sept. 9, 2025 U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North The U.S. Air Force partnered with Norwegian Allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities on September 3rd in the Norwegian Sea. In partnership with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s and personnel, the U.S. Air Force’s 53rd Wing integrated a U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bomber into
Sept. 3, 2025 Innovative rocket tests push new F-15E weapon to warfighter 96th Test Wing and 53rd Wing’s sprint-like effort throughout May to integrate and then demonstrate AGR-20F Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II laser-guided rockets on an F-15E Strike Eagle.
Aug. 15, 2025 59 TES’ MxOT Tests First Live Engine Oil Service on F-22 Raptor In a milestone test that could revolutionize maintenance procedures across the U.S. Air Force's fighter fleet, the 59th Test and Evaluation Test Squadron’s Maintenance Operational Test division at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, successfully conducted its first event to service the F-22 Raptor’s F119
July 11, 2025 53rd Wing Welcomes New Commander The 53rd Wing held a change of command ceremony July 11, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, officially welcoming Col. Scott A. Gunn as the new wing commander.
June 10, 2025 NORAD, USNORTHCOM commander visits F-15EX program Gen. Gregory Guillot, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, watches a live cockpit demonstration of a long-range kill chain solution led by Maj. Matthew Sowder, 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron F-15 weapons officer, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 3,
June 10, 2025 Test wing efforts help in QUICKSINK success QUICKSINK is a low-cost method for neutralizing surface vessels using a modified, air-delivered munition.