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81 U.S. Aircraft Lost or Damaged in Iran War as Congressional Tally Nearly Doubles

Eight months into Operation Epic Fury, the United States' military campaign against Iran, the toll on American airpower is becoming clearer — and it's significantly steeper than previously known. A newly updated congressional report now counts 81 U.S. military aircraft lost or damaged since the war began on Feb. 28, nearly double the 42 tallied just five months ago.

Army’s AH-64E Apache Helicopters Could Stay Grounded for Months Over Transmission Concerns

Hundreds of the Army's most advanced attack helicopters are currently sitting on the ground — and they could stay there for months. The widespread grounding of AH-64E Apache helicopters raises real questions about U.S. combat readiness at a time when the military cannot afford gaps in its aviation capabilities.

Air Force Trains First-Ever Drone Instructor Cadre for Skydio X10D Ahead of 2027 Fielding

Drones are rapidly changing how law enforcement and military investigators do their jobs — and now the Air Force is making sure its agents know exactly how to use them. For the first time ever, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations has certified a group of special agents to both fly and teach others to operate the Skydio X10D, a small autonomous drone system with capabilities that could transform how investigators work in the field.