Two new reports reveal significant vulnerabilities in the US Air Force's aerial refueling fleet, a critical component for global power projection. Aging aircraft, spare part shortages, and maintenance issues have led to consistently low availability and mission-capability rates, raising concerns amid intensifying competition with China.
Prosecutors are investigating a USFK employee for allegedly inflating prices of materials supplied to a US Air Force base in Gunsan, South Korea, and embezzling the difference. The base and the employee's residence were searched.
Persian Gulf nations are questioning the US's reliability as a security partner following recent military operations against Iran and an escalation of conflict, Al-Monitor reported. A drone attack on Kuwait International Airport, attributed to Iran, further fueled these concerns.
China is reportedly developing its next-generation PL-16 air-to-air missile, a successor to the PL-15 which serves as the backbone of its air force. The development comes amid the US's own advancements with the AIM-260 missile.
The US Air Force Global Strike Command successfully tested an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM on May 20 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The routine launch, scheduled years in advance, aimed to evaluate the weapon system and personnel readiness.
RAF Lakenheath, the largest US Air Force base in Europe, has created a unique ecosystem in Suffolk, impacting local life with internet disruptions, noise, and higher car insurance. Despite community integration, secrets about nuclear weapons storage persist, fueling protests.
Two EA-18G Growler jets collided mid-air during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Four pilots ejected and parachuted to safety, and are reported to be in stable condition. The air show was cancelled.
Two US fighter jets collided midair on Sunday during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Four crew members ejected safely, and emergency responders are on the scene.
The US is developing the AIM-260 JATM missile, exceeding Mach 5 with a range over 200 km, to counter China's PL-15 and PL-17. India is also advancing its Astra Mk-2 and Mk-3 missiles, aiming for similar long-range capabilities.
A Bahamas-bound plane with 11 on board ditched in the Atlantic Ocean 175 miles north of Miami after suffering navigation, radio, and dual engine failures. The pilot and 10 passengers survived an hours-long ordeal in a life raft before being rescued by the US Coast Guard.
11 adults survived a private plane crash 129km off Florida, rescued by US Air Force Reserve and Coast Guard after 5 hours in a lifeboat.
A T-38 Talon II jet from Columbus Air Force Base crashed in west Alabama; both pilots ejected safely. The cause is unknown and under investigation by a Safety Investigation Board.
The US Air Force is targeting a Fourth of July delivery for a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar that would join the Air Force One fleet in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary, a US official and a person familiar with the programme said. The White House accepted the luxury jet from Qatar in 2025 and asked the Air Force to rapidly upgrade the aircraft to presidential standards, with L3Harris tapped to carry out the overhaul. If the company meets its deadline, US President Donald Trump will have a...
Two US Air Force C-17 cargo planes with tail numbers 088204 and 055140 arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport on Friday and Saturday, sparking speculation that preparations for President Trump's anticipated visit to China in two weeks are underway. Two more C-17s were reported en route. The heavy-lifters are typically used to transport presidential motorcade vehicles including the armored limousine 'The Beast'.
The U.S. Air Force announced it has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar, which will serve as a temporary Air Force One for President Trump this summer. The jet is intended as a 'bridge' until new aircraft, expected in 2028, are delivered.
A large fire has broken out at RAF Fairford, a key US Air Force operations hub in the UK used for the war on Iran Read Full Article at RT.com
Fire broke out at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire early Sunday morning in an industrial storage building. Fire chiefs say the blaze has been extinguished with no injuries, and early indications suggest the cause was accidental. The base is being used by the USAF to launch operations against Iran.
A fire broke out at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a UK military base used by the United States Air Force for operations against Iran. Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service responded to the blaze in a commercial building in the Fairford area on Sunday morning. Residents were advised to keep doors and windows closed due to smoke. The base, located near the Wiltshire border, can host B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers. The UK government announced on 1 March that it had agreed to allow British military bases to be used for defensive strikes on Iranian missile sites.
US Air Force divers recovered a body from the wreck of the 145-foot US-registered vessel Mariana, which lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku. The ship notified the US Coast Guard on April 15 that it needed help, and contact was lost the following day. Five crew members remain missing along with an orange 12-person life raft. Japan Coast Guard divers also participated in the search.
