A F-15J lost an empty auxiliary fuel tank and part of a dummy missile Friday morning while on a training flight.
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Italy offers M-346 to Israel in return for 2 AEW&Cs
The Jerusalem Post reported that Italy has offered to sell the M-346 in a barter trade for two airborne early warning aircraft from IAI.
Danish F-16 intercepts Norwegian freighter with drunk captain
A Danish F-16 was scrambled to investigate a Norwegian cargo ship after repeated attempts to contact the ship failed and was on course to ground itself.
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Dudes who walked into path of Super Hornet won’t face discipline
The two sailors who walked into the path of a Super Hornet on final approach will not be facing disciplinary action.
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USS George Washington could retire early
The U.S. Navy is privately exploring the option of not sending USS George Washington for its refueling overhaul in 2016 and retire the aircraft carrier at half of its lifespan.