Tag: u_s_air_force

• Pentagon Awards RTX Up to $20.7B to Nearly Double AMRAAM Missile Production

  28 Sep 2026 5:20 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

  Department of War awards Raytheon, an RTX business, a five-year multi-year AMRAAM contract with two option years valued up to $20.7 billion, nearly doubling production of the air-to-air missile.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessMilitaryFederal GovernmentTradeUSA Department of WarRTXRaytheonAMRAAMMichael P. DuffeyU.S. Air ForceForeign Military SalesU.S. Department of War

• Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Warns Houthis Threaten Saudi Oil Exports, Backs Space Weapons

  16 Sep 2026 5:11 a.m. · Source: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board

  The Wall Street Journal's editorial board warns Iran's Houthi proxy is threatening to block Saudi oil exports from the Red Sea, and says U.S. space weapons disclosure aids deterrence.

  Politics and GovernmentWorldScience & TechnologyBusinessMiddle EastMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceElectionTradeLegal Wall Street JournalHouthisSaudi ArabiaRed SeaU.S. Air Forcespace weaponsSupreme CourtDonald Trumpmail ballotsNew York Board of RegentsStrait of HormuzGretchen WhitmertariffsSATNotre Damecystic fibrosisWall Street Journal Editorial Board

• Media Monitor: 60 Minutes Details Rescue of Air Force Officer Downed Over Iran, Pardon Broker Investigation

  14 Sep 2026 7:03 a.m. · Source: CBS News: 60 Minutes

  CBS News says 60 Minutes aired an exclusive interview with a U.S. Air Force officer rescued after being shot down over Iran, plus a hidden-camera look at pardon brokers.

  MediaConflictSportUSAMilitaryFilm and TVLegalMiddle East 60 MinutesCBS NewsIranU.S. Air ForceNorah O'DonnellLesley Stahlpardon brokersCBS News: 60 Minutes

• Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on AI Hacking Threats and Middle East Defense Pact

  8 Sep 2026 1:03 p.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

  Breaking Defense is reporting on the U.S. Air Force's preparations for AI-powered hacking and a new regional defense pact that could reshape arms sales in the Middle East.

  BusinessScience & TechnologyConflictMediaArtificial IntelligenceMilitaryMiddle EastComputers and Internet Cyber DefenseU.S. Air ForceHackingMecca PactArms SalesBreaking Defense

• Secretary of War Announces Extensive General Officer Nominations

  16 Jul 2026 4:40 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

  Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced presidential nominations for key general officer roles across the Army, Air Force, and Space Force, including new assignments for deputy chiefs of staff, commanding generals, and academy superintendents.

  Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal Government U.S. Department of WarPete HegsethMilitary AppointmentsGeneral OfficersU.S. ArmyU.S. Air ForceU.S. Space Force

• Iowa Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Air Force Major Brad Hovey

  9 Jul 2026 4:13 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags to half-staff from July 10-17, 2026, honoring U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey, an Iowa native killed during a B-52 flight test mission. The state mourns his loss and supports his family.

  Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMilitary Kim ReynoldsBrad HoveyIowaU.S. Air ForceFlag LoweringEdwards Air Force BaseGovernmentIowa Governors Office

• Iowa Native Maj. Brad Hovey Killed in B-52 Crash

  17 Jun 2026 4:33 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa native U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey died in a B-52 test flight crash near Edwards Air Force Base, California, on June 15, 2026. Governor Kim Reynolds expressed profound condolences for the pilot's sacrifice.

  Politics and GovernmentConflictState GovernmentsMilitaryGeneral Politics Brad HoveyIowaEdwards Air Force BaseB-52 crashU.S. Air ForceMilitary AviationFatal AccidentIowa Governors Office

• Media Monitor: B-52 Bomber Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base

  15 Jun 2026 6:26 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY is reporting a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base on June 15, with 8 suspected dead.

  Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMilitaryTransportationFederal Government U.S. Air ForceB-52 StratofortressEdwards Air Force BaseCaliforniaAircraft crashMilitary accidentFatalitiesUSA TODAY

• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports B-52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force Base

  15 Jun 2026 3:33 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base on June 15, according to military officials.

  Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMilitaryTransportationFederal Government U.S. Air ForceB-52 StratofortressAircraft crashEdwards Air Force BaseCaliforniaMilitary aviationJune 15USA TODAY

• Secretary of War Announces Five Air Force General Officer Nominations

  5 May 2026 1:04 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

  Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced President Donald J. Trump's nomination of five Air Force officers for promotion and reassignment, including new leadership for the Air Mobility Command and the U.S. Air Force Academy.

  Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldFederal GovernmentMilitaryAsiaEuropeMiddle East Pete HegsethU.S. Air ForceMilitary PromotionsAir Mobility CommandU.S. Air Force AcademyDefenseGovernment and PoliticsU.S. Department of War

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