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Plane used in boat strike painted like civilian aircraft: Report

The plane used by the U.S. military to strike an alleged drug boat off Venezuela last fall was painted to look like a civilian aircraft, AP reports.

6 days ago

US Air Force eyes autonomous Northrop Grumman drone for CCA program

Northrop Grumman significantly revamped its original CCA pitch to the Air Force, resulting in the Talon drone.

By Stephen Losey

2 weeks ago

Death of airman caused by multiple points of failure, report finds

A special investigation found that Staff Sgt. Charles Crumlett’s death while working on a F-22 was caused, among others, by a lack of supervision.

By Cristina Stassis

3 weeks ago

China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says

The Pentagon's latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.”

4 weeks ago

B-52 with key radar upgrade flies to Edwards for testing

The new AESA radar is a major part of the U.S. Air Force's plan to thoroughly revamp the venerable B-52, and extend its life into at least the 2050s.

By Stephen Losey

5 weeks ago

V-22 Osprey at risk of more ‘catastrophic’ mishaps, Navy review finds

Following major mishaps, the military’s first tiltrotor aircraft program must take “immediate and decisive action” to avoid more loss, a review found.

By Hope Hodge Seck

5 weeks ago