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A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York nearly collided with a US Air Force tanker near Venezuela, with the pilot blaming the military plane for crossing their path without transponder activation, raising concerns amid increased US military activity in the region.
A JetBlue flight from Curaçao nearly collided with a US Air Force refueling tanker near Venezuela, with the pilot blaming the military plane for crossing their path and not having its transponder on, prompting reports to authorities amid increased US military activity in the region.
A US Air Force F-16 pilot, Lt. Col William Parks, survived 15 minutes of enemy missile fire during a Middle East mission by executing extreme high-G turns and deploying countermeasures, earning the Silver Star Medal for his bravery and skill in avoiding multiple missile hits while supporting operations against Houthi rebels.
Anduril's YFQ-44A collaborative combat aircraft conducted its first flight test in California, marking a significant step in the U.S. Air Force's initiative to develop AI-driven, semi-autonomous drone wingmen to operate alongside manned fighters, with the goal of enhancing combat capabilities and extending the reach of the fighter fleet.
Anduril's YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has begun flight testing, marking a rapid development from design to flight in just 556 days, with a focus on autonomy, mass production, and collaboration with the U.S. Air Force to enhance air superiority and adapt to evolving threats.
The Netherlands has joined the US in developing autonomous drone wingmen through a new partnership, gaining full access to the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, which could lead to over 1,000 drones in the European theater, enhancing interoperability and defense capabilities.
The IAM Union has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Boeing for refusing to negotiate in good faith during an ongoing strike involving over 3,200 members, which is delaying critical U.S. Air Force aircraft deliveries and highlighting tensions over fair treatment and contract negotiations.
The U.S. has reached an agreement with Qatar to build training and maintenance facilities at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho for Qatari troops operating F-15QA jets, which has sparked controversy among some political figures. The facility is part of longstanding international training programs, with security and operations managed by the U.S. Air Force, and aims to enhance military cooperation and readiness between the two countries.
The U.S. is building a training and maintenance facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho for Qatari troops to operate F-15QA jets, a move that has sparked political controversy but is part of longstanding international military cooperation. The base, home to the 366th Fighter Wing, will continue to be secured by U.S. personnel, and the project aims to enhance joint operational readiness between the U.S. and Qatar.
The US has announced that Qatar will build an Air Force facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho to host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots for joint training, strengthening military cooperation between the two countries.
The U.S. Air Force is shifting focus from counterterrorism to deterring China and Russia, investing in stealth, AI, autonomous systems, and modular platforms, with key upgrades including the B-52, the new F-47 fighter, and the B-21 bomber, while retiring older aircraft to modernize its fleet for future conflicts.
A 67-year-old South Dakota man, John Murray Rowe, was sentenced to over 10 years in prison for attempting to share classified US Air Force information with Russia, having exchanged over 300 emails with an undercover FBI agent and disclosing sensitive military technology details, betraying decades of trust and endangering national security.
The US Air Force announced it will offer military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt, a supporter of Trump who was shot during the January 6 Capitol riot, marking a controversial gesture amid ongoing political debates about her death and the events of that day.
The US is advancing with the sale of 3,350 ERAM missiles to Ukraine, aimed at enhancing Kyiv's long-range strike capabilities with low-cost, precision munitions, pending congressional approval, to support Ukraine's defense against Russian threats.
The US Air Force has decided to provide full military funeral honors for Ashli Babbitt, a veteran and rioter killed during the January 6 Capitol breach, reversing a previous denial under the Biden administration after reviewing the circumstances of her death.