Minuteman III ICBM Test Fired as U.S. Military Upholds Nuclear Modernization Before Lawmakers
U.S. Air Force and Navy leaders reiterated the importance of the nuclear triad and the need to maintain an effective deterrent before adversaries. U.S. military leaders testified the importance of…
Mass U.S. Airstrike Against ISIS in Somalia Launched from USS Harry S. Truman in February
As the Truman CSG returns home, a huge airstrike against ISIS targets in Somalia was revealed, involving at least 16 F/A-18s and 125,000 lb of munitions. Before the commencement of…
MQ-9B Protector Variant Under Consideration for Royal Navy Airborne Early Warning Mission
The UK’s Ministry of Defence is currently examining a variant of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian to replace the Merlin HM2 Airborne Surveillance and Control aircraft. In a written parliamentary question submitted…
Royal Air Force Reinforces RAF Akrotiri Ahead of HMS Prince of Wales Red Sea Transit
As the Prince of Wales CSG prepares to depart the Mediterranean and head through the Red Sea, the RAF has deployed additional forces to RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus. On May…
U.S. Air Force Plans to Withdraw F-15E Strike Eagles from RAF Lakenheath
In an effort to sustain and recapitalize the fighter fleet, the USAF is planning to return Lakenheath’s F-15Es to the U.S. once the two F-35 squadrons are fully operational. In…
Austria and Italy Finalize G2G Agreement for M-346FA Procurement
The Government-to-Government agreement includes 12 M-346FA for the Austrian Air Force, plus 12 more on option. Austria and Italy have finalized the Government-to-Government agreement for the sale of the M-346FA…
