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AdvertisementChina's largest airshow unveils its military's newest fighters and aircraft. Airshow China 2024 featured the debut of its newest fifth-generation stealth aircraft, the J-35A. A number of China's advanced fighter jets and aircraft took to the skies at its largest airshow this week. A day after the PLA Air Force's 75th anniversary, China's largest airshow kicked off with the debut of its newest fifth-generation stealth aircraft, the J-35A. Here are some of the advanced fighter jets and systems that China put on display to show its aerial ambitions.
Organizations: China International Aviation, Aerospace, PLA Air Force's Locations: China, Zhuhai
Japan's aircraft carrier JS Kaga completed sea trials off the California coast Friday. The light aircraft carrier was refitted with a flight deck to carry F-35B stealth fighters. The destroyer-turned-flattop is the first carrier to be operated by Japan since World War II. AdvertisementJapan's destroyer-turned-aircraft carrier just completed sea trials off the coast of California on Friday, the country's navy said. The Kaga is the first aircraft carrier to be operated by the Japanese navy since World War II as the country overhauls its maritime forces amid tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
Persons: , Kaga Organizations: Service, US Defense Department Locations: California, Japan, Central
US Air Force demo pilots perform airshow stunts derived from real-world combat training. Air Force demo pilots shared what it's like to wow audiences with skills used on the battlefield. But for Air Force demonstration pilots, these techniques aren't just crowd-pleasers. F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft with the US Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron fly in close formation. US Air Force photo/Tech.
Persons: , aren't, Tyler, Clark, Sgt, Patrick Evenson, Lockheed Martin, Jeffrey " Simmer, Downie, there's, Christopher Boitz, Samuel " RaZZ, Larson, " Larson, Greg Mathieson, Mai, Nicholas, Laz, Le, Le Tourneau, Raz, Robert Laberge, that's Organizations: US Air Force, Air Force, Service, Air, Business, Pacific, US Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, US Air National Guard, Thunderbirds, Lockheed, Thunderbird, Freedom Sentinel, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Getty Images Air Force, Air Forces, Air National Guard, Guard Locations: Huntington Beach , California, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Middle East, Alaska
Becoming fighter pilotsThunderbirds pilot Maj. Tyler Clark poses for the camera from the cockpit of an F-16 during flight. US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula ArceAir Force Maj. Tyler "Slasher" Clark, a right-side formation pilot, said he was inspired to become a fighter pilot as a kid after seeing the US Navy's Blue Angels and Thunderbirds. The South Carolina native is the first Air National Guard pilot to join the demo team. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey "Simmer" Downie, one of two solo pilots on the demo team, spent about a decade flying the F-16 to qualify as a Thunderbird pilot. After graduating from the Air Force Academy in 2013, he completed pilot training and fighter fundamental instruction.
Persons: Tyler Clark, Paula Arce, Tyler, Clark, it'd, McDonnell Douglas, Jeffrey " Simmer, Downie Organizations: Thunderbirds, US Air Force, Paula Arce Air Force, Angels, Air Force, Air National Guard, McDonnell, Air Force Academy, Freedom Sentinel Locations: South Carolina, Afghanistan
The F-22 is considered the top US air superiority fighter, known for stealth, speed, and agility. F-22 pilot Maj. Samuel Larson captivates audiences with daring displays in the fifth-gen fighter. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation stealth jet developed by Lockheed Martin, is considered the top US air superiority fighter. As one of the US Air Force's most advanced jets, the supersonic fighter is outfitted with cutting-edge military technology.
Persons: Samuel Larson captivates, , Lockheed Martin, Samuel " RaZZ Organizations: Service, Lockheed, US Air, Air Force
US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin BishopJohnson's tenure with the A-10 dates back to her early days in the Air Force. She graduated from the Air Force Academy in 2014 and, in December 2016, joined the 355th Training Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona as an A-10 student pilot. She piloted the A-10 in South Korea and Afghanistan before returning to Davis-Monthan as an A-10 instructor pilot and flight commander in August 2021. In March 2023, Johnson was certified as the new commander of the A-10 demo team, becoming the first female pilot to assume the role. Nonetheless, Johnson said once you're in the cockpit of the aircraft, "the airplane doesn't know the difference whether I'm a male or female."
Persons: Johnson, Devlin Bishop Johnson's, It's, That's Organizations: Laughlin, US Air Force, Air Force, Air Force Academy, 355th Training Squadron, Davis, Monthan Air Force Base, Monthan Locations: Arizona, South Korea, Afghanistan
Russia has lost five divisions' worth of tanks and vehicles in the Pokrovsk region since last October. AdvertisementRussian forces have reportedly lost nearly 2,000 armored vehicles, tanks, and heavy equipment since launching its offensive in eastern Ukraine last October, an open-source researcher found. AdvertisementDespite the heavy equipment losses, Russian forces have yet to make concrete tactical gains in the region, only advancing about 25 miles toward the key Ukrainian city. Russian forces have also lost rockets, anti-aircraft systems, and drones in its offensive along the eastern front. This is a breakdown of the heavy losses that could jeopardize Russia's ability to expand its battlefield gains.
Persons: , Ukraine's Organizations: Service, Institute for Locations: Russia, Pokrovsk, Avdiivka, Ukraine, Ukrainian, Donetsk, Vuhledar, Hrodivka
As Miss America and a US Air Force officer, she aims to dispel long-held misconceptions about both. Madison Marsh, a US Air Force second lieutenant and Miss America 2024, is on a mission to show that the two worlds are not so different. "Now I'm getting to change the idea of showing people that the Air Force is rebranding itself. And in her 10-month reign as Miss America, Marsh said she is already seeing an impact. AdvertisementBeyond pageantry and military, Marsh champions awareness and advocacy for pancreatic cancer, the disease that took her mother Whitney's life when Madison was just 17.
Persons: Madison, , Madison Marsh, Marsh, she'd, Joe Biden, Miriam Thurber, Miriam Thurber Marsh, Alma Cooper, haven't, Cooper, Whitney, she's Organizations: Miss America, US Air Force, Service, Business, Air Force, Miss, . US Air Force, US Air Force Academy, Nationals, Air Force Academy, Royal Air Force, Academy, US Army, Miss USA, Army, Whitney Marsh Foundation, Harvard Kennedy School Locations: Miss America, Normandy, Fort Smith , Arkansas, United Kingdom, France, America,
China's missile arsenal is rapidly growing and represents a clear threat to the US military. Here are the major missiles in China's arsenal that pose a threat to adversaries near and far. AdvertisementA reminder of China's growing might streaked across much of the Pacific on Wednedsay. While China hasn't revealed the size of its nuclear arsenal, the country's nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country. Here are the major known missiles in China's arsenal that the country is stockpiling amid heightened tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
Persons: , China hasn't Organizations: Beijing's Rocket Force, Service, Force, Pentagon Locations: China
Escalating threat of warA Lebanese army soldier sits behind a weapon atop an armored personnel carrier in Beirut's southern suburb. Bilal Hussein/APHezbollah and Israel have been trading fire across the southern Lebanese border for nearly a year amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Last Tuesday, Hezbollah pagers and handheld radios mysteriously exploded, killing more than three dozen people — two of whom were children — and injuring about 3,000 with ties to Hezbollah operations. The militant group accused Israel of the communication-devices-turned-bombs, but Israel denied any involvement. However, US officials told The New York Times that Israel hid explosive material within Taiwanese-made pagers imported into Lebanon, with a switch that could remotely detonate them.
Persons: Bilal Hussein, Israel Organizations: AP Hezbollah, New York Times Locations: Beirut's, Israel, Lebanese, Gaza, Lebanon
The head of a Russian military theme park was arrested on fraud charges amid a corruption crackdown. Photos show guests climbing atop tanks, firing Russian firearms, and posing with theme park mascots. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe head of a Russian theme park dubbed a "military Disneyland" was placed under house arrest Tuesday amid a crackdown on corruption in Moscow's defense ministry.
Persons: Vyacheslav Akhmedov, , Vladimir Shesterov Organizations: Service, Patriot, Business Locations: Russian
Switchblade drones offer attack and reconnaissance capabilities in a compact, portable vehicle. The US military has invested millions in the drones for precise air support with reduced collateral. These kinds of attack drones have revolutionized modern warfare. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementSwitchblade drones, a loitering munition used for attack and reconnaissance, weigh under 10 pounds and can fit in a soldier's backpack.
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Pitching the C-390 in the USA C-390 aircraft flies during an air show. Pete Syme/Business InsiderWhile there haven't been any public negotiations by the Pentagon to add any C-390s to its fleet, Embraer has made moves to pitch the plane to the US market. In an inaugural visit earlier this year, the Brazilian defense firm showcased the C-390 at its facilities in Melbourne, Florida, to "an important and diverse audience," the company said in a March statement. According to a press release, the event hosted a "diverse guest list of government authorities, military officials, prospects, and partners" and featured the A-29 Super Tucano, a turboprop light attack aircraft flown by some South American militaries. The Embraer president da Costa Jr. said the A-29 was built "just hours away in Jacksonville, Florida," hinting that the C-390 could be manufactured in the US as well — a common requirement for foreign aircraft operated by the US military.
Persons: Pete Syme, da Costa Jr Organizations: Pentagon, Embraer Locations: Melbourne , Florida, Jacksonville , Florida, Florida
Carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower recently returned home after a deployment for the history books. The aircraft carrier sailed on the front lines of the Red Sea fight against Houthi attacks. Photos show the Ike's twice-extended deployment in the Middle East. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA US Navy carrier and its strike group returned home earlier this month after a grueling nine months fighting Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
Persons: Dwight D, Eisenhower, , Houthi, Eisenhower's Organizations: Service, US Navy, Business Locations: Red, Yemen
Turning the tide in the Black SeaSwedish Marines also operate the CB90-class fast assault craft. Following a six-month effort by Steel Front and Ukrainian steel giant Metinvest, the three vessels and crew training for Ukrainian forces cost more than $4.1 million. In total, Sweden has provided at least 13 CB90s to Ukraine's navy. The Netherlands donated nearly two dozen inflatable and armored boats, including three CB90s, to Ukraine in March. It wasn't immediately clear what type of vessels were sent, but Finnish media speculated them to operate similarly to the Swedish CB-90.
Persons: Danielle, Rinat Akhmetov, Oleksandr Vodoviz Organizations: Sea, Marines, Navy, Steel Front, Finnish Ministry of Defense, Swedish CB Locations: Ukraine, Crimea, Sweden, Netherlands, Swedish
A frozen treat before abandoning shipCrews aboard the aircraft carrier USS Lexington are seen abandoning ship after the Battle of the Coral Sea during World War II. US Navy via APDuring the Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942, the Japanese aircraft carrier Zuikaku struck the US aircraft carrier USS Lexington with two torpedoes, severely damaging its hull. "The ship's service ice cream plant was in the extreme port corridor. Some clown passed the word that there was free ice cream, so sailors were abandoning ship and lining up for free ice cream." "We hadn't eaten anything that day except ice cream, which I ate out of my helmet," he said in the interview.
Persons: Crews, Noel A.M, Lady Lex, Gayler, Paul Stillwell, Merle Lebbs, Lebbs, George Von Hoff, Von Hoff Organizations: US Navy, AP, US, US Naval Institute, KFOR Locations: Lexington, Oklahoma, Northampton, Chester
The penultimate conventionally-powered aircraft carrierUSS America, seen transiting the Indian Ocean, featured an angled deck that allowed it to simultaneously land aircraft while launching others from catapults off its bow. PH2 Robert D. Bungle/National Archives CatalogUSS America was initially ordered as one of the six nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in the Enterprise class. It was the second to last conventionally powered carrier, followed by USS John F. Kennedy before the Navy began building its nuclear-powered carrier fleet. The America was one of three Kitty Hawk-class carriers, including the lead ship and USS Constellation. The America was first designated as an attack aircraft carrier and reclassified to an aircraft carrier in 1975 following a major overhaul the previous year.
Persons: Robert D, USS John F, Kennedy, Kitty Hawk Organizations: America, Enterprise, Navy, USS, USS Constellation, Newport News Shipbuilding, Norfolk Naval Shipyard Locations: America, Virginia
Newcomer team named Best RangerUS Army 1st Lt. Andrew Winski and Sgt. Mathew Dunphy hold up their SigSauer P320-M17 pistols next to the Best Ranger Competition Trophy. Matthew Dunphy — earned the highest cumulative marks out of all 56 teams, granting them the title of Best Ranger. Both first-time competitors, the duo represented the 75th Ranger Regiment, marking the fourth year in a row that members of the unit won the competition. Winski said he was "truly grateful" for the opportunity to participate in the competition and show "what the Army's Ranger Regiment is and … what kind of Rangers we produce."
Persons: Andrew Winski, Mathew Dunphy, Justin Yarborough, Matthew Dunphy —, Winski, James Mingus, Mingus Organizations: Ranger US Army, US, Spc, 75th Ranger Regiment, Army's Ranger, Rangers
'A model for maritime teamwork'Lt. j.g. Alescia Austin greets her family as USS Leyte Gulf returns to Naval Station Norfolk. Diaz, the commanding officer of Leyte Gulf, echoed the sentiment, recalling the "generations of sailors who have manned the helm" of the storied warship. Each period brings its own far-off journeys, along with generations of Sailors who have manned the helm," Diaz said in a statement. "Our last deployment was full of Sailors who made their own mark on the story of this great warship."
Persons: j.g, Alescia Austin, Manvir Gill Perry, Perry, Diaz, we've Organizations: Naval, US Navy, Coast Guard Locations: Leyte, Norfolk, Leyte Gulf
The Chinese jet has drawn comparisons to the F-35 since the jets were locked in military encounters in 2020. The Chengdu J-20 and the Lockheed Martin F-35. Ju Zhenhua/Xinhua/Getty Images; rancho_runner/iStock /Getty Images PlusThe F-35 jet was introduced to the US military in July 2015. There are three variants of the jet: the conventional takeoff and landing F-35A, the short takeoff and vertical landing F-35B, and the carrier-based F-35C. Lockheed Martin touts the F-35 as the "most advanced fighter jet in the world," with very low observable stealth, advanced sensors, information fusion, and network connectivity.
Persons: Lockheed Martin, Ju Zhenhua, Kenneth Wilsbach, Wilsbach Organizations: Lockheed, Getty, US Air Force, China Morning Post, US Pacific Air Forces Locations: Chengdu, Xinhua, East
Fort Smith homecomingUS Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Madison Marsh wears her military uniform while holding her Miss America sash. US Air Force photo by Miriam ThurberMarsh returned to her hometown of Fort Smith, Arkansas, over the weekend, welcomed with a homecoming parade. She also visited local schools — including her old middle and high school — to talk about her journey to the Miss America stage from those very halls. "I mean, I've been saying all day that winning Miss America has never been about me," Marsh said, according to local news station KHBS. "And so, if I can hopefully open up the mind of another young woman or another young man to chase their dreams, to do something different, then it's a job well [done]," she continued.
Persons: Madison Marsh, Miriam Thurber Marsh, I've, Marsh Organizations: Smith, US Air Force, Miss, Miss America Locations: Fort Smith , Arkansas
More mental health resourcesSailors depart for small boat operations in a rigid-hull inflatable boat assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Wadelon PresleyThe Navy is taking strides to improve the quality of life for sailors aboard the Washington. Kellylynn Zuni, the GW's clinical psychologist, told Health News Florida that the permanent mental health staff on the ship has doubled, allowing them to see any sailor who needs immediate help. The Navy is also creating a psychiatrist intervention team to provide mental health care in emergencies. In February, the ship also opened a new rest and recreation area for sailors that includes a library, TV, videogames, computers, and phones to stay in contact with their families.
Persons: George Washington, Seaman Wadelon Presley, Adm, Daryl Caudle, Caudle Organizations: Nimitz, US Navy, Communication, Navy, Health News, Fleet Forces, USNI News Locations: Washington, Health News Florida
Protesting Israel's war in GazaStudents gather on the campus of Wayne State University to protest Vice President Kamala Harris and the Biden administration's support for Israel during her visit to Detroit. The following day, New York City police descended upon the encampment, arresting more than 100 protesters, including Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter. The arrests sparked similar demonstrations at dozens of colleges and universities nationwide, including the University of Texas Austin, the University of Southern California, and the University of Chicago. More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed and over 80,000 injured in the Gaza Strip, according to an assessment by the United Nations. The UN report called the level of casualties "unprecedented and still mounting" in the seven months since Hamas militants attacked southern Israel on October 7.
Persons: Kamala Harris, Biden, Adam J, Nemat Shafik, Ilhan, University of Texas Austin, Abdallah Al Dardari Organizations: Wayne State University, Israel, Dewey, Anadolu, Getty, Columbia, University of Texas, University of Southern, University of Chicago, United Nations, UN, Associated Press Locations: Gaza, Detroit, Columbia, Israel, New York City, University of Southern California
The Navy attributed the delays to pandemic-related supply chain issues. AdvertisementAll of the US Navy's highly anticipated shipbuilding projects face yearslong delays, the service said earlier this month. The major delays come amid concerns that China is outpacing American shipbuilding and increasing its naval capabilities. The Navy secretary said he and his team were "floored" by US ally South Korea's shipbuilding capabilities. AdvertisementIn a February statement, the Navy recognized Korean and Japanese shipbuilding as an asset to the US as "China continues to aggressively pursue worldwide shipbuilding dominance."
Persons: , Gerald R, Navy Carlos Del Toro, Del Toro Organizations: US, Navy, Service, aircraft, Air Space, US Department of Defense, Korean Locations: Virginia, China, American
F-15E Strike EaglesA US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 335 Fighter Squadron prepares to land after flying a training sortie. US Air Force photo by Tech. Jason Robertson/releasedTwo squadrons of F-15E Strike Eagles with the US Air Force helped shoot down about 70 attack drones launched by Iran. The dual-role fighter jets were operated by fighter pilots in the 494th Fighter Squadron from and 335th Fighter SquadronsPresident Joe Biden spoke with members of the USAF fighter squadrons in a call after the failed Iranian attack, commending the Air Force pilots for their "exceptional airmanship and skill in defending Israel." Lt. Col. Curtis Culver, 494th Fighter Squadron Commander, thanked the president in the call, saying "we're mighty proud to have our part in that contribution, sir."
Persons: Jason Robertson, Joe Biden, Biden, Curtis Culver Organizations: US Air Force, Fighter Squadron, Tech, Eagles, 494th Fighter Squadron, 335th Fighter, USAF, Air Force Locations: Iran, Israel, United States
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