New planes, ready fleet a focus as Wilsbach takes charge of Air ForceWilsbach's emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.By Stephen Losey4 weeks ago
Russian warplanes detected flying near Alaska again, US military saysThe U.S. military says fighter jets have intercepted Russian warplanes near Alaska for the third time in about a month and the ninth time this year.3 months ago
F-16s intercept Russian spy planes near Alaska two days in a rowThe Russian surveillance and reconnaissance planes stayed in international airspace, but flew close enough to prompt NORAD to launch F-16s to intercept.By Stephen Losey4 months ago
NORAD Santa tracker started in the Cold War. Now it’s a holiday stapleNORAD typically scans the heavens for potential threats. But on Christmas Eve, volunteers are fielding questions like, “When is Santa coming?"12 months ago
Air Force weighs options to make up for B-52 cost, schedule breachesTwo key elements of the service's B-52 overhaul effort — the engine replacement and radar modernization programs — have seen cost and schedule growth.By Courtney Albon16 months ago
WATCH: US, Canadian jets intercept Chinese, Russian planes near AlaskaA joint U.S.-Canada aerospace command says two Chinese and two Russian military planes were tracked flying over international waters near Alaska.17 months ago
