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Military pilots and ground crews showing high rates of cancer, Pentagon study reveals

March 19, 2023

Military pilots and ground crews showing high rates of cancer, Pentagon study reveals

A new study out of the Pentagon found that military pilots have high rates of cancer — and ground crews that fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft also demonstrated signs of sickness as well.

US drone flights over Black Sea resume after Russian collision

March 18, 2023

US drone flights over Black Sea resume after Russian collision

The U.S. military has resumed flights through international airspace over the Black Sea following the skirmish earlier this week between a US drone and Russian fighter jets.

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

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.

Russia gives state awards to pilots behind US drone crash

March 17, 2023

Russia gives state awards to pilots behind US drone crash

The Russian government has presented state awards to the two pilots responsible for downing a U.S. drone flying through international airspace into the Black Sea.

Russia flying more armed aircraft over US bases in Syria, US CENTCOM commander says

March 16, 2023

Russia flying more armed aircraft over US bases in Syria, US CENTCOM commander says

U.S. Central Command has observed a concerning rise in "unprofessional" and "unsafe" behavior from Russian aircraft pilots near U.S. bases in Syria.

Russian fighter jet colliding with US drone is ‘unacceptable behavior’: Kurt Volker

March 16, 2023

Russian fighter jet colliding with US drone is ‘unacceptable behavior’: Kurt Volker

Former U.S. Amb. to NATO Kurt Volker says the Russian fighter jet collision was ‘intentional’ and requires a ‘firm response’ from the U.S.

Russian ships at US drone crash site in Black Sea, US official says: 'They wasted no time'

March 16, 2023

Russian ships at US drone crash site in Black Sea, US official says: 'They wasted no time'

Russian vessels have already reached the crash site of the U.S. MQ-9 drone that was forced into the Black Sea after being clipped by a Russian Su-27 fighter jet.

US video shows moment Russian fighter jet collides with US drone

March 16, 2023

US video shows moment Russian fighter jet collides with US drone

The U.S. European Command released video footage Thursday showing two Russian fighter jets encountering a MQ-9 drone that plummeted into the Black Sea.

US airman's remains formally identified 79 years after B-24 crashed during World War II

March 15, 2023

US airman's remains formally identified 79 years after B-24 crashed during World War II

Lieutenant William Montgomery’s plane was shot down during World War II near Arundel, West Sussex, on June 22, 1944 — his remains have recently been identified, 79 years later.

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

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.