US aims to outpace China with AI on fighter jets, navigation and moreThe United States is competing to stay ahead of China on AI and its use in weapon systems.By Tara Copp, AP6 hours ago
US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jetsTwo Air Force fighter jets recently squared off in a dogfight in California. One was flown by a pilot — the other wasn’t.By Tara Copp, AP30 hours ago
OpinionIs the United States overestimating China’s power?It is time to right-size the American understanding of China’s comprehensive power, writes Dan Murphy of the Harvard Kennedy School.By Dan Murphy, Harvard Kennedy School2 months ago
Air Force reorg must happen fast and needs funding, chief saysThe Air Force's revamp isn't "an optional thing," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin said. "The strategic environment compels us to do this."By Stephen Losey3 months ago
Air Force unveils command changes, wing plans in bid to outpace ChinaA sweeping set of proposals could comprise one of the Department of the Air Force's most significant reorganizations since the end of the Cold War.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown and Rachel S. Cohen3 months ago
Where might the US station its B-21 bombers to deter China?A new report says the U.S. Air Force's B-21 Raider could help ensure stability in the Asia-Pacific region.By Chris Martin4 months ago
Chinese Army defector claims air force cooked meals using missile fuelA former Chinese military member says troops were forced to use missile fuel to cook dinner.By Sarah Sicard4 months ago
US-China defense talks resume as two sides meet in WashingtonMilitary officials from both countries met for two days, restarting a communications channel lapsed since 2022By Noah Robertson4 months ago
US Air Force logistics officer talks basing, drones in the Pacific"We learned a lot of skills that were multi-capable back in the late 1980s that we are now dusting off."By Rachel S. Cohen4 months ago
Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the islandTaiwan’s Defense Ministry says China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near a key air force base.4 months ago
Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpartThe video call between Gen. CQ Brown and Gen. Liu Zhenli is the first senior military communications between the U.S. and China since August 2022.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 months ago
US Indo-Pacific commander ‘concerned’ about China-Russia military tiesAdm. John C. Aquilino said he is “very concerned” about increased joint military actions by China and Russia in the region.5 months ago