Etiqueta: USAF
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....
With the latest two deliveries, the U.S. Air Force now has a fleet of 84 KC-46A Pegasus refueling aircraft
Boeing's recent delivery of two KC-46A Pegasus aircraft to the United States Air Force (USAF) brings their total fleet to 84 new aerial refueling planes, according to information shared on the aerospace company's social media platforms. This delivery marks another milestone in the ongoing...
B-52H bombers from the U.S Air Force conducted flights around the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad
During the course of this week, more specifically on May 28th, two B-52H Stratofortress bombers from the U.S Air Force (USAF) conducted a series of missions over the Baltic countries in a flight pattern that took them around the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. Both...
Amid tensions between China and Taiwan, the U.S. Air Force is strengthening its deterrence capabilities with the arrival of B-1B bombers in Guam
Last week, the United States Air Force (USAF) deployed a squadron of B-1B Lancer bombers to Andersen Air Force Base, located in Guam. The relocation of these aircraft responds to rising tensions in the region due to the recent inauguration of Taiwanese President Lai...