New aircraft carriers face years of delivery delaysDelivery of the Navy's next Ford-class aircraft carrier, the John F. Kennedy, was delayed two more years to 2027, budget documents show.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
Fighter pilots integrate drones into air combat training The drones served in a "loyal wingman" role to the pilots, marking “a major leap in human-machine teaming," the Air Force said.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
Former Air Force chiefs sound alarm about planned F-35, E-7 cutsNearly 20 retired Air Force general officers, including six former chiefs of staff, urged lawmakers to reverse Pentagon plans to cut the E-7 and F-35s.By Stephen Losey3 days ago
Pilots who bombed Iran sites invited to White House for July FourthThe U.S. pilots who carried out Operation Midnight Hammer last month were invited to the White House for July Fourth.By Nikki Wentling8 days ago
US Air Force to retire all A-10s, cancel E-7 under 2026 spending planThe Air Force wants to retire hundreds of older aircraft, including the entire Warthog fleet, to free up money for future planes.By Stephen Losey14 days ago
USS Tripoli arrives in Japan for new Indo-Pacific dutiesThe amphibious assault ship arrived at its new homeport in Sasebo on Monday as part of a regularly scheduled rotation of forces.By Riley Ceder2 weeks ago