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Woah! Fighter Jets Soar Above D.C. on America's 250th Birthday
Footage captured by U.S. Vietnam veteran William Temple shows fighter jets soaring above Washington, DC, on July 4th, in honor of America 250th birthday.
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 6, 2026
UK fighter jets escort Russian aircraft away from carrier strike group: ‘Unsafe and unprofessional’
U.K. fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Russian aircraft away from a carrier strike group after it repeatedly flew close. On Monday, a Russian Tu-142 “Bear-F” maritime patrol craft, derived from the famous Tu-95 bomber, made repeated close passes at the strike group. During these passes, it dropped several sonobuoys, a listening device used to []
USA TODAY
· Jul 4, 2026
Americans celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary from sky to sea
To kick off Fourth of July, tall ships from across the world sailed in to New York Harbor. In Philadelphia, the America250 time capsule was buried. In DC, jets flew over the National Mall. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
Kyiv Post
· Jul 3, 2026
Russia’s First 20 Su-35 Warplanes for Iran Ready, Possible 2026 Delivery
Russia has reportedly completed the first batch of 20 Su-35 fighter jets for Iran, marking Tehran’s biggest air force modernization in decades. The jets could begin arriving in 2026 as Iran prepares pilots and upgrades infrastructure. Analysts say the aircraft would significantly boost Iran’s long-range strike capabilities and strengthen its military posture across the Middle East.
Defence Blog
· Jul 2, 2026
F-15EX returns to Kadena as U.S. Air Force shifts to newer airpower
The combat jet that is supposed to replace an aging fighter fleet on the front lines of the Pacific flew back into Okinawa this week, months after the Air Force quietly admitted its permanent arrival has slipped by a year. An F-15EX Eagle II, escorted by two F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, landed at Kadena Air []
Irish Star
· Jul 11, 2026
Sean O'Malley posts hilarious reaction to Conor McGregor's UFC press conference
The UFC world has been hyped for Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the octagon this weekend, but it would appear that they aren't the only ones, with fellow fighter Sean O'Malley just as hyped
Brisbane Times
· Jul 9, 2026
US warplanes take off from aircraft carrier for Iran mission
US fighter jets take off from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Persian Gulf for missions over Iran.
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Related coverage for "Woah! Fighter Jets Soar Above D.C. on America's 250th Birthday": Washington Examiner — UK fighter jets escort Russian aircraft away from carrier strike group: ‘Unsafe and unprofessional’. USA TODAY — Americans celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary from sky to sea. Kyiv Post — Russia’s First 20 Su-35 Warplanes for Iran Ready, Possible 2026 Delivery. Defence Blog — F-15EX returns to Kadena as U.S. Air Force shifts to newer airpower. Irish Star — Sean O'Malley posts hilarious reaction to Conor McGregor's UFC press conference. Brisbane Times — US warplanes take off from aircraft carrier for Iran mission