The versatile transport's ability to operate from short, austere runways makes it essential for the military's shift toward dispersed operations.

Weapon Systems 2024-02-22

F-15E Strike Eagle's air-to-air capabilities enhance US Air Force's agility concept

The F-15E is distinctly suited for the US Air Force's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept -- a vision of using agile tactics to respond to modern contested environments.

The versatile transport's ability to operate from short, austere runways makes it essential for the military's shift toward dispersed operations.

Weapon Systems 2024-02-22

In service for decades, KC-135 Stratotankers embody strategic refueling versatility

The large inventory of KC-135s enables the US Air Force to extend the range and endurance of US and allied fighters and bombers anywhere in the world.

The versatile transport's ability to operate from short, austere runways makes it essential for the military's shift toward dispersed operations.

Weapon Systems 2024-02-21

AGM-88 HARM plays key role in deterring Houthi attacks in Red Sea

The AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile is designed to home in on enemy radar systems. It can travel 150km in two and a half minutes.

The versatile transport's ability to operate from short, austere runways makes it essential for the military's shift toward dispersed operations.

Weapon Systems 2024-02-19

Tomahawk cruise missiles play key role in US self-defense strikes against Houthis

The United States and United Kingdom are leveraging the versatility and reliability of the Tomahawk to conduct strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen and protect Red Sea shipping.

The versatile transport's ability to operate from short, austere runways makes it essential for the military's shift toward dispersed operations.

Weapon Systems 2024-02-14

Upgrades will bring B-52 Stratofortress into 'whole new type of fight'

The US Air Force's planned upgrades to the legacy B-52H bomber are so substantial that the overhauled aircraft will be re-designated the B-52J.

The versatile transport's ability to operate from short, austere runways makes it essential for the military's shift toward dispersed operations.

Weapon Systems 2024-02-12

US Air Force's Joint Air-To-Surface Standoff Missile goes extreme on range

The JASSM-XR will be able to reach heavily defended targets 1,900km away and be deployed by a wide range of bombers and fighter jets, and even cargo transport aircraft.

The versatile transport's ability to operate from short, austere runways makes it essential for the military's shift toward dispersed operations.

Weapon Systems 2024-02-09

Rapid Dragon missile system weaponizes US Air Force cargo aircraft

The system allows the US Air Force to deploy long-range, precision-guided missiles from its vast fleet of cargo aircraft.

The versatile transport's ability to operate from short, austere runways makes it essential for the military's shift toward dispersed operations.

Weapon Systems 2024-02-08

Capabilities of MQ-9 Reaper see full effect under key combat concept

The US Air Force's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept is a vision of using agile tactics to respond to modern contested environments. The MQ-9 is distinctly suited for this doctrine.

The versatile transport's ability to operate from short, austere runways makes it essential for the military's shift toward dispersed operations.

Weapon Systems 2024-02-07

The MC-130J Commando II: Special operations transport and strategic bomber

The deployment of the Rapid Dragon system on the MC-130J Commando II takes it beyond its initial role as a transport aircraft and makes it a truly multi-mission powerhouse.

The versatile transport's ability to operate from short, austere runways makes it essential for the military's shift toward dispersed operations.

Weapon Systems 2024-02-05

Beyond combat: the C-17 Globemaster III offers unparalleled transport capabilities

Able to hold 10 armored Humvees or a single Abrams tank, the C-17 is uniquely capable of delivering manpower, firepower and equipment to forward deployed bases anywhere in the world.