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Hegseth urges Europe to lead continent's defence, calls for 'NATO 3.0'America's Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling for a stronger NATO. He wants European nations to take charge of their continent's defe...18 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST- B-52 was in the air a very short time before crashing and killing all 8 on boardA B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base during a test flight. All eight people on board perished. The aircraft was part of a progra...17 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhereNATO's top military officer is developing new defense plans for Europe. This comes as the United States reduces its military contributions,...12 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reportsThe United States is set to significantly reduce its aircraft and warships available for NATO operations in Europe, impacting long-range st...12 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- 'World's most advanced fighter jet, most-expensive drone': US lost 42 aircraft worth $29 billion in Iran war in less than 2 monthsUnited States and Israel initiated Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28, 2026. The conflict involved extensive air, missile, and...21 May, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
- US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war: ReportA U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) report said at least 42 American aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, were lost or dama...20 May, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
- Where is USAF second tanker Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, and why did it declare emergency over Persian Gulf? Full explainer on 7700 emergency, flight plan, path, FL220 and missing tanker reportsWhere is USAF second tanker Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, and why did it declare emergency over Persian Gulf? A US Air Force tanker squawked 7700 o...05 May, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- KC-135 Stratotanker: US aerial tanker signal lost near Qatar, what is the aircraft and why it matters explainedA United States military aircraft, a KC-135 Stratotanker, sent a distress signal over the Persian Gulf. Flight data showed the plane circli...05 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
- 7700 distress signal, no debris, no CENTCOM response: KC-135 tanker missing over Qatar — what it really means for U.S. military operations and rising Gulf tensionsA U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker — one of the most critical assets in American military aviation — vanished from radar over the Strait ...05 May, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- US funds Cyprus base upgrade to bolster regional safe haven roleCyprus is boosting its military bases with American taxpayer support. These upgrades will strengthen its role as a safe haven for Middle Ea...20 Apr, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
- Paras Defence inks deal with US-based firm for aerial refuelling technologyParas Defence and Space Technologies has partnered with US firm Northstar. This collaboration will bring advanced air-to-air refuelling sys...16 Apr, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
- China plans to learn from US KC-135 tanker crash during Iran war, to use AI for making plane saferChina is advancing its aerial refuelling with artificial intelligence. This new system aims to make complex air combat operations more effi...20 Mar, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- US identifies six service members killed in plane crash over IraqSix American airmen have died in a plane crash over Iraq. The airmen were on a KC-135 aerial refueling tanker. The aircraft was supporting ...15 Mar, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
- What is KC-135 Stratotanker? US Military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq; Iran-backed group claims responsibility; What we know so farA US military refueling plane crashed in Iraq on March 12, 2026. Rescue operations are ongoing. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed resp...13 Mar, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
- Israel to place $500 million, US-funded order for Boeing aerial refuelling tankersIsrael intends to acquire two Boeing KC-46 aerial refuelling tankers in a $500 million agreement funded by U.S. military aid, according to ...20 Aug, 2025, 08.42 PM IST
- Israel-Iran war: Massive USAF tanker armada spotted heading east over Atlantic — what move is U.S planning next?More than two dozen US Air Force tankers are flying east, the tankers took off from bases across the United States. This movement coincides...18 Jun, 2025, 01.32 AM IST
- US Air Force F-35B fighter jet crashes after collision with aerial refueling tankerThe pilot of the F-35B jet ejected and was being treated, while the crew of the KC-130J refueling aircraft had landed safely, the 3rd Marin...30 Sep, 2020, 01.42 PM IST
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