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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Pilot's selfie led to mid-air collision in F-15K fighter jet, says South Korea's air force

The state Board of Audit and Inspection found that unplanned manoeuvres for personal filming led to the collision between two F-15K jets during a formation flight near Daegu in December 2021.
Skiing
#aviation
US news
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
5 days ago

New video shows close call between plane, vehicle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

An American Airlines pilot had to stop abruptly at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to avoid a collision with a vehicle on the taxiway.
US news
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
5 days ago

New video shows close call between plane, vehicle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

An American Airlines pilot had to stop abruptly at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to avoid a collision with a vehicle on the taxiway.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
13 hours ago

Forget Lockheed Martin. This Defense Stock Will Double by 2028.

Lockheed Martin's stock is overvalued despite a strong backlog, while Rheinmetall is positioned for growth amid increasing European defense spending.
World news
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Wave of US jets spotted near Middle East as Iran war theories swirl

US Air Force jets are moving towards Saudi Arabia amid a fragile ceasefire with Iran, signaling potential military escalation.
#ufos
#aviation-safety
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
11 hours ago

Air Canada from Toronto involved in near-miss at New York airport, FAA says | CBC Accessibility

A near-miss incident occurred involving an Air Canada jet at JFK Airport, highlighting pressures on U.S. air traffic controllers.
Austin
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
11 hours ago

Air Canada from Toronto involved in near-miss at New York airport, FAA says | CBC Accessibility

A near-miss incident occurred involving an Air Canada jet at JFK Airport, highlighting pressures on U.S. air traffic controllers.
Austin
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
#nato
fromwww.businessinsider.com
12 hours ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

More battle-tested American-made interceptor drones will be heading to NATO's eastern edge

Lithuania is acquiring the Merops interceptor drone to enhance air defenses against threats from Russia.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

NATO ignored the drone threat, and now it's scrambling to learn new ways of war, top commander says

NATO is struggling to adapt to the threat of inexpensive strike drones used in modern warfare by Iran and Russia.
Science
fromFortune
1 day ago

'Something sinister could be happening': FBI looks into dead or missing nuclear and space defense scientists tied to NASA, Blue Origin, and SpaceX | Fortune

At least 11 scientists linked to NASA and defense programs are dead or missing, raising national security concerns.
US news
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Pentagon pulls the plug on one of the military's most troubled space programs

The Pentagon canceled the OCX program for GPS control due to insurmountable issues after 16 years and nearly $8 billion in costs.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

SAS soldiers quit amid fears of 'witch hunts' over the 'betrayal' of war crimes probes - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Many sources have informed The Telegraph that personnel have submitted applications for premature voluntary release, with departures from the regiment described as significant and even considered a 'threat to national security.'
SF politics
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Pentagon Disturbed as Its Fleet of Drones Is Left Bobbing in the Ocean When Elon Musk's Starlink Fails

The outage left millions of Starlink customers in the dark back in August of 2025, dealing a blow to the company's image as an always-on satellite internet provider.
Tech industry
US politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

US Carries Out Fifth Boat Strike in Under a Week, Bringing Death Toll to 177

The Trump administration's military actions against alleged drug traffickers lack evidence and have resulted in civilian casualties in Latin America.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

The US Army has been surging cheap interceptor drone purchases to flip the cost war with Iran's Shaheds

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll stated that the interceptor drones are 'incredible' and currently cost about $15,000 each, with expectations to reduce costs to below $10,000 as production scales.
Washington DC
#us-military
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike

US military strikes against alleged narco-traffickers raise concerns of extrajudicial killings and legality of targeting vessels in the Eastern Pacific.
US news
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
#drone-warfare
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Pentagon wants $54B for drones, more than most nations' military budgets

Most funding will support existing drone and autonomous warfare technologies, separate from domestic manufacturing enhancements.
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Pentagon wants $54B for drones, more than most nations' military budgets

Most funding will support existing drone and autonomous warfare technologies, separate from domestic manufacturing enhancements.
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
World news
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Surprisingly Anticlimactic End to America's War Against al-Qaida

Sayf al-Adl, an al-Qaida operative, remains elusive despite U.S. military actions, raising questions about the group's leadership and operational strength.
fromFortune
2 days ago

Two Southwest Airline planes narrowly avoided a collision in Nashville on Saturday | Fortune

Both of the Southwest pilots involved in this incident over the weekend told the air traffic controller that they received alarms from their collision avoidance systems that directed them to take action with one plane climbing while the other dove to avoid the potential midair collision.
US news
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Man arrested for allegedly damaging US military aircraft in Shannon airport

A man was arrested for allegedly damaging a US military aircraft at Shannon airport in Ireland after entering an unauthorized area.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Secret Service is embracing new solutions to combat malicious drones, director says

The U.S. Secret Service is adopting kinetic mitigation technologies to counter drone threats for upcoming large-scale events.
#drones
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago
US news

America's Drone Future

State and local governments will face significant challenges managing the increasing number of drones in U.S. airspace.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US news

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says

The U.S. must adopt new AI capabilities to counter the growing threat of unmanned drones used by foreign adversaries.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
France news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Man arrested at Shannon Airport and allegedly causing damage to US military aircraft

An individual was arrested for causing damage to a US Air Force aircraft at Shannon Airport after entering a restricted area.
#ufo-sightings
US news
fromMail Online
5 days ago

UFO cluster spotted over base tied to missing Air Force scientist

A cluster of unknown flying objects was spotted near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, exhibiting unusual movement and characteristics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The delusion of easy victory from the air may have seduced the US into another war

Giulio Douhet proposed a revolution in warfare, stating that victory would come from large-scale aerial bombardments targeting civilians and infrastructure rather than just combatants.
Right-wing politics
#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

Concerns grow for U.S. pilots ejected over Iran after an F-15E fighter jet was downed, with Iran offering rewards for their capture.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
World news

Iranian forces launch search for crew of downed US fighter jet

Iranian forces are searching for the crew of a downed US fighter jet, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

Concerns grow for U.S. pilots ejected over Iran after an F-15E fighter jet was downed, with Iran offering rewards for their capture.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iranian forces launch search for crew of downed US fighter jet

Iranian forces are searching for the crew of a downed US fighter jet, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

New details from federal investigators reveal how the deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport unfolded

A key safety alert failed to activate before the fatal Air Canada crash due to a truck lacking a transponder.
#colombia
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

1 crew member rescued after U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, officials tell AP

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down in Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Bolton believes Trump is 'probably in panic mode' US hunt for the missing pilot - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

It sounds to me like he's probably back in a panic mode. Wishing he could find a way to declare victory and get out of this war, regardless of whether or not he opens the Strait of Hormuz before he does it.
World news
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Colombia military plane crashes while transporting troops

A Hercules C-130 military aircraft crashed in Colombia, resulting in 48 survivors among 125 passengers and crew, with investigations ongoing into the cause.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Colombian military plane with 125 on board crashes after takeoff

A Colombian military plane with 125 people on board crashed after takeoff, prompting an investigation into the cause.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Military's AI Fever Is Leading Into Disaster, Critics Say

The US military's rapid AI deployment risks unsafe systems causing excessive civilian harm, wrongful arrests, and civil liberties violations without adequate human oversight safeguards.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

An Air-Campaign Primer

Air campaigns offer unique advantages in concentration, speed, and flexibility, but differ fundamentally from ground operations in their goals, strengths, and inherent limitations.
#military-aviation
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Six killed as Qatar army helicopter crashes due to technical malfunction'

Six people confirmed dead in a Qatari military helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Drone incidents near UK military bases double year-on-year

Drone incidents near UK military bases doubled to 266 in 2025, prompting legislation to allow the military to shoot down and counter underwater drones.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Former UFO chief admits seeing spacecraft that defy modern technology

Pentagon's UFO office detected unexplained objects in space performing maneuvers beyond known US aerospace capabilities, with fewer than 50 cases remaining unresolved despite expert analysis.
Science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

US military footage captures multiple UFOs flying over Persian Gulf

A US MQ-9 Reaper drone recorded three coordinated, glowing orbs performing abrupt, physics-defying maneuvers over the Persian Gulf on August 23, 2012.
#military-aircraft-crash
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Multiple US military aircraft crash near Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Multiple US military aircraft crashed near Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait with all crew members surviving, though the cause remains under investigation with possibilities including Iranian missiles, friendly fire, or technical malfunction.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Multiple US military aircraft crash near Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Multiple US military aircraft crashed near Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait with all crew members surviving, though the cause remains under investigation with possibilities including Iranian missiles, friendly fire, or technical malfunction.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The US military's drone-defense confusion is leaving its bases vulnerable, Pentagon watchdog finds

Inconsistent and unclear Pentagon counter-drone policies leave some US military bases, including sensitive installations, unable to defend against increasing drone incursions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rescue effort under way as US military refueling plane crashes in Iraq

A US military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident US Central Command said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile or friendly fire. The United States has surged a large number of aircraft into the Middle East to take part in operations against Iran.
World news
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Search Intensifies for Retired Air Force General Who Oversaw Facility Rumored to House Classified UFO Material

Retired Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland disappeared from his Albuquerque home on February 27, prompting FBI involvement and investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies.
#military-security
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

U.S. military bases step up security measures as war against Iran continues

U.S. military bases are implementing 11 additional security measures including identification checks and vehicle inspections in response to escalating tensions with Iran.
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

U.S. military bases step up security measures as war against Iran continues

U.S. military bases are implementing 11 additional security measures including identification checks and vehicle inspections in response to escalating tensions with Iran.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Pentagon Kills 2 More in Another Boat Strike, Bringing Death Toll to 128

U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific killed two more, raising the death toll to at least 128 in an operation targeting alleged narco-terrorists without evidence.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down

Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
US news
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
1 month ago

Navy says human error caused California jet crash

A Navy E/A-18G Growler crashed into San Diego Bay in February 2025 due to pilot error during landing, resulting in a $109 million loss, though both crew members survived with minor injuries.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

A Bombardier Challenger 600 carrying eight people crashed on takeoff at Bangor International Airport during a major winter storm; FAA and NTSB are investigating.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Air Force spy jet circling over states home to America's missile silos

A US Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint spy plane flew over America's nuclear missile fields in the Dakotas, coinciding with stalled Iran nuclear negotiations and Trump's stated dissatisfaction with talks.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US military says it attacked vessel in Pacific Ocean, killing three people

US Southern Command struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three people while alleging drug trafficking without providing evidence.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US jets escort Russian military aircraft out of Alaska's air defence zone

The United States has dispatched fighter jets after multiple Russian military aircraft were observed operating in international airspace near Alaska, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Two Russian Tu-95s, two Su-35s and one A-50 were detected and tracked operating in Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), NORAD said in a statement on Friday, adding that it responded by sending two F-16s, two F-35s, one E-3 and four KC-135s.
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