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US launches airstrike on Syria site linked to Iranian-backed militants
This is the second time in less than two weeks that the U.S. has bombed facilities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
China sends ships and fighter jets toward Taiwan in new show of force
Taiwan's defense ministry says China sent navy ships and a large group of fighter jets toward Taiwan.
US sending F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures
A senior defense official says the U.S. is beefing up its use of fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
F-16 pilot calls the fighter jets sought by Ukraine ‘easy to fly’
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Brown, who's an F-16 pilot, said at the Paris Air Show this week that training takes about a year for American military pilots.
How US support for pilot training could pave path to F-16s for Ukraine
President Joe Biden endorsed plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets at the Group of Seven Summit, according to U.S. officials.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP and Tara Copp, AP
Air Force jets intercept Russian aircraft near Alaska
The Russian activity in the North American ADIZ was not seen as provocative.
Pentagon lacks big picture for fighter jet procurement, watchdog says
The Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five years to modernize its tactical aviation fleets.
Pentagon rejects Poland’s offer to transfer fighter fleet for Ukraine
The Pentagon rejected Poland's offer to transfer its MiG-29 fighter jets to the U.S., who would have then given them to Ukraine.
China flies record 52 planes toward self-ruled Taiwan
It was China's largest show of force on record.
By Huizhong Wu
Last Marine ‘wizzos’ pin on gold wings
With fewer two-seat jets and advanced aircraft, weapons systems officers have maybe until 2030.
By Todd South