'$2.37 Flashlight Vs $82.5 Million F-35': Why U.S. Air Force Is Getting Trolled

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk calls on US to replace Trump’s favorite fighter jet with drones, says F-35 'will just get pilots killed'

Elon Musk, who is getting ready to co-head the new Department of Government Efficiency with Indian-American biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, launched a tirade against Pentagon's modern fighter jets, F-35, saying that drones were the future of air combat. “Meanwhile, some idiots are still building manned fighter jets like the F-35,” the billionaire tweeted, while sharing a video of synchronized Chinese …

Trump Musk Elon Musk Pentagon Jet Pilots Fighter

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk declares manned fighter jets like F-35 ‘obsolete’, calls for shift to drones in modern warfare

Live Mint

Billionaire Elon Musk, tapped by US President-elect Donald Trump to slash federal government spending, lashed out at modern fighter jets on Monday, saying that drones were the future of air combat. "Manned fighter jets are obsolete in the age of drones anyway. "Meanwhile, some idiots are still building manned fighter jets like the F-35," he posted, alongside a video of …

Musk Fighter Manned Fighter Jets

1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Ran out of missiles in 20 minutes and…’: How US pilots fought hundreds of Iranian missiles, drones in pitch darkness

Live Mint

The Iran-Israel shadow war took a turn for the worse in April this year as Tehran launched an an unprecedented large-scale attack. We ran out of missiles pretty quickly…20 minutes maybe,” Lt. Col. Curtis “Voodoo” Culver told CNN. American F-15 fighter pilots however found themselves at a significant disadvantage during the clash — operating in total darkness against a barely …

Strike Iran Israel Israeli Ran

1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Ran out of missiles': US pilots describe battling Iran's drone swarm in darkness

Hindustan Times

Iran launched over 300 drones, ballistic, and cruise missiles against Israel on April 13, in a strike far larger than US military expectations. F-15 pilot Major Benjamin “Irish” Coffey and weapons systems officer Captain Lacie “Sonic” Hester, responding to the attack, ran out of missiles during their mission. F-15 pilot Lt. Col. Timothy “Diesel” Causey revealed that the fighter pilots …

Attack Iran Drone Israel Iranian Coffey Ran

1 month, 4 weeks ago

British-made Typhoon jet production ‘essentially stopped’ as orders dry up

The Telegraph

Production of UK-made Typhoon jets has “essentially stopped” amid fears the Royal Air Force will buy US-made aircraft instead. But union chiefs have warned that with that work now winding up, and no similar orders outstanding, “essentially production has stopped for British-built Typhoon aircraft”. At the same time, workers have been left rattled by reports that UK officials are currently …

Aircraft British Typhoon Jet Typhoons

2 months, 1 week ago

Pilot error blamed for crash of military jet missing for more than a day in South Carolina

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Marine investigation blamed the …

Aircraft Marine Crash Report Pilot Jet

3 months, 1 week ago

Shocking video shows Russian fighter jet just feet away from US plane in near miss

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Military officials have released …

Air Alaska Norad Shows Russian

3 months, 2 weeks ago

First image released of 'cylindrical' UFO shot down by US fighter jet over Alaska in 2023

Daily Mail

This is the first image of a UFO shot down by American fighter jets during a chase near Alaska last year. It was shot down by a US Air Force F-22 stealth fighter on a joint mission with the Canadian Armed Forces following the now infamous Chinese spy balloon drama that made international news that month. Canada has released the …

Canada Image Chinese Shot Canadian Ufo Yukon

5 months ago

US sends ship-based Navy fighter jets to a base in the Middle East to help protect Israel

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

Iran Iraq Israel Hamas Military Base Navy Jets

7 months, 1 week ago

Japanese fighter jets make emergency landing: F-35 aircraft ‘developed mechanical problem’

Live Mint

Two Japanese F-35A stealth fighter jets made emergency landings at a commercial airport in northern Japan on Monday, but there were no injuries or damage, officials said. The fighter jets were on a training flight from Misawa Air Base and landed safely at nearby Aomori Airport after one developed an unspecified mechanical problem and requested an emergency landing, airport officials …

Japan Japanese Emergency Landing Fighter

7 months, 1 week ago

Pilot injured after a military fighter jet crashes near international airport in Albuquerque

Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A military fighter jet on its way to an Air Force base in California crashed Tuesday near the international airport in New Mexico’s largest city, sending up a large plume of smoke and injuring the pilot. U.S. manufacturer Lockheed Martin identified the downed plane as an F-35 that left Fort Worth, Texas, earlier Tuesday and was headed …

Air New Mexico Crash Base Force

7 months, 4 weeks ago

A plane with 3 aboard lands without landing gear at an Australian airport after burning off fuel

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A light plane with three …

Port Port Macquarie Bartsch Landing Gear

8 months, 1 week ago

An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war

Associated Press

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — With the midday sun blazing, an experimental orange and white F-16 fighter jet launched with a familiar roar that is a hallmark of U.S. airpower. AI marks one of the biggest advances in military aviation since the introduction of stealth in the early 1990s, and the Air Force has aggressively leaned in. It was …

China War Air Ai Force Human Kendall

8 months, 1 week ago

An AI-powered fighter jet took the Air Force’s leader for a historic ride. What that means for war

LA Times

With the midday sun blazing, an experimental orange-and-white F-16 fighter jet launched with a familiar roar that is a hallmark of U.S. air power. AI marks one of the biggest advances in military aviation since the introduction of stealth in the early 1990s, and the Air Force has aggressively leaned in. It was fitting that the dogfight took place at …

China War Air Ai Force Human Kendall

8 months, 1 week ago

U.S. Starts Work On 'Doomsday' Plane That Can Withstand Nuclear Attack | All You Need To Know

Hindustan Times

U.S. Starts Work On 'Doomsday' Plane That Can Withstand Nuclear Attack | All You Need To Know The US military has begun working on its new 'doomsday plane'. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS #usairforce #doomsdayplane #nuclearblast #nukeblast #us #usmilitary #pentagon #joebiden #contract #newdoomsdayplane #sierranevadacorp #russiaukrainewar #israelgazawar #e4b #nightwatchaircraft Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. …

Doomsday Plane

10 months, 1 week ago

‘Good job’: Texas University students grill Lockheed representative, questioning firm's complicity in war crimes

Hindustan Times

In the midst of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, pro-Palestine protestors at the University of Texas at Dallas confronted Lockheed Martin's Senior Fellow, expressing concerns about their involvement in contentious projects and the ethical implications surrounding the deaths of children in Gaza. Protesting the defence contractor's presence in the university, ‘Students for Justice in Palestine’ club members questioned Lockheed Martin Corporation, …

War Student Palestine Gaza Israel Martin Lockheed Martin

11 months, 1 week ago

US F-16 fighter aircraft crashes off South Korea’s west coast

Firstpost

This is the second American F-16 fighter jet crash in less than a month, occurring in waters off the west coast of South Korea on Wednesday, January 31, following a reported “in-flight emergency.” The pilot was saved, according to media reports, according to the US Air Force unit stationed there. According to a statement from US forces in South Korea, …

South Korea Crash South Korea Seoul

1 year ago

US military spacecraft takes off on yet another covert mission that should last for years

Firstpost

After more than two weeks of delays due to technical difficulties, the spacecraft launched at night on SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center The X-37B spacecraft of the US military took off on a covert mission on Thursday that should last at least a few years. After more than two weeks of delays due to technical difficulties, …

Space Kennedy Nasa

1 year ago

US military's space plane X-37B blasts off on a secretive mission

Hindustan Times

The U.S. military's X-37B space plane has blasted off on another secretive mission that’s expected to last at least a couple of years. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the X-37B spaceplane for the U.S. Space Force lifts off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. The space plane took off aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket from …

Space China Mission Plane Falcon Heavy Shenlong

1 year ago

US launches unmanned space plane on secret mission expected to last years

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US military's X-37B space plane blasted off Thursday on another secretive mission …

Kennedy Nasa Indytech Newsletter Sign Space Plane

1 year ago

US military X-37B spaceplane blasts off on another secretive mission

ABC

The US military's X-37B space plane has blasted off on another secretive mission that is expected to last at least a couple of years. Key points: The X-37B took off from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre on Thursday The launch was two weeks late because of technical issues No-one is aboard the X-37B, which has an autonomous landing system Like previous …

Space Kennedy Nasa

1 year, 2 months ago

Air Force officer recounts ‘red, glowing’ UFO sighting in California

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In October 2003, military contractors working for Boeing and Air Force police witnessed an unidentified flying object …

Congress Air California Red Right Know Sign

1 year, 2 months ago

US accuses China’s Air Force of ‘risky’ behaviour in skies above Pacific

Al Jazeera

Releasing photos and video of more than 180 Chinese intercepts in past two years, Pentagon warns of dangers of such incidents. Speaking at the Pentagon, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner described a “sharp increase in coercive and risky operational behaviour in the East and South China seas”, referring to airborne interactions between China’s People’s Liberation …

China Air Pacific Chinese Pentagon Canadian Ratner

1 year, 3 months ago

Another Russian fighter jet allegedly shot down by friendly fire

Daily Mail

Russia may have lost yet another warplane in a friendly fire incident today after military bloggers reported that an Su-35 fighter jet was blasted out of the sky over Donetsk. Military Informant Telegram channel said: 'Another aircraft was lost from friendly air defence fire. Ukrainian Telegram channel Crimean Wind appeared to confirm this as well with a jubilant post that …

War Air Russian Telegram Friendly Fire

1 year, 3 months ago

Lost and Found F-35: Pilot parachuted, lost sight of his plane, called 911 for ambulance BUT...

Firstpost

The pilot, who reported feeling “OK” except for some back pain after ejecting from the aircraft at an estimated 2,000 feet, emphasized the urgency of the situation. We need immediate rescue assistance An audio recording has emerged of the military pilot who found himself in a bewildering situation after an emergency weather situation made him eject from his advanced F-35 …

Plane Situation Pilot Marines Jet Military Aircraft

1 year, 3 months ago

Emergency call details reveal moments after F-35 pilot ejects from jet: ‘Not sure where airplane is’

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The $80m Marine Corps fighter jet crashed on …

Marine Pilot Jet

1 year, 3 months ago

911 call shows bizarre circumstances of F-35 ejection: ‘Not sure where the airplane is,’ pilot says

Associated Press

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — A military pilot whose advanced fighter jet went temporarily missing over the weekend is heard repeatedly requesting an ambulance in a perplexing 911 call from the South Carolina home where he had parachuted to safety, according to an audio recording released Thursday to The Associated Press. “We got a pilot in the house, and I guess …

Resident Plane Pilot Flying Marines Jet Charleston

1 year, 3 months ago

Russian fighter jet worth more than $30 million crashes during training exercise

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Russian fighter jet worth …

Russian Jet Raf

1 year, 3 months ago

What we know about the Marine Corps F-35 crash, backyard ejection and what went wrong

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The crash of an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter aircraft in South Carolina over the weekend has raised numerous questions about what prompted the pilot to eject and how the $100 million warplane was able to keep flying pilotless for 60 miles before crashing. Here’s what is known about the modern warplane and its latest incident: ‘FORCED TO EJECT’ …

Navy Aircraft Air South Carolina Marine Martin Pilot

1 year, 3 months ago

What we know about the Marine Corps F-35 crash, backyard ejection and what went wrong

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here’s what is known about …

Navy Aircraft Air South Carolina Marine Martin Pilot

1 year, 3 months ago

Pilot of downed F-35 stealth fighter jet parachuted into residential backyard, official says

Associated Press

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The pilot of a $100 million stealth fighter jet parachuted safely into the backyard of a home in South Carolina after a malfunction forced him to eject from the aircraft, causing the plane to crash into a wooded area about 60 miles away. The pilot “experienced a malfunction and was forced to eject” on Sunday at …

Aircraft Marine Crash Report According Pilot Marines

1 year, 3 months ago

Pilot of downed F-35 stealth fighter jet parachuted into residential backyard, official says

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

Aircraft Marine Crash Report According Pilot Marines

1 year, 3 months ago

Debris of missing F-35 military jet found in South Carolina

Firstpost

The fighter jet had been left in autopilot mode upon the pilot’s ejection, complicating the search effort. Joint Base Charleston’s spokesperson informed NBC News that the aircraft might have remained airborne for some time The remains of a military F-35 aircraft, valued at £80 million, that vanished on Sunday afternoon, have been found in the rural Williamsburg County of South …

Military Aircraft South Carolina Pilot Jet Charleston Joint Base Charleston

1 year, 3 months ago

Debris of missing F-35 fighter jet found in South Carolina field after day-long search

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The debris of an …

Marine Jet Marine Corps Joint Base Charleston

1 year, 3 months ago

US military hunt for missing F-35 fighter jet after it disappeared during a ‘mishap’

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US military officials are …

Base Joint Jet Charleston Joint Base Charleston

1 year, 3 months ago

Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejected

Associated Press

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The crash site for a stealth fighter jet that went missing during the weekend after its pilot ejected was located Monday in rural South Carolina after the military asked the public for help finding an aircraft built to elude detection. The Marine Corps announced earlier Monday it was pausing aviation operations for two days after the …

Aircraft South Carolina Marine Base Pilot Marines Charleston

1 year, 3 months ago

US frontline F-35 jet goes missing after pilot ejects

Firstpost

Following the incident, Marine Corps investigators have initiated an inquiry into what they describe as a ‘mishap.’ This incident led to the pilot ejecting from an F-35 fighter plane over North Charleston on Sunday afternoon A military airbase in South Carolina has asked the public for help in locating a missing Marine Corps F35 fighter jet. Following the incident, Marine …

Incident Pilot Corps Marine Corps North Charleston Sunday Afternoon Missing Marine

1 year, 3 months ago

US Air Force releases new images of its £585m stealth nuclear bomber

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New images show the …

Air Bomber Usaf Raider Stealth

1 year, 5 months ago

A Russian fighter jet fired flares at a US drone over Syria and damaged it, says US military

Firstpost

On multiple occasions in the past three weeks, the officials said, Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to the U.S. Reapers, setting off flares and forcing the drones to take evasive manoeuvres. The U.S. military reported that a Russian fighter jet flew within a few meters of a U.S. drone over Syria and fired flares at it, striking the American …

Syria Aircraft Drone Jet Fighter Russian Military Flew

1 year, 5 months ago

A Russian fighter jet fired flares at a US drone over Syria and damaged it, the US military says

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A Russian fighter jet flew within a few meters of a U.S. drone over Syria and fired flares at it, striking the American aircraft and damaging it, the U.S. military said Tuesday, the latest in a string of aggressive intercepts by Russia in the region. A senior Air Force commander said the move on Sunday was an attempt …

War Ukraine Russia Syria Aircraft Iran Drone

1 year, 5 months ago

Close shave! Russian fighter jet flies 'dangerously close' to US plane over Syria

India TV News

A Russian fighter jet flew very close to a US surveillance aircraft over Syria, forcing the aircraft to navigate the turbulent wake and putting the lives of the four American crew members in danger, according to US officials on Monday. Jeopardising American lives As of late, Russian contender jets have over and again irritated US automated MQ-9 robots, yet the …

Syria Islamic United State Close Shave Shave Russian Close Shave Russian Jet Flies

1 year, 5 months ago

US sending F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures in Gulf region

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is beefing up its use of fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures, a senior defense official said Friday, adding that the U.S. is increasingly concerned about the growing ties between Iran, Russia and Syria across the Middle East. In addition, the defense official told reporters the U.S. is …

Military Russia Syria Aircraft Islamic State State Official

1 year, 6 months ago

Russian jets harass American drones in Syria for second time in 24 hours: US

Firstpost

For the second time in less than 24 hours, Russian aircraft harassed American drones participating in operations against the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria on Thursday, said a US commander For the second time in less than 24 hours, Russian aircraft harassed American drones participating in operations against the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria on Thursday, said a …

Syria State Russian 24 Hours Second Time

1 year, 6 months ago

Russian jets harass US drone aircraft over Syria for the 2nd time in 24 hours

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria again Thursday, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said. “We urge Russian forces in Syria to cease this reckless behavior and adhere to the standards of behavior expected of a professional air force so we can …

Syria Drone Forces Grynkewich Russian Aircraft

1 year, 6 months ago

US accuses Russia of ‘harassing’ drones in Syria, releases video

Al Jazeera

US air force says drones forced to take evasive action after Russian pilots engaged afterburner and deployed parachute flares. “The Russian SU-35 fighter aircraft employed parachute flares in the flight path of US MQ-9 aircraft,” the air force said. “Against established norms and protocols, this forced US aircraft to conduct evasive manoeuvres.” Three US drones were airborne at the time …

Syria Force Releases Video Russian Aircraft Parachute Flares

1 year, 6 months ago

Israel to buy new fleet of F-35 fighter jets financed by US aid

Al Jazeera

Israel remains the only country in the Middle East to have the world’s most advanced fighter jet in its arsenal. Israel will buy its third fleet of F-35 stealth fighter jets in a deal worth $3bn that will be financed through US military aid, according to the Israeli military. Israel’s Ministry of Defence approved the purchase on Sunday, with the …

Air Fighter Fighter Jets Israeli Defence

1 year, 7 months ago

A timeline of flight that crashed after losing contact, prompting military to scramble fighter jets

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy When a business jet failed …

Business Long Island Jet Virginia State Police Virginia State

'$2.37 Flashlight Vs $82.5 Million F-35': Why U.S. Air Force Is Getting Trolled | Report

History of this topic

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'

Discover Related