Weapon Systems 2024-02-23
UK's customizable Paveway IV bomb proves effective across array of target scenarios
Innovative guidance helps the Paveway IV hit targets, including hardened bunkers buried deep in the ground, with extreme accuracy and effectiveness.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-22
F-16's agility, versatility enable US Air Force's ACE concept
The Air Force's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept emphasizes the speed, ruggedness and adaptability of its platforms.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-22
F-15E Strike Eagle's air-to-air capabilities enhance US Air Force's agility concept
The F-15E is distinctly suited for the US Air Force's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept -- a vision of using agile tactics to respond to modern contested environments.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-22
In service for decades, KC-135 Stratotankers embody strategic refueling versatility
The large inventory of KC-135s enables the US Air Force to extend the range and endurance of US and allied fighters and bombers anywhere in the world.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-21
AGM-88 HARM plays key role in deterring Houthi attacks in Red Sea
The AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile is designed to home in on enemy radar systems. It can travel 150km in two and a half minutes.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-19
Tomahawk cruise missiles play key role in US self-defense strikes against Houthis
The United States and United Kingdom are leveraging the versatility and reliability of the Tomahawk to conduct strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen and protect Red Sea shipping.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-14
Upgrades will bring B-52 Stratofortress into 'whole new type of fight'
The US Air Force's planned upgrades to the legacy B-52H bomber are so substantial that the overhauled aircraft will be re-designated the B-52J.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-12
US Air Force's Joint Air-To-Surface Standoff Missile goes extreme on range
The JASSM-XR will be able to reach heavily defended targets 1,900km away and be deployed by a wide range of bombers and fighter jets, and even cargo transport aircraft.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-09
Rapid Dragon missile system weaponizes US Air Force cargo aircraft
The system allows the US Air Force to deploy long-range, precision-guided missiles from its vast fleet of cargo aircraft.
Weapon Systems 2024-02-08
Capabilities of MQ-9 Reaper see full effect under key combat concept
The US Air Force's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept is a vision of using agile tactics to respond to modern contested environments. The MQ-9 is distinctly suited for this doctrine.