A US Air Force F-35A crashed at Eielson Air Force Base after a 50-minute mid-air call with engineers failed to fix landing gear frozen by water-contaminated hydraulic fluid. The pilot ejected and survived with minor injuries. A 39-page report cites maintenance and decision-making factors, and notes a similar issue on another jet days later that ended safely.
A Polish Air Force F-16 crashed during a rehearsal for AirSHOW Radom 2025, killing the pilot and damaging the runway. No one on the ground was hurt. The weekend show has been canceled as investigators examine what went wrong. Senior officials, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk, offered condolences and visited the site.
Gunner Jaysley Beck's tragic death highlights systemic failures within the Army regarding sexual harassment management. The Army admitted mishandling both harassment and assault complaints, prompting a call for reform. Her family blames the institution for her loss, while the military pledges changes to prevent future incidents.
