Two U-2 pilots, including a Wisconsin native, share rare insights on the legendary spy plane's enduring legacy and relevance in today's battlespace. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 drew a record-breaking ...

While the Air Force has planned to retire the Lockheed Martin U-2 Dragon Lady surveillance plane next year, a number of ...

A U-2 spy plane is by definition not meant to be seen. It’s at its best operationally when it’s in the sky, tens of thousands of feet above the surface, watching its targets. That said, they also look ...

You don't hear much about it, but the U.S. Air Force has been flying an aircraft that made its first flight in 1955. The U-2 Dragon Lady is one of the longest-serving aircraft in the U.S. inventory, ...

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 ...

The US is flying U-2 "Dragon Lady" spy planes on patrol missions around the southern border. The top Air Force officer confirmed the involvement of the aircraft last Friday. The U-2 planes join other ...

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 ...

From unstable airframes to a lack of safety features, not all pilots in the US Air Force are qualified to fly these aircraft. The U-2 pressure suit is a self-contained life support system, providing ...

A vintage Cold War spy plane is getting a new lease on life as Lockheed Martin's notorious yet secretive Skunk Works completes the first test flight of a Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady with an upgraded ...

In collaboration with the US Air Force, Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the inaugural flight for the U-2 Dragon Lady's Avionics Tech Refresh (ATR) program. In collaboration with the US Air ...