United States Air Force

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed 9/11 military trial

6 clusters · 164 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed trial set for June 2028 at Guantanamo

Legal proceedings against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the September 11 attacks, and three co-defendants—Ammar al Baluchi, Walid ben Attash, and Mustafa al Hawsawi—face ongoing delays at the Guantana

China-Egypt joint military air exercises

6 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Egypt International Airshow features Chinese and U.S. military displays

China and Egypt have commenced the second edition of their joint air force exercise, ‘Eagles of Civilization 2026’. The drills, scheduled from mid-August through early September at various Egyptian air bases, involve a s

US-Nigeria security and military cooperation

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: United States delivers military equipment to Nigeria

The United States and Nigeria have engaged in a series of security cooperation initiatives aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to combat regional terrorist groups. In late August 2026, the two nations conducted jo

Iran-US military tensions in Jordan and maritime regions

4 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Iran launches ballistic missiles at U.S. base in Jordan

Tensions between Iran and the United States escalated following a series of missile strikes involving Jordanian airspace. On September 1, Jordanian air defense units intercepted and destroyed 10 ballistic missiles launch

Evolution of digital, drone, and cognitive warfare

8 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Asymmetric warfare and drone technology reshape military tactics and training

The landscape of modern warfare is undergoing a significant transformation characterized by the integration of advanced technology and digital tools. Initial concerns focused on European security and the potential for ge

US military long-range missile development

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: US Navy tests AIM-424 Malice long-range missile

The United States military is advancing long-range missile technologies to counter aerial threats and extend engagement ranges. Initial reports highlighted the Navy’s development of the Raytheon-built AIM-424 Long Range

Boeing F-15 Eagle Crest defense contract

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: US Air Force doubles F-15EX fighter jet order to 267 aircraft

The U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force have awarded Boeing a sole-source, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the F-15 Eagle Crest program. The contract has a maximum spending ceili

U.S. military SIG SAUER handgun safety reviews

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Air Force review finds M18 service pistols safe and reliable

Following the death of an Airman at F. E. Warren Air Base in July 2025, which was initially reported as an accidental discharge, the U.S. military conducted extensive inspections of the SIG SAUER M17 and M18 Modular Hand

NATO aerial exercises and Operation Eastern Sentry

9 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Poland intercepts Russian Il-20M aircraft over the Baltic Sea

By early September 2026, regional tensions escalated following repeated Russian aerial provocations. On 3 September, Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20M reconnaissance aircraft approximately 40 km north of U

US-Iran aerial losses and US munitions shortages

6 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Iran downs 40 MQ-9 Reaper drones and attacks US bases in Jordan

Since the start of the Epic Fury campaign in late February 2026, Iran has claimed the destruction of a large number of U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones. By late May, Iranian officials reported between 41 and 42 Reapers shot down,

Aviation innovation in hydrogen and aerodynamic design

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: JetZero secures $100 million to advance blended-wing aircraft development

The aviation industry continues to pursue emission-reduction technologies through hydrogen propulsion and advanced aerodynamic designs. In Germany, H2FLY has developed the HY4, an experimental four-seat aircraft using hy

GERB party leadership restructuring in Bulgaria

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Boyko Borisov manages GERB leadership restructuring

Boyko Borisov, leader of the GERB party, has initiated internal restructuring and leadership changes following significant electoral losses. In the Yambol region, Borisov replaced Dimitar Ivanov with Nikolay Kostadinov a

U.S. Air Force B-52 modernization challenges

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: US Air Force invests millions to modernize B-52 bombers

The U.S. Air Force's B-52 Stratofortress modernization program, aimed at transitioning the fleet to the B-52J configuration to ensure viability through the 2050s, is facing severe cost growth and schedule slips. A Govern

Iran warns Bulgaria of retaliation over US military ties

14 clusters · 210 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Defense Minister warns of Iranian hybrid operations

Following the temporary deployment of U.S. KC-135 aerial-refueling tankers at Bulgaria’s Bezmer air base, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov confirmed on 22 August 2026 that two aircraft have departed the facility. Stoyan

Leidos US military defense contracts

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Leidos wins $301 million U.S. Army cyber defense contract

Leidos secured a $301 million, five-year follow-on contract with the U.S. Army to provide 24/7 cyber defense for the Department of Defense's global military networks. The company will monitor the Pentagon Information Net

US nuclear modernization and AI integration

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: US Air Force to use AI for Minuteman III missile maintenance

The US Air Force is working to modernize the maintenance of its aging Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fleet through the use of artificial intelligence. The initiative seeks to deploy an AI agent t

US tanker buildup in Israel amid Iran tensions

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Ben Gurion Airport faces delays due to US refueling aircraft

In early August 2026, more than 30 U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers were stationed at Ben Gurion Airport, prompting significant flight delays as summer traffic peaked. Airport officials warned that the concentrati