JOINT BASE ANDREWS: US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a newly designated Air Force One aircraft, a former Qatar-owned Boeing 747 that has been converted into the official presidential jet, during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The aircraft, previously owned by Qatar, has been extensively modified to serve as a temporary […]
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Eight killed in California B-52 crash
Eight people were killed after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed in California during a routine test flight. The aircraft went down shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday. The incident has prompted a major emergency response and a formal investigation into the cause of the crash. According to officials, […]
B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed kills eight during test flight
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert on Monday, killing all eight people on board, military officials confirmed. The aircraft was conducting a routine test mission in support of a radar modernization programme when it went down moments after leaving the runway. […]
FBI announces reward in Monica Witt espionage case
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $200,000 for information leading to the location or arrest of former US Air Force officer Monica Witt, who is accused of spying for Iran. Witt, a former counterintelligence specialist and US Air Force service member, was charged in 2019 with espionage-related offences […]
US congressman cites report of aircraft losses in Iran conflict
A US congressman has claimed that the United States lost dozens of military aircraft during the conflict with Iran, citing an external defence report during a congressional hearing. Democratic Congressman Ed Case said during a Senate committee hearing that around 39 US aircraft had reportedly been destroyed since the outbreak of war with Iran on […]
VIP plane C-32A aircraft used for high-level US delegation to Islamabad visit
The Boeing C-32A aircraft that transported a high-level US delegation to Islamabad for recent diplomatic talks is considered a specially configured VIP transport plane used by the United States government for senior officials. Read More: JD Vance arrives in Islamabad for high-stakes US-Iran peace talks The aircraft is part of the fleet operated by the […]
US KC-135 refueling plane crashes in Iraq, killing four crew
A U.S. military KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while supporting operations against Iran, killing four of its six crew members. The U.S. Central Command said the crash followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in friendly airspace. The second plane landed safely, and authorities confirmed the loss was not caused by hostile or […]
US jets intercept Russian fighter jets in Alaskan air defense zone
ALASKA: American planes were scrambled Thursday, February 20, 2026, to intercept Russian fighter jets operating in the Alaskan Air Defence Identification Zone, the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) said in a statement. The mission was aimed at “intercept and positively identify the Russian jets,” NORAD added. Read More: India, France to co-produce Rafale jets The […]
Pakistan’s missile pushes US to upgrade fast
Pakistan’s Air Force successfully used China’s PL-15 missile to shoot down Indian fighter jets from over 100 miles away. This strike protected Pakistani jets from any counterattack risk. The event highlighted the growing importance of long-range air-to-air missiles worldwide. It changed the balance of air power in the region. The US took notice and responded […]