South Korea takes delivery of first production KF-21 fighter
South Korea’s Air Force took delivery of its first production KF-21 Boramae fighter on September 22, 2026. The…
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Italian Air Force Celebrates 50 Years of 14th Wing and 50,000 Flight Hours for Boeing KC-767A Fleet
Aviation News – The Italian Air Force marked the 50th anniversary of the reconstitution of its 14th Wing (14° Stormo) during a special ceremony at Pratica...
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Air Force says China Aerospace Studies Institute will continue, despite civilian cuts
The China Aerospace Studies Institute will carry on by “leveraging assigned military service members to accomplish its objectives,” according to an Air Force spokesperson.
Breaking Defense•Michael Marrow17h ago- neutral toward Air Force · 99%
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USAF F-16 Crashes During Landing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Pilot Ejects Safely
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed on Tuesday afternoon near Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany while attempting to land following a routine...
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Air Force: Pilot Shortage Could Last 20 Years
The service expects to train 1,500 pilots this year, but shortages in experienced positions will take considerably longer to address.
AVweb•Matt Ryan21 Sept- neutral toward Air Force · 98%
Air Force bids adieu to EC-130H electronic attack plane
The aircraft will be replaced with the EA-37B, which will carry forward the Compass Call moniker.
Breaking Defense•Michael Marrow21 Sept- neutral toward Air Force · 95%
After hitting pilot training goal, resolving shortage will take years, Air Force official says
“It’s going to take 15 or 20 years to get those types of people,” said Air Force Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn.
Breaking Defense•Michael Marrow21 Sept- favorable toward Air Force · 72%
Pakistan conducts airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan in retaliation for terrorist attacks
The Pakistani Air Force conducted airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan reportedly targeting terrorist training centers in response to a recent complex suicide attack in western Pakistan. The Taliban denied involvement in the attack and promised an “appropriate response” to Pakistan’s airstrikes.
Finland’s F-35s Touch Down on Home Soil for the First Time
The first two F-35A Lightning IIs of the Finnish Air Force, which has signed on for 64 aircraft, arrived at the Lapland Air Wing. The Finnish Air Force’s (Ilmavoimat) first two F-35A Lightning II landed in Finland on Sep. 18, 2026. Tail numbers JF-510 and JF-512 landed at the Lapland Air Wing in Rovaniemi, where […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam19 Sept
Air Force Officer Charged After Protesting Trump Says He Spoke to Defend Constitution
Major Jason Watson could face court-martial in what could become a rare test of a service member’s right to publicly dissent.
The New York Times•Anushka Patil19 Sept- neutral toward Donald Trump · 90%
Pentagon’s new UFO file drop includes audio from 1952 Project Blue Book briefing
Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., pushed for the declassification of the audio from early Air Force investigations into UFOs.
The Hill•Steph Whiteside18 Sept- neutral toward Pentagon · 98%
Italian Eurofighter Typhoon Struck In Houthi Attack On Saudi Air Base
The Italian MOD has just announced that an Italian Air Force Eurofighter was hit overnight at Al Taif Air Base in Saudi Arabia. An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon, deployed to Al Taif Air Base, officially known as King Fahd Air Base, in Saudi Arabia, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, was damaged in a […]
The Aviationist•David Cenciotti18 Sept
Air Force contemplates unmanned tankers
The technology isn’t yet available to give autonomy to very large aircraft—but it’s coming.
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Iran: Account of US Air Force colonel’s rescue ‘fictional’
Iran on Thursday accused the U.S. of fabricating its account of how it rescued an Air Force colonel whose F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April, calling the claims “fictional and unacceptable.” The service member, referred to by his mission call sign of Bravo, recounted his story of survival earlier this week…
The Hill•Ellen Mitchell17 Sept- neutral toward US Air Force · 95%
Air Force seeks 737 MAX for VIP airlift
The aircraft would be known as the C-40 when modified for military missions, and would appear to be the first time the 737 MAX would be militarized for a government customer.
Breaking Defense•Michael Marrow17 Sept- neutral toward Air Force · 99%
How the industrial base is responding to Air Force, Space Force needs
[Sponsored] Demand signals from leadership are shaping investments in design, engineering and manufacturing.
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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.14.26)
“We haven't awarded many of these in the last few decades, as it's intended to recognize true heroism and highly exceptional accomplishment in flight which means that it should be rare and it is...” Source: U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, presided over a ceremony and presented the decorations to recipients of the DFC... Four pilots assigned to the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Wing, and two from the 149th Fighter Squadron, 192nd Wing, were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, for actions while deployed in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, during a ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, Aug. 31, 2026.
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Air Force Secretary confirms US deployed weapons in space
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Air Force Secretary confirms US deployed weapons in space Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed Monday that the U.S. military has deployed a weapon into space, marking the first time an American official has acknowledged that…
The Hill•Filip Timotija15 Sept
F-35 proved combat readiness during Middle East deployments, Air Force officials say
Top Air Force officials praised the F-35's warfighting prowess during combat operations in the Middle East despite recent concerns over readiness rates.
Pentagon acknowledges space weapons deployment for first time
The United States has launched a weapon into orbit that will be used to protect American troops, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink revealed Monday. Speaking at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Meink did not give details as to the type of weapon that is now in space or when…
The Hill•Ellen Mitchell15 Sept