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Middle East Deployments Shape Future F-35 Operations: Report

Middle East Deployments Shape Future F-35 Operations: Report

Air Force F-35As from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, have patrolled the skies of the Middle East continuously for the past 16 months, dropping bombs on the remnants of the Islamic State group and testing new tactics that will shape how the Joint Strike Fighter is used in the future.

The 34th Fighter …

French C-130J Replaces Transall on Operation Barkhane

French C-130J Replaces Transall on Operation Barkhane

On July 31, 2020, the expeditionary air base (EAB) at Niamey welcomed a new detachment, that of the C-130J aircraft. The aircraft came to relieve the iconic Transall C160 within the operational transport group (GTO).

After more than 50 years of good and loyal service in foreign operations, Transa…

US Envoy Says Ball ‘in Russia’s Court’ in Arms Talks

US Envoy Says Ball ‘in Russia’s Court’ in Arms Talks

A U.S. arms envoy said Tuesday it is Russia’s turn to respond to U.S. terms to extend the landmark New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

“Russia understands our position and what remains to be seen is if there is the political will in Moscow to get this deal done,” said Special Presidential Envoy …

BAE Wins $103M to Modernize Destroyer USS Preble

BAE Wins $103M to Modernize Destroyer USS Preble

BAE Systems has received a $103.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88).

Under the depot maintenance period (DMP) availability contract awarded, BAE Systems will dry-dock the ship, perform …

Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 20-3 Comes to a Close

Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 20-3 Comes to a Close

EIELSON AFB, Alaska — Red Flag-Alaska 20-3, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, concluded Aug. 14.

Flying participants completed roughly 560 sorties and racked up approximately 1,500 flying hours which contributed to the pilots gaining the confidence needed to execute combat operations.

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