After an engine fire destroyed a B-1 Lancer bomber in 2022, the Air Force picked a new "Bone" from its jet graveyard to replace it. The decision marks the service’s most significant step yet as it aims to create a series of drones using autonomous software to fly alongside piloted jets. A new risk worksheet introduced by Air Education and Training Command aims to get to the root of maintainer mishaps. Multiple Navy warships, Air Force fighter jets and a missile defense battery helped take out Iran's attack on Israel. Saturday's attack was Iran's first-ever direct assault on Israel. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Tuesday he will enter the cockpit of an F-16 that the service has converted for drone flight to see how it performs. By Tara Copp, AP
5 months ago Two people died and 10 aircraft were destroyed in aviation-related mishaps in FY23 as the Air Force’s most serious accidents hit a five-year high. No injuries were reported after a T-6A training jet made an emergency landing Wednesday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The Air Force Reserve's 301st Fighter Wing will receive the component's first two F-35A Lightning II fighters this summer. The Air Force hopes its Venom experiments will allow it to more quickly develop self-flying drone wingmen known as CCAs. Load More