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Sixty British troops investigate mystery drones flying over US airbases in England
4 weeks ago

Sixty British troops investigate mystery drones flying over US airbases in England

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dozens of British soldiers have been drafted in to help …

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US says drones spotted near its military bases in England
4 weeks, 1 day ago

US says drones spotted near its military bases in England

Al Jazeera  

US air force says the drones do not appear ‘hostile’ and there has been no impact. Drones have been spotted near three military bases in Britain but they have not been identified as hostile, the US air force says. The statement added that there had been no impact on the military bases’ residents or infrastructure, adding that the drones “have …

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US Air Force spots unidentified drones hovering over 3 UK airbases, probe underway
1 month ago

US Air Force spots unidentified drones hovering over 3 UK airbases, probe underway

Firstpost  

Three unidentified drones were spotted over three UK airbases, the US Air Force confirmed on Saturday. The authorities from both nations are now determining whether these drones were hostile On Saturday, the US Air Force shocked authorities in the United Kingdom by reporting that a number of unidentified drones had been spotted over three British airbases. The USAF confirmed that …

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Navigating Next-Gen Air Power in the Indo-Pacific
4 months ago

Navigating Next-Gen Air Power in the Indo-Pacific

The Diplomat  

Tensions and distrust between Washington and Beijing will not improve anytime soon; hence, the U.S. military is preparing for a worst-case scenario should an armed conflict break out in the Indo-Pacific. For the U.S. Air Force, the critical Next Generation Air Dominance program, aimed at building a sixth-generation combat aircraft that can ensure air superiority for decades to come, is …

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India to host its first multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti in August
6 months, 1 week ago

India to host its first multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti in August

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force’s first multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024, will be held in August, and is likely to see the participation of ten countries, in addition to a few others acting as observers. “Enriched with the Red Flag exercise experience, the IAF keenly looks forward to hosting the participating contingents from other countries during Tarang Shakti-2024, which is the …

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The F-16 at 50: Why it's still in demand
11 months ago

The F-16 at 50: Why it's still in demand

BBC  

The F-16 at 50: Why it's still in demand Getty Images The F-16 jet fighter took its first ever flight in 1974, but it is still as important an aircraft now as it was then. What was also needed was a small, agile aircraft that could shoot down enemy planes with heatseeking missiles and a gun One solution was to …

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US could again hold nuclear weapons on British soil, documents suggest
1 year, 3 months ago

US could again hold nuclear weapons on British soil, documents suggest

The Telegraph  

The United States could again station nuclear weapons on British soil, official documents suggest, after the US Air Force secured funding for a new facility in Suffolk. Congress received a budgetary request for $50 million from the USAF for a “surety dormitory” at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk where 110 US nuclear bombs were stored until 2008. The term “surety” is …

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Discussed shooting down of Chinese spy balloon with India, says U.S. General
1 year, 8 months ago

Discussed shooting down of Chinese spy balloon with India, says U.S. General

The Hindu  

The U.S. has discussed the shooting down of the Chinese spy balloon with India and the challenges involved in its taking down, according to General Kenneth S. Wilsbach, Commander, U.S. Pacific Air Forces. He also said that for the first time ever, two B-1 long range bombers of the U.S. Air Force will join the bilateral air exercise Cope India …

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MQ-9A ‘Reaper’ | The ‘predator’ in the sky
1 year, 9 months ago

MQ-9A ‘Reaper’ | The ‘predator’ in the sky

The Hindu  

On March 14, the U.S. Air Force ditched an MQ-9 Reaper in the Black Sea after a confrontation with two Russian Su-27 jets over international waters west of Crimea. Featuring unmatched operational flexibility, the MQ-9A ‘Reaper’ has an endurance of over 27 hours, speeds of 240 KTAS and can operate up to an altitude of 50,000 feet, according to General …

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That'll keep Putin at bay: USAF goes on hiring spree for $180K-a-year DEI staff
1 year, 9 months ago

That'll keep Putin at bay: USAF goes on hiring spree for $180K-a-year DEI staff

Daily Mail  

But critics say America's safety and military readiness 'is being threatened by a left-wing woke agenda' The recruitment drive, as the country faces growing threats from hostile states like China and Russia, aims to achieve the Air Force's 'inclusion mission' Air Force chiefs are hiring several diversity officers - two of which include a six-figure salary The US Air Force …

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US 5th generation fighter jet F-35 steals show at Aero India 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

US 5th generation fighter jet F-35 steals show at Aero India 2023

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: The US Air Force stole the thunder on the opening day of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru as it showcased the two latest versions of the fifth-generation supersonic multirole F-35A fighter aircraft. The US Air Force’s two newest fifth-generation supersonic multirole F-35A aircraft made a historic debut at Aero India here on Monday, drawing strong interest and adding lustre …

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Understanding the Air Force One: World's Safest Boeing 747 Flying the USA President
3 years, 3 months ago

Understanding the Air Force One: World's Safest Boeing 747 Flying the USA President

News 18  

In the year 1953, Eastern Airlines’ Flight 8610 and the Air Force Flight 8610 almost fell prey to a flight mix-up which could’ve resulted in a deadly collision. Designed to be a 'flying White House',the Boeing 747-200B, also known as ‘Air Force One',is presently the aircraft used to carry POTUS around the world. However, currently, the 747s are officially the …

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Why Reducing IAF to 'Support' Function is a Waste of Precious Assets
3 years, 5 months ago

Why Reducing IAF to 'Support' Function is a Waste of Precious Assets

The Quint  

In summation: In the midst of what could have been a general defeat, the Israelis resorted to an attack in depth. The United States military analysed this decisive battle and concluded that “starting ratios” do not determine the outcome of a battle, and in its opening stages, “it makes no difference who is outnumbered or who is outnumbering” – what …

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US jet crash: Hunt for pilot as wreckage from Lakenheath F-15 found in sea off English coast
4 years, 6 months ago

US jet crash: Hunt for pilot as wreckage from Lakenheath F-15 found in sea off English coast

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wreckage from a US Air Force fighter jet that crashed …

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