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Former US Air Force pilot charged with unauthorized Chinese military training

Gerald Eddie Brown Jr. was arrested and charged Wednesday for providing unauthorized defense services to Chinese pilots.

By Cristina Stassis

3 weeks ago

Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing run

Navigator Ed Ryan set off on his 13th bombing run on Friday the 13th, 1944. It would be his last.

By Claire Barrett

3 weeks ago

US Air Force accelerates B-21 Raider production, projects 2027 fielding

The first operational B-21 Raider is on track to arrive at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, in 2027.

By Michael Scanlon

3 weeks ago

US to send more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China’s alarm

The addition of missile launchers comes as treaty allies condemned what they called China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

4 weeks ago

US Air Force needs 500 next-gen fighters, bombers to beat China, think tank says

"No more ‘divest to invest,’” aviation expert Heather Penney said, arguing that the Air Force needs to dramatically boost its F-47 and B-21 acquisition.

By Stephen Losey

5 weeks ago

US Air Force eyes inspections, spare parts funding to boost readiness

The Air Force's secretary and chief of staff have made improving readiness a top priority and emphasize it is "commanders' business," Lt. Gen. Pleus said.

By Stephen Losey

6 weeks ago