US Air Force
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US Air Force Relocates Global Hawk Drone Squadron to Japan
The US Air Force has permanently moved three RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drones and 150 personnel from Guam to Yokota Air Base in Japan to enhance regional intelligence capabilities.
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US Air Force Relocates Global Hawk Reconnaissance Squadron to Japan
The US Air Force has permanently moved three RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drones from Guam to Yokota Air Base in Japan to improve operational resilience and weather-related mission continuity.
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Fatal B-52 Crash at Edwards Air Force Base Prompts Investigation into Fleet Modernization
A B-52H Stratofortress crashed during a radar test at Edwards AFB, killing all eight aboard. Investigators are probing the aging bomber fleet.
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Mid-Air Collision Disrupts Gunfighter Skies 2026: Two EA-18G Growlers Crash in Idaho
A high-stakes mid-air collision between two Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic warfare jets forced the immediate lockdown of Mountain Home Air Force Base and the cancellation of the Gunfighter Skies 2026 air show.
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Neutrality Under Pressure: Austrian Air Force Intercepts US Military Aircraft Amid Regional Tensions
The Austrian Air Force scrambled Eurofighter Typhoons for two consecutive days to intercept US military aircraft, highlighting the friction between Vienna’s constitutional neutrality and Washington’s regional operations.
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US E-3 Sentry Destroyed in Iranian Strike on Saudi Base
A high-value E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft was destroyed in a precision Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base, exposing critical vulnerabilities in the U.S. aging surveillance fleet.
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Military Jets Withdraw From Warbirds Over Wānaka Amid Iran Tensions
The US and New Zealand air forces have canceled their participation in the upcoming Warbirds Over Wānaka airshow, citing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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US F-15 Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Kuwait Amid Rising Tensions
US F-15 Fighter Jet Reportedly Shot: US F-15 Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Kuwait Amid Rising Tensions. Read the full story and key context on Azat TV.
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US A-10s Refuel Mid-Flight for Operation Epic Fury
U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft received mid-flight refueling to support Operation Epic Fury, highlighting the aircraft’s extended loiter capability.
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B-52 Stratofortress Deploys to UK Amid Middle East Tensions
Three US B-52 bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford as the UK authorizes defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites.
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US F-15E Strike Eagle Crashes in Kuwait Amid Regional Tensions
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle crashed in Kuwait, with both crew members ejecting safely. The incident occurs amidst heightened regional conflict.
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Air Force One Adopts Trump’s Red, White, Blue Paint Scheme
The U.S. Air Force is implementing Donald Trump’s preferred red, white, and dark blue paint scheme for Air Force One, reversing a prior rejection despite thermal concerns.
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Singapore Airshow 2026 Spotlights Advanced Aviation Amid Global Interest
The Singapore Airshow 2026 is underway, drawing over 1,000 defense and aviation businesses to showcase advanced aircraft and military technology, reflecting global and regional strategic interests.
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Thomas Bussiere’s Retirement: A Turning Point for the U.S. Air Force
General Thomas Bussiere’s retirement marks a significant moment of transition within the U.S. Air Force, as leadership shifts amidst political and organizational challenges.