Trump-Erdogan ties are propelling F-35 talks with once-banned partner
During Donald Trump’s first term, the U.S. removed NATO ally Turkey from the fighter program after Turkey purchased an air defense system from Russia.
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US Navy recovers helicopter, jet that crashed in South China Sea
The service on Friday salvaged an F/A-18F Super Hornet and MH-60R Seahawk helicopter that crashed in the South China Sea on Oct. 26.
By Riley Ceder
Air Force pilot safely ejects before F-16 crashes in California
Military officials say a fighter jet with the Air Force's Thunderbirds demonstration squadron has crashed in the Southern California desert.
Navy tries to recover helicopter, jet that crashed in South China Sea
A MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz went down less than an hour apart on Oct. 26.
By Riley Ceder
US Air Force names general to oversee major acquisition programs
In his new role, Lt. Gen. Dale White will oversee many of the Air Force's biggest ― and, in some cases, most troubled ― programs.
Recent data shows significant spike in US military aircraft accidents
Across the military, the rate of severe accidents per 100,000 flight hours rose 55% in the 2024 budget year compared with four years earlier.
New planes, ready fleet a focus as Wilsbach takes charge of Air Force
Wilsbach's emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.
F-22 Raptor pairs with Avenger drone in combat flight test
During the test flight, the F-22 pilot controlled the Avenger drone from the cockpit by way of a tablet.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Watch the US Air Force load inert nuclear bombs in F-35 for tests
The unarmed nuclear bombs were dropped from an F-35A at the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada.
US Air Force wants 1,558 fighters for low-risk wars. Can it get there?
The Air Force warns that having a smaller fleet may increase the risk it won't be able to carry out all its missions.
Navy helicopter, jet crash in South China Sea in separate incidents
"All personnel involved are safe and in stable condition," U.S. Pacific Fleet said.
By Beth Sullivan
US, Europe fly the same jets, but can’t always fix each other’s: Rand
Variants within the same plane model, incompatible support equipment and a lack of shared data create barriers to interoperability, a Rand report warns.
By Michael Peck