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U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick

US Air Force reactivates 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron as MQ-9 Reaper unit at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea

The U.S. Air Force reactivated the 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, and assigned it an MQ-9 Reaper mission with permanent basing on the peninsula. A ceremony at Kunsan on September 29 marked the stand-up and assumption

October 1, 2025

Russia-Ukraine War

Russian Tu-95 Bombers and Su-35 Fighters Tracked in Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone

Two Russian Tu-95 bombers and two Su-35 fighters operated inside Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone on September 24. U.S. aircraft launched to identify and intercept in the zone. The activity took place in international airspace and did not enter U.S. or Canadian

September 25, 2025

Asia-Pacific

Chinese and Russian Submarines Operate Together in the Pacific Amid Rising Military Coordination

Two diesel-electric submarines operated together for the first time in a publicly acknowledged China-Russia submarine patrol. Russia sent the Project 636.3 Kilo-class boat Volkhov from its Pacific Fleet. China paired it with a Kilo-class counterpart of the same basic lineage. The formation

September 23, 2025

Russia-Ukraine War

Pentagon Limits U.S. Ground Role in Ukraine Security Guarantees, Europe to Lead

The Pentagon has told European counterparts that any U.S. role in a future security guarantee for Ukraine will be limited and largely off the ground. European forces would lead inside Ukraine if a ceasefire opens the door to a mission. The guidance

August 20, 2025

Middle East

US State Department Approves $4.7B NASAMS Sale for Egypt’s Air-Defense Upgrade

The U.S. State Department approved a $4.67 billion NASAMS sale to Egypt on July 24, 2025. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency sent the notice to Congress that day. The package cover radars, missiles, launchers, support gear, training, and sustainment. It stands among

July 25, 2025

Asia-Pacific

Australia Questions AUKUS Commitments as US Pushes Higher Defence Spending and Taiwan Clause

Australia's plan to get nuclear-powered submarines with help from the U.S. and U.K. is on pause for now. U.S. defense officials say the Pentagon will get an internal report on July 29 that could change the cost, schedule, and rules for the

July 21, 2025

Russia-Ukraine War

Pentagon Resumes 155 mm Shell and GMLRS Rocket Deliveries to Ukraine

The Pentagon has restarted selected arms deliveries to Ukraine only days after a sudden halt triggered a frantic check of U.S. stockpiles. Defense officials confirm that 155 mm artillery rounds and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles (GMLRS) crossed NATO borders late

July 10, 2025

Russia-Ukraine War

Denmark Confirms Purchase of 10 Additional F-35 Jets and EU-Backed Patriot Aid for Ukraine

Denmark's defence ministry has moved to expand its combat-air and air-defence posture with two closely linked decisions reached in Washington this week. Copenhagen will order at least ten extra F-35A fighters and will co-sponsor a European purchase of ten Patriot batteries that

July 9, 2025

Russia-Ukraine War

Dutch and Norwegian F-35s Deploy to Poland to Secure Ukraine Supply Lines

The Netherlands and Norway will send their F-35 fighter jets to Poland from Sept. 1 to Dec. 1 under NATO command. The mission's single goal is to keep the air route open for trucks, trains, and aircraft carrying weapons and spare parts

July 8, 2025

Asia-Pacific

Japan Negotiates Transfer of Abukuma-Class Destroyers and TC-90 Surveillance Aircraft to the Philippines

Tokyo and Manila are negotiating the transfer of six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts and additional Beechcraft King Air TC-90 maritime surveillance aircraft. Philippine Navy chief Vice Adm. Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta says discussions started after Japan signaled its plan to retire the 35-year-old

July 7, 2025

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