U.S. fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska
The U.S. sent fighter jets, yet again, to identify and intercept Russian military aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone.
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Venezuela flies military aircraft near U.S. Navy ship for a second time
For the second time in two days, Venezuela flew military aircraft in the vicinity of the USS Jason Dunham in international waters, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
U.S. sending F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico
The White House said the U.S. is sending 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico. It comes as the Defense Department confirmed that two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over a U.S. Navy ship in the region on Thursday. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
U.S. deploying fighter jets to Puerto Rico
The U.S. is deploying 10 F-35 fighter jets to the Caribbean as part of the Trump administration's crackdown against drug cartels, a source familiar with the operation confirms. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Charlie D'Agata report as tensions rise with Venezuela.
Pilot rescued after U.S. fighter jet crashes off coast of Virginia
This marks the sixth F-18 fighter jet that the Navy has lost in the last ten months.
Pilot rescued after U.S. fighter jet crashes
The U.S. Navy says a F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft crashed off the coast of Virginia Wednesday during a routine training flight. The pilot was rescued from the Atlantic Ocean a little less than 90 minutes after ejecting. It is the sixth F-18 the Navy has lost in the last year.
Grief, anger in Bangladesh as death toll from military jet crash climbs
Bangladeshi students are demanding answers and action after a military training jet crashed into their school, killing at least 31 people.
U.S. fighter jet lost in Red Sea again
For the second time in just over a week, an F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet assigned to the USS Harry S. Truman has ended up at the bottom of the Red Sea. U.S. defense officials say the jet was trying to land on the carrier when it failed to catch the wire, sending the $70 million aircraft overboard. Both pilots safely ejected and were rescued by a helicopter.
US Navy aircraft carrier loses $60M fighter jet in Red Sea
The F/A-18E Super Hornet was being towed Monday when it and the tug slipped and were lost in the Red Sea, the Navy said.
"Frankenjet" fighter made from 2 wrecked planes is now operational
A fighter jet built by recycling various parts of two broken warplanes is now fully functioning, according to the U.S. Air Force.
Elon Musk meets with Pentagon officials
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk visited the Pentagon Friday for a briefing and meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. During a press conference at the Oval Office, President Trump denied reports that Musk received a briefing about the U.S. military's defense plans on China. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Trump announces F-47 fighter jet
President Trump announced that Boeing will be manufacturing the F-47 fighter jet. This comes as details emerge about China also testing its new defense technologies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
U.S. sends Israel more fighter jets
The U.S. has sent more fighter jets to Israel, CBS News has learned, as Israel awaits an expected retaliation by Iran and Hezbollah over acts that appear to be escalating tensions in the Middle East. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Israel braces for Iran, Hezbollah attack
The U.S. has sent more fighter jets to the Middle East, CBS News has learned, as Israel awaits a potential retaliatory attack from Iran and Hezbollah over the deaths of several Hamas leaders. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Inside the Super Bowl security fighter jets
Nearly half a million people are expected to descend on Las Vegas for Sunday's Super Bowl, but there's one layer of security all those fans may never see -- thousands of feet above them. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave got rare access inside the fighter jets that will keep an eye on the crowds.
Pentagon declassifies videos of "coercive" Chinese behavior against U.S. jets
The Pentagon on Tuesday released newly declassified videos and images of 15 instances of what it calls "coercive and risky" Chinese operational behavior against U.S. aircraft since January 2022.
Video of "coercive and risky" Chinese jets
The Pentagon declassified videos of Chinese jets performing what it said were "coercive and risky" maneuvers toward U.S. military jets over international waters.
911 call reveals moments after pilot ejected jet
A 911 call has been released, revealing the moments after a fighter pilot ejected from a Marine Corps F-35 and landed in the backyard of a South Carolina home Sunday. The pilot told emergency dispatchers he had no idea where his $100 million fighter jet had crashed. David Martin has more.
Marine Corps investigating F-35 "mishap"
The Marine Corps has ordered a two-day pause in flight operations following a mishap involving a F-35 fighter jet. David Martin has the latest on the investigation from the Pentagon.
Investigation launched over crashed F-35
Investigators were at the scene of the debris field from an F-35 jet that crashed during a training mission on Sunday. It took nearly 28 hours to find the wreckage after the pilot ejected and the plane kept flying on autopilot. David Martin has the latest.
Missing F-35 crash site found
Several questions remain after a F-35 fighter jet went missing when the Marine Corps pilot ejected. The military had no trace of the plane until the site of its crash was discovered Monday night. The Marines are pausing all flight operations for two days. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports.
Debris field found during search for missing F-35
A debris field that may be a missing F-35 jet that apparently crashed in North Carolina over the weekend has been found, defense officials confirmed to CBS News. The pilot safely ejected, but the plane kept flying on autopilot.
Fighter pilots recall 9/11 attacks
Two fighter pilots who were scrambled on 9/11 to take down flight 93 were prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice before that plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell shares their story.
Ukraine pilots to arrive in U.S. for F-16 fighter jet training next month
The Pentagon announced a group of pilots and support personnel from Ukraine will begin language training in Texas in September followed by F-16 training in Arizona.
NATO allies step up air patrols
NATO allies have been increasing their air patrols, especially near Lithuania, which borders both Russia and Belarus. Holly Williams takes a look at some of the air drills.
Trump talking about Tomahawk missiles with Zelenskyy but hopes they're not needed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is asking President Trump for more military aid as the war with Russia persists.
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Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight
The government shutdown is now the third-longest funding lapse in modern history, and the Senate won't meet until Monday. Follow live updates here.
Prince Andrew gives up his royal titles in fallout from Epstein scandal
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal title any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace Friday.
Army Corps of Engineers pausing $11 billion in projects over shutdown, Vought says
Russell Vought said the Army Corps of Engineers is pausing more than $11 billion in "lower-priority projects," including in New York, San Francisco, Boston and Baltimore.
Man living in Louisiana connected to Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, U.S. says
Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi allegedly took part in the attack on Israel and lied on a visa application, court documents say.
John Bolton pleads not guilty to charges of sharing classified information
John Bolton was indicted on 18 counts related to his alleged mishandling of classified information.
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DNC set to start process for deciding earliest 2028 primary states
A Democratic National Committee panel has drafted proposed standards to help the party decide which states will be the earliest to vote in the 2028 presidential primaries.
First locally acquired U.S. cases of more severe mpox strain reported
California health officials have reported two cases of a potentially more severe form of mpox that appear to be locally acquired.
CBS News ends 60-year presence at Pentagon after declining to sign new press requirements
CBS News has had an office in the Pentagon for decades, where it has covered every conflict since World War II, as well as the stories of the U.S. military's service members.