DC Guard F-16s deploy to Middle East as airstrikes continue
The U.S. has bolstered its combat units in CENTCOM as the Israel-Hamas war threatens to spark a larger conflict.
Source: airforcetimes.com
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US MQ-9 Predator Drones Waging Most Airstrikes in Syria as Middle East Violence Spikes
The drone strikes have continued as the region has been roiled by factional violence in recent months and amid heightened attacks and tensions caused by the Israel-Hamas war.
Source: yahoo.com
US Air Force sends more F-16s to Middle East to deter hostilities
The Air Force announced the arrival of additional F-16s in the Middle East to deter further aggression in the region.
Alexusg Grynkewich Jonathan Lehrfeld Jersey Air National Guard Air Force Middle East New Jersey Air National Guard
Source: militarytimes.com
Air Force's Mideast drone experiments may feed Replicator effort
Among them could be a 3D-printed, $2,500 drone called the Kestrel.
Saudi Arabia Depsecdef Hicks Kathleen Hicks Alex Grynkewich Red Sands Integrated Experimentation Center Army Central
Source: defenseone.com
Russian pilots chill in Mideast skies after Pentagon's name-and-shame effort
Air Force three-star says U.S. moves in the region have also deterred Iran and ISIS.
Source: defenseone.com
Russian jets playing chicken with US planes over Syria, officials say
Air Forces Central Command reports head-on passes; denies Russian state-run media reports U.S. is doing it, too.
Source: defenseone.com
Need better drone defense? The US military may have an app for that.
The CARPE Dronvm application is funded by the Pentagon and developed by the Mitre Corporation. It underwent testing earlier this month.
Source: defensenews.com
Expeditionary Theater Support Group created by AFCENT
AFCENT has stood up the ETSG to provide expeditionary logistics, sustainment, and engineering support for more effective warfighting missions.
Source: militarytimes.com
Russians seem to be baiting US jets to dogfight in Syria, general says
Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich has suggested that “unprofessional” Russian moves jeopardize efforts to keep the situation from escalating.
Source: airforcetimes.com
Russians seem to be baiting US jets to dogfight in Syria, general says
Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich has suggested that “unprofessional” Russian moves jeopardize efforts to keep the situation from escalating.
Source: militarytimes.com