There’s no time to spare when it comes to getting the tools in place to defend Guam — a U.S. territory, home to 168,000 Americans, and a centerpiece of America’s defensive abilities in the Pacific region.

“Guam represents the region’s most critical node for not just command and control but also l…

Congress wants new engines in the current and future F-35 fleet, with installs starting in 2027, according to language in the conference version of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. It wants a joint plan for doing so from the Secretary of the Air Force and the Undersecretary of Defense fo…

MANILA –– Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the down payment for the Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s Russian-sourced heavy-lift helicopter acquisition program will be released soon.

“Also, the down payment for the heavy-lift helicopters, I think will be paid soon so that we will have the heav…

MOSCOW — Russia’s Su-27 fighter jets were scrambled to escort two tactical fighter jets – a Mirage 2000 and a Rafale, and a C-135 aerial refueling tanker belonging to the French Air and Space Force over the Black Sea, the National Defense Management Center said on Wednesday.

“The crews of Russi…

Four F-35A Lightning II aircraft have touched down at RAAF Base Tindal after the base was certified ready for F-35A operations. The F-35A, which will be permanently based in the Northern Territory has replaced the F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet that was operated by No. 75 Squadron for 33 years.

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WASHINGTON — U.S. missile defense system capabilities including those in South Korea are constantly reviewed and upgraded to meet evolving threats, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said Wednesday.

Kirby also highlighted the need for such capabilities to counter threats posed by what he calle…