Edwards AFB News

  • KC-46A approved for production

    The KC-46A Pegasus program received Milestone C approval from Frank Kendall, the under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, signaling the aircraft is ready to enter into production. Work is now underway to award the first two low rate initial production lots within the

  • F-35 prepared to undergo chemical, biological decontamination testing

    After years of preparation, the 461st Flight Test Squadron and Joint Strike Fighter Integrated Test Force are ready to test the F-35 Lightning II’s ability to be decontaminated from chemical and biological weapons exposure. Contractors, Airmen and Air Force civilians have been tirelessly working in

  • Four-star innovator to speak on third offset strategy

    Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer and the 412th Test Wing Innovation Team are pleased to announce a two-day innovation kick-off event Aug. 24-25. The special guest speaker is retired Gen. Gregory S. Martin who will be on stage Aug. 24 at the base theater with Schaefer to deliver a keynote address discussing

  • New commander for Rocket Lab

    Col. Anne L. Clark takes command of Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate Detachment 7 here at Edwards.

  • ALS graduates 26 future NCOs

    Club Muroc hosted the latest graduating class from the Airman Leadership School Aug 11. Class 16F saw 26 senior Airman, not only from Edwards but from across the Air Force as well, take the next step towards more responsibility and possibly entering the noncommissioned officer ranks. Congratulations

  • This week in Edwards flight test history

    On Aug. 16, 1948 the XF-89 Scorpion made its first flight, flown by Northrop test pilot Fred C. Bretcher. The twin-jet night fighter was selected by the Air Force after a fly-off with the XF-87 and the Navy’s Douglas XF3D-1 Skyknight because of its potential for development.

  • This week in Edwards flight test history

    On Aug. 12, 1972 the McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle successfully passed its first flight performance milestone six weeks ahead of schedule. This milestone consisted of Mach 2 flight and altitude and g-load targets.