Report unlocks mystery of why Chinese bombers flew near Alaska in 2024
A new report reveals China's joint patrols with Russia near Alaska may have had motives beyond a political message.
Air Warfare
B-2 crash report: Hydraulic failure led to landing gear collapse, fire
The B-2's pilot fought hard to keep it from veering off the runway after its landing gear collapsed, even standing up to put all his weight on the brake.
Air Force moves F-16s closer to North Korea in new ‘super squadron’
The temporary shift aims to provide a more robust defense against threats from an increasingly belligerent North Korea.
Kadena to inspect F-15Es after fighter landed without wheel
An F-15E Strike Eagle that took off from Diego Garcia on Monday discovered mid-flight that one of its wheels was missing.
F-15E lands safely in Japan after wheel falls off
The two airmen flying the fighter were uninjured in the emergency landing.
Joby, L3Harris developing autonomous aircraft for defense missions
The companies plan to start flight tests this fall and be ready to demonstrate operational capabilities in government exercises by 2026.
Boeing CEO says defense business can weather looming worker strike
Approximately 3,200 Boeing employees who build fighter aircraft and munitions could strike as soon as next week.
Germany, Jordan want to supply Gaza by air – here is how it could work
Previous German aid-dropping operations in the territory may give a glimpse of what to expect, according to a defense spokesman in Berlin.
Air Force creates warfighter communications office
The Air Force called it “one of the most significant reorganizations of the Air Staff in over 30 years.”
Germany, France to ‘clarify’ FCAS project by year-end as firms bicker
The countries' two defense ministers offered political backing at a "moment of truth" to a program rocked by industrial infighting.
Air Force suspends use of M18 pistols after airman’s death
A leaked memo called for the M18 to be pulled from use “for all operational and training activities” immediately and replaced by the M-4 rifle.
Anti-‘woke’ former officer confirmed as Air Force undersecretary
Matthew Lohmeier was fired from command after appearing on a podcast where he alleged Marxist ideology is spreading through and undermining the military.
Turkey, UK agree on Eurofighter exports in step closer to deal
Negotiations on the potential deal with Turkey will continue in coming weeks, the U.K. government said in a statement.
Air Force says B-52 crew wasn’t told of passenger jet before near-miss
Video of the aftermath of the near-miss was widely shared online, and the Air Force has now released its timeline of the incident.
Air Force experiments with using AI to seek combat targets
The unprecedented exercise was designed to speed up military decision-making and “reduce cognitive load” on humans, the service said.
Air Force reviewing B-52’s apparent near miss with airliner
“Sorry about the aggressive maneuver,” an airline pilot told passengers after sharply banking to avoid a B-52 over North Dakota. "Not a fun day at work."
White House taps Global Strike head as next Air Force vice chief
The last Air Force vice chief, Gen. Jim Slife, was fired by President Trump in February without explanation as part of a broader purge of military leaders.
