U.S. Air Force
Russia, U.S. inch toward direct conflict in Middle East
A U.S. drone in Syria was damaged on Sunday by Russian aircraft, U.S. officials confirmed on Tuesday.
General says U.S. can meet "challenge" of simultaneous Ukraine, Pacific ops
"America is awesome after getting slapped," U.S. Air Force General Mike Minihan tells Newsweek. "But the goal is not to be slapped in the first place."
Government concealed "huge, huge" number of UFOs, senator says
Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri said that the U.S. government has "downplayed" reports of UFOs.
UFO crash "100 percent" covered-up by U.S. government, congressman says
GOP Representative Tim Burchett commented on the way the military handled the alleged UFO crash in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947.
Why Russia's Iranian drones are a 'real headache' for Kyiv: Air Force
Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said in a Sunday interview that the drones are "very difficult to down."
U.S. Air Force's Pride flag picture sparks fury: "digrace to our military"
The department shared an image of a soldier in front of Pride flag to show support for "generations of LGBTQ+ service members."
Joe Biden's fall raises questions about the Secret Service
"The fall happened because the Secret Service left a sandbag obstructing the path he would have to take," Joyce Vance, a former U.S. Attorney in Alabama, said.
Military drone attacks human operator in hypothetical scenario
A hypothetical thought experiment conducted by an outside agency found artificial intelligence turned on its operator.
Joe Biden falls onstage at Air Force graduation
The president appeared to trip over something before falling down but appeared fine after being helped to his feet.
Video shows Chinese J-16 fighter jet buzzing U.S. spy plane
The Chinese pilot "flew directly in front of the nose" of the U.S. aircraft, the U.S.'s Indo-Pacific Command said.
Russia forms "elite" group after air forces "severely underperformed": U.K.
The U.K.'s Ministry of Defense reported on the very likely creation of a new aviation attack group that Russia will use in Ukraine.
Will Putin unleash Russia's colossal air force on Ukraine?
After failures at the start of its invasion, Russia has been reluctant to deploy its air capabilities so far.
U.S. troops may deploy to Finland bases amid Russia threat
A new agreement under discussion might allow the U.S. to fund significant military infrastructure in the newly-minted NATO nation.
"Hornet" F/A-18 jets compared to Ukraine's new MiG fighters
Ukraine reportedly requested Hornet jets from Finland. Two NATO countries have already pledged MiG-29s to Ukraine.
Will U.S. military recruitment struggles cripple response to wars?
A strong civilian economy and low trust in the military have been cited in the low recruitment figures.
Jim Jordan going after Air Force for mishandling of personnel information
Two Republican lawmakers were notified by the Air Force in February that their private military records had been released to a Democratic-linked political firm.
Former F-16 pilot says Russian Su-35 jets "junk" compared to U.S. plane
"Deep down, it's not that good of a plane," according to a retired U.S. Air Force pilot.
U.S. Black Sea drone loss "a shame," Russian envoy says
Moscow has blamed the U.S. Air Force for the loss of the MQ-9 Reaper that crashed in the Black Sea.
U.S. MQ-9 "Reaper" drones compared to Russia's "Orion" UAV
The U.S. drone taken down Tuesday in the Black Sea was introduced in the 2000s in the midst of the Iraq War.
NATO may ramp up Black Sea presence after U.S. drone downed: Ex-General
"This was probably a big mistake by a Russian pilot," former U.S. Army General Mark Hertling said.
"Reckless" Russian fighter jet downs U.S. drone over Black Sea: Air Force
The Air Force accused the Russian jet of acting "in a reckless, environmentally unsound and unprofessional manner."
U.S. winged JDAM smart bombs operational in Ukraine—Air Force general
The "smart" bombs have an extended range of around 45 miles.
Ukraine can bring Putin's war to "rapid conclusion" with U.S. fighter jets
"It's hard to argue the Ukrainians don't need air superiority when [Biden] just took a train for 10 hours," a retired U.S. Air Force colonel told Newsweek.
Putin's "Sarmat" nuclear missiles compared to U.S. "Minuteman" rockets
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to launch code-named "Satan 2" nuclear missiles this year.
Retired Air Force colonel lays out "affordable" plan to get Ukraine F-16s
President Biden has declined to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets that have been requested by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russian fears explain reluctance to deploy air force over Ukraine – U.K.
The British Defense Ministry said Russian sortie rates have increased over the last week, following several weeks of quieter activity.
Ex-NATO chief says U.S. needs to prepare for Chinese balloons of the future
"Tactically, the U.S. military needs to think about how to deploy anti-balloon systems," wrote Admiral James Stavridis.
Mystery over missing sidewinder missile that failed to shoot down UFO
Work is underway to recover the remains of the unidentified flying object short down near Lake Huron.
Was "Sidewinder" missile Biden's best option against unidentified objects?
"The real question is whether China sent it to ratchet up tensions," a defense expert told Newsweek.