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Senior US General Warns of Possible Looming War with China

A four-star US Air Force general has warned of a conflict with China as early as 2025 –- most likely over Taiwan –- and urged his commanders to push their units to achieve maximum operational battle readiness this year. In an internal memorandum that first emerged on social media on…

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Ukraine says pilots would need six months for F-16 combat training

Ukraine said on Friday it would take its pilots about half a year to train for combat in Western fighter jets such as U.S. F-16s, as Kyiv steps up its campaign to secure fourth-generation warplanes in the wake of Russia's invasion last February.

Reuters

U.S. Shows Off Chilling Warfighting Capabilities With Aircraft Launch

U.S. shows off chilling warfighting capabilities with aircraft launch by learning new lessons that they want to apply in combat.

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Chinese fighter jet almost collides with US aircraft

USAF reconnaissance plane had to make evasive manoeuvres to avoid disaster

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Israeli Prime Minister Threatens Iran With Attack If It Develops Nuclear Weapons

Outgoing P.M. Yair Lapid reiterated on Israel's "wall-to-wall" commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons

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China fighter jet flew within six metres of US surveillance plane

Video of incident shows a Chinese J-11 jet flying dangerously close to a US surveillance plane over the South China Sea.

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Video shows US plane nearly collide with Chinese fighter jet

Chinese Navy J-11 fighter jet performed intercept of US Air Force C-135 aircraft on 21 December

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Seoul military apologises for not downing N. Korea drones

SEOUL: South Korea's military apologised on Tuesday for failing to shoot down five North Korean drones that crossed their shared border after facing wide criticism over its lack of readiness.

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South Korea scrambled jets, fired shots after North sent drones

South Korea’s military fired warning shots, scrambled fighter jets and flew surveillance assets across the heavily fortified border with North Korea on Monday, after North Korean drones violated its airspace for the first time in five years in a fresh escalation of tensions.

France 24

U.S. sends B-52 bombers, F-22 fighters for joint drills with South Korea -News1

The United States deployed B-52 bombers and F-22 fighters for joint drills with South Korea on Tuesday, the News1 agency reported.

Reuters

RAAF Chief Robert Chipman's visit to United States sparks renewed speculation Australia could purchase nuclear-capable B-21 Raiders

Military experts say the United States is "very interested" in selling the B-21 Raiders to Australia but it could be a long time before the nation acquires one.

ABC News

US unveils next-generation stealth bomber

LOS ANGELES: The United States has unveiled the B-21 Raider, a high-tech stealth bomber that can carry nuclear and conventional weapons and is designed to be able to fly without a crew on board.

Bangkok Post

US unveils $700m, next-generation B-21 nuclear bomber

US Air Force plans to buy at least 100 B-21 Raider stealth bombers, which come with a $700m price tag per plane.

Al Jazeera

Pentagon debuts its new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider

It's the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years. It's part of efforts to modernize all three legs of a nuclear triad, alongside nuclear missiles and submarine-launched warheads.

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US forces monitor Mideast skies at Qatar base amid World Cup

About 8,000 American troops watch over the airspace of the Middle East from a major air base run by Qatar as World Cup fans throng stadiums in the energy-rich nation

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US to Unveil High-tech B-21 Stealth Bomber

The US Air Force on Friday will unveil its new B-21 Raider, a high-tech stealth bomber that can carry nuclear and conventional weapons and is designed to be able to fly without a crew on board. The B-21 -- which is on track to cost nearly $700 million per plane…

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What we know about new US B-21 stealth bomber, first in 30 years

The next-generation stealth bomber is expected to be able to gather intelligence as well as carry out attacks.

The Independent UK

US servicewoman charged over motorcyclist’s death to be tried in UK

Mikayla Hayes is accused of causing the death of Matthew Day by careless driving.

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US deploys bombers in response to North Korea missile tests

US Air Force B-1B bomber and South Korean warplanes during a joint air drill

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How an Air Force unit looked out for their own, even after she left the service

When Jessica Israelsen left the Air Force, it was not an easy decision. She was going through a difficult time, and even though she wasn't part of the unit, her team kept looking out for her.

France 24

N. Korea says missile tests meant to ‘thoroughly’ counter S. Korean and US drills

North Korea’s military said Monday its recent barrage of missile tests were practices to “mercilessly” strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems with a variety of missiles that are likely nuclear-capable.

France 24

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as tensions mount with USA and South Korea

North Korea fired four short-range ballistic missiles into the western sea on Saturday, South Korea's military said, as Seoul and Washington ended a high-profile six-day military exercise.

Reuters

U.S. To deploy B-1B strategic bomber to U.S.-South Korea drill Saturday -Yonhap

The U.S. Air Force plans to deploy B-1B strategic bombers in U.S.-South Korea military exercises on Saturday, Yonhap News reported, after North Korea fired a barrage of weapons tests in recent days to protest allied military drills.

The Independent UK

China slams reported plan for US B-52 bombers in Australia

A news report says the United States is preparing to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in northern Australia, prompting China to accuse the U.S. of undermining regional peace and stability

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China slams planned US Air Force deployment of six B-52 bombers to northern Australia

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticises the planned deployment of US B-52 bombers to Tindal Air Base in the Northern Territory and says the move will increase regional tensions.

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