Joint US and partner naval exercises in the Arabian Gulf affirm a sustained commitment to safeguarding regional maritime security.

Weapon Systems 2024-05-28

US Air Force strategic bombers stand watch with varied capabilities

The B-2 Spirit, B-52H Stratofortress and B-1B Lancer are capable of rapidly delivering firepower anywhere in the world.

Joint US and partner naval exercises in the Arabian Gulf affirm a sustained commitment to safeguarding regional maritime security.

Weapon Systems 2024-05-23

MQ-9 Reaper's fearsome capabilities enable variety of missions

The MQ-9 Reaper is capable of remotely controlled surveillance, strike and reconnaissance operations against high-value and mobile targets.

Joint US and partner naval exercises in the Arabian Gulf affirm a sustained commitment to safeguarding regional maritime security.

Weapon Systems 2024-05-20

The EA-18G Growler: a multifaceted powerhouse in modern warfare

The Growler's advanced electronic warfare systems can neutralize enemy defenses and protect forces from electronic threats.

Joint US and partner naval exercises in the Arabian Gulf affirm a sustained commitment to safeguarding regional maritime security.

Weapon Systems 2024-05-17

Super Hornet, GBU-31 combination means high-altitude bunker busting

The Super Hornet can carry multiple precision-guided GBU-31 bunker buster bombs, which are designed to blast through more than 3 meters of concrete and to destroy underground command centers.

Joint US and partner naval exercises in the Arabian Gulf affirm a sustained commitment to safeguarding regional maritime security.

Weapon Systems 2024-05-15

F-15E Strike Eagle set to carry GBU-72 bunker busters

The GBU-72 is designed to penetrate concrete-insulated bunkers hidden deep underground and other reinforced structures.

Joint US and partner naval exercises in the Arabian Gulf affirm a sustained commitment to safeguarding regional maritime security.

Weapon Systems 2024-05-13

Russia's Pantsir air defense system vulnerable to drone strikes

The Russian military touts the system as top tier, but evidence from the battlefield and studies prove it cannot defeat long-range drones or small aircraft.

Joint US and partner naval exercises in the Arabian Gulf affirm a sustained commitment to safeguarding regional maritime security.

Weapon Systems 2024-04-08

B-1B Lancer's massive payload enables anti-ship warfare capabilities

With the heaviest payload in the US Air Force inventory, the B-1B stands out with its ability to overwhelm adversaries at sea.

Joint US and partner naval exercises in the Arabian Gulf affirm a sustained commitment to safeguarding regional maritime security.

Weapon Systems 2024-04-05

MC-130J's night capabilities make it 1st pick for cruise missile delivery

The MC-130J Commando II with Rapid Dragon capability could greatly enhance a strike against a well-protected air defense battlespace.

Joint US and partner naval exercises in the Arabian Gulf affirm a sustained commitment to safeguarding regional maritime security.

Weapon Systems 2024-04-01

From the Cold War to today, stealthy B-1B Lancer meets evolving missions

Designed during the Cold War to penetrate Soviet air defenses, the low-flying and stealthy B-1B Lancer can carry over 30,000kg of payload.

Joint US and partner naval exercises in the Arabian Gulf affirm a sustained commitment to safeguarding regional maritime security.

Weapon Systems 2024-03-27

JDAM converts B-1B's free-fall bombs into lethal, precision guided munitions

Modifying 'dumb' bombs with lethal precision guidance, the JDAM guidance kit has been the B1-B's ordnance of choice for more than two decades.