19 May 2020

Edwards AFB’s Active April Demonstrates Continued Test Operations during COVID-19 Conditions

The month of April launched a new normal at Edwards Air Force Base. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, units around the base have taken steps to assure the mission continues while ensuring the health and safety of Airmen during this time of social distancing and teleworking.

26 Apr 2019

F-35 AGCAS recommended for fielding

The 412th Test Wing recently published the technical report on the F-35 Automatic Ground and Collision Avoidance System and have recommended it for fielding; seven years ahead of schedule.

27 Mar 2019

Aerial refueling probe light evaluations flown with KC-135: Effort to clear Navy, USMC F-35 night refueling envelope

The F-35 program recently completed testing on an improved lighting assembly with the KC-135 that

15 Mar 2019

461st FLTS lands two more F-35s for test

The 461st Flight Test Squadron and F-35 Integrated Test Force received two additional F-35As to

14 Feb 2019

KC-46 Pegasus connects with fifth-generation fighter

Pictured above: A KC-46A Pegasus refueling tanker from the 418th Flight Test Squadron connects with

25 Jan 2019

Test team verifies procedures to recover downed F-35

Even the most advanced aircraft in the world may not always have a successful landing. Or, it can

7 Jan 2019

461st FLTS pilot makes history

History was made once again at Edwards Air Force Base, California, when Maj. Rachael Winiecki became

19 Dec 2018

Joining forces: Test team completes fourth Orange Flag of 2018

In the skies above California, an F-35 and F-16 from Edwards Air Force Base are joined by an F-15E

12 Dec 2018

31st TES begins F-35 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation

The 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron kicked off the Defense Department’s F-35 Lightning II Initial Operational Test and Evaluation with a large force employment sortie from Edwards AFB, California, Dec. 5.

5 Dec 2018

U.K.’s Secretary of State for Defence visits countrymen at Edwards

The United Kingdom’s top military official received an up-close look at his country’s new