US special forces rescue second F-15 airman from IranThe airman, the weapons officer of an F-15 jet shot down on Friday, was wounded but “will be just fine,” President Trump announced.By Phil Stewart and Menna Alaa El-Din, Reuters3 weeks ago
US forces rescue downed F-15 crew member in Iran, search for second continuesOne of two U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle pilots shot down by enemy fire in Iran has been rescued.By J.D. Simkins3 weeks ago
34th ‘Rude Rams’ named top 2025 Air Force fighter squadronThe “Rude Rams” won the 2025 Raytheon Award, recognizing the fighter squadron as the top across the force for their assistance in CENTCOM operations.By Cristina Stassis4 weeks ago
Two US counter-mine ships based in the Middle East are now in Singapore, Navy saysThe USS Santa Barbara and USS Tulsa, which are homeported in Bahrain, arrived in Singapore this week. By Riley Ceder5 weeks ago
US Air Force accelerates B-21 Raider production, projects 2027 fieldingThe first operational B-21 Raider is on track to arrive at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, in 2027.By Michael Scanlon8 weeks ago
US Air Force needs 500 next-gen fighters, bombers to beat China, think tank says"No more ‘divest to invest,’” aviation expert Heather Penney said, arguing that the Air Force needs to dramatically boost its F-47 and B-21 acquisition.By Stephen Losey2 months ago