Aviation News MagazineRamstein FlagPublished May 2025 Forging NATO’s Future in the Skies In an era of sharpening global tension and renewed military urgency on Europe’s eastern flank, NATO air forces unite for their most advanced large-force training effort of the year: Ramstein Flag 2025. Hosted by the Royal Netherlands Air Force at Leeuwarden Air Base, this…
PTISIzappersPublished March 2025 The Growlers of VAQ-130 ‘Zappers’ have been embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during their deployment in the Red Sea. Engage spoke to CDR Carl Ellsworth about the challenges they faced Throughout the deployment, Electronic Attack Squadron ONE THREE ZERO (VAQ-130), nicknamed the ‘Zappers’, were assigned to CVW-3. Led by CDR Carl…
Combat Aircraft JournalSharpening the tipPublished February 2025 The United States Naval Aviation service is the second largest air force in the world, and the roles of its frontlineoperational units make it ready to deploy when called on. Whether that is for expeditionary or amphibious warfare, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, and air wings, or in the shape…
Airforces MonthlyLast of the gunfightersPublished December 2024 Patrick Roegies, Paul Gross and Ben Gorski recently spoke to Major Sky ‘Comet’ Lesh of the 47th Fighter Squadron ‘Dogpatchers’ about the objectives of the latest Exercise Hawgsmoke – possibly the last large-scale gathering of A-10 units “Brrrrrrrrrrt… brrrrrrrt..!” The silence over the Barry M Goldwater Range in…
Combat Aircraft JournalCobra Warrior 24-2Published December 2024 As a Norwegian F-35A Lightning II carefully approaches the rear of a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, tension fills the air. The highly focused boom operator aboard the tanker meticulously maneuvers the 30-foot boom toward the fighter jet’s receptacle. Precision is paramount in this intricate dance between two cutting-edge machines,…
Combat Aircraft JournalZappers dominate the Red SeaPublished November 2024 The Growlers of VAQ-130 ‘Zappers’ have been embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during their deployment in the Red Sea. Patrick Roegies and Ben Gorski spoke to CDR Carl Ellsworth about the challenges they faced Throughout the deployment, Electronic Attack Squadron ONE THREE ZERO (VAQ-130), nicknamed…
Fuerzas Militares del MundoRed Flag Alaska 24-2Published October 2024 “ With three editions a year, Red Flag Alaska has become one of most important large force exercises in the world. This year the second edition, referred to as Red Flag-Alaska 24-2, took place from 13 June until the 24 June” As sixteen F-16’s await their turn on…
PTISI & DiamastaRed Flag Alaska 24-2Published October 2024 “ With three editions a year, Red Flag Alaska has become one of most important large force exercises in the world. This year the second edition, referred to as Red Flag-Alaska 24-2, took place from 13 June until the 24 June” As sixteen F-16’s await their turn on the…
Combat Aircraft JournalGuardians of the southPublished Oktober 2024 The Canary Islands are located approximately 1,000 kilometers southwest of Spain and form a group of islands just off the Moroccan and Western Sahara coasts. The Ejército del Aire y del Espacio, or Spanish Air and Space Force, maintains several air bases on these islands. The main…
Admiralty Trilogy GroupMighty Ike’s Battle Axe Guarding the Red SeaPublished October 2024 CVN-69 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower deployed on 13 October 2023 to what was planned to be a European deployment in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) cooperating and training with NATO allies. CVN-69 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower the flagship of Carrier Strike Group…