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Russian air defenses are having a tough time dealing with Storm Shadow cruise missiles, even at close range.

The Air Force is spending $218 million to outfit three early-1960s refueling tankers with gear for detecting and analyzing radiation. The second one just arrived at Offutt Air Force Base.

The U.S. Air Force grounded hundreds of jets last month because something was off with a key component used to literally hold many Air Force aircraft together.

Iran sent two warships to Brazil that never arrived. Why?

The first example of the new version of the Constant Phoenix is currently deployed from the island of Puerto Rico. This WC-135R, accompanied by a tanker, makes very long flights along the national airspace of South American countries.

Airmen from Offutt Air Force Base’s 55th Wing gathered to say goodbye to the oldest WC-135 “nuke-sniffer” jet in its fleet and welcome a (slightly) newer one.

The US Air Force’s (USAF) 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB) has received its first of three WC-135R Constant Phoenix aircraft.

The US military has renewed investment in the long-abandoned fleet of aircraft capable of detecting fissure material from high above. The maiden flight takes... 01.07.2022, Sputnik International

The WC-135 Constant Phoenix is a specially equipped aircraft that collects atmospheric particles to monitor the 1963 Limited Test Ban Treaty.

The aircraft may be monitoring for any radiation leaks at the Chernobyl nuclear plant, which was captured this week by Russian forces.