Eight VT ANG F-35A Jets Arrive at RAF Lakenheath on Their Way Back from Middle East Deployment
The first eight of a dozen Vermont Air National Guard F-35As are returning home from their combat deployment in the CENTCOM area of operations. Split into two flights, the first…
L3Harris Builds First Podded Viper Shield for the F-16
The company says the first pod was assembled using production systems, as Viper Shield orders grow to 233 units across eight allied nations. According to a statement released on Sept.…
USAF MH-139 Grey Wolf Reaches Initial Operational Capability
The IOC for the Grey Wolf comes as the U.S. prepares to transition to the Sentinel ICBM from the legacy Minuteman III, where the helicopter’s improved performance and mission systems…
The Sun Sets on Compass Call: The EC-130H Flies for the Final Time
The U.S. Air Force’s EC-130H has conducted its last ever flight, marking the end to an illustrious career spanning more than four decades. On September 2, 2026, EC-130H reg. 73-1590…
UK Minister Confirms Development of RAF Boom Refueling Capability
In a response to an MP's written question, Defence minister Luke Pollard said that the RAF's existing aerial refueling force will be complemented by the development of a boom refueling…
USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand for First Full Port Stop Since November 2025
The carrier’s first full port stop of the deployment comes after 286 days at sea and nearly seven months of combat operations, with the ship visibly showing the effects of…
