Air Force

The Army is nearing a contract award for the Enduring High Energy Laser (E-HEL), which represents the service's first laser weapon system to transition into permanent operational capability. This development comes as the Pentagon races to adapt to modern warfare threats, particularly inexpensive drones that challenge traditional air defenses. Alongside these efforts, the Air Force and Navy are also integrating directed-energy weapons, while countries like Israel and China are independently deploying advanced laser systems.

The Army is nearing a contract award for the Enduring High Energy Laser (E-HEL), marking its first potential laser weapon to transition into a permanent operational capability. This development positions U.S. forces to counter inexpensive drones without relying solely on costly kinetic weapons. Concurrently, the Air Force and Navy are also integrating high-energy lasers into their respective overseas and fleet operations.

A Government Accountability Office audit identified cost and schedule risks in the Air Force's modernization of the B-52 Stratofortress, which is planned to remain in service through the mid-21st century.

A Plantation photographer, Steve Lawson, faces federal charges after customs officers found child sexual abuse videos on his phone following a cruise. He admitted to purchasing the videos using cryptocurrency while in the Bahamas. Another man, Michael William Simmons, was also arrested after disembarking the same cruise for similar charges.

Top Air Force officials stated that the Iran war accelerated key tanker connectivity upgrades. The upgrades are linked to military connectivity enhancements.

Russian forces attacked Kyiv with missiles overnight, causing fires in the Sviatoshynskyi and Obolonskyi districts. Authorities reported a blaze at a garage cooperative, and the Air Force issued warnings about missiles targeting Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kryvyi Rih.

The Air Force plans to conduct a downselect for the second CCA batch next year. A separate competition to replace the MQ-9A Reaper is expected to begin a concept refinement stage early in the next fiscal year.

The US Marine Corps received the final MV-22B Osprey, concluding the program and shifting focus to fleet modernization. The tiltrotor aircraft, developed by Bell and Boeing, has been central to Marine operations since 2007 but has faced safety concerns, including accidents that killed over 60 service members since 2000.

Funeral services for Sen. Lindsey Graham are being held in South Carolina following an earlier event in Washington D.C. The public is invited to a procession from the State House to a church in Columbia, featuring a military flyover. Graham's hometown of Central, South Carolina, is mourning his sudden passing.

The Pentagon will rename a South Carolina military base after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, an Air Force veteran, citing his 'decades of distinguished service' to Congress and the armed services. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink ordered staff to begin the renaming process with Air Mobility Command and Joint Base Charleston.

The Air Force is considering retaining B-52 bombers instead of retiring them. A radar upgrade program for these bombers faced a setback after a fatal crash in California.

The Air Force will resume B-52 radar testing using a second bomber after a deadly crash. The decision follows the crash but does not mention specific details about the incident or testing adjustments.

US President Donald Trump claims the US is 'winning big time' with Iran, stating the US has destroyed Iran's navy, air force, leadership, and anti-aircraft weaponry, and is currently in contact for a deal.

A Birmingham homeowner, an Air Force attorney, faced charges in court for hosting a wild pool party that led to legal trouble.

Congress is urged to prevent military budget shortfalls amid ongoing war efforts. Navy and Air Force budgets for Middle East operations risk depletion within 10 days.

Tropical Depression Two is forecast to become Tropical Storm Bertha as it moves northwest with 35 mph winds. NOAA and Air Force aircraft will assess the system, which threatens storm surge, tornadoes, heavy rain, and winds along the Gulf Coast from Florida to Louisiana. The Carolinas will avoid direct impacts but may see severe thunderstorms and flooding from a stalled cold front this week.

Luis Alberto Ramirez Zavala, a father of an Air Force airman, was detained by ICE after an immigration check-in, according to his lawyer.

The Air Force chief, Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, stated that spending cuts in other areas have been made to cover costs related to 'Epic Fury,' emphasizing the need for a supplemental budget this year. GOP debates on defense spending are ongoing, with a focus on a $1.5T budget.

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, was appointed to serve his remaining Senate term. She supported him in political events and became his legal guardian after their parents' deaths. She will represent his interests until a special primary determines the next Republican candidate.

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, was appointed to serve the remaining months of his Senate term. She has supported her brother in political events and became his legal guardian after their parents' deaths. Nordone will represent South Carolina in the Senate until a special primary determines a successor.

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, was appointed to serve the remainder of his South Carolina Senate term. She supported him in political events and became his legal guardian after their parents' deaths. A special primary will determine the Republican candidate for the general election.

The article discusses the late Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator from South Carolina, highlighting his military background, commitment to American leadership, and initial opposition to Donald Trump. It notes his eventual collaboration with Trump despite earlier criticism of his ideology.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, died at 71 after a brief illness. His office requested privacy for his family, and Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed condolences, highlighting Graham's advocacy for U.S. foreign policy and military interventionism.

Ten people, including a child, were injured in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight, causing fires and explosions in multiple districts. Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting most of the 10 missiles and 121 drones launched by Russia, while Russian forces claimed targeting drone facilities and ports in Ukraine.

The Air Force is requiring contractors to remove Anthropic by September 1, with the Pentagon setting a department-wide deadline for the same action. Anthropic is currently suing the government to challenge this decision.

The Air Force revoked 135 promotions following a grading error in a test. The error has been described as 'hard for everyone impacted.'

Trump opted not to use a Qatar-gifted Air Force One for his return flight from a NATO summit due to security concerns. A Biden administration Air Force official stated that communications upgrades could be made to the aircraft, but significant structural work was not feasible.

The Department of Defense and Air Force are focusing on Space Operational Energy, planning industry collaborations for solar power beaming satellites. An Air Force spokesperson emphasized future industry days and partnerships.

The Air Force reversed 135 promotions after discovering a grading error in a security forces advancement exam. An outdated scoring key led to incorrect results for over 2,200 exams, with 135 airmen wrongly promoted and another 135 omitted from the list. Officials emphasized correcting the mistake and preventing future issues.

The Air Force reversed 135 promotions after discovering a grading error in a security forces advancement exam. An outdated scoring key caused 135 airmen to be wrongly promoted and another 135 to be excluded, with over 2,200 exams rescored. Officials acknowledged the mistake and emphasized correcting it and preventing future issues.

The Air Force reversed 135 promotions after discovering a grading error on an advancement exam for security forces personnel. An outdated scoring key caused 135 airmen to be incorrectly promoted and another 135 to be excluded, with over 2,200 exams rescored. Officials acknowledged the mistake as human error, unrelated to AI, and emphasized correcting it to uphold merit-based promotions.

Senate Democrats are seeking information from the Air Force and a contractor about the conversion of a Qatari-gifted aircraft into an Air Force One. Lawmakers claim they have been 'stonewalled' in their requests for detailed information on the 'bridge' aircraft project.

An Air Force major was arrested on the Capitol steps after calling for the impeachment of President Trump and Vice President Vance. Peaceful demonstrations are allowed on Capitol grounds, but speaking from the steps requires a protester to be accompanied by a member of Congress.

An Air Force major was arrested on the Capitol steps after advocating for the impeachment of President Trump and Vice President Vance. Demonstrations on Capitol grounds require a protester to be accompanied by a member of Congress to speak from the steps.

U.S. Capitol Police arrested Air Force Maj. Jason Watson at the Capitol after he called for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump. The incident occurred on Wednesday.

Kevin Bailey's remains were recovered from a creek on June 26 and identified by the Denver Medical Examiner's Office as the missing Air Force veteran. The identification concluded a weeks-long search for Bailey.

A Marine missing from the USS Anchorage during training off Southern California has shifted to a recovery mission involving Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force assets. The search covered 2,400 square miles with three surface ships and 12 aircraft, while the Marine's identity remains withheld pending family notification.

A U.S. Marine is missing during a training exercise off southern California, prompting a multi-agency search. The Navy transitioned from search-and-rescue to recovery efforts, covering 2,400 square miles with ships and aircraft. The incident follows a similar military search in Morocco for missing Army soldiers.

A U.S. Marine is missing during a training exercise off southern California, prompting a multi-agency search involving the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force. This is the second such incident in six weeks, following the recovery of a U.S. Army soldier's remains in Morocco in May.

Japan will rename its air force to reflect its expanding space capabilities, with the change taking effect in 2027.