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How balloon encounters revealed gaps in NORAD’s warning system
How balloon encounters revealed gaps in NORAD’s warning system
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Jeff Schogol
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Aircraft
A U-2 spy plane pilot took a selfie with the Chinese spy balloon
A U-2 spy plane pilot took a selfie with the Chinese spy balloon
By
Jared Keller
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Feb 22 2023
Aircraft
China is considering arming Russian forces in Ukraine, US says
China is considering arming Russian forces in Ukraine, US says
By
Jeff Schogol
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Feb 21 2023
Africa
US launches another airstrike in Somalia, the next battlefield
US launches another airstrike in Somalia, the next battlefield
By
Jeff Schogol
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Feb 16 2023
Aircraft
No, an F-22 isn’t rocking an aerial victory marking for that Chinese spy balloon — yet
No, an F-22 isn’t rocking an aerial victory marking for that Chinese spy balloon — yet
By
Jared Keller
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Feb 16 2023
Aircraft
DIA report confirms Russia’s use of Iranian drones in Ukraine
DIA report confirms Russia’s use of Iranian drones in Ukraine
By
Jeff Schogol
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Feb 15 2023
Air Force
A brief history of the Pentagon’s efforts to track and identify UFOs
A brief history of the Pentagon’s efforts to track and identify UFOs
By
Jeff Schogol
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Feb 14 2023
Air Force
Why is the US military suddenly shooting down every UFO in the sky?
Why is the US military suddenly shooting down every UFO in the sky?
By
Jeff Schogol
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Feb 13 2023
Air Force
The real story behind how an A-10 Warthog ended up with a cow kill marking
The real story behind how an A-10 Warthog ended up with a cow kill marking
By
Jared Keller
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Feb 10 2023
Air Force
How the US military is sending life-saving assistance to Turkey after a devastating earthquake
How the US military is sending life-saving assistance to Turkey after a devastating earthquake
By
Jeff Schogol
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Aircraft
V-22 Ospreys grounded over hard clutch issue
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By
Nicholas Slayton
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Feb 5 2023
Aircraft
US special operators surprised the hell out of San Diego residents during urban combat training
US special operators surprised the hell out of San Diego residents during urban combat training
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Jared Keller
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Feb 4 2023
Aircraft
The Pentagon wants to develop a giant seaplane with the cargo capacity of a C-17
The Pentagon wants to develop a giant seaplane with the cargo capacity of a C-17
By
Max Hauptman
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Feb 3 2023
Aircraft
Pentagon decides not to shoot down Chinese spy balloon over US
Pentagon decides not to shoot down Chinese spy balloon over US
By
Jeff Schogol
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Feb 2 2023
Air Force
Airmen prepare to bid farewell to beloved ‘Big Sexy’ refueling tanker after 30 years of service
Airmen prepare to bid farewell to beloved ‘Big Sexy’ refueling tanker after 30 years of service
By
David Roza
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Feb 1 2023
Aircraft
Russia says it will fast-track testing of tank-killing robot in Ukraine
Russia says it will fast-track testing of tank-killing robot in Ukraine
By
Max Hauptman
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Jan 31 2023
Africa
US airstrike in Somalia kills roughly 30 al-Shabaab fighters
US airstrike in Somalia kills roughly 30 al-Shabaab fighters
By
Jeff Schogol
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Jan 23 2023
Aircraft
‘War Thunder’ players are once again leaking sensitive military technology information on a video game forum
‘War Thunder’ players are once again leaking sensitive military technology information on a video game forum
By
Max Hauptman
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Jan 20 2023
Aircraft
How a Cold War spy plane went from watching the Soviets to watching the weather for NASA
How a Cold War spy plane went from watching the Soviets to watching the weather for NASA
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David Roza
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Jan 20 2023
Aircraft
Sailors brought a dead F/A-18 back to life in just 33 days while at sea
Sailors brought a dead F/A-18 back to life in just 33 days while at sea
By
Max Hauptman
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Jan 18 2023
Africa
The Air Force’s newest rescue helicopter just pulled off its first life-or-death save during a deployment
The Air Force’s newest rescue helicopter just pulled off its first life-or-death save during a deployment
By
David Roza
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Jan 12 2023
Air Force
Watch 24 C-17s roll out from an Air Force base in a matter of minutes
Watch 24 C-17s roll out from an Air Force base in a matter of minutes
By
Max Hauptman
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Jan 11 2023
Air Force
Here’s why raunchy military call signs keep showing up on flight trackers
Here’s why raunchy military call signs keep showing up on flight trackers
By
Jeff Schogol
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Jan 10 2023
Air Force
‘I’m gonna miss you’ – Airman says goodbye to 65-year-old tanker he spent 12 years fixing
‘I’m gonna miss you’ – Airman says goodbye to 65-year-old tanker he spent 12 years fixing
By
David Roza
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Jan 10 2023
Air Force
Air Force test fires its latest missile configuration for the new F-15EX
Air Force test fires its latest missile configuration for the new F-15EX
By
Max Hauptman
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Jan 4 2023
Air Force
This unusual new Air Force tactic is likely raising alarms in China, expert says
This unusual new Air Force tactic is likely raising alarms in China, expert says
By
David Roza
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Jan 4 2023
Air Force
Former POW recalls captivity in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve 1972, months before his release
Former POW recalls captivity in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve 1972, months before his release
By
Jeff Schogol
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Dec 31 2022
Aircraft
US troops conducted 313 missions and killed 686 ISIS fighters in 2022
US troops conducted 313 missions and killed 686 ISIS fighters in 2022
By
Jeff Schogol
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Dec 29 2022
Air Force
How airmen overcame -77 degree weather, frostnip to fix a C-130 in Antarctica
How airmen overcame -77 degree weather, frostnip to fix a C-130 in Antarctica
By
David Roza
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Dec 29 2022
Aircraft
The US is officially sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The US is officially sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine
By
Jeff Schogol
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Dec 21 2022
Aircraft
The Russian military continues its drone blitz on Kyiv
The Russian military continues its drone blitz on Kyiv
By
Jeff Schogol
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Dec 19 2022
Air Force
B-2 Spirits hit with stand down order following emergency landing
B-2 Spirits hit with stand down order following emergency landing
By
Nicholas Slayton
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Dec 18 2022
Air Force
Air Force says KC-135 broadcast inappropriate call sign [Updated]
Air Force says KC-135 broadcast inappropriate call sign [Updated]
By
Jeff Schogol
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Dec 16 2022
Air Force
Worried about China’s air force? Here’s everything you need to know
Worried about China’s air force? Here’s everything you need to know
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David Roza
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Dec 16 2022
Aircraft
Ukrainian drones are making life hell for Russian troops in Crimea
Ukrainian drones are making life hell for Russian troops in Crimea
By
Jared Keller
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Dec 15 2022
Air Force
Air Force to start retiring A-10 Warthogs after a decade of legislative wrangling
Air Force to start retiring A-10 Warthogs after a decade of legislative wrangling
By
Jeff Schogol
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Dec 12 2022
Air Force
B-2 Spirit makes emergency landing, catches fire, following malfunction
B-2 Spirit makes emergency landing, catches fire, following malfunction
By
Nicholas Slayton
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Dec 10 2022
Air Force
Old Air Force A-10 Warthog learns new trick: Covering fire for B-1B bombers
Old Air Force A-10 Warthog learns new trick: Covering fire for B-1B bombers
By
David Roza
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Dec 7 2022
Aircraft
Everything we know about the Army’s new Black Hawk replacement, the Bell V-280 Valor
Everything we know about the Army’s new Black Hawk replacement, the Bell V-280 Valor
By
Max Hauptman
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Dec 7 2022
Afghanistan
‘Land, load ’em, go’ — How Army helicopter crews risked their lives to save 10,000 during Afghanistan evacuation
‘Land, load ’em, go’ — How Army helicopter crews risked their lives to save 10,000 during Afghanistan evacuation
By
Jeff Schogol
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Dec 7 2022
Aircraft
The Army has selected the V-280 Valor to replace its Black Hawk fleet
The Army has selected the V-280 Valor to replace its Black Hawk fleet
By
Jared Keller
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Dec 5 2022
Air Force
Here’s your first look at the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber
Here’s your first look at the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber
By
David Roza
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Dec 2 2022
Aircraft
Watch an F-35 faceplant after a landing gear failure in Japan
Watch an F-35 faceplant after a landing gear failure in Japan
By
David Roza
/
Dec 1 2022
Air Force
The Air Force wants to triple the firepower of its HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopters
The Air Force wants to triple the firepower of its HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopters
By
Max Hauptman
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Dec 1 2022
Air Force
Air Force F-35 maintainer shares what it’s like keeping ‘a flying computer’ ready to fight
Air Force F-35 maintainer shares what it’s like keeping ‘a flying computer’ ready to fight
By
David Roza
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Nov 30 2022
Air Force
Air Force A-10 pilot recognized for saving ground troops’ lives in Afghanistan
Air Force A-10 pilot recognized for saving ground troops’ lives in Afghanistan
By
David Roza
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Nov 28 2022
Active Duty
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All-mom flight of Air Force F-15 fighter pilots takes to the skies
By
David Roza
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Nov 22 2022
Aircraft
Air Force stages show of force flyover after North Korea’s latest ICBM test
Air Force stages show of force flyover after North Korea’s latest ICBM test
By
Nicholas Slayton
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Nov 19 2022
Air Force
How Air Force maintainers fixed a rescue helicopter that was literally at the end of its rope
How Air Force maintainers fixed a rescue helicopter that was literally at the end of its rope
By
David Roza
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Nov 18 2022
Air Force
Are US military aircraft really as broken as a government watchdog says they are?
Are US military aircraft really as broken as a government watchdog says they are?
By
David Roza
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Nov 15 2022
Aircraft
Why the Air Force sometimes uses explosives to get B-52 bomber engines running
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By
David Roza
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Nov 14 2022
Air Force
Watch an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress go toe-to-toe with a flock of birds
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By
David Roza
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Nov 10 2022
Air Force
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How airmen perform the fine art of arming F-16 fighter jets with deadly weapons
By
David Roza
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Nov 9 2022
Air Force
Why the C-17 is the US military’s flying hospital of choice
Why the C-17 is the US military’s flying hospital of choice
By
David Roza
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Nov 8 2022
Air Force
Air Force claims ‘no intent by the pilots’ to draw sky penis near Russian base in Syria
Air Force claims ‘no intent by the pilots’ to draw sky penis near Russian base in Syria
By
Jeff Schogol
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Nov 4 2022
Air Force
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Inside the Army school where helicopter pilots learn the dangerous art of mountain flying
By
David Roza
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Nov 3 2022
Aircraft
North Korea’s ballistic missile barrage signals a potentially dangerous escalation
North Korea’s ballistic missile barrage signals a potentially dangerous escalation
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Jeff Schogol
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Nov 2 2022
Aircraft
Dramatic video shows why Russian helicopters are sitting ducks in Ukraine
Dramatic video shows why Russian helicopters are sitting ducks in Ukraine
By
Jeff Schogol
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Nov 1 2022
Aircraft
Navy jet considered ‘beyond repair’ returns to flight 5 years after mid-air collision
Navy jet considered ‘beyond repair’ returns to flight 5 years after mid-air collision
By
David Roza
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Oct 31 2022
Air Force
The Air Force plans to replace its F-15 force in Japan with more modern fighter jets
The Air Force plans to replace its F-15 force in Japan with more modern fighter jets
By
Nicholas Slayton
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Oct 29 2022
Air Force
Why the Air Force uses a ‘chicken gun’ to launch bird carcasses at its own aircraft
Why the Air Force uses a ‘chicken gun’ to launch bird carcasses at its own aircraft
By
David Roza
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Oct 28 2022
Aircraft
This video of a drone airdropping an armed robot dog is the stuff of dystopian nightmares
This video of a drone airdropping an armed robot dog is the stuff of dystopian nightmares
By
Jared Keller
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Oct 27 2022
Air Force
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That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers
By
Max Hauptman
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Air Force
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Why a US F-16 that deployed to Saudi Arabia has a hand of cards painted on its tail
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David Roza
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