A U.S. fighter made a precautionary landing Thursday in northern Japan, temporarily closing a shared military-commercial runway, according to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. An F-16 Fighting Falcon from ...

The arrival of the F-16s marked a significant step forward in modernizing the 51st Fighter Wing aircraft and strengthening the U.S. Air Force's regional combat readiness. The 51st Fighter Wing at Osan ...

On an Air Force base in northern Japan, a newly formed squadron of bomb builders has begun assembling munitions in anticipation of a new era in regional airpower. Activated on June 17, the 35th ...

Misawa Airport, currently hosting B-1B Lancers on a Bomber Task Force deployment, was forced to close for 90 minutes following an emergency landing. Officials from Misawa city's administration, as ...

The first rotational Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission involving B-1B Lancer strategic bombers to Japan had a rocky start following an unplanned landing on a commercial runway. In mid-April, at least ...

After flying for 30 years in front of millions of spectators worldwide, the PACAF F-16 Demo Team will disband in 2025, as Misawa Air Base transitions to F-35s, marking a shift in US regional defense ...

The U.S. military deploys some of its most capable forces across the western Pacific, including F-35 stealth fighter jets and ...