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US deploys F-22 fighter jets to UAE in apparent message to Iran

The ‘most sophisticated fighter in the world’ now stationed 200 miles from Iranian border

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Israel to send fighter jets for joint exercises in the US

In shadow of Iranian nuclear program, the two militaries will also hold massive air defense drill in Israel at end of summer; joint search and rescue operations conducted here Tuesday

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Iran developing long-range drones, aerospace director says

New generation of UAVs will have a 2000-kilometer range, Tehran claims — more than enough to reach Israel

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First woman in line to lead US Air Force Academy

Maj. Gen. Michelle Johnson is currently NATO’s deputy chief of staff for operations and intelligence

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Raiders of ‘Hitler’s gas station’ reunite in Ohio

Told their mission would shorten WWII by six months, a brave lot of young flymen accepted a death-defying feat marked by bravery and sacrifice

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Head of US air force visits Israel in secret

Mark Welsh discusses regional issues with counterparts; trip comes ahead scheduled arrival of chairman of joint chiefs of staff

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US nearly ‘nuked’ N. Carolina in 1961

Previously classified document shows that monumental disaster was only narrowly averted, the Guardian reports

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Why is the US spending so much on the F-35 fighter jet?

A look at the Pentagon’s costliest ‘too big to fail’ weapons program and why it’s never been scrapped, despite the setbacks

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US: Russian planes flew to California coast

Russia’s increased activity in the Pacific — meant to show strength — is related to Ukraine, says American air force commander

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Iraq breaks months-long jihadist siege on Shiite town

State forces free thousands of residents stranded with low supplies of food, water; US ups airstrikes

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US air force swears in 1st bearded chaplain

Chabad Rabbi Elie Estrin joins military after rules relaxed

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With US poised to strike, Islamic State abandons bases

Extremist group said to evacuate ‘many’ positions in Syria in anticipation of American-led military action

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US-led strikes hit IS oil targets as coalition grows

American aircraft launch fresh wave of raids in Syria; Dempsey says force of 12,000-15,000 required ‘to recapture lost territory’

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Top-secret space plane lands on California coast

Aircraft resembling miniature space shuttle touches down at Air Force base after classified 2-year mission

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Up in the sky, a mystery space plane — but why?

X-37B’s purpose is classified, only fueling speculation as to why it’s been circling Earth for nearly 2 years

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US military defends steeply priced F-35 fighter despite complaints

Test pilot allegedly reports that super-expensive plane is not as good as predecessors; Israel has purchased 30

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A Chabad rabbi makes United States Air Force history

Rabbi Elie Estrin becomes Air Force’s first Chabad chaplain officer, says ‘the Rebbe had great appreciation for US military’

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IAF said participating in major international air force drill

In Nevada exercise, 100 planes and multiple countries simulate dogfights, perform aerial refueling

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French train attacker visited Syria, officials say

Suspected jihadist, known to French and Spanish intelligence services, was subdued by passengers after opening fire

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Obama challenges 2016 candidates on Syria ‘mumbo jumbo’

President derides ‘half-baked’ ideas, says ‘there’s a difference between running for president and being president’

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