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Polish F-16s Fly Home After NATO Air Policing Mission in Iceland

Polish F-16s Fly Home After NATO Air Policing Mission in Iceland

RAMSTEIN, Germany – For the last three weeks, a Polish Air Force F-16 detachment comprised of technical staff and pilots have, for the first time, conducted NATO’s Air Policing mission above Iceland.

“The purpose of our NATO deployment was to keep Iceland and its airspace safe and secure. We were…

SIGAR: Lessons from Twenty Years of Afghanistan Reconstruction

SIGAR: Lessons from Twenty Years of Afghanistan Reconstruction

The U.S. government has now spent 20 years and $145 billion trying to rebuild Afghanistan, its security forces, civilian government institutions, economy, and civil society. The Department of Defense (DOD) has also spent $837 billion on warfighting, during which 2,443 American troops and 1,144 allie…
Norway Issues Report on 2020 Defense Exports

Norway Issues Report on 2020 Defense Exports

On June 11, the Norwegian Government presented the annual white paper on exports of defence-related products. In 2020, Norwegian companies exported arms and military equipment worth around NOK 6.2 billion, as compared with NOK 4.5 billion in 2019.

‘The Norwegian defence industry is at the cutting…

The Evolution of Snipers on the Modern Battlefield

The Evolution of Snipers on the Modern Battlefield

Over the centuries, the use of snipers in combat has evolved from a peripheral practice to a widespread feature of modern warfare. Rifle and optical technology have undergone huge advancements that have helped marksmen emerge as integral parts of offensive and defensive strategies.

Today, sniper…

Two German AF Pilots to Train at New Italian AF Fighter School

Two German AF Pilots to Train at New Italian AF Fighter School

The International Flight Training School (IFTS) continues to host new students. Two pilots from the German Air Force have recently begun their advanced flight training phase, known as Phase IV or Lead-In to Fighter Training, at the Italian Air Force’s 61st Wing Airbase in Lecce Galatina (Southern It…

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