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The detachment is the first active-duty flight training unit based at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, since the end of World War II.

The milestone puts the helicopter on track for delivery to the U.S. Air Force in 2024, the aircraft manufacturing giant said.

The air-to-air refueler was participating in the ongoing ‘Red Flag’ combat training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

The fighter jet experienced an ‘in-flight emergency’ over the West Sea, Air Force officials said.

Northrop Grumman was awarded the low-rate initial production contract for the stealth bomber based on the results of ground and flight tests, a defense official said.

The aircraft features a new flight management system and improves interoperability across the fleet, according to Lockheed Martin.

A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 conducted the air-to-air refueling as part of bilateral training.

The next-gen aerial refuelers are projected to start arriving in 2029.

The realistic combat training exercise sports nearly 2,000 participants from 30 U.S. and Allied units, including the Royal Australian Air Force.

Flight operations were paused at the South Dakota air base amid the ongoing investigation into what caused the mishap.