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Pentagon downgrades leadership role for Air Forces-Europe to 3-star

Pentagon Shakeup: Air Forces-Europe Leadership Downgraded to 3-Star General

The Pentagon has reduced the rank of the Air Force’s chief commander in Europe to that of a three-star general. ...

US Air Force revamps pilot training as T-7 era nears

US Air Force Overhauls Pilot Training: Prepares for New T-7 Era

US Air Force Updates Pilot Training Approaching T-7 Jet Introduction The United States Air Force is set to overhaul its ...

New Zealand NH90 helicopters fly record distance across Tasman Sea

Record-Breaking Flight: New Zealand NH90 Helicopters Conquer Tasman Sea Distance

A Historic Flight for New Zealand’s Air Force WELLINGTON, New Zealand — In a groundbreaking event, two NH90 helicopters from ...

US Navy test-fires unarmed Trident nuclear-capable missiles

US Navy Launches Trident Missiles: Demonstrates Nuclear-Capable Firepower in Test

Last week, the U.S. Navy executed a series of planned missile tests for a nuclear-capable arms system off Florida’s coastline, ...

China remains No. 1 threat in space: Space Force general

China Tops Space Threat List, Warns U.S. Space Force General

China is currently considered the primary competitor to the United States in the realm of space, rapidly advancing its space ...

New Pentagon strategy to focus on homeland, Western Hemisphere

New Pentagon Approach Prioritizes U.S. Homeland and Western Hemisphere Defense

The Pentagon’s primary national security agenda will align closely with President Donald Trump’s “America First” policy. According to several U.S. ...

Russia is helping China prepare to attack Taiwan, RUSI report says

Russia Assists China’s Taiwan Attack Plans: RUSI Report Unveils Military Collaboration

LONDON — In recent developments, Russia has been identified as providing military hardware and technological support to China, potentially aiding ...

At Taiwan arms show, vendors bank on cheap weapons for big damage

Taiwan Arms Show: Vendors Promote Budget-Friendly Weapons for Maximum Impact

Christchurch, New Zealand: Taipei Aerospace and Defense Exhibition Opens In Christchurch, New Zealand, the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (TADTE) ...

China bristles at US Army’s Typhon missile launcher in Japan

China Outraged by US Army’s Typhon Missile Deployment in Japan: Tensions Escalate

China Expresses Concern Over U.S. Military Deployment in Japan MANILA, Philippines — This week, China voiced its concerns regarding the ...

France seeks ‘mutually acceptable’ accord on next-gen fighter progress

France Aims for Key Deal on Cutting-Edge Fighter Jet: Progress Toward ‘Mutually Acceptable’ Accord

PARIS — France has affirmed its dedication to finding a “mutually acceptable solution” with Germany and Spain within the current ...