European F-35 operators reportedly pushing to drive down costs
Operating costs were a big issue when senior military officials from the United States, Israel and F-35 user nations in Europe - Britain, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Turkey, the Netherlands - met in Germany last week, according to reports.
F-35 jets complete ‘intensive’ weapons evaluation exercises
The US Air Force 388th and 419th Fighter Wings recently completed two exercises with F-35 jets over three weeks as part of their annual Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP).
American assault ship USS Essex with embarked F-35B jets conducts operational deployment
The US 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group is the first continental US Navy and US Marine Corps force to deploy with the F-35B.
F-35C and F/A-18F damaged during at-sea aerial refuelling
The engine of an F-35C was damaged while receiving fuel from an F/A-18F Super Hornet, US Navy officials have confirmed.
Allied aircraft continue to strike Islamic State positions. including caves
The coalition continued to strike Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq, conducting 16 strikes consisting of 22 engagements in the last week, officials reported.
Coalition strikes continue against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria
Coalition partners continue to pursue what they say is the "the lasting defeat" of the Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq officials reported today along with a list of strikes.
Italy takes up NATO Icelandic air patrols
Four Italian Air Force Typhoon jets have arrived at Iceland’s Keflavik Air Base, and from Tuesday the 4th of September, they have been ensuring the safety of Iceland’s airspace.
The Drone Threat Is Real. The Solution Is Complex.
In August, Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro claimed he was the target of a drone-borne explosive assassination attempt.
Germany and Belgium in new Baltic NATO Air Policing mission first scramble
Both NATO member detachments in the Baltics conducted their first alert scramble this week.
Boeing MQ-25 Stingray numbers could reach over 150
The United States has selected Boeing as its contractor for the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial tanker.
