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A Close Call in the Skies: JetBlue and US Air Force Aircraft Nearly Collide

December 15, 2025

A JetBlue flight from Curacao to New York had a close encounter with a US Air Force refueling plane near Venezuela. The JetBlue pilot had to stop climbing to avoid a collision. The military plane's transponder was off, making it hard to track. The US Southern Command is looking into what happened.

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Ukraine's New Wings: The Gripen Fighter Jet Deal

October 23, 2025

Sweden and Ukraine have just made a big deal. They plan to send up to 150 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. These jets are made by Saab, a Swedish company. The agreement was signed by the leaders of both countries. So, what's the big deal about these Gripen jets? They are fourth-generation, light, an

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Who Rules the Skies? A Look at Top Military Aircraft

August 25, 2025

The United States has been a leader in military aircraft since World War II. It has the most advanced and largest fleet of aircraft in the world. This includes fighters, bombers, transports, and helicopters. The US Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marine Corps all have advanced aircraft. They operate from

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Ukraine's Bold Move: Drones Strike Russian Air Base

June 4, 2025

Ukraine's military has reportedly pulled off a significant feat. They claim to have used drones to target and damage Russian bombers at a key air base in eastern Siberia. This operation, if true, would mark a bold move in the ongoing conflict. The Belaya Air Base, home to Russia's long-range bomber

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Colombian President Stands His Ground, Faces U. S. Repercussions

January 27, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, U. S. President Donald Trump announced a series of punitive measures against Colombia on Sunday. These actions came in response to Colombia's refusal to accept two U. S. military flights carrying deported migrants. Trump argued that Colombian President Gustavo Petro's

technology

Civilian Aircraft in Military Uniform: From Transport to Tankers

November 12, 2024

The United States Air Force has always been creative with its aircraft choices. In addition to specialized military planes, they often use modified civilian aircraft for various tasks. One notable example is the Boeing 747, famous for serving as Air Force One. These massive jets, derived from commer

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Osprey Nightmares: Ground This Dangerous Bird Before More Lives Are Lost

September 10, 2024

Imagine being a young mom, trying to raise two little boys all alone after losing your husband in a tragic helicopter crash. That's the gut-wrenching reality for Ivy Galliher, 25, whose world was shattered when her beloved SSgt Jacob "Jake" M. Galliher perished while serving in Japan aboard the inf