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Recent data shows significant spike in US military aircraft accidents

Across the military, the rate of severe accidents per 100,000 flight hours rose 55% in the 2024 budget year compared with four years earlier.

6 weeks ago

Coast Guard spends $200 million on private jets for DHS leaders

DHS previously requested $50 million for a new U.S. Coast Guard plane, a figure that has since quadrupled, according to congressional Democrats.

2 months ago

Venezuelan fighter jets conduct ‘show of force’ near US Navy vessel

The "provocative move," as the DOD called it, comes several days after the U.S. said it struck a Venezuelan drug-carrying vessel, killing 11 on board.

4 months ago

Carrier landings no longer required for Navy pilots’ Wings of Gold

Graduated pilots will now complete the carrier qualification during follow on training at their fleet replacement squadron, a Navy spokesperson said.

4 months ago

Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One

The Air Force said it is also preparing to award a contract to convert the Boeing 747-8 into a presidential transport plane.

By Stephen Losey and Noah Robertson

8 months ago

Homeland Security eyes new $50M jet for Noem, Coast Guard officials

The request for a new jet comes as President Donald Trump considers accepting a luxury Boeing jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar.

8 months ago