Air Force One greeted by fighter escorts during Trump’s Mideast visitLike Saudi Arabia did a day earlier, Qatar gave Trump's Air Force One a ceremonial escort from its F-15 fighter jets — an exceptionally rare sight.2 hours ago
Air Force eyes longer range for F-47 as combat edge in Pacific theaterA greater fighter range would help the Air Force reach targets in contested airspace in the Pacific, where refueling tankers may not be an option.By Stephen Losey3 hours ago
Dems demand military investigation into Qatar’s plane gift to TrumpLawmakers worry the expensive gift could create financial and legal issues for the Defense Department. By Leo Shane III5 hours ago
Senate confirms Meink as next Air Force secretaryFormer NRO deputy director Troy Meink will now run the Air and Space Forces as space becomes increasingly important to future wars.By Stephen Losey23 hours ago
Experts: Qatar-gifted Air Force One may be security, upgrade disasterUpgrading a Qatar-donated 747 into a new Air Force One would take a large sum of money and years to complete, aviation experts said.By Stephen Losey2 days ago
Hegseth bans affirmative action at military service academiesHegseth directed schools to rank applicants by an aggregate score factoring in athletic ability and past military experience, among other qualifications.By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III5 days ago