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US Air Force F-22 Raptors From Alaska Have Deployed to Tsuiki Air Base in Japan for Keen Sword 27, a 45,000-JSDF, 12,000-American Exercise Focused on the Islands Closest to Taiwan

Summary and Key Points: US Air Force F-22 Raptors have deployed to Tsuiki Air Base in Japan for Keen Sword 27, the US-Japan exercise...

Isaac SeitzOctober 26, 2026

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 7, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist First Class Luke McCall)

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The Unknown NATO Walrus-Class Submarines ‘Sunk’ a US Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier and 7 Escort Vessels Back in 1999 in a Simulation and Come Armed with Torpedoes, Harpoon and Tomahawk Missiles

The Walrus-class submarine might not be very well known in generalist defense circles, and yet, despite her age, has one big claim to fame:...

Isaac SeitzSeptember 19, 2026

Forty-nine F-16 Vipers and MQ-9 Reapers assigned to the 49th Wing line up on the runway during an elephant walk at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 21, 2023. The 49th Wing is the Air Force’s largest F-16 and MQ-9 formal training unit, building combat aircrew pilots and sensor operators ready for any future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Victor J. Caputo)

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Ukraine’s F-16s Have Shot Down 2,500 Russian Drones in Two Years. Now Pilots Are Using the 20mm Cannon Because Missiles Are Running Low.

Ukraine waited years for the F-16, and for more than two years the jets have flown combat missions. They never fought the air-superiority campaign...

Jack BuckbySeptember 14, 2026

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, conducts a falcon turn during Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2024. The demonstration team’s primary mission is to inspire goodwill and promote positive relations between the U.S. and partner nations across the Indo-Pacific region by showcasing displays of F-16 combat prowess and dedication to U.S. Air Force core values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Ukraine Just Got Hit with Another Painful Loss: A Fourth F-16 Is Gone, and Only About Half the Promised Jets Have Even Arrived

Steve Balestrieri reports Ukraine's Air Force confirmed the loss of a fourth F-16 after an in-flight emergency on a frontline mission — the pilot...

Steve BalestrieriAugust 3, 2026

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II flies over the 56th Fighter Wing during Luke Days 2026, March 22, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke Days 2026 highlights the precision and professionalism required to generate combat airpower and sustain the nation’s defense. Currently in operational service, the F-35A integrates stealth technology and advanced sensors to detect and defeat threats while maintaining air dominance. Opportunities for the public to see military aviation up close helps build appreciation for the readiness of the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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A Seven-Year-Old US Air Force F-35A Is About as Available as a 36-Year-Old F-16, According to the Congressional Budget Office

The sticker price on an F-35A is $82.5 million, and it does not describe the aircraft. A flyaway figure is not a combat-worthy aircraft,...

Isaac SeitzJuly 31, 2026

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NATO Is Weighing the Biggest Expansion of Its Nuclear Weapons Sharing Since the Cold War, Driven by Russia and Doubts About Trump

The United States already stores nuclear bombs in five NATO countries, weapons European allies could deliver in wartime but cannot arm without Washington's permission....

Caleb LarsonJune 26, 2026

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US Air Force F-22 Raptors From Alaska Have Deployed to Tsuiki Air Base in Japan for Keen Sword 27, a 45,000-JSDF, 12,000-American Exercise Focused on the Islands Closest to Taiwan

Aerospace & Defense

The Unknown NATO Walrus-Class Submarines ‘Sunk’ a US Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier and 7 Escort Vessels Back in 1999 in a Simulation and Come Armed with Torpedoes, Harpoon and Tomahawk Missiles

Aerospace & Defense

Ukraine’s F-16s Have Shot Down 2,500 Russian Drones in Two Years. Now Pilots Are Using the 20mm Cannon Because Missiles Are Running Low.

Aerospace & Defense

Ukraine Just Got Hit with Another Painful Loss: A Fourth F-16 Is Gone, and Only About Half the Promised Jets Have Even Arrived

Aerospace & Defense

A Seven-Year-Old US Air Force F-35A Is About as Available as a 36-Year-Old F-16, According to the Congressional Budget Office

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NATO Is Weighing the Biggest Expansion of Its Nuclear Weapons Sharing Since the Cold War, Driven by Russia and Doubts About Trump

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