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US Navy jets sent to base in Middle East to bolster Israel defense

Around a dozen F/A-18 Super Hornets were sent to an undisclosed location to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies.

US, Australia announce additional basing and weapons plans

Officials announced several initiatives Tuesday that seek to solidify defense cooperation between the two nations.

First Huey replacement helicopter delivered to US Air Force

Boeing's MH-139A Grey Wolf is slated to conduct security patrols at nuclear missile fields, but plans to slash the fleet have triggered cost overruns.

Opinion

Depth of magazine: Preparing the joint force for protracted conflict

The depth of America's magazine will determine the credibility of U.S. deterrence, writes the assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Air Force fires ops group commander after scathing B-1 crash report

The Air Force's report blasted poor airmanship and a "culture of complacency" that investigators said led to the B-1's January crash.

Air Force weighs options to make up for B-52 cost, schedule breaches

Two key elements of the service's B-52 overhaul effort — the engine replacement and radar modernization programs — have seen cost and schedule growth.

US to boost military presence in Middle East amid growing tensions

The U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.

US to depart final base in Niger, nearly ending withdrawal

Once an emblem of the two countries' security ties, Air Base 201 will be vacated by Monday, according to two U.S. officials.

18th Airborne at center of major Pacific exercise for the first time

A Hawaii headquarters will run a simulated battle with the North Carolina-based unit as its lead.

Air Force rolls out ‘Foundations’ courses for enlisted development

The new curriculum focuses on increasing development during traditionally slower periods of an airman's enlistment.