Industrials
US Air Force, Army eye industry access on test ranges
The U.S. Air Force is partnering with the U.S. Army to open its test ranges to approved defense firms.
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Why a Court Order Didn't Stop Trump From Keeping Reporters Off Air Force One
A judge temporarily blocked the president from barring journalists from White House grounds, but they are being excluded in other ways.
Supreme Court wrestles with fight over Air Force munitions-disposal site on Guam
A nonprofit group contends that exploding the ordnance threatens the island's main water source, sea turtles and an Indigenous cultural site.
After B-1 bomber removal, Rubio says administration still has confidence in all international bases
The U.S. Air Force has removed all of its bombers from a U.K. air base following a security incident there last month. CBS News national security correspondent…
White House blocks Politico from trip on Air Force One
The decision follows an attempted ban of the outlet from the White House grounds, and a similar move to block CNN from the presidential plane.
Markets
Qatari-gifted Air Force One undergoing 'cosmetic upgrades,' admin source says
The new Air Force One gifted to the U.S. by Qatar is currently undergoing "cosmetic upgrades" to its interior, an administration source told ABC News on Friday.
AI
French Air Force plans loyal wingman flight in 2028 in sovereign AI push
The French Air Force plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with AI-powered combat drones in 2028, under project Hypairion.
Industrials
US Air Force awards $2.38B contract to Boeing for 22 F-15EX
The service awarded Boeing a contract for 22 more F-15EX aircraft, bringing the number to a total of 120 to be manufactured by the defense company.
Geopolitics
Several arrested, bomb disposal deployed near air base used by U.S. forces
The air base has been used by U.S. forces involved in targeting Iran since the start of the war in February.
Geopolitics
Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford air base used by U.S. forces
The British government gave authorization to the U.S. to use RAF Fairford to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites.
Civilian detained after 'violently engaging' security personnel at Florida Air Force base: report
A civilian reportedly breached MacDill Air Force Base's perimeter and violently engaged security personnel, prompting the closure of the Dale Mabry Gate.
White House blocks CNN from traveling with Trump on Air Force One
White House blocks CNN from traveling with Trump on Air Force One
White House Blocks CNN From Air Force One
CNN won't be able to join President Trump on a Saturday trip to Tennessee. He had banned CNN and two other news outlets from the White House, but a court order…
Consumer
White House blocks CNN from Air Force One in latest escalation with news media
Outlet had been scheduled to fly with Donald Trump to Tennessee for a college football game, network said FridayThe White House has blocked CNN from traveling…
White House blocks CNN from trip on Air Force One
The White House's decision puts the state of the rotational TV pool, which resumed on Friday, in jeopardy once more.
British Royal Air Force jet crashes in Wales during training, narrowly missing buildings
A video shows a British Royal Air Force jet struggling to gain altitude just before it crashed in Wales. The two pilots ejected in time and were treated for mi…
Industrials
Air Force, civilian staff dispute status of China Aerospace Studies Institute
CASI's director said the move will effectively end the institute, even as the service says CASI's mission will continue.
General Atomics delivers FQ-42 Vengeance to Nevada air base
Creech Air Force Base received a new FQ-42 Vengeance aircraft on Friday, with the jet to continue regular test and evaluation operations.
Transport
US Air Force has a $14 billion supply hole, service officials say
As the force grapples with supply chain and maintenance issues, sustainment funding to fill the $14 billion gap is becoming increasingly necessary.
US Air Force to extend service of B-1, B-2 bombers, official says
The service lives of the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit will be extended, with their pilots to be some of the first to fly the B-21 Raider.
