Moscow's defense ministry claimed U.S. military long-range bomber aircraft approached the Russian border over the Barents Sea before changing course. Militaries around the world are working on planes they hope will represent a generational leap in aviation technology. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall says the service is committed to fielding a sixth-generation fighter — but may need to make "trade-offs" to afford it. Air Force Col. Mark “Tyson” Sletten was one of two people killed when a two-seat Piper aircraft crashed into a lake in Alaska on Tuesday. On Wednesday, a House subcommittee will hold a hearing on the Osprey’s safety record as families grapple with the deaths of loved ones aboard the V-22. By Tara Copp, AP
3 months ago An Air Force investigation said a pilot, maintainers and miscommunication with air traffic controllers were to blame for an F-15D crash in May 2023. The U.S. flew a B-1B bomber over the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday for its first precision-guided bombing drill with South Korea in seven years. The pilot, the only person on board, was able to escape after crashing and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, according to authorities. While the cause of a spike in maintenance-related accidents remains elusive, the Air Force said its maintainer recruitment has improved. The Air Force bestowed the Distinguished Flying Cross on two special operations airmen who died in an Osprey's 2010 crash-landing in Afghanistan. Load More