APRIL 9, 2025 – Two Russian Tu-95 Bears and two Chinese H-6 Badgers with Su-30 and Su-35 Flanker fighter escorts speared across the sky July 24, 2024, in formation over the northern Pacific careening toward the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone and bringing the nuclear-capable long-range bombers closer to U.S. sovereign airspace. The combined bomber patrol marked the … [Read more...]
Egypt Takes Charge of Protecting the Red Sea
MANAMA Bahrain – The Egyptian Navy assumed command of the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 from the Royal Australian Navy at a ceremony held aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, April 9. Royal Australian Navy Capt. Jorge McKee handed over command to Egyptian Navy Cmde. Mohamed Rasmy at a ceremony presided over by U.S. Navy Vice Adm. George … [Read more...]
Steel Airmen Print the Future with Boeing
APRIL 9, 2025 - Innovation isn’t always pretty. Sometimes, it’s downright grimy—but worth its weight in gold. At the 911th Airlift Wing, a collaboration with Boeing has resulted in a groundbreaking, low-cost solution for replacing a non-critical part in the C-17 Globemaster III. The part in question? A drip pan for the aircraft's lavatory. Though it may not seem glamorous, … [Read more...]
Frankenjet is Now Fully Operational
APRIL 9, 2025 - Two F-35s now make up one fully operational F-35, thanks to the hard work of this group. The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) has been at the forefront of providing nations all over the world with a fighter platform that is highly capable in a multitude of operational settings. With more than 1,150 aircraft delivered across the globe and one million flight … [Read more...]
NATO Needs to Increase Defense Spending
APRIL 9, 2025 - To ensure an effective alliance, NATO needs to generate and field forces necessary to provide credible deterrence, increase military spending and take the lead in supporting Ukraine's defense requirements, said Katherine Thompson, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, who testified today at a House Armed … [Read more...]