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#nuclear-weapons
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US politics

Campaigners call for Keir Starmer to say if US nuclear weapons are back in UK

US B61-12 gravity bombs likely delivered to RAF Lakenheath, marking first US nuclear deployment in the UK since 2008.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Air Force to launch unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg overnight

The Air Force will test an unarmed Minuteman III missile to showcase the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Air Force to launch unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg overnight

The Air Force will test an unarmed Minuteman III missile to showcase the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The US Air Force let AI help operators find targets to speed up kill chain decisions

"By replicating this novel methodology, we allowed tactical-level participants to explore how tools and workflows could shape kill chain execution for the future of warfighting."
Artificial intelligence
#military-aviation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Delta regional jet pilot apologizes to passengers for aggressive maneuver' to avoid a B-52 bomber

Pilot of Delta regional jet made a hard turn to avoid a near collision with a US Air Force B-52 bomber.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Raptor Dominance: F-22 Surpasses All Other 5th Gen Fighters in Speed and Firepower

The US Air Force prioritizes speed with its fastest aircraft like the SR-71 Blackbird and modern fighters such as the F-22 Raptor.
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

USAF holds hypersonic resupply site review over seabirds

The site picked for testing was Johnston Atoll, an island in the North Pacific, which made geopolitical sense for rapid logistics to counter supply challenges.
Environment
#b-2-spirit
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US news

The top US general says Iran likely never saw the B-2 bombers that hit its nuclear sites. Here's why they might have gone undetected.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US news

The top US general says Iran likely never saw the B-2 bombers that hit its nuclear sites. Here's why they might have gone undetected.

US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

US Air Force will shift funds from a nuclear missile program for $400 million refit on Trump's Qatar jet

The US Air Force will use excess funds to refurbish a 747 jet gifted by Qatar for presidential use.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How to Assess the Damage of the Iran Strikes

The Butt report showed Bomber Command's low accuracy rates during WWII, highlighting the enduring challenge of effective targeting in aerial bombing campaigns.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Top US general says 15 years of planning to defeat Iran's most fortified nuclear site centered on a massive 30,000-pound bomb

The US Air Force utilized B-2 stealth bombers to deploy advanced bunker-buster bombs on Iran's nuclear sites.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

What visuals show of damage to Iran's nuclear sites after U.S. strike

Significant bomb strikes have severely damaged Iran's Fordow uranium enrichment facility and other nuclear sites, according to satellite imagery and expert assessments.
European startups
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Feds poised to approve SpaceX's takeover of another military launch pad

SpaceX could have nine active launch pads, greatly outpacing competitors.
The Air Force supports SpaceX's use of SLC-37 for substantial launch capacity without environmental concerns.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An ally took control of live bombs dropped by US Air Force planes. That's never been done before.

The US allowed Norway to control American bombs in flight, marking a significant advancement in military collaboration.
Europe politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The US Air Force Fields More Than 15x Personnel Than Any Other NATO Nation

The U.S. has the largest and most advanced air force in NATO, surpassing all other nations significantly.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Teen who recently joined Air Force killed in jet ski hit-and-run on Texas lake - suspect's photo released

Ava Moore, an 18-year-old Air Force recruit, died after a jet ski hit-and-run incident at Grapevine Lake.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

US launches nuclear missile in 'doomsday test' amid fears of WWIII

Col. Dustin Harmon stated, 'Minuteman III remains the bedrock of our nation's strategic deterrent, and the unwavering dedication of the Airmen who ensure its readiness is a testament to its inherent lethality.'
US politics
#nuclear-deterrent
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US news

US launches doomsday Minuteman III nuclear-capable missile in dramatic show of force

The US Air Force successfully tested a nuclear-capable ICBM to demonstrate the readiness of its nuclear deterrent.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromMail Online
5 months ago

US launches nuclear missile to show 'readiness' amid fears of WWIII

The US Air Force conducted a hypersonic missile launch to demonstrate the reliability and effectiveness of its nuclear deterrence capabilities.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromMail Online
5 months ago

US launches nuclear missile to show 'readiness' amid fears of WWIII

The US Air Force conducted a hypersonic missile launch to demonstrate the reliability and effectiveness of its nuclear deterrence capabilities.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

US Air Force veteran released from Venezuela after being wrongfully detained for 6 months

Joseph St. Clair, a U.S. Air Force veteran wrongfully detained in Venezuela, has been released after months of captivity.
#anduril-industries
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Here's how Palmer Luckey's Anduril wants to beat General Atomics for the US Air Force's next big bet

Anduril's Fury drone aims to revolutionize affordable air combat by using commercial parts for easier production.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Anduril gave everyone a behind-the-scenes look at Fury, its AI fighter built to fly with America's most fearsome aircraft

Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Here's how Palmer Luckey's Anduril wants to beat General Atomics for the US Air Force's next big bet

Anduril's Fury drone aims to revolutionize affordable air combat by using commercial parts for easier production.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Anduril gave everyone a behind-the-scenes look at Fury, its AI fighter built to fly with America's most fearsome aircraft

fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Self-proclaimed Hamas operative in US Air Force indicted over pipe bomb plot: 'Been a terrorist since I was a kid'

A Hamas operative infiltrated the US Air Force and was indicted for a terror plot involving pipe bombs.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

China could stop US airpower from achieving air superiority in the first island chain, top commander says

China's air force poses a significant challenge to US air superiority in key regions.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Which U.S. Military Aircraft Can Fly Nearly 14,000 Miles Before Refueling?

Air superiority is essential for military dominance and power projection in global conflicts.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Down 40% in 2025, This Quantum Computing Stock Is a Buy Right Now

IonQ shows promise with impressive revenue growth but is currently unprofitable.
Recent geopolitical events have impacted the volatility of quantum computing stocks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US air force reverses ban on pronouns in email signatures and websites

The US Air Force has lifted its ban on pronouns in professional communications, complying with federal law and the latest defense policy bill.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Former Air Force secretary said he doubts US allies would be willing to buy an export version of the F-47

"I would be very surprised if our, any of our partners, were prepared to pay that unit cost for a new aircraft."
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

F.A.A. Investigates After Air Force Jets Near Delta Plane Activate Safety Alert

The Delta flight crew executed emergency procedures as per air traffic control, ensuring a safe landing after a near collision with Air Force jets.
Atlanta Falcons
#fighter-jets
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Announces New F-47 Jet: What to Know About Boeing Stealth Fighter

The F-47, the latest U.S. Air Force jet, promises to enhance air superiority and is designed to outmatch adversaries.
from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dominating the Skies - The Countries With the Most Fighter Jets

The article discusses the evolution of fighter jets and highlights the competitive landscape of military aviation, focusing on the U.S. and China.
from24/7 Wall St.
10 months ago
OMG science

This Fighter From the 1970s Is the Fastest Jet in the US Air Force

The F-15 Eagle's unmatched battlefield record highlights its superiority as a fighter jet, securing over 100 victories without losses in combat.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Announces New F-47 Jet: What to Know About Boeing Stealth Fighter

The F-47, the latest U.S. Air Force jet, promises to enhance air superiority and is designed to outmatch adversaries.
#boeing
European startups
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Trump awards Boeing a contract to build the next generation fighter jet

Boeing won a contract for the Air Force's F-47 fighter jet, marking a significant boost for the company amidst ongoing struggles.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Boeing will build the US Air Force's next air superiority fighter

Boeing won the bid for the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance program, designed to replace the F-22 Raptor.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

A U.S. airman is charged in death of a South Dakota woman who had vanished in August

Sahela Sangrait, missing since last summer, was reportedly murdered by Quinterius Chappelle, an Air Force member, highlighting violence against Native American women.
#military-strategy
US news
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

A US Air Force general said long-range strikes are 'game-changing,' but America will lose if it relies on them too much

The US Air Force cannot win solely with long-range strikes; it needs tempo and combined arms.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

A US Air Force general says more than just new fighters and bombers is needed to win the next war

Merely acquiring new aircraft won't suffice; the Air Force must adapt to specific threats and enhance capabilities integration.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

A US Air Force general said long-range strikes are 'game-changing,' but America will lose if it relies on them too much

The US Air Force cannot win solely with long-range strikes; it needs tempo and combined arms.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

A US Air Force general says more than just new fighters and bombers is needed to win the next war

Merely acquiring new aircraft won't suffice; the Air Force must adapt to specific threats and enhance capabilities integration.
Information security
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Top secret Air Force planes caught making mysterious trips to Area 51

Three US Air Force jets were tracked flying to Area 51, underscoring the site's continued secrecy and military activity.
#military
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

20 Facts That Show the True Power of the America's $217 Billion Air Force

The U.S. Air Force is the most powerful and well-equipped air force in the world.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

20 Facts That Show the True Power of the America's $217 Billion Air Force

The U.S. Air Force is the most powerful and well-equipped air force in the world.
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago

It took a major outcry, but Air Force rescinds removing Tuskegee Airmen video from class | Opinion

My question is, 'Why was the course even being taken out of the curriculum?'. History has already recorded the heroic acts of the all-Black Tuskegee Airmen, who helped win World War II.
Miami
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 months ago

Federal officials identify the remains of a Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967

Remains of Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing, a WWII pilot missing since 1967, have been identified, reflecting efforts to recover missing military personnel.
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Air Force contractor's death may be tied to racial and gender discrimination

The family argues that Cosme's death was the result of longstanding discrimination by her supervisor, Derek Kirkendall, claiming he fostered a hostile work environment.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
6 months ago

Verizon to upgrade network kit on 35 US Air Force bases

Verizon's recent contract to upgrade networks on 35 US Air Force bases demonstrates ongoing trust in its services, despite recent cybersecurity challenges.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

Discover Battle-Tested Classics and Cutting-Edge Aircraft of the U.S. Military

The U.S. Air Force combines legacy and advanced aircraft to maintain air dominance.
A significant budget request underlines the financial commitment to modernizing military aviation.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

Trailblazers of the Sky - A Look at the Air Force's First Planes

The US Air Force has progressed from its 1907 beginnings to become the world's largest and most powerful air force.
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
7 months ago

The baffling nuclear launch code that America used during the Cold War

The nuclear launch code during the Cuban Missile Crisis was alarmingly simple: 00000000, raising serious security concerns.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago

What is Northrop Grumman's Most Iconic Military Plane?

Northrop Grumman is a leading manufacturer of iconic military aircraft, contributing significantly to the U.S. defense capabilities.
fromPortlandTribune.com
8 months ago

Nathaniel McCord

Nathaniel McCord, a dedicated veteran, served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force as a helicopter mechanic and later contributed as a Veterans' Employment Counselor, showcasing his commitment to both service and community.
Portland
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

See the first video showing the US Air Force's B-21 Raider in flight

The B-21 Raider stealth bomber is poised to replace older models and enhance the Air Force's global strike capabilities.
from24/7 Wall St.
10 months ago

The US Air Force Flies More F-16 Fighting Falcons Than Any Other Jet

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a versatile, upgradeable, and cost-effective multirole fighter jet popular among many global air forces.
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