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#nuclear-weapons
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Air Force to launch unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg overnight

The Air Force will test an unarmed Minuteman III missile to showcase the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces.
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
7 months ago

The baffling nuclear launch code that America used during the Cold War

The nuclear launch code during the Cuban Missile Crisis was alarmingly simple: 00000000, raising serious security concerns.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Air Force to launch unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg overnight

The Air Force will test an unarmed Minuteman III missile to showcase the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces.
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
7 months ago

The baffling nuclear launch code that America used during the Cold War

The nuclear launch code during the Cuban Missile Crisis was alarmingly simple: 00000000, raising serious security concerns.
#military-technology
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Announces New F-47 Jet: What to Know About Boeing Stealth Fighter

The F-47, the latest U.S. Air Force jet, promises to enhance air superiority and is designed to outmatch adversaries.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

See the first video showing the US Air Force's B-21 Raider in flight

The B-21 Raider stealth bomber is poised to replace older models and enhance the Air Force's global strike capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Anduril gave everyone a behind-the-scenes look at Fury, its AI fighter built to fly with America's most fearsome aircraft

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Announces New F-47 Jet: What to Know About Boeing Stealth Fighter

The F-47, the latest U.S. Air Force jet, promises to enhance air superiority and is designed to outmatch adversaries.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

See the first video showing the US Air Force's B-21 Raider in flight

The B-21 Raider stealth bomber is poised to replace older models and enhance the Air Force's global strike capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Anduril gave everyone a behind-the-scenes look at Fury, its AI fighter built to fly with America's most fearsome aircraft

#military-aviation
#aviation-safety
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

How Air Force pilots are trained in flight school

The 47th Flying Training Wing at Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas runs the Air Force's largest Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program.
US Elections
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

USAF holds hypersonic resupply site review over seabirds

The site picked for testing was Johnston Atoll, an island in the North Pacific, which made geopolitical sense for rapid logistics to counter supply challenges.
Environment
#sentinel-program
#military-history
#military-operations
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US news

Top US general says 15 years of planning to defeat Iran's most fortified nuclear site centered on a massive 30,000-pound bomb

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US news

The top US general says Iran likely never saw the B-2 bombers that hit its nuclear sites. Here's why they might have gone undetected.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US news

Top US general says 15 years of planning to defeat Iran's most fortified nuclear site centered on a massive 30,000-pound bomb

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US news

The top US general says Iran likely never saw the B-2 bombers that hit its nuclear sites. Here's why they might have gone undetected.

#iran
European startups
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Feds poised to approve SpaceX's takeover of another military launch pad

SpaceX could have nine active launch pads, greatly outpacing competitors.
The Air Force supports SpaceX's use of SLC-37 for substantial launch capacity without environmental concerns.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An ally took control of live bombs dropped by US Air Force planes. That's never been done before.

The US allowed Norway to control American bombs in flight, marking a significant advancement in military collaboration.
#aviation-technology
Europe politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The US Air Force Fields More Than 15x Personnel Than Any Other NATO Nation

The U.S. has the largest and most advanced air force in NATO, surpassing all other nations significantly.
Europe politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The US Air Force Fields More Than 15x Personnel Than Any Other NATO Nation

The U.S. has the largest and most advanced air force in NATO, surpassing all other nations significantly.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Teen who recently joined Air Force killed in jet ski hit-and-run on Texas lake - suspect's photo released

"Once she came out of the water, I had them lay her down and started helping at that point. Started life-saving measures to help the young girl."
SF parents
US politics
fromMail Online
2 months ago

US launches nuclear missile in 'doomsday test' amid fears of WWIII

The US Air Force conducted a hypersonic missile test to demonstrate its nuclear deterrent capabilities amid rising global tensions.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

US Air Force veteran released from Venezuela after being wrongfully detained for 6 months

This news came suddenly, and we are still processing it, but we are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude.
US news
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Here's how Palmer Luckey's Anduril wants to beat General Atomics for the US Air Force's next big bet

Anduril's Fury drone aims to revolutionize affordable air combat by using commercial parts for easier production.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Self-proclaimed Hamas operative in US Air Force indicted over pipe bomb plot: 'Been a terrorist since I was a kid'

A Hamas operative infiltrated the US Air Force and was indicted for a terror plot involving pipe bombs.
#air-superiority
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

China could stop US airpower from achieving air superiority in the first island chain, top commander says

China's air force poses a significant challenge to US air superiority in key regions.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

China could stop US airpower from achieving air superiority in the first island chain, top commander says

China's air force poses a significant challenge to US air superiority in key regions.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Down 40% in 2025, This Quantum Computing Stock Is a Buy Right Now

IonQ shows promise with impressive revenue growth but is currently unprofitable.
Recent geopolitical events have impacted the volatility of quantum computing stocks.
#boeing
European startups
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Trump awards Boeing a contract to build the next generation fighter jet

Boeing won a contract for the Air Force's F-47 fighter jet, marking a significant boost for the company amidst ongoing struggles.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Boeing will build the US Air Force's next air superiority fighter

Boeing won the bid for the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance program, designed to replace the F-22 Raptor.
European startups
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Trump awards Boeing a contract to build the next generation fighter jet

Boeing won a contract for the Air Force's F-47 fighter jet, marking a significant boost for the company amidst ongoing struggles.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Boeing will build the US Air Force's next air superiority fighter

Boeing won the bid for the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance program, designed to replace the F-22 Raptor.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

A U.S. airman is charged in death of a South Dakota woman who had vanished in August

Sahela Sangrait, missing since last summer, was reportedly murdered by Quinterius Chappelle, an Air Force member, highlighting violence against Native American women.
#military-strategy
US news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A US Air Force general said long-range strikes are 'game-changing,' but America will lose if it relies on them too much

The US Air Force cannot win solely with long-range strikes; it needs tempo and combined arms.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A US Air Force general says more than just new fighters and bombers is needed to win the next war

Merely acquiring new aircraft won't suffice; the Air Force must adapt to specific threats and enhance capabilities integration.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A US Air Force general said long-range strikes are 'game-changing,' but America will lose if it relies on them too much

The US Air Force cannot win solely with long-range strikes; it needs tempo and combined arms.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A US Air Force general says more than just new fighters and bombers is needed to win the next war

Merely acquiring new aircraft won't suffice; the Air Force must adapt to specific threats and enhance capabilities integration.
Information security
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Top secret Air Force planes caught making mysterious trips to Area 51

Three US Air Force jets were tracked flying to Area 51, underscoring the site's continued secrecy and military activity.
#military
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

20 Facts That Show the True Power of the America's $217 Billion Air Force

The U.S. Air Force is the most powerful and well-equipped air force in the world.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

20 Facts That Show the True Power of the America's $217 Billion Air Force

The U.S. Air Force is the most powerful and well-equipped air force in the world.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromMail Online
5 months ago

US launches nuclear missile to show 'readiness' amid fears of WWIII

The US Air Force conducted a hypersonic missile launch to demonstrate the reliability and effectiveness of its nuclear deterrence capabilities.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Air Force contractor's death may be tied to racial and gender discrimination

The death of testing engineer Stephanie Cosme raises serious concerns over workplace safety and discrimination in an Air Force contractor.
fromTheregister
6 months ago

Verizon to upgrade network kit on 35 US Air Force bases

Verizon's recent contract to upgrade networks on 35 US Air Force bases demonstrates ongoing trust in its services, despite recent cybersecurity challenges.
Miscellaneous
#military-aircraft
fromPortlandTribune.com
8 months ago

Nathaniel McCord

Nathaniel McCord, a dedicated veteran, served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force as a helicopter mechanic and later contributed as a Veterans' Employment Counselor, showcasing his commitment to both service and community.
Portland
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