Etiqueta: United States
Northrop Grumman will manufacture hypersonic interceptors for the U.S. Missile Agency
Last week, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) announced that it will partner with Northrop Grumman to advance the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program, which will be the country’s first countermeasure against the potential use of hypersonic missiles by adversaries. Specifically, the program is...
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln will remain deployed indefinitely in the Middle East
Following the words expressed by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) Carrier Strike Group of the United States Navy will remain deployed in the Middle East under the operational area of U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) to reinforce the country's presence...
The U.S. confirms the transfer of AGM-154 glide bombs for the F-16 fighter of the Ukrainian Air Force
Shortly before welcoming President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House, the U.S. government confirmed the shipment of a new military aid package worth $8 billion to Ukraine, which includes a wide array of items, including AGM-154 JSOW glide bombs for the F-16 fighter jets...
The U.S. warned about a new deployment of Tu-95MS strategic bombers from the Russian Aerospace Forces in Alaska’s ADIZ
Just as observed in other regions of Europe, the Russian Aerospace Forces are demonstrating a high level of operational activity in Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Through North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the United States has once again raised alerts regarding the...
The AC-130J aircraft of the U.S. Air Force will retain their 105mm guns for the time being
In light of the concrete possibility of removing the 105mm guns from their AC-130J aircraft, given the debate regarding their utility in the event of a potential large-scale conflict with China, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) has decided to keep them installed for the...
The U.S. Navy has added the fifth of its new Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile bases
As part of its efforts to maintain global presence and support its deployed assets in various regions, the U.S. Navy has incorporated what is now the fifth of its new Lewis B. Puller-class mobile expeditionary bases, joining the one previously delivered in February.
Named USS...
The U.S. would include stealth JASSM missiles for the Ukrainian Air Force’s F-16s in its upcoming military aid package
Since mid-August and early September, various local media have reported on the ongoing analyses and efforts by the United States to equip the Ukrainian Air Force's F-16 fighter jets with stealth JASSM cruise missiles. According to recent reports, the U.S. government is continuing to...
The U.S. authorizes the sale of new FGM-148F Javelin missiles to the Bulgarian Armed Forces
The U.S. government has authorized the potential sale of new FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank missiles to equip the Bulgarian Armed Forces, according to a recent notification from the Department of State to Congress for approval through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
Like many Eastern European...