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US sends F-35s to Middle East as strikes on Houthis continue

The U.S. continues to strike Houthi militants, who have targeted Israel and American ships in the region.

Opinion

The Golden Dome is not ready to stop a Chinese attack on the US

This op-ed argues that domestic distractions have left the U.S. unprepared for a conflict with a peer enemy — China — bent on war by strategic paralysis.

Boeing wins contract for NGAD fighter jet, dubbed F-47

The Air Force said Boeing's F-47 will fly by the end of President Trump's administration.

Air Force aircraft readiness plunges to new low, alarming chief

As budget cuts loom, U.S. Air Force leaders lament a fleet in which all aircraft types don't pass muster.

F-35s to get new capabilities with summer software update

Future Block 4 capabilities are intended to bring the F-35 better sensors, improved sensor integration, and the ability to carry more and deadlier weapons.

South Korea, US conduct exercise with B-1B bomber, fighter jets

The exercise marks the countries' first joint air force drill since President Donald Trump began his second term.

NGAD engines pass key design reviews, prototype work underway

Work continues on the engines that might one day power the Next Generation Air Dominance fighter, though the fate of NGAD itself is still undetermined.

Key tests for latest F-35s will begin in 2026, two years after rollout

This is the latest in a series of delays for the Lockheed Martin-made fighter, causing modernization efforts to slip further behind.

AI, advanced tech central to new Marine Corps aviation plan

The Marine Corps is also planning to shift its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter procurements to buy more carrier-based F-35Cs and fewer vertical landing F-35Bs.

Lawmakers move to limit foreign real estate buys near military bases

The measure, sponsored by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, would require federal approval before companies linked to China could acquire land near U.S. bases.