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Here’s what caused an Air Force F-16 jet crash off South Korea

Without a working attitude indicator and mired in thick cloud cover, the F-16 pilot found it difficult to ensure he was flying away from the ocean.

By Stephen Losey

2 days ago

A ‘few thousand’ more US troops are headed to the Middle East

As war between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to erupt, the Pentagon said additional U.S. forces "are there for the protection" of other American troops.

By Tara Copp, AP

3 days ago

Did a US F-22 shoot down a UFO? Photo of aerial object adds to mystery

A grainy image (it’s always a grainy image) of an object downed by an F-22 over Canada's Yukon territory has aviation (and UFO) enthusiasts chattering.

By Stephen Losey and Jon Simkins

7 days ago

New Navy contracts boost battle command, electronic warfare potential

The new contracts will advance or replace existing systems on Navy aircraft.

2 weeks ago

Navy will force aviators to remain in service to complete sea tours

The Navy plans to require its pilots to complete their second at-sea tour before they can get out.

By Diana Stancy

2 weeks ago

New missile allows Marine pilots to strike far, avoid air defenses

Marine fighter pilots now have a missile that can strike targets up to 230 miles away, keeping aviators out of the range of many air defense systems.

2 weeks ago