The F-35, which is flown by many countries, had previously only logged missile and drone interceptions until now.

The opening hours of war in Iran included the first use of a US low-cost attack drone, and since then, more historic combat firsts have occurred.

Iranian bombers came within minutes of striking the largest military base housing US troops in the Middle East before Qatari planes shot them down, two sources briefed on the operation told CNN.

The USAF says its Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone program has entered the weapons integration and captive carry testing ...

Three US fighter jets crashed in Kuwait on Monday due to an “apparent friendly fire incident,” the US military said in a statement.

Explosions have been heard in multiple Gulf cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, while Israel and Hezbollah are trading blows as the war with Iran widens. Follow for live coverage.

The war with Iran is disrupting air travel and causing chaos at some of the world's busiest airports. With thousands of U.S. citizens trapped in the Middle East and an important corridor of airspace ...

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft test aircraft is staged in Poway, Calif., May 19, 2025. The Department of the Air Force has begun ground testing for the CCA program to validate performance and ...

U.S. Central Command confirmed that a fleet of B-52s was used to target ballistic missile and commander control posts in Iran ...

The British fighter jets are in the Middle East to defend the UK’s regional military installations, most notably on Cyprus.

A U.S. military aircraft reportedly crashed into a barrier during takeoff in the Philippines, injuring all five American personnel aboard.