USAF MQ-9 Reapers Prepare for Maritime Operations in the Indo-Pacific with Exercise Reaper Smoke
The exercise focused on maritime operations to reflect the growing need for MQ-9 capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, said the Air Force. The recent Exercise Reaper Smoke, held late in…
New Photos of F-15Es Testing Laser-Guided APKWS Rockets at Eglin AFB
At least two Strike Eagles have been employed in the tests, equipped with four or six LAU-131 pods which would allow to carry up to 42 rockets during drone-hunting missions.…
‘Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds’ Balances Hype and Danger in Journalistic Contrast
New Netflix Doc on Thunderbirds Waves the Flag, and Lowers it to Half Staff for Fallen Team Members. The new docu-drama and hype film “Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds” from director…
The Super Starfighter: Story of the Lockheed CL-1200 Lancer
Conceived as a high-performance fighter for the export market, the Lockheed CL-1200 was a company-funded attempt to build an improved and cost-effective version of the Starfighter. From the Skunk Works…
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Unveils T-X Jet Trainer Concept at DSEI
Japan has been looking to replace its older T-4 jet trainer, as Tokyo requires more modern aircraft to prepare pilots for the advanced F-35s and the upcoming GCAP. New images…
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…
