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KC-46A boom mishap caused by operator and F-22 pilot errors, investigation finds

An investigation found that a KC-46A's emergency landing and refueling boom damage in July 2025 was mainly due to the operator's incorrect control inputs.

By Cristina Stassis

4 weeks ago

Death of airman caused by multiple points of failure, report finds

A special investigation found that Staff Sgt. Charles Crumlett’s death while working on a F-22 was caused, among others, by a lack of supervision.

By Cristina Stassis

6 months ago

F-22 Raptor pairs with Avenger drone in combat flight test

During the test flight, the F-22 pilot controlled the Avenger drone from the cockpit by way of a tablet.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

8 months ago

US Air Force wants 1,558 fighters for low-risk wars. Can it get there?

The Air Force warns that having a smaller fleet may increase the risk it won't be able to carry out all its missions.

By Stephen Losey

9 months ago

How the US bombarded Iranian nuclear sites while avoiding detection

Taking off from the U.S. heartland, B-2 stealth bombers, aided by refueling tankers and fighter jets, delivered a total of 420,000 pounds of explosives.

13 months ago

F-22 Raptor involved in ‘mishap’ during Georgia training exercise

An 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-Brown

2 years ago