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
F-22 Raptor involved in ‘mishap’ during Georgia training exerciseAn F-22 Raptor taking part in a fighter exercise Monday in Savannah, Georgia, was involved in a mishap around 11:30 a.m. local time.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown8 days ago
Passenger absolved of in-flight bomb hoax that prompted F-18 responseThe passenger, then 18, alleged the bomb threat was a joke.By Sarah Sicard4 months ago
Upgraded F-35 deliveries slipping to fall 2024, Lockheed saysIf the F-35 upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3 aren't ready for deliveries to resume in the third quarter, Lockheed said it may slow down production.By Stephen Losey4 months ago
Misplaced flashlight in F-35 engine results in $4 million in damage A handheld flashlight was sucked into the F-35's inlet engine during a maintenance ground run.By Sarah Sicard4 months ago
US fighter jets fly over Bosnia in a sign of support to the countryThe U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons flew as part of joint air-to-ground training involving American and Bosnian forces.4 months ago
New in 2024: F-35 program eyes key upgrade, delivery restartThe delays could have a cascading effect that hurts the Air Force’s ability to manage its units worldwide.By Stephen Losey5 months ago
F-35 engine upgrade money could run out in months if budget not passedThe Pentagon has also paused negotiations on a performance-based logistics contract for the F-35 after cost and performance estimates underwhelmed.By Stephen Losey5 months ago
US quickly updated Israeli F-35s after Hamas attack, officials sayRep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., said the F-35 program has moved at "breakneck speed" to get capabilities and spare parts to Israel's fighter jets.By Stephen Losey5 months ago
Newest F-35s stalled by slow production of key parts“The hardware is good,” Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt said. “It’s the rate at which they’re producing them to meet our production and retrofit needs."By Stephen Losey5 months ago
US pilot safely ejects in F-16 crash off South KoreaThe unidentified pilot was recovered by South Korean maritime forces and was “awake and in stable condition,” the 8th Fighter Wing said.By The Associated Press Staff5 months ago
Defense bill would let Air Force retire A-10s, F-15s — but not F-22sLawmakers want to see more detailed plans for collaborative combat aircraft and the Next Generation Air Dominance platform.By Stephen Losey5 months ago