Air Force

Army 1 day ago

Misplaced antenna caused military controllers to lose contact with Black Hawk near DCA: report

A temporary control tower error caused an Army helicopter to lose contact, prompting two commercial planes to perform go-arounds at DCA.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics 3 days ago

Air Force F-16 struck by drone during training flight over Arizona in 2023

In January 2023, a U.S. Air Force F-16D collided with a drone over Arizona, initially reported as an unidentified object, causing no damage or injuries.

VIDEO May 17

Charlie Hurt flies with USAF Thunderbirds

 ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-host Charlie Hurt goes on a flight with the USAF Thunderbirds ahead of a major air show.

VIDEO May 13

Trump on new Boeing 747: We are painting it 'like the American flag'

President Donald Trump explains why he accepted Qatar's gift of a Boeing 747 in an exclusive interview with 'Hannity' aboard Air Force One.

Air Force May 9

Pete Hegseth directs military academies that all future admissions will be based solely on merit

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday said that going forward admissions to military academies will be based exclusively on merit and race, sex and ethnicity will not be considered.

VIDEO May 7

Hannity to travel with President Trump on Air Force One during Middle East trip

Fox News host Sean Hannity announces his travel plans covering President Donald Trump's first foreign trip in his second term on 'Hannity.'

Antisemitism Exposed April 26

Air Guardsman who made vile comment about America charged in antisemitic attack and bomb-making plot

An Air National Guardsman from Pennsylvania faces federal charges for allegedly plotting bomb attacks, vandalizing a synagogue and promoting pro-Hamas extremist propaganda.

Transportation April 25

Famed stunt pilot was in contact with control tower prior to fatal crash at Langley Air Force Base

A famous stunt pilot who died while attempting to land at Langley Air Force Base spoke to air traffic controllers prior to the tragedy.

Police and Law Enforcement April 24

Famed stunt pilot dead after plane crash at Langley Air Force Base, NTSB investigating

First responders responded to the scene of what the NTSB called an "experimental" plane crash at Langley Air Force Base, killing the pilot.

VIDEO April 22

Parents of US Air Force veteran detained in Venezuela call out lack of help from Dem senator

Scott and Patti St. Clair, parents of Joseph St. Clair, call on Congress to step up and help after expressing frustration with the lack of action from Sen. Patty Murray, D- Wa.

VIDEO April 10

Trump praises Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during Oval Office remarks

President Donald Trump said Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has "done an excellent job" and called her a "very good person." (Credit: X/ @RapidResponse47)

Police and Law Enforcement March 26

Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit investigating alleged military base killing

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit aids in the arrest, and indictment of an active-duty airman accused of murdering a 21-year-old tribal woman at an Air Force base.

VIDEO March 24

NCAA wrestling champion describes special moment with Trump after historic upset win

NCAA wrestling champion Wyatt Hendrickson joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss his stunning upset title win in front of President Donald Trump and serving in the Air Force.

VIDEO March 21

The F-47 is the ‘winner’ over similar Chinese technology: Lt. Gen. David Deptula

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula discusses the reveal of the new F-47 fighter jet on ‘The Story.’

VIDEO March 21

President Donald Trump announces Boeing was awarded a contract to build the F-47, a sixth-generation fighter jet

The president said the jet would be "the most advanced, most capable, most lethal aircraft ever built."

Washington DC March 20

Pentagon set to award US Air Force's next-generation fighter jet contract, sources say

Despite earlier concerns about shifting priorities and budget constraints, the Pentagon is slated to soon announce its decision on a next-generation fighter jet contract.

MILITARY March 18

Active-duty US airman charged in killing of missing woman on military base

The airman stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota has been charged with second-degree murder.

Air Force March 4

Air Force announces new unmanned fighter jets will be 'ready to fly this summer'

The U.S. Air Force announced two fighter jets prepared to fly this summer will be the first of their kind to operate unmanned.

Trump's First 100 Days March 3

Trans airmen, Space Force personnel have until March 26 to resign under Trump order: Memo

A weekend memorandum issued to the Air Force and Space Force encourages transgender service members "to elect to separate voluntarily no later than 26 March 2025."

Air And Space February 27

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to 'streamline' FAA hiring process amid air traffic control shortage

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday announced a plan to shorten the Federal Aviation Administration hiring process amid an air traffic control shortage.

Russia February 20

Russian aircraft fly in Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, US says

Russian military aircraft were spotted flying in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday and Wednesday, U.S. officials said.

MILITARY February 14

Six deadliest non-combat military aviation accidents in the last 5 years

A crash involving a U.S. Navy electronic-warfare aircraft in California this week is drawing attention to non-combat military aviation accidents.

VIDEO February 13

US Air Force General says there were over 350 drone detections over 100 bases last year

US Air Force Gen. Gregory Guillot told a senate committee that last year there were 350 drone detections over 100 military installations last year.

Opinion February 12

If Iran goes nuclear, B-2 bomber will get the call

Inspectors say Iran is dangerously close to making a nuclear weapon. If it goes that route, the B-2 bomber has the stealth and payload needed to knock out buried nuclear sites.

Alaska February 7

Bering Air plane carrying 10 people vanishes over Alaska; rescue crews responding to 'item of interest'

A desperate search is underway Friday in Alaska for a missing Bering Air plane that vanished Thursday while carrying 10 people on a flight from Unalakleet to Nome.

MILITARY January 29

F-35 fighter jet crashes at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, pilot taken to hospital

An F-35 fighter jet crashed Tuesday after an in-flight malfunction at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, sending the pilot to the hospital.

US Air Force January 27

Hegseth, Britt accuse Air Force of 'malicious' pause as it reinstates training on Tuskegee Airmen

The Air Force has reinstated a course on the first Black pilots unit after it was yanked to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order banning DEI in the federal government.

United Kingdom November 27

Unidentified drones spotted over US bases in the UK do not appear to belong to 'hobbyists'

Unidentified drones have been spotted over U.S. bases in the U.K. used by American forces for a week, Fox News has confirmed.

US November 23

Civil Air Patrol plane crash during Colorado training exercise leaves 2 dead, 1 injured

A Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 crashed in a mountainous area of Larimer County, Colorado, on Saturday. Two people were killed and one was "severely injured."

VIDEO November 21

Military experts discuss: Should women be fighting in combat roles?

Military experts weigh in on whether women should be serving in combat roles after President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense has voiced his belief that women should not be in combat positions.