What we know about NatGeo’s upcoming ‘Top Gun’ series
National Geographic is building its own highway to the Danger Zone.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Air National Guard tests F-15 fighter against helicopters
In an unprecedented combat defense, two helicopters faced off against an F-15D Eagle fighter aircraft.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
NY attorney general: Veterans’ charity was scam, raffle a fake
Authorities say a New York charity that claimed to be raising money for disabled veterans sold tickets for a raffle that never happened.
Congress on target for dogfight over military aircraft
Competing plans for military aircraft are fueling a fight between House and Senate lawmakers over their versions of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act.
By Joe Gould
Why did the Air Force cancel the F-15C electronic warfare upgrade?
The Air Force canceled plans to buy the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System for its F-15C fleet in the FY18 budget. Is that a smart idea?
By Valerie Insinna
Turkey threatens retaliation if new bill stops F-35 sale
Tension between the U.S. and Turkey over Ankara's plans to buy a Russian-made S-400 air defense system have yielded legislation to bar the sale of F-35 fighter jets.
By Joe Gould
Discovery of World War II soldier’s plane brings closure
Tom Kelly grew up on a Northern California farm and once thought of becoming a cowboy before World War II got in the way.
Pizza, cookies and Chick-fil-A: F-22 refueling banter will leave you hungry
These guys really like to chat about food..
By Charlsy Panzino
Israel just showed that the F-35 can fight. So what’s next?
Don't expect the United States to quickly follow Israel's example when it comes to deploying its F-35s in combat, experts said.
By Valerie Insinna
The F-35 just made its combat debut
The Israel Defense Forces announced on its Twitter account that the Israeli version of the aircraft, using its “Adir” moniker was used in operational missions.
By David B. Larter and Valerie Insinna
Here’s how House lawmakers plan to fix the US military’s hypoxia problem
The House Armed Services Committee wants to bump up funding to develop technologies that could help the Air Force and Navy mitigate pilot physiological episodes.
By Valerie Insinna
Interview: Mitchell Institute head has advice for the future US Air Force fighter fleet
The Air Force will be making major decisions regarding its fighter jet inventory this year.
By Valerie Insinna