More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2024-08-29

Dual US Navy carriers in Middle East represent extensive array of firepower

Onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are F35Cs, an ideal aircraft for conducting stealthy missions deep inside enemy territory.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2024-08-28

Gulf Strike Team: vital asset in global emergency response

The US Coast Guard GST could deploy rapidly to respond to maritime threats, natural disasters or any other emergencies that arise in the Middle East.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2024-08-16

US military buildup in Middle East includes 2 Nimitz-class carrier strike groups

The Pentagon has also deployed F-22 Raptors and the USS Georgia guided-missile submarine in the largest build up of Navy and Air Force capability in recent memory.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2024-08-11

Surface ships accompanying Abraham Lincoln carrier provide vital support

Surface ships in a strike group are essential for providing defense, tactical support and enhanced situational awareness, extending both offensive and defensive operations.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2024-08-09

US Super Carrier to enter Middle East, bringing unparalleled air power

The USS Abraham Lincoln, a Nimitz Class Super Carrier, can hit up to 750 targets each day from its onboard airwing capability alone.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2024-07-26

Wasp ARG, 24th MEU stand ready in Mediterranean

From the eastern Mediterranean, the Wasp ARG and 24th MEU are capable of conducting a variety of missions, including responding to crises and conducting limited contingency operations.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2024-07-26

USS Theodore Roosevelt joins Operation Prosperity Guardian

The USS Theodore Roosevelt is one of 10 Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, capable of carrying large numbers of US personnel, weapons and pieces of equipment.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2024-07-26

Carrier Air Wing 11: Combat proven by 80 years of service

CVW-11 was established during World War II and has since taken part in every major combat operation, including Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and Inherent Resolve.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2024-07-24

Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group returns home after historic deployment

The CSG's aviation units, flying the F/A-18F Super Hornet, were key to its success in countering threats to maritime interests.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2024-07-10

USS Theodore Roosevelt steams to Red Sea to protect maritime shipping

The carrier strike group replaces the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in a sign that the United States remains committed to the stability and security of the Middle East.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2024-05-03

MV Benavidez delivers essential components of Gaza pier

The US military has begun construction of a floating pier to assist in the maritime delivery of aid into the Gaza strip.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2024-05-03

US military pier off Gaza coast to begin delivering aid in May

The temporary floating pier is quickly being built and aims to deliver up to 2 million meals a day for Gaza residents.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2024-01-05

Ongoing attempts by Houthis to challenge US Navy in Red Sea face military reality

The US Navy will continue to collaborate with allies and partners to bolster maritime security in the region and to deter any state or non-state actor from escalating tensions.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-12-21

USS Mason plays key role in ensuring maritime security in Middle East

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer has been protecting and aiding ships attacked by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea to ensure maritime security in the strategic waterway.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-12-11

US and allied naval presence in Strait of Hormuz defends maritime security

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the busiest shipping lanes, with one-fifth of the world's energy supply transiting through the strait annually. US and its allies stand ready to defend it from attack.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-12-08

US Navy's 'Battle Axe' air wing brings range of capabilities to Middle East

Carrier Air Wing 3, known as the 'Battle Axe,' is the core of the deterrent provided by the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-11-15

In Middle East, B-1 Lancers demonstrate rapid combat power ability

The show of power from heavy bombers described as the 'backbone of the US bomber force' was the third such mission in eight days.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-11-10

26th MEU continues tradition of crisis response as USMC celebrates 248th birthday

As the US Marine Corps turns 248, the 26th MEU stands ready to promote the security of the United States, its allies and partners in the air, at sea and on the ground.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-11-09

The 26th MEU: a dynamic force, ready to respond in the Middle East

With its arsenal and adaptability, the 26th MEU serves as a dynamic, versatile and potent combat force.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-11-07

Ohio-class submarine deploys to Middle East in bid to deter spread of conflict

The nuclear-powered powered submarine was seen in the Suez Canal and joins a increasingly vast array of firepower in the region in response to the Israel-Hamas war.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-10-29

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit demonstrates swift, agile response to threats in Gulf

The MEU's groundbreaking work to secure safe passage of ships in the region will help create a future blueprint for allies and partners.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-10-21

US military buildup in Middle East aims to deter regional war

The US military has deployed two aircraft carriers, squadrons of fighter jets and thousands of Marines to help defend Israel and deter malign actors from sparking a wider regional conflict.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-10-17

Iran's targeting of US military aircraft with lasers risks escalatory response

Unprofessional behavior at a time of increased tensions risks sparking a conflict in which Iran would pay an extraordinary price.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-10-13

Deployment of Ford Carrier Strike Group leaves no doubt of US support for Israel

US officials have voiced concerns about the potential for a wider conflict across the Middle East should Hizbullah and other Iran-backed groups open up new fronts against Israel.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-08-23

USS Carter Hall is 'working for peace, ready for war'

Dock landing ship USS Carter Hall is capable of supporting the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in an amphibious assault and other littoral operations.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-08-21

USS Mesa Verde enables Marines to carry out special ops during crises

San Antonio-class ships support amphibious assault, special operations or expeditionary warfare missions and can serve as secondary aviation platforms for the US Marine Corps.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-08-18

26th MEU and USS Bataan team up on security challenges

The USS Bataan has proven it is capable of enabling the 26th MEU to respond rapidly to the most complex challenging environments.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-08-16

The 26th MEU: Special Operations-capable Marines

The 26th MEU, now designated as 'special operations-capable', has a history of distinguished achievements and the ability to rapidly respond to the most complex and diverse challenges.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-08-14

Bomber Task Force missions demonstrate US presence around the globe

The US military's bomber fleet is the most flexible leg of its nuclear triad, capable of providing massive firepower in a short time anywhere on the globe.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-08-11

II MEF: a distinguished combat history in Iraq, Afghanistan

Battlegrounds for the II Marine Expeditionary Force have included Anbar province, Iraq, and Helmand province, Afghanistan, where it has provided constant support to US allies.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-08-07

Marine Corps structure allows for rapid scalability of forces during crisis

The scalable organisation of the US Marine Corps allows it to respond to any crisis, ready to deploy anywhere between 2,000 to 90,000 troops with air and ground elements around the world.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-08-07

F-16s to play key role in deterring Iranian aggression in Gulf

The F-16's manoeuvrability and combat radius exceed that of all threat fighter aircraft, while the Link 16 system allows the F-16 to communicate with other assets in engaging targets.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-08-04

Marine Expeditionary Forces prepared to respond anywhere within hours

With three distinct forces, the US Marine Corps has tens of thousands of troops with complementary ships, vehicles and aircraft ready to respond with maximum power in hours.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-08-02

US Marine Corps: custom-designed to seize naval bases ahead of land campaign

Amid Iran's ongoing seizures of ships in the Gulf, and the recent deployment of thousands of Marines in the region, options abound for the US military.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-07-07

US poised to deploy key wartime assets to Middle East after Iran attacks

The US military, with its unmatched manpower, firepower and intelligence capabilities, is ready to respond at a moment's notice to Iran's increasing provocations in international waters.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-04-12

Indian Ocean offers significant advantages for US ballistic submarines

While the specific location and movements of US Navy submarines are highly classified, it should be assumed that at least one is lurking, undetected in the depths of the Indian Ocean.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-04-06

US Air Force enhances rapid deployment capabilities in the Middle East

With new deployments, the US military is demonstrating its combat readiness and its commitment to operating alongside regional partners.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-04-04

Nuclear-armed US subs patrol Indian Ocean, ready to strike if called upon

US Strategic Command has been positioning its premier first-strike weapons in the Indian Ocean.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-03-06

US prepared to support key Middle East partners with strategic bombers

Bomber task force missions send B-52s to areas where there is no permanent US bomber presence at short notice, in support of US partners.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2023-03-03

Forward bases allow US bombers to act in Middle East, Africa on moment's notice

Key air bases around the world allow the United States to back up its allies and apply pressure to China, Russia and Iran as they continue to threaten regional stability.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2022-12-19

US destroyer gives French-led mission the ability to strike targets 1,000 miles away

The US destroyer Roosevelt, which is currently under the command of French aircraft carrier group Charles de Gaulle, is the most powerful aerial and land attack ship of the Antares mission.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2022-12-15

US carrier strike group in Mediterranean ready to assist regional allies

The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group offers the most robust air combat capability in the US Navy, and is poised to assist partners at a moment's notice.

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

Deployments 2022-12-12

US destroyers based in Spain poised to quickly strike key targets

Armed with Tomahawk missiles that can hit targets 1,000 miles away, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers stationed in Spain can rapidly launch strikes in the Mediterranean and Middle East.