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US launches nuclear missile to show 'readiness' amid fears of WWIII

The US Air Force conducted a hypersonic missile launch to demonstrate the reliability and effectiveness of its nuclear deterrence capabilities.

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US launches doomsday Minuteman III nuclear-capable missile in dramatic show of force

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US launches nuclear missile to show 'readiness' amid fears of WWIII

The US Air Force conducted a hypersonic missile launch to demonstrate the reliability and effectiveness of its nuclear deterrence capabilities.

1 day ago

US news

US launches doomsday Minuteman III nuclear-capable missile in dramatic show of force

more#nuclear-deterrent

2 days ago

US Air Force veteran released from Venezuela after being wrongfully detained for 6 months

This news came suddenly, and we are still processing it, but we are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude.

US news

Here's how Palmer Luckey's Anduril wants to beat General Atomics for the US Air Force's next big bet

Anduril's Fury drone aims to revolutionize affordable air combat by using commercial parts for easier production.

4 days ago

Artificial intelligence

Anduril gave everyone a behind-the-scenes look at Fury, its AI fighter built to fly with America's most fearsome aircraft

Startup companies

4 days ago

Here's how Palmer Luckey's Anduril wants to beat General Atomics for the US Air Force's next big bet

Anduril's Fury drone aims to revolutionize affordable air combat by using commercial parts for easier production.

4 days ago

Artificial intelligence

Anduril gave everyone a behind-the-scenes look at Fury, its AI fighter built to fly with America's most fearsome aircraft

more#anduril-industries

Left-wing politics

3 weeks ago

Self-proclaimed Hamas operative in US Air Force indicted over pipe bomb plot: 'Been a terrorist since I was a kid'

A Hamas operative infiltrated the US Air Force and was indicted for a terror plot involving pipe bombs.

China could stop US airpower from achieving air superiority in the first island chain, top commander says

China's air force poses a significant challenge to US air superiority in key regions.

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Which U.S. Military Aircraft Can Fly Nearly 14,000 Miles Before Refueling?

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This Fighter From the 1970s Is the Fastest Jet in the US Air Force

US politics

China could stop US airpower from achieving air superiority in the first island chain, top commander says

China's air force poses a significant challenge to US air superiority in key regions.

OMG science

Which U.S. Military Aircraft Can Fly Nearly 14,000 Miles Before Refueling?

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This Fighter From the 1970s Is the Fastest Jet in the US Air Force

Down 40% in 2025, This Quantum Computing Stock Is a Buy Right Now

IonQ shows promise with impressive revenue growth but is currently unprofitable.

Recent geopolitical events have impacted the volatility of quantum computing stocks.

Privacy professionals

fromwww.theguardian.com

US air force reverses ban on pronouns in email signatures and websites

The US Air Force has lifted its ban on pronouns in professional communications, complying with federal law and the latest defense policy bill.

Trump awards Boeing a contract to build the next generation fighter jet

Boeing won a contract for the Air Force's F-47 fighter jet, marking a significant boost for the company amidst ongoing struggles.

Tech industry

fromArs Technica

Boeing will build the US Air Force's next air superiority fighter

Boeing won the bid for the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance program, designed to replace the F-22 Raptor.

Gadgets

First US sixth-gen fighter jet will be the F-47, Trump says, and Boeing, not Lockheed, is going to build it

US politics

Former Air Force secretary said he doubts US allies would be willing to buy an export version of the F-47

European startups

fromFast Company

Trump awards Boeing a contract to build the next generation fighter jet

Boeing won a contract for the Air Force's F-47 fighter jet, marking a significant boost for the company amidst ongoing struggles.

Tech industry

fromArs Technica

Boeing will build the US Air Force's next air superiority fighter

Boeing won the bid for the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance program, designed to replace the F-22 Raptor.

Gadgets

First US sixth-gen fighter jet will be the F-47, Trump says, and Boeing, not Lockheed, is going to build it

US politics

Former Air Force secretary said he doubts US allies would be willing to buy an export version of the F-47

more#boeing

fromwww.nytimes.com

F.A.A. Investigates After Air Force Jets Near Delta Plane Activate Safety Alert

The Delta flight crew executed emergency procedures as per air traffic control, ensuring a safe landing after a near collision with Air Force jets.

Atlanta Falcons

Trump Announces New F-47 Jet: What to Know About Boeing Stealth Fighter

The F-47, the latest U.S. Air Force jet, promises to enhance air superiority and is designed to outmatch adversaries.

World news

The U.S. Military Aircraft With the Longest Range

fromwww.nytimes.com

Trump Announces New F-47 Jet: What to Know About Boeing Stealth Fighter

The F-47, the latest U.S. Air Force jet, promises to enhance air superiority and is designed to outmatch adversaries.

World news

The U.S. Military Aircraft With the Longest Range

The ability to project air power is crucial for the U.S. military's strategic effectiveness.

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fromwww.npr.org

A U.S. airman is charged in death of a South Dakota woman who had vanished in August

Sahela Sangrait, missing since last summer, was reportedly murdered by Quinterius Chappelle, an Air Force member, highlighting violence against Native American women.

A US Air Force general said long-range strikes are 'game-changing,' but America will lose if it relies on them too much

The US Air Force cannot win solely with long-range strikes; it needs tempo and combined arms.

A US Air Force general says more than just new fighters and bombers is needed to win the next war

Merely acquiring new aircraft won't suffice; the Air Force must adapt to specific threats and enhance capabilities integration.

A US Air Force general said long-range strikes are 'game-changing,' but America will lose if it relies on them too much

The US Air Force cannot win solely with long-range strikes; it needs tempo and combined arms.

A US Air Force general says more than just new fighters and bombers is needed to win the next war

Merely acquiring new aircraft won't suffice; the Air Force must adapt to specific threats and enhance capabilities integration.

more#military-strategy

Information security

Top secret Air Force planes caught making mysterious trips to Area 51

Three US Air Force jets were tracked flying to Area 51, underscoring the site's continued secrecy and military activity.

20 Facts That Show the True Power of the America's $217 Billion Air Force

The U.S. Air Force is the most powerful and well-equipped air force in the world.

#nuclear-weapons

fromLos Angeles Times

Air Force to launch unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg overnight

The Air Force will test an unarmed Minuteman III missile to showcase the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces.

The baffling nuclear launch code that America used during the Cold War

The nuclear launch code during the Cuban Missile Crisis was alarmingly simple: 00000000, raising serious security concerns.

fromLos Angeles Times

Air Force to launch unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg overnight

The Air Force will test an unarmed Minuteman III missile to showcase the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces.

The baffling nuclear launch code that America used during the Cold War

The nuclear launch code during the Cuban Missile Crisis was alarmingly simple: 00000000, raising serious security concerns.

Miscellaneous

Dominating the Skies - The Countries With the Most Fighter Jets

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The Fighter Jets That Have Defended America's Skies, Past and Present

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The US Air Force Flies More F-16 Fighting Falcons Than Any Other Jet

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Dominating the Skies - The Countries With the Most Fighter Jets

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The Fighter Jets That Have Defended America's Skies, Past and Present

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The US Air Force Flies More F-16 Fighting Falcons Than Any Other Jet

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Trailblazers of the Sky - A Look at the Air Force's First Planes

fromMiami Herald

Miami

It took a major outcry, but Air Force rescinds removing Tuskegee Airmen video from class | Opinion

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Miscellaneous

Federal officials identify the remains of a Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967

Miscellaneous

Trailblazers of the Sky - A Look at the Air Force's First Planes

fromMiami Herald

Miami

It took a major outcry, but Air Force rescinds removing Tuskegee Airmen video from class | Opinion

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Miscellaneous

Federal officials identify the remains of a Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967

more#military-history

fromFast Company

Air Force contractor's death may be tied to racial and gender discrimination

The death of testing engineer Stephanie Cosme raises serious concerns over workplace safety and discrimination in an Air Force contractor.

fromTheregister

Verizon to upgrade network kit on 35 US Air Force bases

Verizon's recent contract to upgrade networks on 35 US Air Force bases demonstrates ongoing trust in its services, despite recent cybersecurity challenges.

Miscellaneous

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Discover Battle-Tested Classics and Cutting-Edge Aircraft of the U.S. Military

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What is Northrop Grumman's Most Iconic Military Plane?

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Discover Battle-Tested Classics and Cutting-Edge Aircraft of the U.S. Military

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What is Northrop Grumman's Most Iconic Military Plane?

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The Past, Present, and Future of Combat Aircraft in the US Airforce

The B-52 Bomber continues to play a vital role in the U.S. Air Force alongside modern aircraft like the F-35 and B-21.

fromPortlandTribune.com

6 months ago

Nathaniel McCord

Nathaniel McCord, a dedicated veteran, served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force as a helicopter mechanic and later contributed as a Veterans' Employment Counselor, showcasing his commitment to both service and community.

Portland

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