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News and updates on global air forces, fighter jets, strategic bombers, aerial exercises, and air-to-air capabilities.

Shield AI unveils X-BAT autonomous vertical takeoff fighter jet

Shield AI has revealed a new artificial intelligence-driven uncrewed fighter capable of vertical takeoffs and landings that it says could represent…

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US Air Force to lease base land for private AI data centers

The Department of the Air Force seeks to lease thousands of acres of land at five bases to private firms…

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Some troops report mid-month pay issues after Pentagon shifts billions amid shutdown

As the government shutdown nears its 23rd day, some troops did not receive their correct paycheck — or got paid…

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US, Europe fly the same jets, but can’t always fix each other’s: Rand

In theory, the fact that the United States and Europe fly many of the same jets should be a blessing.…

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Ukraine gets in line for Swedish Gripen-E fighter jets

MILAN – Ukraine is inching closer to obtaining Swedish Gripen fighter jets as part of its year-long quest to acquire the fourth-generation…

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Turkey’s C-130J military cargo haulers undergo upgrade work in the UK

ISTANBUL — Cambridge, U.K.-based Marshall Aerospace has confirmed that 12 C-130J Hercules transport aircraft acquired by Turkey from the United…

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Northrop eyes more B-21 contracts, Air Force deal to speed production

Northrop Grumman expects to receive new U.S. Air Force contracts for its B-21 Raider stealth bomber program by the end of the…

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