How Drones Went From Tools of the Powerful to Weapons of the Masses Two very different sorts of drone warfare Reason · Oct 8
US pulls bombers from UK base after intelligence of new threat – just one week after potential Iran attack was foiled It all stems back to an unknown "real-world incident" threat. We Got This Covered · Oct 6
Why has the US withdrawn military bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK? It has been suggested the withdrawal of aircraft could be in response to a renewed security concern The Independent UK · Oct 5
US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford THE US Air Force has withdrawn all its bombers from RAF Fairford after a suspected terror plot at the base in Gloucestershire. The National (Scotland) · Oct 5
Who Are the Five RAF Fairford Suspects? Police Reveal London Links as Motive Remains Unknown Police say five RAF Fairford suspects are British men aged 23 to 25 from London. All remain under investigation as officers work to establish a motive. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
Air base at the center of a UK terror probe has been used by the US Air Force during the Iran war British police have arrested five men on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism and explosives offenses outside RAF Fairford, a base in western England operated by the U.S. Air Force The Independent UK · Sep 28
British police investigate whether arrests near US-run air base foiled an Iran-linked attack Police are holding five men and examining suspected explosives found near a U.S.-operated air force base in England The Independent UK · Sep 28
5 held in UK for suspected plot to attack air base used by US LONDON: Five men were arrested by police early Sunday morning in a tiny village in UK’s Gloucestershire on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks at a military base used by the US Air Force. The Times of India · Sep 27
Trump says UK terror suspects were looking to do ‘big damage’ near US air base US President Donald Trump said suspects arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK were looking to do “big damage” as police detained five men in a terror and explosives probe. Authorities are currently searching three suspicious vehicles as part of the investigation. There are increased security measures around US military… The Economic Times · Sep 27
UK terror suspects aimed for 'big damage' at airbase, Trump says President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the five people arrested on terrorism-related charges in the United Kingdom were aiming to do significant damage to the UK base that houses US troops and aircraft. Radio France Internationale · Sep 27
Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford air base, used by US air forces British police have arrested several men under the Explosives Act following increased security at a military base. The army is examining multiple vehicles near RAF Fairford, which is involved in US operations. Various emergency vehicles have been deployed in the nearby village of Fairford as authorities respond to the situation.… The Economic Times · Sep 27
US F-35 jets likely to join India’s Tarang Shakti air exercise in Jodhpur India’s second edition of Tarang Shakti, its premier multinational air exercise, will be held at Jodhpur’s Air Force Station from September 26 to October 12. The US Air Force’s fifth-generation F-35 fighter is likely to participate, which would mark its debut in Tarang Shakti, though the IAF has not officially… The Economic Times · Sep 21
Mystery US Military Plane Lands in Moscow With No Explanation From Washington or Kremlin A US military aircraft's unexpected landing in Moscow has sparked intrigue, as neither US nor Russian officials have provided explanations amidst ongoing strained relations between the two nations. International Business Times UK · Aug 25
The US Air Force wants its next generation of target drones to mimic stealth jets The US Air Force is seeking industry proposals for cheap, expendable drones that mimic stealth fighters, bombers, and smaller aerial threats. TechRadar · Aug 22
TechRadar · Aug 20 USAF is buying banned DJI drones to train its operators against the 'most statistically probable real-world threat' The US Air Force is buying restricted DJI drones for nuclear missile base training, seeking realistic exposure to commercial drone threats.
TechRadar · Aug 16 US Air Force wants AI help to keep its Minuteman III nukes ticking until they're 66, or maybe 80 The US Air Force wants AI to unify Minuteman III data as Sentinel delays could extend missile service toward 80 years.
The Economic Times · Aug 12 Mysterious aircraft spotted near US Air Force base in Kansas. Here's what we know Recently, an unidentified military aircraft caught the eye near a Kansas Air Force base, stirring intrigue. Speculated to be the B-21 Raider stealth bomber, this aircraft represents a groundbreaking addition to the U.S. military's arsenal, marking the first new bomber design in over three decades. With capabilities to deliver both…
TechRadar · Aug 6 US Air Force says the F-47 'will fly in this administration' — new super jet set to replace the F-22 is still set to arrive in 2028 The US Air Force says Boeing's F-47 remains on schedule, with its first flight expected in 2028 under Next Generation Air Dominance.
TechRadar · Aug 5 South Korean military signs deal to turn flying taxis into troop transports — and the US Air Force could be next in line South Korea will adapt Archer's Midnight flying taxi for military missions while supporting certification work and future commercial air mobility development.
The Economic Times · Aug 5 US Air Force says F-47 fighter has reached 'unprecedented maturity'; from AI-powered drones, to stealth tech, here's what we know about this sixth-generation jet The US Air Force's F-47 fighter program has reached unprecedented maturity, advancing faster than expected. This next-generation aircraft is planned to replace the F-22 Raptor, with first flight anticipated in 2028. The F-47 will operate as a centerpiece of a networked combat system alongside autonomous drones. The Pentagon has requested…
Euronews · Aug 5 Eight South Korean students held over US military base break-in attempt Students gathered outside the main hub of the US Air Force in South Korea, arguing the US military's presence in Gwangju could complicate Seoul's major chipmaking project planned there.
International Business Times UK · Jul 28 Six Women, One Us Airman on an Alleged 'Sex Attack Spree' and the Shocking Reason Why He Avoided UK Justice A US airman accused of a sex attack spree on six women avoided UK courts after Suffolk police handed the case to the US military, later convicted in Miami.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 22 US defence chief challenged over Iran school bombing as crowds gather for funerals THE US defence chief has been challenged over what his department knew before launching an air strike that killed around 110 children at a school in…
The Economic Times · Jul 22 Companies race to deliver autonomous uncrewed fighter jets Boeing displayed its Ghost Bat drone at Farnborough Airshow, highlighting its advanced autonomous capabilities. Rival companies also presented competing designs for this emerging multibillion-dollar defense market. The U.S. Air Force plans to procure over 150 combat-capable autonomous wingmen by the decade's end. European nations are also developing similar programs and…
TechRadar · Jul 18 USAF's Autonomous AI fighter drone just fired a 'real' AMRAAM air-to-air missile in a world first The US Air Force tested an autonomous drone firing an AMRAAM missile, advancing plans for future human-controlled combat aircraft.