The War Zone
• Ian Ellis-Jones
USS Iwo Jima has completed its deployment, while USS Nimitz is heading back to the United States following its latest carrier employment. The move marks a near-term shift in U.S. big-deck availability and force allocation as Nimitz transitions out of its operational run.
The War Zone
• Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick
By The War Zone: The USAF says improved connectivity is critical for the survivability and effectiveness of the KC-135 fleet. By Joseph Trevithick , Add TWZ (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.
DefenseNews.com
• J.D. Simkins
By DefenseNews.com: An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln fired a precision munition into the vessel's engineering and steering spaces.
Breaking Defense
• Tim Martin
By Breaking Defense: Over 750 exhibitors from 37 countries are expected to display their equipment, say organizers, but the New Generation Fighter (NGF) aircraft, the centerpiece of FCAS, is not scheduled to make an appearance.
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Wall Street Journal
• Alistair MacDonald, Bertrand Benoit
By Wall Street Journal: Germany has pulled out of a stalled stealth-fighter project with France and Spain whose lack of progress has become a symbol for the hurdles Europe faces in rebuilding its militaries as the U.S.
Breaking Defense
• Agnes Helou
By Breaking Defense: The potential FMS announcement came just days Iran attacked Kuwait’s airport with missiles and drones, killing one person, damaging airport facilities and halting flights.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
By FlightGlobal: Long-range strike weapon could be carried by Denmark's stealth fighters. Denmark could arm its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters with long-range cruise missiles under a prospective deal announced by the US Department of State.
AeroTime
• Jean Carmela Lim
By AeroTime: How the RAAF keeps its eight C-17A Globemasters flying through smarter overhaul scheduling, engine preservation, and a spare parts pool shared by nine nations.
