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‘He told me he wasn’t coming back’: Father recalls US airman’s final call before Iraq refuelling plane crash

A US Air Force refuelling aircraft crash in western Iraq has left six servicemembers dead, including 28-year-old Tech Sgt. Tyler Simmons, in one of the deadliest recent incidents linked to ongoing US operations in the region.

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A web of sensors: How the US spots missiles and drones from Iran

The global price of oil continues to skyrocket as Iran’s missiles and drones hit vital infrastructure in Arab Gulf states. Billion-dollar American radar systems have also been targeted and destroyed across the Middle East by Iran, seemingly degrading U.S. defenses.

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An AI cyberattack could trigger a satellite apocalypse in the next 2 years. Are we prepared?

AI could soon be able to hijack satellites and cause them to collide with other spacecraft, triggering a cascade that could render Earth orbit unsafe.

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'Radiant' mother from Kentucky among 6 US service members who died in air crash in Iraq

The U.S. military is identifying the six service members who died last week when a KC-135 refueling plane crashed in western Iraq

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Trump says four Air Force refueling planes are ‘back in service’ after damage from Iranian strike in Saudi Arabia

The president said a fifth plane ‘had slightly more damage, but will be in the air shortly’

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Five US refuelling planes struck by Iran strikes at Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base: Report

Iran struck and damaged five US Air Force refuelling planes on the ground at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, The Wall Street Journal reported, in what would mark a major escalation in the Middle East conflict involving the United States-Israel and the Islamic Republic.

The Times of India

Officials trying to discredit links between general’s disappearance and his UFO work

Authorities say there is no evidence of foul play in Neil McCasland’s disappearance, but his extended silence from family is highly unusual

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KC-135 Crash: Four US Crew Confirmed Dead, Two Missing Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts

A US KC-135 refuelling tanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, killing four crew. Two remain missing as rescue efforts continue.

International Business Times UK

Aliens Did Not Abduct Missing Air Force Vet: Wife Denies Rumours That He Was Beamed Up by the 'Mothership'

The wife of missing retired Air Force major general Neil McCasland has denied rumours that he was abducted by aliens, explaining the facts about his disappearance and his ties to UFO research.

International Business Times UK

KC-135 Iraq Crash: CENTCOM Investigates After $39.6M US Tanker Goes Down Near Al-Asad

The latest on the US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq. Investigators rule out hostile fire, but the crew's fate remains uncertain. Stay updated on this critical military incident.

International Business Times UK

A US military refueling plane crashed in Iraq. Here's what to know

The U.S. military says a KC-135 refueling aircraft supporting operations against Iran crashed in western Iraq and rescue operations are underway

The Independent UK

What Is A Stratotanker? KC-135 Crash Reported In Western Iraq - Casualties Crew Members, and Latest Updates

A US KC-135 Stratotanker crashed during a mission in western Iraq, prompting search and rescue operations as officials investigate the cause of the incident.

International Business Times UK

Vanished Retired Air Force General Linked to Bizarre UFO-Themed X Account That Fell Silent the Day He Disappeared

A retired US Air Force general vanishes in New Mexico as investigators probe a mysterious UFO themed X account that went silent the same day.

International Business Times UK

What role does the US base in Germany's Ramstein play in Iran war?

While Germany emphasises that it is not a party to the Iran war, the US airbase in Ramstein plays a central role in the coordination of the US intervention.

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Watch: US B-52 bomber lands at UK air base as Iran conflict spirals

A US Air Force B-52 bomber plane landed at RAF Fairford airbase on Monday (9 March), after the US and Israel’s airstrikes towards Iran sparked widespread regional conflict.

International Business Times UK

FBI Hunt Missing UFO General Neil McCasland Amid 'Grave National Security Crisis'

The FBI has joined the search for retired US Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland, 68, who has been missing in Albuquerque since Feb. 27, 2026 and linked to decades of classified American defence research.

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France lets US planes use its bases for non-combat missions in Iran

France on Thursday confirmed it had temporarily allowed the US Air Force to use one of its bases for missions in Iran. The French military says it has guarantees that only planes not involved in carrying out strikes will land at the country's facilities.

The Independent UK

Urgent searches underway for missing former US Air Force general

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Former US Air Force general linked to UFO research goes missing in New Mexico

Disappearance of Air Force veteran William Neil McCasland sparks concern as silver alert issued and sheriff’s office appeals to public for information on his whereabouts

International Business Times

Fighter Jets Deployed in 2026 US-Israel Strikes on Iran: Key Aircraft in Operation Epic Fury

The joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury by the United States and Operation Roaring Lion by Israel, has featured an extensive array of fighter jets since strikes began Feb. 28, 2026.

International Business Times UK

US Female Pilot Goes Viral for Landing on Kuwait Desert Amidst Iran Conflict - Real or AI? Here's What Happened

A US Air Force pilot's video in the Kuwaiti desert sparks online debate. CENTCOM confirms a friendly fire incident during Operation Epic Fury.

The Times of India

Retired US Air Force general William McCasland goes missing in New Mexico, silver alert issued

William Neil McCasland, a retired US Air Force major general and former commander of key research units, has been reported missing in New Mexico, prompting authorities to issue a Silver Alert amid concerns over his health and safety.

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The US Air Force's latest X-plane looks like a missile — that shoots other missiles

The U.S. military is developing a new experimental aircraft known as the X-68A and looks a lot like a cruise missile that is also capable of launching its own missiles.

The Times of India

Former US F-35 fighter pilot arrested for allegedly training Chinese military personnel

Former US Air Force F-35 instructor pilot Gerald Eddie Brown Jr. was arrested for allegedly providing unauthorized defense services to Chinese military pilots. Charged with violating export control laws, Brown is accused of training pilots for the People's Liberation Army Air Force. This arrest highlights ongoing efforts to prevent adversaries…

The Times of India

US soldier accused of stealing $3 million to fund mansion and luxury cars: 'Stole taxpayer dollars'

A US Air Force staff sergeant and his husband are accused of stealing more than $3 million from the government to pay for a luxury lifestyle that included high-end cars and a million-dollar home in Arizona.

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