NATO Air Power

Swedish Air Force crafting new fighter strategy amid Russian aggression, NATO ascension

Due in November, the strategy will inform what capabilities will replace the older-model fighters that the service plans to begin in retiring in 2035.

Britain moves forward with its own Typhoon radar primed for electronic warfare

The $420 million deal includes the industry partners delivering the first Mk2-equipped Typhoons in 2022 for test and evaluation work, as well as three complete radars.

Six US Air Force B-52 bombers make symbolic sweep over all NATO members

The one-off mission, titled "Allied Sky," is meant to signal the alliance's unity and improve interoperability, say U.S. military officials.

Moving US F-16s from Germany will ripple far outside the Black Sea region

Former defense and military officials weighed in on the decision to transfer F-16s from Germany to Italy.

UK facilities for American F-35 jets are delayed and over budget

Hangars, a squadron headquarters facility and the F-35 simulator building won't be ready when F-35s arrive in England in 2021.

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UK facilities for American F-35 jets are delayed and over budget

Hangars, a squadron headquarters facility and the F-35 simulator building won't be ready when F-35s arrive in England in 2021.

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Eastern European NATO allies ramp up drone buys to protect their borders

Countries eye Russia as they gauge the need to bolster their aerial capabilities.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

Libya is turning into a battle lab for air warfare

What exactly is going on, who is winning and what has this conflict taught generals about modern air combat?

By Tom Kington

Bring allied attention to air power in the Arctic

Securing stability and predictability in the Arctic, one may claim, takes a constant balancing act. Allied air power will continue to be key.

By Tone Skogen

Awash in technology hook-ups, Team Tempest longs for steady partners

“The U.K. is keen to see more international partners join us," says Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. "There is room for a broad range of other partnerships.”

By Andrew Chuter

Multidomain capabilities are key to securing the Arctic

Air power is of vital importance in the Arctic, but it must be in a joint and combined framework, enabling future multidomain and network-based operations.

By Maj. Gen. Anders Rex

The race is on to replace NATO’s early-warning aircraft fleet

The alliance plans to spend $1 billion for a final service life extension of the planes, which would keep them flying until 2035.

By Aaron Mehta

Watch: NATO pilots patrol Baltic airspace

Go inside the NATO air-policing mission that patrols the Baltics.

NATO needs a new core task

The Western alliance must stretch its mission further, while adopting a fourth core task, called “conserve stability.”

By Hans Binnendijk and Timo S. Koster

British next-generation fighter program taps new suppliers

Sweden’s Saab also revealed it was setting up a UK hub to potentially participate in future combat air systems work between the two nations.

By Andrew Chuter

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Due in November, the strategy will inform what capabilities will replace the older-model fighters that the service plans to begin in retiring in 2035.

The $420 million deal includes the industry partners delivering the first Mk2-equipped Typhoons in 2022 for test and evaluation work, as well as three complete radars.

The one-off mission, titled "Allied Sky," is meant to signal the alliance's unity and improve interoperability, say U.S. military officials.

Former defense and military officials weighed in on the decision to transfer F-16s from Germany to Italy.

Hangars, a squadron headquarters facility and the F-35 simulator building won't be ready when F-35s arrive in England in 2021.

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Hangars, a squadron headquarters facility and the F-35 simulator building won't be ready when F-35s arrive in England in 2021.

Countries eye Russia as they gauge the need to bolster their aerial capabilities.

What exactly is going on, who is winning and what has this conflict taught generals about modern air combat?

Securing stability and predictability in the Arctic, one may claim, takes a constant balancing act. Allied air power will continue to be key.

“The U.K. is keen to see more international partners join us," says Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. "There is room for a broad range of other partnerships.”

Air power is of vital importance in the Arctic, but it must be in a joint and combined framework, enabling future multidomain and network-based operations.

The alliance plans to spend $1 billion for a final service life extension of the planes, which would keep them flying until 2035.

Go inside the NATO air-policing mission that patrols the Baltics.

The Western alliance must stretch its mission further, while adopting a fourth core task, called “conserve stability.”

Sweden’s Saab also revealed it was setting up a UK hub to potentially participate in future combat air systems work between the two nations.

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