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.
Tag: United States Air Force
Biden Makes Case for Global Alliances at Air Force Academy Commencement
President Biden said cooperation with allies had helped the United States confront challenges to stability around the world.
Why Does Ukraine Want F-16s?
Ukraine’s sizable contingent of fighter jets come with a few problems. President Volodymyr Zelensky said F-16s would “greatly enhance our army in the sky.”
What Is the F-16 Fighter Jet and Why Does Ukraine Want It?
The versatile and lightweight American warplane is seen by many of Ukraine’s allies as an important deterrent against Russia.
What To Know About the Reaper Drone That Was Downed in the Black Sea
The unmanned aircraft that was downed in the Black Sea is used both for surveillance and for targeted attacks.
What Is a Reaper Drone?
The unmanned aircraft is used both for surveillance and for targeted attacks.
Air Force Says Proposed Chinese-Owned Mill in North Dakota Is ‘Significant Threat’
A proposal for a corn mill, which had been welcomed as an economic development success, reflects just how much things have changed with Chinese investment proposals in the U.S.
U.S. Says Chinese Fighter Jet Flew Dangerously Close to American Plane
The Chinese jet flew within 20 feet of the nose of an American military aircraft over the South China Sea this month, nearly causing a collision, the U.S. military said.
What to Know About the Weapons Being Sent to Ukraine
The Biden administration is sending dozens of howitzers and 120 drones in the latest $800 million package of military aid.
Charles G. Boyd, Air Force General and Former P.O.W., Dies at 83
He began his 36-year career in the military as a fighter pilot and was the only prisoner of war in the Vietnam conflict to become a four-star general.