US Strategic Command: Leading global defense operations

US Strategic Command: Leading global defense operations

2026-03-08

Command (AFGSC) manages nuclear-capable B-52 bombers and ICBM forces. The Barksdale Air Force


Operation Epic Fury allied strikes rip through Iran's military network

Operation Epic Fury allied strikes rip through Iran's military network

2026-03-11

infrastructure and strategic command nodes across multiple Iranian provinces. US B-1 bombers


US, allies stand united in joint efforts in Middle East

US, allies stand united in joint efforts in Middle East

2026-03-07

Emirates. In a joint statement on March 2, these countries affirmed their right to self


F-35 Lightning II to showcase cutting-edge airpower at Dubai Airshow

F-35 Lightning II to showcase cutting-edge airpower at Dubai Airshow

2025-11-13

effectively with the US bomber fleet, including the B-2, B-1, and B-52. Working with the B-2 Spirit, the F-35


Carrier Strike Group destroyers deliver layered defense and global strike capability

Carrier Strike Group destroyers deliver layered defense and global strike capability

2026-03-03

, including SM-2, SM-3 and SM-6 variants, to counter aircraft, cruise missiles and ballistic threats


Unprecedented power: Lincoln and Ford Carrier Strike Groups converge in the Arabian Sea

Unprecedented power: Lincoln and Ford Carrier Strike Groups converge in the Arabian Sea

2026-02-27

. Aegis-equipped cruisers and destroyers provide layered air and missile defense using SM-2, SM-3 and SM-6


Destroyer Squadron 21: The backbone of CSG Abraham Lincoln

Destroyer Squadron 21: The backbone of CSG Abraham Lincoln

2026-02-18

Vertical Launch System capable of launching Standard Missile-2, Standard Missile-3, Standard Missile-6


Cutting-edge counter-drone technology showcased in Arabian Gulf training exercise

Cutting-edge counter-drone technology showcased in Arabian Gulf training exercise

2026-02-13

for detection, the Coyote Block 2 Interceptor for kinetic engagement and the AN/TPQ-50 multi-mission radar


B-52 Stratofortress showcases US/UAE partnership at Dubai Airshow

B-52 Stratofortress showcases US/UAE partnership at Dubai Airshow

2025-11-17

A B-52 Stratofortress performs a flyover, March 29, 2025. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber


Japan's role in Combined Task Force 151: Strengthening maritime security

Japan's role in Combined Task Force 151: Strengthening maritime security

2026-01-12

A ShinMaywa US-2 from Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force idles at sea as US and Japanese crews


Sharing best practices for collective defense: Red Flag and Green Flag exercises

Sharing best practices for collective defense: Red Flag and Green Flag exercises

2026-01-07

environments. Red Flag 25-2, conducted in March 2025, included 15 units from the US Air Force, US


B-21 Raider strengthens regional defense and partnerships

B-21 Raider strengthens regional defense and partnerships

2025-10-24

B-21 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The cornerstone of the Department


Integrated air and missile defense strengthen regional security

Integrated air and missile defense strengthen regional security

2025-11-20

. The THAAD radar, the Army/Navy Transportable Radar Surveillance (AN/TPY-2), provides long-range detection


2025 Dubai Airshow to showcase global aerospace innovation

2025 Dubai Airshow to showcase global aerospace innovation

2025-10-28

at the Dubai Airshow for years. In 2023, the US Air Force captivated audiences with a B-1B Lancer


Qatar hosts 1st ever Best Warrior Competition outside US

Qatar hosts 1st ever Best Warrior Competition outside US

2025-09-29

by Qatar’s National Service Academy early this year. Over the three days (February 2–5