Syrian security forces have arrested Major General Izz al-Din Ismail, former director of Air Force Intelligence, who is also accused in the assassination of Rafic Hariri. Two other major generals were also arrested in Damascus.
Prawie 160 żołnierzy w bazie Lackland Air Force Base w Teksasie zachorowało na grypę. Fala zachorowań nastąpiła niecałe dwa miesiące po zniesieniu obowiązku szczepień przez sekretarza obrony Pete'a Hegsetha. Odsetek zaszczepionych spadł z blisko 100% do 40%.
Donald Trump took the final flight of a 35-year-old Boeing 747-200B Air Force One, returning from France. The aircraft, SAM 2900, served every president since George HW Bush. A new, repainted Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar is being integrated, with Trump considering its inaugural flight.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland to implement a peace deal were cancelled as Hezbollah targeted Israeli forces and Israel conducted airstrikes in south Lebanon. The cancellation occurred amidst the most violent exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah since the last ceasefire.
Nearly 160 troops sickened in a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, prompting a temporary reinstatement of the flu shot requirement for recruits. The outbreak follows the Pentagon's decision to end mandatory flu vaccinations.
L'un des deux avions présidentiels américains Air Force One, en service depuis plus de trente ans, a été retiré du service. Donald Trump envisage d'utiliser un avion offert par le Qatar, soulevant des questions éthiques et sécuritaires.
Un des deux avions présidentiels américains Air Force One, en service depuis plus de trente ans, a été retiré. Donald Trump envisage d'utiliser un avion offert par le Qatar, soulevant des questions éthiques et sécuritaires.
Over 150 recruits at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with influenza, weeks after the defense secretary ended mandatory flu vaccinations for the military. Air Force officials have now ordered vaccinations for recruits as a containment measure.
Un des deux Boeing 747 présidentiels, en service depuis 1990, a effectué son dernier vol. Des questions subsistent sur son successeur, un avion offert par le Qatar à Donald Trump, soulevant des interrogations éthiques et de sécurité.
India's government defended its temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a 'Frankenstein' platform used by criminals. The air force is involved in transporting NEET-UG retest papers amid exam leak controversy. Meanwhile, PM Modi and Donald Trump reported significant progress on a US-India trade deal.
The US Air Force has awarded the first increment contract for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, selecting General Atomics' FQ-42 and Anduril's FQ-44 for production. These unmanned aircraft will integrate with crewed fighters to extend reach and survivability in contested environments.
The IRGC Navy congratulated army air defense forces for intercepting US F-15E and A-10 jets over Iran, calling for the US Air Force chief's resignation.
Indian PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met at the G7 summit in France, reporting "significant progress" on a long-awaited trade deal. The leaders instructed officials to work towards a balanced agreement. The meeting also touched on the Iran war's impact on the Global South.
Eight people, including four active duty airmen, one reservist, and three civilians, died when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The cause is under investigation, which could take six months. The aircraft was part of a radar modernization program.
A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, California, killing all eight personnel on board. The routine test mission aircraft experienced a rapid, uncontrolled descent, bursting into flames on impact. The cause is under investigation.
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer has offered to establish a full-scale assembly line for its C-390 Millennium transport aircraft in India if selected for the Indian Air Force's MTA program. The company is prepared to transfer substantial manufacturing capabilities and integrate Indian industry into the global supply chain, aligning with India's 'Make in India' initiative.
A B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California, killing all eight people on board. The fiery incident occurred as the bomber, part of a radar modernization program, slammed into the ground.
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. The cause of the fiery crash is under investigation, with officials estimating it could take six months to determine.
The US Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its Next Generation Airlifter (NGAL) program, aiming for an aircraft that can operate in contested battlefields with greater range, survivability, and flexibility than current fleets. The NGAL is expected to supplement and eventually replace portions of the aging C-17 and C-5M fleets.
An audit revealed the Air Force loosely enforced sobriety rules for air traffic controllers, allowing some on duty with blood-alcohol levels above the limit due to alleged testing errors. Pilots and maintenance personnel also faced lax testing, raising concerns about aviation safety.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is launching a project to indigenously build long-range kamikaze drones with domestic partners, aiming for self-reliance in drone warfare. A tender has been issued for OWA-UAS design, development, and manufacturing, with the 5 Base Repair Depot as the nodal agency.
美國空軍一架B-52轟炸機15日自愛德華空軍基地起飛後不久墜毀，機上8人全數罹難。航跡追蹤數據顯示，該機起飛後曾大幅右轉，以驚人速度墜落，原因待查。該機當時正支援一項雷達現代化計畫。
A B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California shortly after takeoff, killing all eight people on board. Initial tracking data shows the aircraft made a sharp turn before plunging to the ground at a high rate of descent. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. Initial tracking data shows the aircraft made a sharp turn before plunging to the ground at a high rate of descent.
