An MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft crashed in Southern Afghanistan March 14, according to Air Forces Central. The crash was not due to hostile fire, but, as is the practice, a board will be convened to investigate the incident to determine the cause. AFCENT said the crash site had been secured and there were no reports of injuries or property damage. (AFCENT release)
The Department of the Air Force is eyeing a construction boom with its fiscal 2027 budget, with a spending plan that more than doubles 2026 spending for new military construction, family housing, and facility upkeep, according to budget documents.