US Military Scrambles to Find Crew After Refueling Aircraft Is Lost Over Iraq

The United States military launched a major search and rescue effort after one of its aerial refueling aircraft was lost ...

US has lost at least 16 military aircraft in Iran war: Report

The US military has lost 16 military aircraft —12 drones and four planes— in the war with Iran so far, according to a report.

NORAD intercepts 5 Russian aircraft near Alaska, though military says there was no threat

NORAD intercepted five Russian military aircraft near Alaska’s western coast, but officials say the flights were not provocative.
Flightglobal

US Air Force projects need for 1,558 combat fighters by 2035, requiring significant expansion of current fleet

The US Air Force (USAF) says it needs to significantly expand its fleet of fighter aircraft to meet global security requirements. In an analysis report obtained by FlightGlobal, the USAF projects it ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

U.S. military says all 6 airmen in refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq are dead

All 6 crew aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq are dead, the U.S. military said Friday. READ MORE: U ...
The Aviationist

USAF Aims for 1,558 Combat Jets by Ten Years, Eyes Higher F-35 and F-15EX Output

An unclassified U.S. Air Force report, mandated by the 2025 NDAA, included figures of the required combat fleet, calling for an increase of nearly 300 jets. The U.S. Air Force needs a total of 1,558 ...

3 Ohioans among 6 killed in US military aircraft crash in Iraq

Three of 6 service members killed in crash of a US K-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq were from Ohio Air National Guard's 121st Refueling Wing near Columbus.