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Jet landing on USS Truman goes overboard, forcing pilots to eject

The incident, in which the pilots were safely recovered, marks the third time since December that an F/A-18 assigned to the carrier Truman has been lost.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

4 days ago

With new jets, Marines need new weapons for future fights

Marine aviation leaders are looking for upgraded weapons and munitions options for the Corps' growing fleet of F-35B and F-35C fighter jets.

By Todd South

10 days ago

US plans $200 million buildup of European air bases flanking Russia

This year’s defense spending plan includes roughly $214 million to construct installations in Iceland, Norway and much of Eastern Europe.

By Shawn Snow

7 years ago

Mattis warns of unsafe Russian military flights over Syria

It’s not clear if recent close calls by Russian aircraft over Syria have been deliberate or just sloppy flying, Mattis said.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

7 years ago

US F-22s intercept Russian fighter jets, fire warning flares

Two U.S. F-22 Raptors intercepted and fired warning flares at two Russian Su-25s over the tightly congested air space in Syria along the Euphrates River on Wednesday.

By Shawn Snow

7 years ago

T-45s to get new oxygen monitoring system by February

The Navy will also develop a new automatic backup oxygen system for the T-45, a Mississippi senator said Wednesday.

By Valerie Insinna

7 years ago

The F-104 Starfighter was supposed to be the Air Force’s fastest, highest-flying combat jet

Often called “the rocket with a man in it,” the F-104 was the first operational aircraft to sustain Mach 2 speed in flight.

By Carl O. Schuster

7 years ago

Afghan officials seek return of American A-10s

America’s beloved A-10 Thunderbolt II ―the “Warthog” ― may be headed back to Afghanistan.

By Shawn Snow

7 years ago

Marine Corps investigation faults F-35 program after in-flight fire

The broken bracket was a 'known and previously identified hazard' for F-35Bs.

By Jeff Schogol

7 years ago

F-35 loses aircraft panel during training flight near Okinawa

An aircraft panel measuring approximately 12 inches by 24 inches dropped from an F-35A sometime during a “routine training mission” about 65 miles east of Okinawa.

By Valerie Insinna

7 years ago

As Korean tensions rise, stealth jets drill alongside allies

Hundreds of aircraft including two dozen stealth jets began training Monday as the United States and South Korea launched a massive combined air force exercise. The war games come a week after North Korea test-fired its most powerful missile ever, an ICBM that may be able to target the eastern seaboard of the United States.

7 years ago

Sure, the F-35 is stealthy. But can it handle icy roads?

According to Lockheed, the F-35 Lightning II testing is part of the certification process for the Royal Norwegian Air Force. It will continue over the next several weeks in Alaska.

By Jackson Richman

7 years ago

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Jet landing on USS Truman goes overboard, forcing pilots to eject

The incident, in which the pilots were safely recovered, marks the third time since December that an F/A-18 assigned to the carrier Truman has been lost.

With new jets, Marines need new weapons for future fights

Marine aviation leaders are looking for upgraded weapons and munitions options for the Corps' growing fleet of F-35B and F-35C fighter jets.

US plans $200 million buildup of European air bases flanking Russia

This year’s defense spending plan includes roughly $214 million to construct installations in Iceland, Norway and much of Eastern Europe.

Mattis warns of unsafe Russian military flights over Syria

It’s not clear if recent close calls by Russian aircraft over Syria have been deliberate or just sloppy flying, Mattis said.

US F-22s intercept Russian fighter jets, fire warning flares

Two U.S. F-22 Raptors intercepted and fired warning flares at two Russian Su-25s over the tightly congested air space in Syria along the Euphrates River on Wednesday.

T-45s to get new oxygen monitoring system by February

The Navy will also develop a new automatic backup oxygen system for the T-45, a Mississippi senator said Wednesday.

The F-104 Starfighter was supposed to be the Air Force’s fastest, highest-flying combat jet

Often called “the rocket with a man in it,” the F-104 was the first operational aircraft to sustain Mach 2 speed in flight.

Afghan officials seek return of American A-10s

America’s beloved A-10 Thunderbolt II ―the “Warthog” ― may be headed back to Afghanistan.

Marine Corps investigation faults F-35 program after in-flight fire

The broken bracket was a 'known and previously identified hazard' for F-35Bs.

F-35 loses aircraft panel during training flight near Okinawa

An aircraft panel measuring approximately 12 inches by 24 inches dropped from an F-35A sometime during a “routine training mission” about 65 miles east of Okinawa.

As Korean tensions rise, stealth jets drill alongside allies

Sure, the F-35 is stealthy. But can it handle icy roads?

According to Lockheed, the F-35 Lightning II testing is part of the certification process for the Royal Norwegian Air Force. It will continue over the next several weeks in Alaska.

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