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‘A flying White House’: President Trump unveils the new Air Force One

Converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, the new Air Force One will serve as a temporary presidential aircraft until Boeing delivers the long-delayed replacement fleet in 2028.

Euronews

Trump unveils new Air Force One converted from luxury jet gifted by Qatar

US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a new Air Force One converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, calling it a "flying White House" while touting the aircraft's luxury interior. The plane will serve as a temporary replacement as presidential jets ordered directly from Boeing have been delayed until…

France 24

Donald Trump unveils 'flying White House' gifted by Qatar amidst Iran war, Strait of Hormuz deal at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. All about 'largest Air Force One ever built'

Donald Trump Air Force One: The aircraft, a luxury Boeing 747, had previously generated controversy after Qatar offered it to replace the presidential jet last year.

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Trump unveils 747 ahead of joining Air Force One fleet

The Air Force One upgrade's cost has not been disclosed and some experts fear it may not be as secure as the existing fleet's aircraft.

AAP

President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet

President Donald Trump has unveiled the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet now converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft

The Independent UK

Air Force One That Flew Six Presidents Retires as Trump Awaits Qatar-Donated Jet

Air Force One, the iconic VC-25A, retires after 35 years of service. The new Boeing 747-8, donated by Qatar, is set to join the presidential fleet, marking a new era in presidential aviation.

International Business Times UK

Hegseth Under Fire as Lackland Flu Outbreak Infects 160 Air Force Trainees Weeks After Vaccine Rule Change

A flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base led to the reinstatement of mandatory flu shots after a recruit's death. The decision follows a controversial policy shift on vaccine mandates.

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B-52 was in the air a very short time before crashing and killing all 8 on board

A B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base during a test flight. All eight people on board perished. The aircraft was part of a program to modernize the oldest planes in the U.S. fleet. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The airfield remained closed as crews secured…

The Economic Times

Iran insists Lebanon key to ending war as Israel, Hezbollah trade fire: Is US peace deal already under strain?

The US-Iran peace deal already seems to be under strain as Israel and Hezbollah exchanged strikes in southern Lebanon, despite Tehran's insistence that Lebanon is part of the broader framework to end regional hostilities.

The Times of India

What's the Price of a Boeing B-52? Taxpayer Asset Lost Forever After Catastrophic California Airfield Crash

A B-52H Stratofortress crashed at Edwards Air Force Base, impacting the US Air Force's modernisation plans. The incident highlights the challenges of maintaining an ageing bomber fleet.

International Business Times UK

ILA 2026: Air power, drones and a search for new recruits

As ILA 2026's largest exhibitor, the Bundeswehr is impossible to miss. Colonel Kristof Conrath discusses new military capabilities, lessons from the war in Ukraine, the future of air power and the drive to recruit the next generation.

Euronews

Navy chief corrects 'insulting' claim about personnel

Incoming defence force chief Mark Hammond has clarified the role played by Australians on board a US submarine when it sank an Iranian boat as part of its war.

AAP

Taiwan says 2 dead in military training plane crash

A Taiwanese military training aircraft crashed on Tuesday. The T-34 plane went down at Gangshan Air Base in Kaohsiung. Two pilots, Lieutenant Colonels Lu and Guo, died in the incident. The crash occurred during a simulated engine failure exercise. The Air Force is investigating the cause. President Lai Ching-te expressed…

The Economic Times

Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft issue deepens with shortage of critical ejection seat parts, can indigenous solution work?

The Indian Air Force is grappling with a critical shortage of spare parts for its ageing Jaguar fighter jets. This issue particularly affects vital ejection seat systems. With India being the sole operator of the Jaguar, global retirements have complicated procurement. Efforts are underway to develop indigenous ejection seats as…

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The Independent UK

Landscaper shot by stray bullet from belt-fed machine gun during nearby Air Force exercise, lawsuit says

Exclusive: ‘He was lucky as hell that none of his critical organs were hit,’ Neftali Madrid Paredes’s attorney told The Independent

The Independent UK

Trump’s new Air Force One gifted by Qatar government to arrive this summer after $400 million overhaul

Despite a reported $400 million overhaul the jumbo jet will keep most of the lavish luxury furnishings it had when used by the Qatari royal family

The Independent UK

Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer

The U.S. Air Force has completed modifications to a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One

TechRadar

‘This was not an isolated incident’: Chinese national exposed by NASA investigation in serial defense software theft phishing campaign that lasted years

NASA, the military, and numerous universities and private companies were targeted by this phishing campaign.

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International Business Times UK

Nigerian Military Blamed for Killing Over 200 at Yobe Market While Targeting Boko Haram Militants

A Nigerian military airstrike on Jilli Market in the northeast has left over 200 feared dead, raising questions about military engagement rules.

International Business Times UK

US Air Force Becoming a Christian Force? Erika Kirk Appointment Sparks Concern as DEI Is Scrapped at the Academy

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, appointed to the Air Force Academy Board, raising concerns about ideological shifts and religious influence in military oversight.

The Times of India

‘Struck more than 7,000 targets’: Donald Trump says Iran has been ‘literally obliterated’ as he presses allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Trump declared Iran's military "literally obliterated" after over 7,000 strikes, claiming significant reductions in missile and drone attacks. Despite asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, he urged allies to assist in securing shipping, but faced cool responses from key nations like Germany and Japan.

The Independent UK

'Radiant' mother from Kentucky among 6 US service members who died in air crash in Iraq

The U.S. military is identifying the six service members who died last week when a KC-135 refueling plane crashed in western Iraq

The Independent UK

Alabama airman killed in Iraq crash leaves behind 7-month-old twins and 2-year-old son, widow says: ‘Our world shattered’

The crash brings US death toll from Operation Epic Fury to at least 13 service members

Clever Dude

Air Force Update: Why Medical Shaving Waivers Now Face Stricter Oversight and More Frequent Reviews

A razor may look small, but in the U.S. Air Force, it carries serious weight. Grooming standards sit right alongside discipline and readiness, and one area continues to draw close attention: medical shaving waivers. The Air Force has tightened oversight, emphasized consistent documentation, and reminded airmen that shaving waivers must undergo…

International Business Times UK

KC-135 Iraq Crash: CENTCOM Investigates After $39.6M US Tanker Goes Down Near Al-Asad

The latest on the US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq. Investigators rule out hostile fire, but the crew's fate remains uncertain. Stay updated on this critical military incident.

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