Kim arrives in Russian city for expected visit to fighter jet plantThe visit is one of several the North Korean leader is making on a days-long trip to Russia.3 months ago
Ukraine could begin training on F-16 jets in Europe this summerAmerican and European officials are still hashing out the details of who would send jets, instructors and other resources to support training.By Rachel S. Cohen7 months ago
Russians seem to be baiting US jets to dogfight in Syria, general saysLt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich has suggested that “unprofessional” Russian moves jeopardize efforts to keep the situation from escalating.By Rachel S. Cohen7 months ago
Preparing for Russia: Inside NATO fighter pilot training in TexasMore than 8,000 NATO aviators have earned their wings in Wichita Falls, Texas, since the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) program began in 1981.By Rachel S. Cohen9 months ago
Perennial pilot paucity puts Air Force in precarious positionThe service has nibbled at the edges of a 2,000-pilot shortage for years.By Rachel S. Cohen9 months ago
Pentagon lacks big picture for fighter jet procurement, watchdog saysThe Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five years to modernize its tactical aviation fleets.By Rachel S. Cohen12 months ago