Weapon Systems 2024-02-19
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.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-14
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.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-12
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.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-09
The system allows the US Air Force to deploy long-range, precision-guided missiles from its vast fleet of cargo aircraft.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-08
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.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-07
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.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-05
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.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-05
The supersonic bomber is capable of carrying up to 75,000 pounds (34,000kg) of ordnance and is designed to fly at extremely low altitudes with reduced radar visibility.
Weapon Systems 2024-01-31
The next-generation KC-46A Pegasus is capable of refueling military aircraft more efficiently than its predecessors, but additional capabilities also position it to play a key combat role during hostilities.
Weapon Systems 2024-01-26
The versatility of the Super Hercules enables it to integrate into the US Air Force's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept.