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Press secretary Kirsten Allen said in a statement, "Tonight, en route from Atlanta, GA, Air Force 2 was diverted from Joint Base Andrews to Dulles International Airport due to inclement weather."

US fighter aircraft strike Hezbollah targets in Iraq after attacks on bases

The US strike followed another immediate, unplanned retaliatory strike by an AC-130 gunship that was in the air when the Iranian-backed militants fired two short-range ballistic missiles at Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq late November 20 evening.

NASA to assess Joby Aviation's electric air taxi for urban air mobility

NASA said it "has an interagency agreement with AFWERX to use the aircraft for testing concentrated on how such vehicles could fit into the national airspace." The space agency emphasised the potential of air taxis and drones, highlighting their roles in emergency response, wildfire management, and medical supply delivery.

Archer Aviation gets $142-mn eVTOL aircraft purchase contract from US Air Force

The US Air Force will receive up to six Archer Midnight aircraft as part of the contract, Archer said and added that this is the largest total contract value with the US Air Force of any OEM in the eVTOL industry

US refutes claims of conducting simulation in which AI drone 'killed' operator

The denial comes after an official had previously mentioned the occurrence of a virtual test where an AI-powered drone employed 'highly unexpected strategies' to achieve its objectives.

US Air Force denied running virtual simulations where AI drones killed their operators

Several stories broke out last month about a US virtual field simulation where AI drones used unexpected tactics but the US Air Force has now denied that the simulations took place.

In Pics | Northrop Grumman unveils B-21 nuclear bomber for US Air Force

The B-21 was unveiled during a dramatic ceremony at Northrop's Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, offering members of the public the first look at the new bomber.

The week in pictures: Stunning images from across the world

From drone attacks in Ukraine to floods in Venezuela and perfume launches by international celebrities in Mumbai, here's what happened across the world this week.

Indian defence attache now has unescorted access to Pentagon, says US Air Force Secretary

Such a move is aligned with the trust and cooperation that we share with India, US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said on at a reception hosted by India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu at India House on Independence Day on Monday.

Military clears crew of plane that took flight as Afghans fell to their deaths

The Air Force has cleared the crew of a U.S. military C-17 cargo plane that took off from Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul last August with people hanging onto the wings, during the frenzied days of the Afghanistan evacuation.

USA | 2 dead after Air Force trainer jet crashes in Alabama

The crash involved a T-38 trainer aircraft assigned to the 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. Officials from the 14th Flying Training Wing confirmed in a news release that both pilots aboard the aircraft were killed.

Intruder at Air Force One base sparks global security review

Joint Base Andrews (JBA) confirmed a male individual with two outstanding warrants accessed one of the C-40B aircraft assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing on Thursday night.

India not likely to come to resolution in production of F16

The US Air Force Secretary said, in India she discussed with Indian officials its modernisation programs, their desired modernisation program as well as their strong interest in co-production and co-development technology transfer.

Co-production of F-16s in India to figure in USAF Secy's visit

Indo-US cooperation in defence technology and trade initiatives will be the focus of her visit to India which is part of her maiden visit to four Asian countries that would also take her to Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines.

EADS seeks north America scale

Some time in 2016, at a former US airforce supply centre on the edge of Mobile, Alabama, the first of many A320 aircraft will emerge from a new production facility being constructed by Airbus, the commercial aerospace arm of EADS.

Silkworms and squid inspire smart materials

Car panels made of silkworm cocoons, clothing that can camouflage the wearer at the flick of a switch and a 'smart' shirt with a phone and power source embedded in the fabric.

Won't improve US tanker bid, says Airbus CEO

Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders said on Saturday the European planemaker would not improve its bid to build a fleet of US Air Force aerial refueling planes.