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USA

US Air Force Pilot Dies in F-16 Jet Crash in South Carolina

Posted on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020By Editor

The reason for the crash remains unclear, as an investigation into the incident is ongoing, according to a statement made by the US Air Force. The identity of the pilot is expected to be revealed after notification of next of kin. … Read More >US Air Force Pilot Dies in F-16 Jet Crash in South Carolina

Russia

WATCH: Russian fighter jets escort pair of US B-52H Air Force strategic bombers in Far East

Posted on June 20, 2020June 20, 2020By Editor

Moscow has dispatched several jets to monitor US bombers flying near Russia’s Far Eastern borders, just days after a similar encounter took place in the Baltic Sea. … Read More >WATCH: Russian fighter jets escort pair of US B-52H Air Force strategic bombers in Far East

US Air Force F-15C fighter jet crashes in North Sea off UK coast, pilot killed

Posted on June 16, 2020June 16, 2020By Editor

A US Air Force pilot has been found dead after their jet plummeted into the North Sea during a routine training mission. The plane’s wreckage was found hours after the crash by the UK’s coastguard service … Read More >US Air Force F-15C fighter jet crashes in North Sea off UK coast, pilot killed

Russia

WATCH Russian jets ‘intercept’ US strategic bombers over Baltic Sea

Posted on June 16, 2020June 16, 2020By Editor

US B-52H strategic bombers have again been spotted near Russian borders, forcing its Baltic Sea Fleet’s Su-27 fighter jets to take to the skies and monitor their actions, the Russian Defense Ministry has said. … Read More >WATCH Russian jets ‘intercept’ US strategic bombers over Baltic Sea

USA

Trump celebrates Senate approval of ‘FIRST-EVER African-American military service chief’ as Charles Brown takes over USAF

Posted on June 10, 2020June 10, 2020By Editor

The US Senate has confirmed General Charles Brown to be the chief of the US Air Force, the first time an African-American has headed a branch of the military. President Donald Trump jumped the gun to take a victory lap on Twitter. … Read More >Trump celebrates Senate approval of ‘FIRST-EVER African-American military service chief’ as Charles Brown takes over USAF

USA

Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Tone Down F-35 Stealth Coating’s ‘Bubbling and Blistering’ Issue

Posted on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020By Editor

Previously, the US Department of Defence classified the issue as a Category 1 deficiency, the most serious, potentially preventing the jet’s usage. … Read More >Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Tone Down F-35 Stealth Coating’s ‘Bubbling and Blistering’ Issue

USA

WATCH F-22 Raptor CRASH & pilot eject near busy Florida highway

Posted on May 16, 2020May 16, 2020By Editor

A US Air Force F-22 Raptor jet has crashed during a training flight in northwest Florida. The pilot survived after ejecting safely. The dramatic moment was captured on video by a motorist from a nearby highway. … Read More >WATCH F-22 Raptor CRASH & pilot eject near busy Florida highway

USA

US deploys 4 B-1 bombers & 200 airmen to Guam for ‘deterrence’ amid weeklong ‘show of force’ over South China Sea (PHOTOS)

Posted on May 3, 2020May 3, 2020By Editor

Four B-1B heavy bombers and hundreds of servicemen were sent to Guam to carry out “deterrence missions” with eyes on Beijing, following days of provocative maneuvers near contested territory in the South China Sea. … Read More >US deploys 4 B-1 bombers & 200 airmen to Guam for ‘deterrence’ amid weeklong ‘show of force’ over South China Sea (PHOTOS)

USA

US quietly recalls ALL B-52 bombers from Guam just DAYS after staging ‘show of force’

Posted on April 18, 2020April 18, 2020By Editor

All five nuclear-capable B-52 strategic bombers departed their forward base on the Pacific island of Guam just days after taking part in an ‘elephant walk’ show of force. The US Air Force says it wants to be more unpredictable. … Read More >US quietly recalls ALL B-52 bombers from Guam just DAYS after staging ‘show of force’

Asia & Pacific

US Air Force in Pacific Flexes Muscles as Navy Carriers Are Struck by Coronavirus

Posted on April 14, 2020April 14, 2020By Editor

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy earlier conducted military exercises over the weekend as the country continues to return to normal after being struck by the coronavirus outbreak. … Read More >US Air Force in Pacific Flexes Muscles as Navy Carriers Are Struck by Coronavirus

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