JMSDF Receives Back US-2 Seaplane At Iwakuni Air Base After Repairs
The US-2 has the shortest take-off and landing distance on water, consistent with its need to operate as a SAR aircraft in the western Pacific islands. The JMSDF (Japan Maritime…
USS Eisenhower Shows Off Air-Launched Weapons Returning from Action-Packed Middle East Deployment
Among the showcased weapons there is also the rarely seen GBU-56 Laser JDAM with the BLU-109 penetrator weapon, which replaced the legacy GBU-24 Paveway III. After an eventful nine-month deployment,…
The F-15EX’s Delivery To Portland ANGB As Seen By Pilots
The 142nd Wing received its first two F-15EX Eagle II jets, beginning the replacement of the unit’s existing fleet of F-15Cs. As we reported last month, the 142nd Wing at…
These Photos Provide a Size Comparison Between the New AIM-174B and AIM-120 Missiles
The air-launched SM-6, designated AIM-174B, is significantly larger than the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile. As reported in detail recently, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets deployed with CVW-2 aboard USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier…
Rare Glimpse Into Presidential Communications On Board Air Force One Shown in First Phone Call Between President Biden and Prime Minister Starmer
A video released to document the first phone call between U.S. President Joe Biden and newly-elected British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has offered a rare glimpse into the logistics…
Japan Releases Video Of Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Testing In The U.S.
Japan is strengthening its stand-off defense capabilities to quickly and remotely intercept and eliminate invading forces. Japan conducted the first test of its hypersonic weapon on Mar. 23, 2024 in…
