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A-10C Thunderbolt II: Fleet status, retirement battle, and why the Warthog is still flying combat missions in 2026
The A-10C Thunderbolt II is the U.S. Air Force's sole purpose-built close air support aircraft. With 219 airframes active in 2026 and pilot training now ended, here is the full programme profile.
Why Boeing’s $166.8 m C-17 spares win could matter more than it looks for BA stock
Boeing won a $166.8 million C-17 contract modification. Read what it means for BA stock, defense cash flow, allied airlift support, and Boeing’s 2026 outlook.
US colonel rescued from Iranian mountains after 44 hours behind enemy lines following F-15E shootdown
A US Air Force colonel was rescued from Iran's Zagros Mountains after 44 hours of evasion, aided by CIA deception and a special operations firefight near Isfahan.
U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashes in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury; CENTCOM says rescue efforts are ongoing
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker with six on board crashed in western Iraq on 12 March 2026 during Operation Epic Fury. CENTCOM says rescue is ongoing.
Is Target Corporation the ultimate stress test for clean-label supplement brands like Just Ingredients?
Just Ingredients enters Target Corporation stores nationwide. Find out what this move means for clean-label supplements and mass retail wellness trends.
Why the U.S. Air Force is betting on Palladyne AI to unify satellites, drones, and unmanned systems at scale
Discover why Palladyne AI’s Air Force contract signals a strategic shift toward cross-domain autonomous warfare and what it means for defense AI.
Air Force Cloud One contract: How Amazon Web Services just locked down $581.3m in mission tech work
Discover how Amazon Web Services’ $581.3M contract with the United States Air Force could reshape defense cloud strategy and competition.
Alaska Airlines takes bold step with massive investment in JetZero’s game-changing aircraft
Alaska Airlines has unveiled a strategic investment in JetZero, a leading innovator in aircraft design, focusing on the…