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Some A-10 Warthogs may dodge retirement under proposed Senate bill

The DOD's fiscal 2026 budget calls for the Air Force to retire its remaining 162 A-10 attack planes. The Senate's version would have the service keep 103.

By Stephen Losey

33 minutes ago

New aircraft carriers face years of delivery delays

Delivery 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 Fletcher

2 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 Fletcher

2 days ago

Former Air Force chiefs sound alarm about planned F-35, E-7 cuts

Nearly 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 Losey

3 days ago

Pilots who bombed Iran sites invited to White House for July Fourth

The U.S. pilots who carried out Operation Midnight Hammer last month were invited to the White House for July Fourth.

By Nikki Wentling

8 days ago

US Air Force to retire all A-10s, cancel E-7 under 2026 spending plan

The Air Force wants to retire hundreds of older aircraft, including the entire Warthog fleet, to free up money for future planes.

By Stephen Losey

2 weeks ago