The fighter jet neared a B-52 during a maneuver over the South China Sea on Tuesday night, the U.S. military said. China had no immediate response.
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China’s Military is Making Risky Moves and Adding Nuclear Warheads, U.S. Says
The Defense Department said in a report to Congress that Beijing’s “coercive” air intercepts were aimed at intimidating U.S. forces in the region.
Sweden Offers Ukraine Warplanes — If It Is Allowed Into NATO
The offer appeared to be the latest move in an ongoing diplomatic effort to persuade Turkey to drop its objection to Sweden joining the military alliance.
Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the Sea
The world’s most brazen maritime militarization is gaining muscle in waters through which one-third of global ocean trade passes.
China Flies Record Number of Military Planes Near Taiwan
Taiwan’s defense ministry criticized the uptick in Chinese military activity, saying Beijing should “stop such destructive unilateral actions.”
What’s Stopping Ukraine From Flying F-16s
Ukraine’s sense of urgency in obtaining the fighter jet reflects concerns about the war against Russia, but also the political calendar in the West. But training pilots and support crew is a lengthy process.
U.S. Marines Killed in Air Crash in Australia
An Osprey aircraft with 23 people on board crashed during a joint training exercise near Darwin, in the north of Australia. Several others were seriously injured.
Pentagon Plans to Begin Training Ukrainian Pilots on F-16s in U.S.
The decision is a shift from last week, when a U.S. official said the pilots could be trained in the United States if European training programs reached capacity.
Allies to Be Allowed to Send F-16s to Ukraine, U.S. Official Says
The jets can be sent once Ukrainian pilots are trained to operate them.
Ukraine Says It Will Not Receive F-16 Jets From NATO Allies This Year
A spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force said the advanced planes wouldn’t arrive by winter, meaning they won’t play a role in the latest counteroffensive push.