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. Two B-2 Spirit pilots from the 393rd Bomb Squadron last week completed a "cold-pit" refueling mission without the help of maintainers. 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. Load More