A self-described Hamas operative who infiltrated the US Air Force was charged with plotting to detonate pipe bombs with two accomplices. The group defaced Jewish buildings and expressed support for Hamas and Hezbollah. The operative lied to officials during a security clearance process and faces multiple charges.
A close call occurred between a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 and a US Air Force T-38 jet near Reagan National Airport. The Delta plane received an onboard alert and air traffic controllers issued corrective instructions to both aircraft to avoid a collision.
New images show America's highly secret, $745-million stealth nuclear bomber, the B-21 Raider, taking to the air for its first publicly acknowledged flight test. The B-21 is designed to be virtually 'invisible' to enemy stealth radars and will replace older bombers in the US Air Force fleet.
Lockheed Martin and the US Air Force Test Pilot School showcased the X-62A Vista, an aircraft flown entirely by artificial intelligence. The AI technology demonstrated autonomous air-to-air combat capabilities, marking a significant breakthrough in combat aviation.
The US Air Force successfully tested its prototype hypersonic missile, the ARRW, after months of delays. This comes as Russia, China, and North Korea are also developing similar hypersonic weapons.