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Air Force unit halts rappelling, ropes training after airman dies during public demonstration

After Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died from injuries sustained during a public demonstration, his squadron ceased all rappel and rope training events.

US Air Force wants AI to assist aerial refueling

The goal is for AI to automatically analyze refueling operations from cameras mounted on the tankers and provide “hot wash” feedback to the tanker crews.
Pentagon, Lockheed agree to 10-year deal for 850 F-35 jets

The decade-long framework guarantees at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the U.S. military, pending congressional approval and funding.

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Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher and U.S. Air Force veteran, was released from Russian custody on Wednesday after spending over four years in prison.
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The Pentagon office tapped in 2022 to oversee the military’s responsible use of AI had filled just three of 10 authorized positions as of February 2026.
US Air Force F-22 pilot controls unmanned FQ-44 in flight

The fighter jet’s pilot served as an airborne “quarterback” and gave high-level directives to an Anduril-made Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
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The Pentagon ordered 30 universities to review their ties with foreign institutions or risk losing their federal funding.

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