US Air Force
Congressional ‘BRRRRT Act’ seeks to keep the A-10 flying, but veteran pilot warns of capability gap
The legislation comes amid a long-running debate over the future of the A-10 and whether newer aircraft can adequately replace its close air support and combat search-and-rescue capabilities.
Jordan, Kuwait activate air defenses as Iran targets US airbase in region, Iranian media says
No flight cancellations expected at Ben-Gurion, Airports Authority chairman says
Trump threatens to hit Iranian bridges, power plants, any time shots fired in Strait of Hormuz
F-22s pulled from Super Bowl flyover after reassignment for operational missions
While it is unclear if they are needed for a possible American attack on Iran, this type of aircraft participated in the US's Operation Midnight Hammer in June of last year.
US seeks to prevent further Iranian harrasment of ships in Gulf - analysis
Iranian harassment of US ships prompts military reaction, increasing already-strained tensions between the two countries.
Iranian MP threatens US bases, urges Jordanians to seize control of air base amid rising tensions
Iranian MP Mojtaba Zarei urged Jordanians to seize the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base and take US soldiers captive after Tehran strikes the base in a threatened upcoming ballistic missile attack.
CENTCOM announces air force readiness exercise amid growing Iran tensions
Although CENTCOM said that the "exercise is designed to enhance asset and personnel dispersal capability," military parties have used such drills in the past as cover for launching a surprise attack.
US lowers security alert at Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base amid Iran tensions
The US lowered the warning after it evacuated troops from Al Udeid air base and other bases in Gulf states due to threats made by the Iranian regime.
US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says
In response to China and Russia's military moves, US bombers join Japan's fighter jets in a display of strength.
Texan men plan invasion of island off coast of Haiti with an army of DC's homeless
The men planned to invade an island off the coast of Haiti with an “army of homeless mercenaries,” murdering the men on the island, and using the women and children as sex slaves.
Armenia pauses Indian Tejas deal after Dubai crash, Israeli suppliers brace for impact
An advanced version of the Tejas fighter jet, equipped with AESA radar technology and an electronic warfare system manufactured by Elta of Israel Aerospace Industries, is in production.
US Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz loses helicopter, fighter jet in South China Sea crash
A Sea Hawk helicopter went down and shortly afterward, an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet also crashed in the South China Sea.
Lockdown lifted following reported active shooter situation at New Jersey air force base
The lockdown was implemented following a possible active shooter situation on base, KAN reported.
