Military
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Canada’s First F-35A Fighter Completes Maiden Flight in Texas
Canada’s first CF-35A Lightning II successfully completed its maiden flight in Texas, marking a key step in replacing the aging CF-188 Hornet fleet.
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Air Force Crew Strips Grounded F-16 to Supply Fleet Parts
A specialized Air Force maintenance team dismantled a grounded F-16 at Edwards AFB to salvage rare parts, ensuring the continued readiness of the fleet.
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U.S. Air Force Hits Key Milestones in B-52 Stratofortress Modernization
The U.S. Air Force has hit major milestones in a $20.2 billion B-52 upgrade, integrating new engines and AESA radars to keep the fleet lethal until 2050.
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Florida Charter Crew Recovers Military-Style Drone from Gulf Waters
A Pensacola-based fishing charter recovered a suspected military drone from the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, prompting an official recovery operation.
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A New Mandate for European Defense: How the Copenhagen Summit Realigns Allied Strategy
As NATO defense chiefs align procurement strategies in Copenhagen, Europe faces the dual pressure of Russian hybrid campaigns and a potential US troop withdrawal.
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Pentagon Command Upheaval Deepens as War Secretary Ousts Army’s Top General
Defense War Pete Hegseth has forced Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George into immediate retirement as part of a continuing high-level military leadership overhaul.
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F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes in Michigan During Training Mission
A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed in rural Michigan during a training exercise, triggering a local evacuation due to a hazardous chemical spill.
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Poland Deploys Fighter Jets as Russian Drones Strike Near Border
Poland’s military deployed fighter jets and alerted air defense systems on September 17 following Russian drone strikes in Ukraine’s western Volyn region.
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US Central Command Hosts Security Talks in Germany on Iran-Related Regional Risks
US Central Command hosted military leaders from eight nations in Germany to discuss regional security cooperation amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
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Air Force Secretary Unveils Affordable Modernization Blueprint
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink unveiled a blueprint to field 1,000 autonomous combat aircraft by 2032, prioritizing cost-effective scale over legacy tech.
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Manhunt Underway After Security Breach at RAAF Base Darwin
A suspect remains at large after allegedly assaulting a defense member and stealing a military vehicle from RAAF Base Darwin on Monday afternoon.
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US Military Confirms Deployment of Space-Based Control Weapons
The US military has officially confirmed the deployment of space-based control weapons, marking a major shift in national defense strategy and orbital security.
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US Air Force Officer Details Miraculous 50-Hour Survival Behind Enemy Lines in Iran
A US Air Force officer, known as ‘Bravo,’ reveals how he survived 50 hours in Iran with severe injuries after his F-15E was downed by a shoulder-fired missile.
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Niger’s Junta Appoints New Military Chief Following Failed Mutiny
Niger’s military government has replaced its armed forces chief with Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou following a deadly mutiny in late August.
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Pentagon Reinstates Recruit Flu Shots as Texas Base Outbreak Expands
The U.S. military reinstated mandatory recruit flu shots after a 275-case outbreak at a Texas base, reversing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s optional policy.