The Air Force announced the arrival of additional F-16s in the Middle East to deter further aggression in the region. The Air Force wants its next tankers to be able to survive in the contested airspace likely in the nation's next war. One F-16 Fighting Falcon that responded to the unresponsive Cessna made the jump to supersonic speed, though three others were also authorized to do so. American and European officials are still hashing out the details of who would send jets, instructors and other resources to support training. The Pentagon has grown increasingly concerned about the potential for a conflict with China, which would require improved maritime capabilities. "We’re not actually pushing the vehicle with air, we’re using it to tailor how the air is flowing over the wing,” the former CRANE program manager said. Investigators blamed the pilot for his jet’s demise, saying the airman could have regained control over the F-16. Col. Jay Bertsch lasted four months as commander of the 8th Maintenance Group at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. New details about 1st Lt. David Schmitz's death have come to light in a federal civil lawsuit filed by his wife against three defense companies. The jet’s landing gear appeared to have collapsed, and its nose separated from its body. Load More