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Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraft

The propeller-driven Skyraider II pays homage to the Cold War-era propeller plane that delivered close air support during the Vietnam War.

2 months ago

Army deploys to Alaska island amid rise in Russian military activity

Russian military planes and navy vessels, including two submarines, have come close to Alaska in the past week as Russia and China conducted joint drills.

8 months ago

Budget strain pauses MC-130J amphibious project for special forces

U.S. Special Operations Command has paused an ambitious program to make its MC-130J transport plane capable of water landings and takeoff.

12 months ago

Pilot reported fire on vintage military plane before Alaska crash

The C54D-DC airplane — a military version of the WWII-era Douglas DC-4 aircraft — crashed outside Fairbanks Tuesday. No survivors were found.

13 months ago

US military says Chinese jet flew within 10 feet of B-52 bomber

The incident nearly caused an accident and underscored the potential for a mishap as both countries vie for influence in the region.

19 months ago

A look at recent vintage aircraft crashes after a collision in Reno

Two pilots died when their World War II-era planes collided Sunday at the Reno Air Races, at least the third deadly crash there since 2011.

20 months ago