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, AP2 days ago
US soldier detained in Russia will be held until at least JulyArmy Staff Sgt. Gordon Black faces charges of theft after being arrested in Russia on May 2.By Leo Shane III7 days ago
Congress offers procurement boost for F-35 jets in FY24 spending billThe U.S. Air Force would receive enough money to buy 51 F-35As in fiscal 2024 under the compromise defense spending bill lawmakers released.By Stephen Losey and Rachel S. Cohen8 weeks ago
Osprey pilot, flight engineer to earn posthumous awards for 2010 crashTwo airmen will posthumously receive the Distinguished Flying Cross nearly 14 years after the CV-22 Osprey they were flying crashed in Afghanistan.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown2 months ago
F-35 upgrade delays prompt US Air Force to scale back jet purchasesThe Pentagon stopped accepting deliveries of the newest F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in summer 2023 as software problems snarled the jets' latest upgrades.By Stephen Losey2 months ago
Pentagon to lift Osprey flight ban after fatal Air Force crashThe Osprey has been grounded following a Nov. 29 Air Force Special Operations Command crash in Japan that killed eight service members.By Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp, AP2 months ago
Turkey F-16 sale to proceed after Senate voteThe Senate overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara approved Sweden's NATO accession.By Bryant Harris2 months ago
Engine fire forces B-52 bomber to make emergency landing at Minot AFBOne of the long-range bomber's eight engines caught fire.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 months ago
US, South Korea practice missile intercepts after North Korean testsFriday's drill involved F-35A fighter jets from both countries and other fighter jets from South Korea.3 months ago
Air Force knows what failed in fatal Osprey crash — but not whyNBC News reported Monday that the crash was linked to chipping from the Osprey’s proprotor gearbox.By Tara Copp, AP3 months ago
US, Singapore air forces to team up at vital Pacific base in GuamThe Singapore Airshow is set to begin amid efforts by the city state to train its air-warfare capabilities at home and in faraway locales.By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo3 months ago
Timeline on returning Ospreys to flight remains murky, Air Force saysAir Force Special Operations Command wants to fly its Ospreys again, but doesn't have the information it needs to do so.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 months ago