Yearly Archive: 2020

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 …

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 …

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 …

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…

An RAF officer has overseen a major NATO exercise in Lithuania. The exercise, the first of its kind to be held in Lithuania, provided Close Air Support Training for several NATO Allies.

The exercise, known as Exercise Furious Wolf was planned and overseen by Squadron Leader Rich May from the RAF…

EGLIN AFB, Fla. — F-35A Lightning II student pilots from the 58th Fighter Squadron traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, to train on an advanced F-35A virtual simulator July 21-24.

“The virtual simulation training provides the 33rd Fighter Wing with advanced training scenarios in a robust threat envir…