US F-35 forced to make emergency landing after Iran combat mission
CENTCOM confirmed the pilot made an emergency landing during combat operations. CNN sources told the outlet the aircraft was struck by an Iranian munition.
By J.D. Simkins
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Lawmakers seek coverage for expedited fertility care under PACT Act
New legislation would speed coverage for fertility treatments without requiring veterans to prove their infertility was directly tied to military service.
By Patricia Kime
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The US Air Force needs more airpower — but not the kind it’s buying
Aircraft fly, but mass sails: The lengthy military buildup for a potential strike on Iran proves joint assets matter more than exquisite warplanes alone.
By Maximilian K. Bremer and Kelly A. Grieco
F-22 Raptor, MQ-20 drone complete manned-unmanned flight exercise
The exercise featured a human-piloted F-22 Raptor issuing real-time commands to the MQ-20 drone, which responded by carrying out a range of mission tasks.
By Michael Scanlon
US Air Force needs 500 next-gen fighters, bombers to beat China, think tank says
"No more ‘divest to invest,’” aviation expert Heather Penney said, arguing that the Air Force needs to dramatically boost its F-47 and B-21 acquisition.
Meet the pilots executing the rare Navy-Air Force Super Bowl flyover
The flyover is set to include two B-1s, two F-15C Eagles and a pair each of Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets and F-35C Joint Strike Fighters.
By Hope Hodge Seck