Chinese student arrested at JFK for photographing E-4B Doomsday Plane at Offutt AFB faces rare federal photography charge.
Air force
Finnish Air Force pilot flies F-35A Lightning II for the first time from Ebbing Air Force Base, marking a key milestone in Finland’s fleet transition.
The US Air Force has delayed the retirement of its A-10 Thunderbolt II fleet until at least 2030, reversing years of planning to phase out the iconic close air support aircraft.
Northrop Grumman has released the first-ever full overhead image of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber.
National Guard generals urge Congress to fund 72 to 100 new F-35A and F-15EX fighter jets annually to modernize the aging Air Force fleet.
The Department of the Air Force has launched a major initiative to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure by inviting private firms to develop up to 12 data centers across key military installations in Alaska.
Canada is evaluating participation in the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as an observer, signaling a potential shift from its contested F‑35 fighter acquisition.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has transferred a retired Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker from long-term storage at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) to Tinker Air Force Base (TIK), signaling a potential return to operational service.
An Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base near Riyadh has wounded 12 United States troops, including two in serious condition, according to multiple media reports
Based on early 2026 fleet figures, here are the 10 largest army aviation branches in the world by aircraft numbers.