New missile allows Marine pilots to strike far, avoid air defenses Marine fighter pilots now have a missile that can strike targets up to 230 miles away, keeping aviators out of the range of many air defense systems.By Todd South5 weeks ago
US Army takes new look at training aviators with decisions coming soonThe Army is examining a new training model for aviators as its helicopter fleet evolves into a complex network of manned and unmanned aircraft.By Jen Judson8 weeks ago
Defense bill would let Air Force retire A-10s, F-15s — but not F-22sLawmakers want to see more detailed plans for collaborative combat aircraft and the Next Generation Air Dominance platform.By Stephen Losey11 months ago
Lawmakers urge Air Force to shift fighters to guard, reserve squadronsThey worry that if A-10s at Guard bases in Maryland and Michigan retire without a replacement, those squadrons could lose their fighter missions.By Stephen Losey11 months ago
Navy aircraft overshoots runway and goes into a bay in HawaiiA Hawaii official says all nine people aboard a Navy P8-A aircraft that overshot a runway have escaped injury.11 months ago
Former Air Force boss Mark Welsh named sole finalist to lead Texas A&MWelsh retired from the Air Force in 2016 at the end of a 40-year military career.By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune11 months ago
Meet one of the few airmen to ever hit 10,000 flying hoursLt. Col. Bob Volpe has flown trainer and cargo aircraft since 1990.By Rachel S. Cohen12 months ago
Benefits miscalculations disrupt retirement for some ROTC gradsThe Army appears to have mistakenly awarded some ROTC cadets time in service and retirement points.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo12 months ago
In close call with Marine F/A-18, private jet took ‘evasive action’Archived radio traffic indicates an air traffic controller in Austin was not clear about what the military jet’s pilot intended to do.By Irene Loewenson12 months ago
US A-10 attack planes arrive in Middle East in bid to deter wider warMore advanced military aircraft — including F-35 Lightning II, F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters — are expected to join them.By Rachel S. Cohen12 months ago
Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to IsraelThe buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.By Tara Copp, AP13 months ago
Marine Corps deactivates its squadron for training F/A-18 pilotsThe Marine Corps will still train aviators to fly the F/A-18 jet, but that training won't occur in a solely training-focused squadron.By Irene Loewenson13 months ago