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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.

TechRadar

23-year-old US Air Force airman killed in heavy equipment accident at California space base

A 23-year-old US Air Force airman was killed after the heavy equipment he was operating rolled down an embankment at California's Vandenberg Space Force Base, The New York Post reported, citing officials.

The Times of India

IAF more powerful than China's air force, retains world's No. 3 rank for fifth consecutive year: WDMMA

The Indian Air Force maintains its third global ranking for the fifth year. This assessment considers fleet size, technology, and operational capabilities. The IAF's quality fleet outweighs China's larger numerical strength. Acquisitions like Rafale and Tejas will enhance fighter capabilities significantly. Future inductions and indigenous development support long-term modernization plans.

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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

Air Force sergeant promotion errors: 'No AI products used, result of human error,' says Air Force service after 135 airmen lose promotions

Air Force sergeant promotion errors: Over 100 US Air Force personnel lost promotions due to a scoring error. An outdated answer key mistakenly graded exams for Security Forces staff sergeants. This error caused 135 promotions to be revoked after a thorough review. Another 135 airmen now receive promotions through a…

The Economic Times

US Air Force Major breaks rules by taking to Capitol Hill steps in uniform to protest for Donald Trump’s Impeachment

"This is the example of sacrifice that members of Congress need to see and confront,”

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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

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Iran threatens total halt to talks amid intensive US air activity near Hormuz

The IRGC said the weekend US strikes violated the framework deal and warned that violating vessels would face a "crushing response," as Euronews journalists in Doha observed US refuelling aircraft taking off towards Hormuz in the same formation as the previous night's strikes.

Euronews

Horrific B-52 bomber crash video shows giant fireball, black smoke filling California sky near Air Force base

B-52 bomber crash: A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The incident occurred during a test mission on June 15. Eight people were on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. Thick black smoke was seen rising…

The Economic Times

Deadly B-52 crash shakes base where aviation history was made

For decades, a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert has been a hotbed of some of the most innovative flight research in the U.S. From a test pilot breaking the sound barrier to a space shuttle touching down, aviation history has often been made at Edwards Air…

The Independent UK

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

A B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed during a routine training mission at Edwards Air Force Base. All eight crew members aboard perished in the incident. The aircraft burst into flames on takeoff. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Operations at Edwards Air Force Base were suspended due to runway…

The Economic Times

US B-52 bomber crash at California air force base kills eight

Eight people were killed after a US B-52 bomber crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. The aircraft was carrying a mix of military personnel, government employees and civilian contractors on a routine test mission when it went down, prompting…

France 24

Eight dead as B-52 bomber crashes at US Air Force base

Emergency crews are at the scene after a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a US Air Force base in California, killing all eight people on board.

AAP

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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The Independent UK

B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at US military base in Southern California

Officials say a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California's Mojave Desert

France 24

US renews attacks on Iran, vows to hit 'hard'

The United States on Wednesday renewed attacks against Iran, with President Donald Trump vowing to "hit them hard" after negotiations on ending the more than three-month war floundered. US forces began launching additional self-defense strikes ... against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chief's direction.The strikes are in…

International Business Times UK

'Arash the Archer': The New Iranian Air Defence System That Analysts Say Should Worry Washington

Iran claims its new Arash-e Kamangir air defence system downed a US drone near the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting Tehran's military resilience and strategic implications for US-Iran relations.

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Scottish university student pleads guilty over 'illegal' US military plane images

A GLASGOW university student is facing prison in the United States after pleading guilty to taking unauthorised photographs of several aircraft at a…

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International Business Times UK

William McCaslin Update: UFO-Linked General Met With Space Force Hours Before He Vanished in New Mexico

Retired General William Neil McCasland's disappearance is linked to a UFO-related meeting with the US Space Force, according to leaked audio.

France 24

Israel deploys ‘significant ground forces’ to expand operations in southern Lebanon

The Israeli army has deployed "significant ground forces" to expand its operations in southern Lebanon, taking control of "strategic areas", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday. Earlier, the town of Nabatiyeh was targeted by Israeli strikes following an unprecedented evacuation order. Read our blog to see how the…

The Independent UK

Philippines building collapse leaves 21 missing as rescuers hear voices from rubble

The building collapsed after a fierce thunderstorm in Angeles City in Pampanga province

The Independent UK

Suspected drug trafficker rescued from Florida plane crash had bag of cash for unnamed politician in the Bahamas, investigators say

Jonathan Eric Gardiner, 58, is charged with cocaine import conspiracy for allegedly smuggling cocaine since 2023

International Business Times UK

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.

The Times of India

'FBI has not forgotten': Who is ex-Air Force officer Monica Witt who fled to Iran after spying?

The FBI reinforced its search for Monica Witt who is wanted in the US for allegedly spying for Iran, using her post as a US Air Force officer, before fleeing to Iran. "The FBI has not forgotten and believes that during this critical moment in Iran's history, there is someone…

International Business Times UK

Who Is Monica Witt? FBI Places $200K Bounty on Former US Counterintelligence Agent Who Defected to Iran

US authorities have announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Witt, a former US Air Force counterintelligence specialist accused of spying for Iran.

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