Etiqueta: USAF
The F-35A stealth fighters will replace the F-16CM Wild Weasel jets deployed by the U.S. Air Force in Japan
A few days ago, through an official statement from the Department of Defense, it was confirmed that, in view of strengthening its deterrence and combat capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States Air Force (USAF) would in the future deploy its new F-15EX...
The future sixth-generation NGAD fighter of the U.S. Air Force is expected to cost three times more than an F-35
Faced with the rising costs of the NGAD (Next Generation Air Dominance) program, which aims to provide the U.S. Air Force (USAF) with a future sixth-generation fighter, military leaders in the country are beginning to consider redesigning the program to better manage the investment...
The U.S. Air Force plans to have a fleet of 36 F-15EX fighters deployed in Japan
According to a statement from the Department of Defense, published on July 3rd, it was announced that, together with the Japanese government, a modernization plan is being sought for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) fighters deployed at air bases in Japan. This project, aimed...
The most recent deployment of U.S Air Force B-52H bombers in Europe has concluded
The US Air Force's B-52H Stratofortress bombers concluded their deployment as part of NATO's Bomber Task Force after three months of operations. Such missions are frequently conducted by the USAF in Europe, especially given the heightened tensions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in...
The B-52H bombers of the U.S Air Force could regain their capability to drop atomic bombs
In view of the upcoming expiration of the New START treaty in the near future, particularly in 2026, the U.S Congress is reportedly planning ways to restore the capability of B-52H bombers of the United States Air Force (USAF) to carry and deliver atomic...
The U.S Air Force deployed its F-15E fighter bombers over Iceland on Air Policing Missions
A contingent of U.S Air Force F-15E fighter bombers landed at Keflavik Air Base in early June to conduct Air Policing Missions over Iceland. The initial tasks performed by the combat aircraft included reconnaissance flights followed by Quick Reaction Alert - Interception exercises.
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The U.S. Air Force demonstrated its nuclear deterrence capabilities with the launch of two Minuteman III ballistic missiles
Following the announcement made days ago, once again the United States Air Force (USAF) conducted a test launch of two Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The tests took place on June 4 and 6, according to...
Fighter jets EF-18 Hornets from the Spanish Air Force escorted B-52H bombers from the United States Air Force
Thanks to a recent series of photographs released by the United States Air Force, it has been confirmed the participation of the Spanish Air and Space Force EF-18 Hornet fighter-bombers in one of the most recent deployments of B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers in Europe....
