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Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, defense minister says

The closure of the airspace forces military planes to bypass NATO member Spain en route to their targets in the Middle East, but it does not include emergency situations.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks on during a meeting inside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 3, 2025
A US Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft, assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, conducts aerial operations during a U.S. Presidential support mission within the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility July 15, 2022.

Iran strike on Saudi Arabia’s Sultan Airbase destroys key US Air Force platforms

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off in support of Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, March 22, 2026.

US using anti-tank land mines in Iran's Shiraz to neutralize ballistic missile launchers - report

A satellite image shows planes at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia February 21, 2026.

Iranian missile, drones strike US military airbase in Saudi Arabia, 12 soldiers wounded - report


Ruling out aliens? Senior US general says not ruling out anything yet

“I'll let the intel community and the counterintelligence community figure that out. I haven't ruled out anything,” said General Glen VanHerck.

 An F-16 fighter jet.

US says it shot down car-sized UFO over Alaska

“In this particular case, it was determined that this posed a reasonable threat to air traffic,” said Pentagon spokesperson Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder.

A F-22 Raptor fighter jet of the 95th Fighter Squadron from Tyndall, Florida approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at the Royal Air Force Base in Mildenhall in Britain as they fly over the Baltic Sea towards the NATO airbase of Aemari, Estonia, September 4, 2015.

US, Israel launch major air force exercise in message to Iran

The "Juniper Oaks" drills are meant to demonstrate and deepen integration between the US and Israeli militaries.

  A US Air Force B-1b heavy bomber was escorted by an IAF F-15 fighter jet above Israeli airspace on October 30, 2021

Santa Claus undaunted by arctic blast, US military says

The Santa tracker tradition originated from a 1955 misprint in a Colorado Springs newspaper of the telephone number of a department store for children to call and speak with Santa.

 Issa Kassissieh wears a Santa Claus costume as he rides a camel during Christmas season on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. The Dome of the Rock is seen in the background. December 6, 2022.

What do we know about the US Air Force's new 'Raider' B-21 nuclear bomber?

The B-21 was unveiled on Friday during a dramatic ceremony at Northrop's Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, offering members of the public the first look at the new bomber.

 Northrop Grumman unveils the B-21 Raider, a new high-tech stealth bomber developed for the U.S. Air Force, during an event in Palmdale, California, U.S., December 2, 2022

Israel, US to hold air drill simulating striking Iran nuclear program

The drill, one of the largest Israel Air Force drills in years, will include long-range flights such as those that Israeli pilots might need to make in order to reach Iran.

  A US Air Force B-1b heavy bomber was escorted by an IAF F-15 fighter jet above Israeli airspace on October 30, 2021

WATCH: In first, Israeli F-35 jets escort US bombers returning from Gulf

This marked the first time US jets were accompanied by Israel's fleet of F-35s, with such escorts usually carried out using 'Sufa' F-16s.

 IAF 'Adir' F-35 fighter jets seen escorting US B-52 bombers on November 10, 2022

Did a US military plane's flight path draw penis pointing at Russian base?

The US Air Force denied that the Stratotanker, which had taken off from Cyprus's Chania International Airport, had intended to create such an image.

 French air force KC-135 Stratotanker in Portugal.

Senior US military general visits Israel

The visit is the first for AFCENT Commander Lt.-Gen. Alexus Grynkewich.

Lt.-Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, Commander, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), and Combined Forces Air Component Commander, US Central Command

US fighter jets intercept 2 Russian bombers near Alaska

In September, NORAD "detected, tracked and positively identified" two Russian maritime patrol aircraft near Alaska.

 A Russian Tu-95 Bear 'H' photographed from a RAF Typhoon Quick Reaction Alert aircraft (QRA) with 6 Squadron from RAF Leuchars in Scotland.