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Six Women, One Us Airman on an Alleged 'Sex Attack Spree' and the Shocking Reason Why He Avoided UK Justice

A US airman accused of a sex attack spree on six women avoided UK courts after Suffolk police handed the case to the US military, later convicted in Miami.

International Business Times UK

US defence chief challenged over Iran school bombing as crowds gather for funerals

THE US defence chief has been challenged over what his department knew before launching an air strike that killed around 110 children at a school in…

The National (Scotland)

Companies race to deliver autonomous uncrewed fighter jets

Boeing displayed its Ghost Bat drone at Farnborough Airshow, highlighting its advanced autonomous capabilities. Rival companies also presented competing designs for this emerging multibillion-dollar defense market. The U.S. Air Force plans to procure over 150 combat-capable autonomous wingmen by the decade's end. European nations are also developing similar programs and…

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USAF's Autonomous AI fighter drone just fired a 'real' AMRAAM air-to-air missile in a world first

The US Air Force tested an autonomous drone firing an AMRAAM missile, advancing plans for future human-controlled combat aircraft.

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Chirag Veer Singh Sarao becomes first Sikh American to join US Air Force Academy

Chirag Veer Singh Sarao has become the first keshdhari Sikh American at the US Air Force Academy. He received religious accommodation to serve while maintaining his articles of faith. Sarao joined the academy on In-Processing Day and is currently undergoing boot camp. He previously earned full scholarships from ROTC programs…

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75 B-52 strategic bombers set to get gigabit connectivity and a fiber-optic network for their weapons pylons as part of a huge upgrade to keep them going till it reaches almost 100

American Air Force plans advanced digital weapons pylons with gigabit connectivity, supporting heavier munitions while extending B-52 service toward 100 years.

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Promoted One Week, Rejected the Next: US Air Force Rescinds 135 Promotions After Administrative Error

A scoring error in the US Air Force's promotion exams led to 135 airmen losing their promotions, while another 135 gained them. The incident prompted a review of promotion processes.

International Business Times UK

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In a surprise swap, Trump flies back from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the Qatari-gifted jet

President Donald Trump is flying home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted red, white and navy blue jet he arrived in

The Independent UK

No UK Trial for US Airman Accused of Exposing Himself To British Teenage Girl After US Military Claimed Jurisdiction

A US airman accused of indecent exposure in Cambridgeshire avoided UK prosecution after the case was transferred to US military jurisdiction.

International Business Times UK

Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says

Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations

The Independent UK

Cambridgeshire police face questions over decision to hand sexual assault case to US military

Jacob Wulfson, who strangled woman he met online, was allowed to be tried at airbase court martial instead of facing UK justice

The Guardian - UK

Air Force One That Flew Six Presidents Retires as Trump Awaits Qatar-Donated Jet

Air Force One, the iconic VC-25A, retires after 35 years of service. The new Boeing 747-8, donated by Qatar, is set to join the presidential fleet, marking a new era in presidential aviation.

International Business Times UK

Trump takes final ride on old Air Force One plane, jet gifted by Qatar to join fleet

President Donald Trump has taken his last flight aboard the iconic Boeing 747-200B Air Force One. This aircraft served US presidents for 35 years. A new, specially modified Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar will now take over presidential duties. This new jet features a red, white, and blue design. It…

The Economic Times

'Last ride': US says goodbye to Air Force One as Qatari jet awaits

WASHINGTON - Is it goodbye Air Force One, hello Qatar Force One?

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B-52 Stratofortress crashes during routine test mission at Edwards Air Force Base, kills eight military and civilian personnel

“The crash was not survivable."

The National (Scotland)

Iran World Cup clash sees protest against killing of schoolchildren by US strike

IRANIAN football fans have staged a protest against US strikes on the country which have killed hundreds of civilians.

International Business Times UK

How Old Is the B-52 Bomber? Deadly California Crash Renews Debate Over America's Ageing Military Fleet

A B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California has killed eight people. The incident occurred during a test mission, prompting an investigation into the cause of the crash.

International Business Times UK

What's the Price of a Boeing B-52? Taxpayer Asset Lost Forever After Catastrophic California Airfield Crash

A B-52H Stratofortress crashed at Edwards Air Force Base, impacting the US Air Force's modernisation plans. The incident highlights the challenges of maintaining an ageing bomber fleet.

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US Navy Fighter Jets Explode and Crash in Mid Air During Gunfighter Skies Air Show Performance in Idaho

Two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided mid-air at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Idaho. All crew members ejected safely, averting a potential disaster. An investigation is underway.

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Rescuers found them clinging to a life raft after a plane went down off Florida and what the pilot did next saved everyone

Rescuers pulled 11 survivors from the Atlantic Ocean after their plane went down off Florida’s coast, and the pilot’s quick thinking in those final moments made sure everyone made it out alive. The small Beechcraft twin-propeller aircraft ditched about 80 miles east of Melbourne, Florida, leaving passengers and crew stranded…

International Business Times UK

US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker Issues Emergency Squawk 7700 Near Strait Of Hormuz Before Vanishing From Radar

A US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker issued an emergency signal near the Strait of Hormuz before disappearing from radar, sparking concerns amid ongoing US-Iran tensions

International Business Times UK

Trump Convenes National Security Team as US Air Force Had Its Worst Day in War and Iran Refuses Ceasefire

The US Air Force experiences significant setbacks in an escalating conflict with Iran, as Trump convenes an emergency National Security meeting following Iran's rejection of a ceasefire proposal.

The Independent UK

FBI Director Kash Patel photographed signing pictures of himself at Quantico

Former podcaster shows off customized Nike sneakers at training event for agents at bureau’s Virginia academy led by MMA fighters

International Business Times UK

KC-135 Iraq Crash: CENTCOM Investigates After $39.6M US Tanker Goes Down Near Al-Asad

The latest on the US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq. Investigators rule out hostile fire, but the crew's fate remains uncertain. Stay updated on this critical military incident.

International Business Times UK

Erika Kirk Appointed to US Air Force Academy Board by Trump: Is She Actually Qualified?

Explore the controversy surrounding Erika Kirk's appointment to the US Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors. Discover the debate over her qualifications and the political implications of her role in shaping military education and leadership.

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