Second aircraft carrier on the way to join fight against HouthisThe aircraft carrier Carl Vinson is being deployed to the Red Sea, where it will help the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group combat Houthi rebels.By Riley Ceder4 days ago
Hegseth beefs up Middle East warship presence with 2 aircraft carriersThe defense secretary has ordered the carriers Carl Vinson and Harry S. Truman to be in the region as the U.S. increases strikes on Houthi rebels.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press10 days ago
The P-51 Mustang and the man who won the World War II air war with itIt was thanks to former WWI pilot Tommy Hitchcock that the P-51 entered U.S service — and changed the skies over Europe forever.By Claire Barrett13 days ago
Space Force lacks ‘warfighting ethos,’ experts say An October 2024 workshop highlighted gaps in how the general public, and even some in the Defense Department, perceive the role of the Space Force.By Courtney Albon6 weeks ago
Air Force needs more fighter pilots for more airpower, report saysThe number of fighter pilots is decreasing. But a Washington think tank has an idea for how to stem the tide and bring seasoned airmen back into the fold.By Riley Ceder2 months ago
T-7 trainer production delayed again as Air Force, Boeing adjust planThe T-7 program has been beset by design, testing and production issues that have caused its schedule to slip behind.By Stephen Losey2 months ago