US moves to approve more than $16 billion in air defense sales to Middle EastThe packages include systems for the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Jordan, and range from counter-drone technology to aircraft munitions.By Eve Sampson3 days ago
US F-35 forced to make emergency landing after Iran combat missionCENTCOM confirmed the pilot made an emergency landing during combat operations. CNN sources told the outlet the aircraft was struck by an Iranian munition.By J.D. Simkins3 days ago
US Navy taps Gecko Robotics to help remedy maintenance headachesGecko deploys AI and robotics on 18 ships assigned to the Navy’s U.S. Pacific FleetBy J.D. Simkins6 days ago
Patriot air defense interception is costly: Here’s how it worksThe system has become a key tool for protecting bases and infrastructure from aerial attacks, but at a high cost.By Eve Sampson6 days ago
Trump asks ‘about 7′ countries for help to open the Strait of Hormuz The president said he demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but his appeals have brought no commitments.By Sam Metz, Will Weissert, Julia Frankel and Cara Anna, AP7 days ago
Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in KC-135 crash in IraqSix airmen were killed when a U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during ongoing combat operations against Iran. By J.D. Simkins8 days ago