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Iranian strikes target the infrastructure behind US airpower

Iran has struck radar systems, satellite communications and mission-critical aircraft at US bases across Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

By Michael Scanlon

2 weeks ago

The US Navy decommissioned Middle East minesweepers last year. Here’s what they did.

Four Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships stationed in Bahrain were decommissioned in 2025 after each serving for over 30 years.

5 weeks ago

NATO kicks off ‘Arctic Sentry’ operation following Greenland brouhaha

The mission will tie together various allied activities in the region, according to NATO officials.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

2 months ago

Hegseth questions Air Force plan to buy E-7, touts space-based recon

Air Force officials say the E-7 must replace its aging E-3 AWACS planes and would be needed even when space-based ISR capabilities are in orbit.

By Stephen Losey

10 months ago

‘The ability to stare’: Why the US Air Force is eager to get the E-7

With the aging E-3 AWACS becoming increasingly out of date and hard to maintain, top Air Force leaders say they want the new E-7 as soon as possible.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Another Air Force fleet grounded over fears plane tails may fall off

E-3 Sentry aerial target tracking planes are the latest to undergo inspection for subpar tail pins.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago