Navy tries to recover helicopter, jet that crashed in South China SeaA 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 Ceder7 days ago
US Air Force names general to oversee major acquisition programsIn his new role, Lt. Gen. Dale White will oversee many of the Air Force's biggest ― and, in some cases, most troubled ― programs.By Stephen Losey12 days ago
New planes, ready fleet a focus as Wilsbach takes charge of Air ForceWilsbach's emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.By Stephen Losey2 weeks ago
F-22 Raptor pairs with Avenger drone in combat flight testDuring the test flight, the F-22 pilot controlled the Avenger drone from the cockpit by way of a tablet.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
Watch the US Air Force load inert nuclear bombs in F-35 for testsThe unarmed nuclear bombs were dropped from an F-35A at the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada.By Stephen Losey3 weeks ago
Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued for wartime negligenceJustices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation.By Patricia Kime4 weeks ago