Partner nations convened in the UAE in April and May for one of the region’s major air combat training exercises.

Weapon Systems 2024-12-03

Surface ships of Truman CSG bring critical anti-ballistic-missile capabilities

Aegis systems wielded by the USS Gettysburg and USS Stout have warded off numerous Iranian missiles.

Partner nations convened in the UAE in April and May for one of the region’s major air combat training exercises.

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.

Partner nations convened in the UAE in April and May for one of the region’s major air combat training exercises.

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.

Partner nations convened in the UAE in April and May for one of the region’s major air combat training exercises.

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.

Partner nations convened in the UAE in April and May for one of the region’s major air combat training exercises.

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.

Partner nations convened in the UAE in April and May for one of the region’s major air combat training exercises.

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.

Partner nations convened in the UAE in April and May for one of the region’s major air combat training exercises.

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.

Partner nations convened in the UAE in April and May for one of the region’s major air combat training exercises.

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.

Partner nations convened in the UAE in April and May for one of the region’s major air combat training exercises.

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.

Partner nations convened in the UAE in April and May for one of the region’s major air combat training exercises.

Weapon Systems 2024-11-04

Evolution of F-16 ensures role as alliance builder

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