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US F-22s land in Philippines for first time, furthering defense ties
The landing comes as the United States and Philippines strengthen military relations as China becomes more aggressive in the South China Sea.
US F-22 fighter jets arrive in UAE after Houthi attacks
The Raptors landed at Al-Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi, which hosts some 2,000 U.S. troops.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Raptors sent to Gulf amid Iran tensions
Nearly a dozen Air Force F-22 stealth fighters have deployed to the Persian Gulf state of Qatar, part of a force buildup requested by U.S. Central Command in May in response to what it called heightened Iranian threats against American forces in the region.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US fighter jets intercept 2 Russian bombers off Alaska
The Russian bombers were accompanied by two Russian fighter jets.
Boeing’s new F-15X may replace an aging fleet of F-15C/D Eagles
The Air Force’s fleet of F-15 C and D Eagle fighters are aging faster than F-35 Joint Strike Fighters are being fielded. There’s a gap in the transition that some think needs to be filled. Boeing’s new F-15X design may be the Air Force’s answer to that issue.
By Kyle Rempfer