A-10 Warthogs target Iranian fast-attack craft in Strait of Hormuz
The A-10’s deployment in Operation Epic Fury comes as Congress has moved to protect it from Air Force divestment efforts.
By Michael Scanlon
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Domestic-related shooting leaves 1 dead, another injured at New Mexico Air Force base
A shooting near the Holloman Air Force Base’s shoppette caused a brief lockdown on Tuesday evening.
US Air Force special operations seeks kamikaze drones
The U.S. Air Force wants small one-way attack drones for its special operations forces, according to an Air Force Request for Information.
By Michael Peck
Shelter-in-place order lifted at MacDill Air Force Base
The installation has lifted a shelter-in-place order that was enacted earlier Wednesday after officials said a threat had been made against the base.
Patriot air defense interception is costly: Here’s how it works
The system has become a key tool for protecting bases and infrastructure from aerial attacks, but at a high cost.
By Eve Sampson
Iran missile strike damages five KC-135 tankers in Saudi Arabia, officials say
The aircraft were reportedly parked on the flight line at the time of the strike and sustained damage but were not destroyed.
By Michael Scanlon