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March 17, 2023

Senator, former combat pilot says it’s not just Russian aggression that caused midair crash

Russia has denied that one of its fighter jet planes in any way made contact with the U.S. drone, but Russia's defense minister reportedly rewarded the pilots for defending their airspace.

March 17, 2023

Russia's drone attack: Why China could try it next

This was a deliberate, premeditated taunt. As the admiral said to Alec Baldwin’s character in "The Hunt for Red October," "The Russians don’t do anything without a plan."

March 15, 2023

US Air Force unveils 'MUTANT' missile that can twist in air, change direction faster

The U.S. Air Force has unveiled an innovative design for a new missile system that will allow missiles to bend and change trajectory in the air.

March 8, 2023

US military jet flown by AI for 17 hours: Should you be worried?

AI capabilities are expanding day by day, now including military jet flights and dogfights. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what the military is testing.

March 4, 2023

At 103, downed World War II pilot remembers fateful 50th mission

When Capt. Art Palmer, 103, talks about his service during World War II, he leans forward in his chair, his voice intensifies, and his hands fidget, like he’s back in combat.

March 3, 2023

Air Force inspects planes over 'non-conforming' tail pins

At least two dozen Air Force jets were reportedly found to have potentially problematic tail pins. All E-3 aircraft in the field have been inspected, according to a spokesperson.

February 16, 2023

USAF grounds KC-135 Stratotanker fleet over concerns their tails may fall off mid-flight

The U.S. Air Force has recently grounded its entire fleet of KC-135 tankers to fix a non-conforming part that, if not addressed, could cause the tail to fall off mid-flight.

February 14, 2023

Aviation milestone: artificial intelligence flew a modified F-16 fighter jet for over 17 hours

An artificial intelligence algorithm developed by the U.S. military flew a modified F-16 fighter jet for over 17 hours in December, officials announced this week.

February 13, 2023

Chinese surveillance balloons have been detected over Middle East, US Air Force says

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said Monday that Chinese spy balloons have been detected over Central Command's area of responsibility in the Middle East.

February 11, 2023

China accuses the US of lying to the world about spy surveillance aircraft

Beijing has ramped up its rhetoric toward the United States in the wake of the U.S. Air Force shooting down a Chinese aircraft capable of surveillance.