The Lockheed U-2 was a black box program developed in secret and one that was kept shrouded in secrecy for over 35 years. It ...

The Lockheed U-2 "Dragon Lady" surveillance aircraft, celebrating its 70th anniversary, will be a featured display at EAA AirVenture in July. Known for its high-altitude capabilities, the U-2 requires ...

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — On the evening of July 31, a TU-2S Dragon Lady from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing took off from Beale Air Force Base to begin a flight unlike any the U-2 airframe ...

A USAF U-2 flying in front of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, on March 23, 2016 (Photo: Defense Visual ...

The flight over the 48 contiguous states came just days after the U-2 Dragon Lady was the star of the show at the 2025 Royal International Air Tattoo. Last week, a Lockheed TU-2S Dragon Lady took part ...

The Lockheed U-2, also known as the "Dragon Lady," is one of the most challenging aircraft to land due to its unique design and high-altitude capabilities. With its long, glider-like wings and limited ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. Last month, the United States Air Force carried out a far from ...