US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jetsTwo Air Force fighter jets recently squared off in a dogfight in California. One was flown by a pilot — the other wasn’t.By Tara Copp, AP9 hours ago
Mother of soldier being held in Russia believes he was lured thereThe mother of a U.S. soldier being held in Russia on theft charges thinks her son was tricked into traveling to the country.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Minot AFB to receive $850 million for nuclear weapons upgradesMinot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is in line for a nuclear-sized upgrade as the Department of Defense plans to update its nuclear deterrence capability.By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor3 weeks ago
As the US Air Force fleet keeps shrinking, can it still win wars?The Air Force’s fleet is already less than one-fifth of its size at its 1956 peak, when it had 26,104 aircraft.By Stephen Losey3 weeks ago
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China SeaAmerican and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.3 weeks ago
Few contaminants found at Vandenberg SFB as cancer study continuesA search for carcinogens at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, found low levels of contamination at two sites.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 weeks ago
VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile communityThe Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 weeks ago
All the US assets that helped repel Iran’s attack on IsraelMultiple Navy warships, Air Force fighter jets and a missile defense battery helped take out Iran's attack on Israel.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 weeks ago
Marines pick three companies for loitering munitions programThe weapon would give squads and platoons air firepower at their fingertips.By Todd South4 weeks ago
US, Japan, S Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leadersA number of U.S. and South Korean guided missile destroyers and a Japanese warship joined for drills in the disputed East China Sea.4 weeks ago
OpinionHigher fitness standards will prepare soldiers for real-world problemsEarly moves to lower fitness test standards defeat the purpose of that test.By Alex Morrow4 weeks ago
USS George Washington to deploy to South AmericaThe George Washington is also poised to return to Yokosuka, Japan, as the Navy’s only forward-deployed carrier later this year.By Diana Stancy5 weeks ago