Daily Report

Nov. 22, 2016

Grounded F-35As Return to Flight

The Air Force on Nov. 18 finished repairs to 13 F-35As that had been grounded for about two months due to manufacturing defects in their fuel systems, giving the whole fleet a go for flight. The Air Force in September...

Trump Affirms NATO Alliance

President-elect Donald Trump spoke on the phone with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Friday. Stoltenberg “congratulated the President-elect on his election victory and said that he was looking forward to working with him and his national security team,” according to...

Lockheed to Upgrade Korean F-16s Under $1.2 Billion Contract

Lockheed Martin has received a $1.2 billion contract to provide upgrades on the Republic of Korea Air Force’s fleet of F-16s. The company will upgrade 134 South Korean fighters based on the F-16V configuration, commonly known as Vipers. New systems...

The Third Offset Key to Korean Strategy

The Third Offset strategy will be key to ensuring the balance of power on the Korean Peninsula remains “in favor of the US-ROK alliance,” according to a new report issued by the Center for a New American Security. The Third...

China’s Impact on the Korean Peninsula

The most crucial factor in orienting US military strategy on the Korean peninsula may be China, according to a new report from the Center for a New American Security. Taking the Third Offset as its strategic approach to countering North...

NATO Heavy Airlift Wing Unveils New Hangar

NATO’s Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa AB, Hungary, recently opened a new hangar, allowing aircrew to work on C-17s year-round and increasing aircraft availability. The hangar complex, which has been under construction for the last three years, will allow aircrews...