Weapon Systems 2024-12-06
Alpha strike poised to destroy adversarial air defense systems
An Alpha strike carried out by the Truman Carrier Strike Group would involve more than 30 aircraft and nearly 150 missiles, overwhelming even the most advanced Russian defense systems.
Weapon Systems 2024-12-04
USS Harry S. Truman exemplifies battle excellence
The USS Truman is one of the US Navy's most decorated ships with 10 awards for superior performance and command readiness.
Weapon Systems 2024-12-03
B-52s, long-range cruise missiles make for deadly combination
A single B-52 can carry up to 20 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSMs) that have 450kg armor-piercing warheads and ranges of up to 920km.
Weapon Systems 2024-12-02
Truman CSG's surface ships, air wing bring critical firepower
Capable of launching hundreds of missiles from ships and aircraft, the Truman CSG provides essential deterrence.
Weapon Systems 2024-12-02
Patriot missile defense provides round-the-clock protection in Middle East
By deploying the Patriot, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, among others, enhance their own defensive capabilities while contributing to a collective regional security network.
Weapon Systems 2024-11-26
70 years on, B-52 still dominates the skies
Responsible for 1,800 sorties in Inherent Resolve and 40% of all munitions dropped in Desert Storm, the B-52 has an unparalleled legacy of service.
Weapon Systems 2024-11-20
US Air Force demonstrates Agile Combat Employment of B-52s
The ACE concept, introduced in 2022, marks a shift from the traditional model of operating from large, centralized bases to a dispersed and flexible deployment strategy.
Weapon Systems 2024-11-18
B-2 bombers equipped with QUICKSINK offer enhanced anti-ship capabilities
QUICKSINK, which aims to deliver high-impact results without the associated high costs, could enable stealth bombers to destroy multiple ships in a single sortie.
Weapon Systems 2024-11-12
Global strike, global reach: the B-52 Stratofortress bomber
With the most versatile payload in the US Air Force inventory, the B-52 is the gold standard of both conventional and nuclear strikes.
Weapon Systems 2024-11-12
Forward basing of US strategic bombers enhances security, partnerships
Forward-based US Air Force bombers guarantee the global reach of US strike missions and steadfast support to US allies and partners.