| Latest Feature Stories No article today in this section Latest Press Releases USAF Mission-Capable Rates Hit New Low
The Air Force’s aircraft readiness continued its multi-year slide in fiscal 2018, as the overall mission-capable rate for the aging fleet dropped below 70 percent — its lowest point in at least six ye... China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Enters Unit Service
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force for the first time released a photo of a J-20 stealth fighter jet showing the serial number of a combat unit, indicating that the warplane has ende... Iran Protests As Royal Navy Destroyer Joins Frigate in Persian Gulf to Protect UK Ships
A second British warship arrived in the Persian Gulf as Iran has called Britain’s proposal for a European-led maritime mission to escort tankers in the area “provocative.” Britain’s Defense Ministr... US Says Arrow 3 Intercepts Ballistic Missile Target in Latest Test
ALASKA --- The Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) of the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) completed a successful flight test ca... Boeing Emphasis Was to Cut 737 MAX Costs, Avoid FAA Scrutiny: Report
A former Boeing engineer has told the BBC's Panorama programme that work on the production line of the 737 Max plane was not adequately funded. The aircraft is currently grounded after two crashes ... HASC Frees Frozen Funds As CH-53K Makes Progress
Lockheed Martin Corp.’s troubled $31 billion Marine Corps helicopter program has demonstrated enough progress overcoming technical problems that it warrants receiving previously withheld research doll... Key US Base at Risk as Turkish-US Tensions Escalate
ISTANBUL --- With the United States mulling sanctions over Turkey's recent procurement of Russian missiles, Ankara is warning that America's use of a critical military air base could be at risk. Th... China Sanctions US Arms Firms: What's the Impact?
In a historic first, China announced earlier this month that it will cut ties with U.S. companies involved in arms sales to Taiwan. On July 8, the U.S. State Department approved two arms sales to Taiw... Japanese Navy to Buy 20 Unmanned Helicopters
The government plans to introduce about 20 large, unmanned helicopters to Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers and other ships, several government sources said. In response to China’s maritime ex... Russia Test-Launches Topol Intercontinental Missile
MOSCOW --- Russia’s strategic missile forces have test launched a Topol intercontinental ballistic missile from the Kapustin Yar practice range, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Friday. "On... Taiwan F-16s Carry Out Live-Fire Test of Harpoon Missiles
TAIPEI --- Early this morning as the Chinese navy was preparing to spend the day conducting military drills in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan’s Air Force dispatched two F-16 Fighter jets armed with AGM-84 ... US Approves $175M Sale of Stryker ICVs to Thailand
WASHINGTON --- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Thailand of 60 Stryker infantry carrier vehicles with equipment and support for an estimated ... India Approved for $670M Follow-on Support for C-17 Aircraft
WASHINGTON --- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of C-17 sustainment follow-on support for an estimated cost of $670 million. The Defens... US Approves $125M Pakistan F-16 Support Package
WASHINGTON ---The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan for Technical Security Team (TST) in continued support of the F-16 program for an est... US Blocks Turkish Helicopter Sale to Pakistan
The sale of Turkish-made T129 ATAK helicopter gunships to Pakistan has hit a stumbling block as no engines have been found for the gunships after the United States failed to issue the permit required ... America's $300 Million Push to Expand Naval Facilities In Northern Australia (excerpt)
The United States military is preparing to spend more than a quarter of a billion dollars on naval construction in the Northern Territory, in a move that could raise tensions with China. A recent d... Egyptian Air Force Begins F-16 Engine Upgrade
SAN ANTONIO --- With strong support from the United States Air Force, Thursday marked a big step forward to modernize the Egyptian Air Force’s F-16 Falcon fleet for combat operations. Senior leader... Turkey Wins First Export Contract for Hizir MRAP Vehicle
ANKARA --- The first orders for a new Turkish armored combat vehicle have been received from Africa, said the company making the vehicle, Katmerciler. The exports of the armored vehicle ''Hızır'' i... Indonesian MoD Outlines Defense Procurement Policy and Plans
JAKARTA --- In an effort to advance the defense industry, Indonesia faces a very complex challenge in the form of intense competition between countries in seizing market share and ability and competit... US Navy Tests New Unmanned Aircraft, Undersea Vehicles at Sea
KEY WEST, Fla. --- The Military Sealift Command’s expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) recently completed a two-day underway. Spearhead sailed in the Atlantic Ocean off the ... US Air Force Concludes Operation Rapid Forge
SPANGDAHLEM, Germany --- Operation Rapid Forge concluded July 25, 2019 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The 10-day operation helped ensure U.S. forces’ ability to fulfill the European Deterrence I... US Navy Commissions Newest Destroyer, USS Ignatius
PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. -– The Navy commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, July 27. The ship’... RAAF and USAF Implement C-17 Cross-Servicing Agreement
For the first time, [the RAAF’s] No. 36 Squadron (36SQN) has worked to get United States Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemasters back into the air under a new cross-servicing arrangement. Technicians ... US Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17)
WASHINGTON --- The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) during a ceremony at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin, on July 26. The futur... German Troops Head for Lithuania NATO Exercises, Despite Air Delay
Germany's Bundeswehr overcame another potentially embarrassing aircraft glitch by flying tank battalion troops from Leipzig to Kaunas in Lithuania — one day later than planned. The tanks traveled by t... Singapore, Chinese Armies Begin Bilateral Exercise
Commander 3rd Singapore Division, Brigadier-General (BG) Frederick Choo and Deputy Political Commissar, Southern Theater Command Army (STCA), Major-General (MG) Liu Jia co-officiated at the Exercise C... Australia's Largest Exercise Talisman Sabre Concludes
The closing ceremony for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 has been held in the Port of Brisbane today, marking the conclusion of Australia’s largest bilateral defence exercise with the United States. O... Hensoldt Demos Passive Radar Suitable for Air Traffic Control
ULM, Germany --- The sensor solutions provider Hensoldt has demonstrated the capabilities of its 'Twinvis' passive radar system when deployed for air traffic control during a comprehensive measurement... | 