U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter jets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, landing on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of Cope North 25, Feb. 19, 2025. CN25 enhances warfighting readiness and interoperability among participating nations, demonstrating our collective ability to deploy airpower and ensure…
By Robbin Laird Dateline: Canberra, Australia Australia's approach to littoral defense represents a strategic pivot that extends far beyond simple territorial protection. As outlined in the national strategy, this approach demands a fundamental rethinking of force deployment and equipment, creating opportunities for enhanced regional cooperation and security integration. Reframing Territorial…
By Robbin Laird In an increasingly complex and contested battlefield environment, the U.S. Marine Corps is adapting its aviation support strategy to meet emerging challenges. Captain Medlen, an eight-year Marine Corps veteran currently commanding the Engineers Company of Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272, provided valuable insights into how distributed…
F-22 at Sentry Savanah Exercises.Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guard’s premier fourth- and fifth-generation fighter integration exercise, with this year’s event involving more than 1,000 participants and 56 aircraft from eight flying units. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES 01.17.2025 Video by Master Sgt. Rafael Rosa 165th Airlift Wing
By Pierre Tran Paris - Britain and Germany have pledged to boost military spending in response to Russia’s bloody advance on Ukraine and uncertainty about U.S. defense efforts in Europe, sparking questions on how those funds will be found and what the rearmament drives will yield. Those two allied nations…
President Donald Trump has outlined a dramatic foreign policy shift during his recent address in Saudi Arabia. The speech signals what appears to be a fundamental realignment of American priorities in the Middle East and potentially reshapes the global balance of power. A New Vision for the Middle East Trump's…
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) perform joint training with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE)…
An interview with Major Sean Timothy Penczak, Operations Officer with VMM-162 By Robbin Laird The MV-22 Osprey has come a long way since its early days as a novel tiltrotor aircraft. What began as a specialized assault platform has evolved into an incredibly versatile multi-mission aircraft capable of transforming Marine…
