Recent data shows significant spike in US military aircraft accidents

Across the military, the rate of severe accidents per 100,000 flight hours rose 55% in the 2024 budget year compared with four years earlier.

4 weeks ago

SOCOM wants to train operators to build, wield FPV drones

U.S. Special Operations Command is looking for a contractor to develop a 10-day course to train operators in building and flying first-person view drones.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

5 weeks ago

Navy helicopter, jet crash in South China Sea in separate incidents

"All personnel involved are safe and in stable condition," U.S. Pacific Fleet said.

By Beth Sullivan

7 weeks ago

Coast Guard spends $200 million on private jets for DHS leaders

DHS previously requested $50 million for a new U.S. Coast Guard plane, a figure that has since quadrupled, according to congressional Democrats.

8 weeks ago