U.S. Air Force Announces “Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0” Introduction
The USAF is introducing an improved version of its deployment construct, called Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0, based on the total force’s inputs and units’ feedback. The U.S. Air Force has…
Australia Receives First MC-55A Peregrine
The MC-55A Peregrine will enhance the Royal Australian Air Force capability to patrol its surrounding strategic maritime spaces, while networking with other dedicated assets. Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry Pat…
RAF Typhoons Deployed to Qatar Amid U.S. Build Up in Middle East
Four RAF Typhoons from the joint UK-Qatar No. 12 Squadron have been deployed at the request of the Qatari government, citing increasing regional tensions. Four RAF Typhoons assigned to the…
UK Government Pauses Chagos Islands Sovereignty Bill Following Renewed Opposition
A debate on a bill that transfers sovereignty over the Chagos Islands - including Diego Garcia - to Mauritius has been delayed after questions about its compliance with an existing…
U.S. Approves Potential $2.3 Billion P-8A Poseidon Sale to Singapore
The U.S. has approved a possible $2.3B Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for up to four P-8A Poseidon aircraft and MK 54 torpedoes to boost maritime security. The U.S. State…
Qatari-donated 747 Will Fly as Air Force One in Summer 2026
The Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 is set to fly as “VC-25 bridge aircraft” by summer 2026, as delays continue to plague Boeing’s VC-25B presidential aircraft program. The U.S. Air Force expects…

