Arrival of AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship Marks a New Chapter for Kirtland Air Force Base
The arrival of the AC-130J Ghostrider at Kirtland Air Force Base signifies a major advancement for the U.S. Air Force’s special operations training and capabilities. On Sept. 5, 2024, the…
Ukraine Reveals New Guided Glide Bomb on the Su-24 Fencer
Given the need for a large number of air-launched land-strike munitions and the limited supply of Western bombs like the GBU-39 SDB or AASM Hammer, Ukrainian defense industry may have…
Angels With Rotors (Part 2): U.S. MEDEVAC Helicopter Operations From Vietnam to Present Day
“When I have Your Wounded”: the evolution of U.S. MEDEVAC chopper operations. The chopper hovered over the area the wounded soldier was located, it was reported as a secure area…
Pilot Physical Monitoring During Bamboo Eagle 24-3: Enhancing Human Performance in Extended Missions
F-15EX/E aircrews were actively involved in a comprehensive physiological testing program designed to evaluate their performance during extended missions. The tests aimed to collect detailed data on how prolonged sorties…
Netherlands Announces More F-35 Fighters, NH90 Helicopters in New $2.7B Defense Plan
The size of each of the three F-35 squadrons will swell and enhance readiness and ‘airstrike power.’ The Netherlands has announced plans to acquire additional F-35A Lightning II among other…
U.S, Europe Are Helping Ukraine Develop Substitute for S-300 Air Defense System and R-27 Missile
Since the beginning of the war, NATO and Ukraine have made significant strides in fusing Soviet-era platforms with Western missiles. This suggested it was only a matter of time that…
