A stunning deficiency in readiness rates for Navy and Marine F-35s calls into question whether the stealth jets can fight a prolonged conflict.
The Syrian regime sees immediate gains from the deal, but Turkey is solidifying its de facto control over much of the northern part of the country.
The live-fire exercise is one of the biggest of its kind that we’ve seen and has an important training function.
Area 51 is not only associated directly with aircraft that can disappear, but now also with mysteriously disappearing blacksmithing hardware.
The chamber is an ideal place for the B-2’s upgrades to be tested, not to mention the upcoming B-21 Raider’s new systems.
Many US partners already use the light trucks as scouts, cargo carriers, and even light artillery.
Most recently, the Mobile High Energy Laser destroyed quad-copters and remote control airplanes as part of a larger, high-tech experiment.
The move comes after Turkey tests its S-400 surface-to-air missile system, and there could be more consequences to come.
The Pentagon says there are better ways to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses that are less likely to provoke a Russian response.
This maneuver has proven invaluable during missions around the world and Canadian pilots have now brought that skill and capability to Africa.
