Qatar, Air Force One and Trump
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Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said he'd ensure environmental studies and other prep are done ahead of the fighter aircraft’s arrival in 2028.
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Defense News on MSNBoth Air Force CCAs now in ground testing, expected to fly this summerGeneral Atomics said ground testing of its YFQ-42A began on May 7. The collaborative combat aircraft will fly alongside aircraft like F-35s and F-47s.
The family of Joseph St. Clair confirmed his release. The move comes as the United States threatens to choke off Venezuela’s critical oil revenue.
Caracas wants the U.S. president to allow oil companies to stay in the country. Nine Americans remain detained.
President Donald Trump is planning to accept a $400 million plane from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, despite the move drawing bipartisan criticism.
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Air Force Times on MSNAir Force gives airmen just days to reenlist for retention bonusHigh retention rates and reenlistments have caused the Air Force to burn through its retention bonus budget earlier than expected.
The Air Force is retaining about 89.3% of its enlisted force, so more airmen are taking bonuses than in past years.
The F-47’s illustrated features might have been intended as red herrings—or had their proportions exaggerated—all along. That’s no accident.