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The SR-71 Blackbird Was So Fast It Could 'Out Run the Sun'

What You Need to Know: On March 8, 1968, an SR-71 Blackbird, piloted by Lt. Col. Buddy Brown and RSO Maj. Dave Jensen, performed a remarkable flight from Beale AFB, California, to Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan. Traveling at Mach 3 speeds, the Blackbird crossed th…

2024-11-19 13:41

Remarks by Principal Deputy Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jed Royal at the 2024 Mt. Fuji Dialogue

Principal Deputy Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jed Royal delivered remarks at the 2024 Mt. Fuji Dialogue.

2024-11-18 19:47

The Tyranny of Distance: What Trump Needs to Know About the Japan-US Alliance

Accusations that Japan is free-riding on U.S. security guarantees overlook the immense strategic and geographical value of U.S. military bases in Japan, including Okinawa and Yokosuka.

2024-11-15 14:48

U.S. Air Force to Withdraw A-10C From Korea Starting in January 2025

The service says it will transition away from the A-10C in Korea to focus on advancing fourth-generation fighter jet upgrades and enhancing fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft integration. The U.S. Air Force has announced that it will begin to transition aw…

2024-11-13 21:15

MiG-29, MiG-21, and Two F-22s Carry Out Memorial Flyover For Col. (Ret.) Gail Peck At Nellis AFB

An unusual formation flew over Nellis AFB to honor retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gail Peck, “Bandit 1”, who passed away recently. On Oct. 10, 2024, retired Col. Gaillard R. Peck Jr., the first commanding officer of the 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES) …

2024-11-08 15:47

US Raises Air Power on China's Doorstep With F-35 and F-22 Jets

The stealth fighters are deployed on Okinawa, one of Japan's southwest islands located near Taiwan.

2024-11-07 11:17

Military judge reinstates plea deals for 9/11 mastermind KSM, two other terrorists in shock ruling

A military judge ruled Wednesday that plea deals sparing accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other terrorists the death penalty must remain in effect. The stunning move comes three months after Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin revoked the …

2024-11-07 04:11

China Freaked: F-35 and F-16 Fighters Just Did a Massive Elephant Walk Close By

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) recently conducted a joint "elephant walk" at Misawa Air Base, showcasing aircraft like the F-16 Fighting Falcon, JASDF F-35A, and P-8 Poseidon. -This powerful display, involv…

2024-11-05 13:30

Defence continues to support sanctions against North Korea

Australia's contribution to multinational efforts to enforce United Nations (UN) Security Council sanctions against North Korea continues, with a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P‑8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft deployed for Operation Argos.

2024-11-04 04:45

The U.S. Air Force Is Sending F-22 Raptors Right to China's Doorstep

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Air Force is replacing its aging F-15C Eagles at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, with newer F-22 Raptor stealth fighters and F-16 Fighting Falcons. This move aims to enhance U.S. military capabilities amid escalating tension…

2024-10-25 23:11