The Latest Breaking News from USAF

Unidentified drones spotted over three UK airbases, US air force confirms

Unmanned aerial systems seen over RAF bases in Suffolk and Norfolk but US air force does not know if they were hostile

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2024

Unidentified drones spotted over three US airbases in Britain, USAF confirms

The incidents, which occurred between November 20 and 22, saw drones spotted over RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024

Republican Senate Leader Slammed For Social Media Posts Reassuring Israel Of US Support: 'America Last, Israel First'

Rep. John Thune came under fire for posting multiple social media updates reassuring Israel that the U.S. "stands squarely" in its corner while offering no backing for Americans.

International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024

Pentagon UFO office finds 'no empirical evidence' for alien technology in new report

The Pentagon's UFO office says there is no evidence for claims that any sightings represent extraterrestrial technology or that the government possesses crashed alien spacecraft.

Space · Mar 8, 2024

The Air Force will pay experienced pilots an extra $600,000 to stick around

The Air Force has missed its annual recruiting target for eight years running and is asking Congress for $250 million to fund the new bonus pool.

Fortune · Dec 11, 2023

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

The B-21 Raider’s first flight is expected to take place later this year

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

US airman denies raping UK citizen at RAF base

Keiran Lee Bogstad will face trial in September 2024

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

US Air Force’s AI-controlled Drone Completes First Long-haul Flight

The XQ-58 is designed to accomplish tasks such as scouting, defensive fire, or even absorbing enemy fire to keep human-piloted

Zenger · Aug 4, 2023

Explained | The India-U.S. deal for 31 MQ-9B drones

An explainer on the new deal between US and India on procuring 31 MQ-9b drones.

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

US Military Drone AI Simulation Reportedly Turned on Its Human Operator

A military drone AI simulation reportedly resulted in the AI opting to eliminate its human operator or attack communications towers so it could continue its mission unimpeded.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 2, 2023