Russia and other hostile states have become increasingly brazen in adopting “gray zone” attacks against Europe and the United States, leaving defense officials with a dilemma: How to respond?
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Bird Strikes Are a Common Problem for Flights
It is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.
Bird Strikes Are a Common Problem for Flights
It is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.
Mystery Drones Spotted Over U.S. Air Bases in Britain
Small, unmanned craft were seen flying over four bases in England, the U.S. Air Force in Europe said. The Pentagon said that there had not been “any significant mission impact.”
Mystery Drones Spotted Over U.S. Air Bases in Britain
Small unmanned craft were seen flying over four bases in England, the U.S. Air Force in Europe said in a statement. The Pentagon noted that there had not been “any significant mission impact.”
U.S. Bombs Weapons Caches of Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen
Air Force B-2 bombers struck five underground weapons facilities in what may be a signal from the Biden administration to Iran.
U.S. to Send More Combat Aircraft to Middle East as Iran Threatens Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III directed the new deployments after speaking with his Israeli counterpart.
Air Force Finds Mechanical and Crew Failures in Fatal Osprey Crash Last Year
An investigation determined that missed warning signals and the “catastrophic failure” of a gearbox led to the crash off the coast of Japan in November.
Ed Dwight Goes to Space 63 Years After Training as 1st Black Astronaut
Edward Dwight was among the first pilots that the United States was training to send to space in 1961, but he was passed over. On Sunday, he finally made it on a Blue Origin flight.