MAY 2, 2019 - Americans need to understand the strategic reasoning behind the U.S. nuclear triad and what those capabilities mean to the nation and the world, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva spoke at a Strategic Deterrent Coalition symposium in Arlington, Virginia, last week. Russian President Vladimir Putin attempted in a … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2019
Senior US Military Officials Tour the Arctic
MAY 2, 2019 - A contingent of senior Air Force leaders and other high-ranking officials are visiting multiple locations across the Arctic April 27-May 3 in an attempt to better understand operational challenges and refine approaches for meeting the changing security dynamics in the region. “The Arctic has always been a vital, indispensable part of any strategy to ensure the … [Read more...]
Army Pushes for Higher Speeds in Future Tiltrotor Aircraft
MAY 2, 2019 - The U.S. Army is developing a new wind-tunnel testbed that will help future tiltrotor aircraft attain higher speeds, improved stability and enhanced safety. At a massive wind tunnel at NASA Langley Research Center, Army researchers are readying a unique tiltrotor model to support analysis and design of advanced tiltrotor aircraft, a possible key to achieving … [Read more...]
Sea-Air-Space Exposition to Demonstrate Corps’ World-Class Innovations
MAY 1, 2019 - Marine Corps Systems Command will feature a collection of high-tech, innovative equipment at the 54th annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition, slated for May 6–8 at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. “This three-day event will showcase some of the Marine Corps’ cutting-edge capabilities and provide an opportunity to share innovative ways to … [Read more...]
U.S. Air Force F-35As Conduct First Combat Employment
MAY 1, 2019 - Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducted an air strike at Wadi Ashai, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, April 30. This strike marked the F-35A’s first combat employment. The F-35As conducted the airstrike using a Joint Direct Attack Munition to strike an entrenched Daesh tunnel network and weapons … [Read more...]