China’s most advanced J-20 stealth fighter jets assigned to an ace unit have been conducting real-combat scenario training together with powerful J-16 and agile J-10C jets, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force revealed, as a Chinese expert said Monday the combination can conjure a kaleidoscope of tactics to safeguard the country. In a video […]

The final AC-130U Spooky gunship returned here from the airframe’s last scheduled combat deployment July 8, 2019. While still on alert to respond to contingencies as needed for the next few months, the Spooky is being replaced downrange by the AC-130J Ghostrider, the most lethal and innovative gunship in the world. “This begins the ending […]

DefenceTalkChina’s J-20 stealth fighter jets have begun their first-ever combat training over the ocean, a spokesperson confirmed Wednesday. “It will help the air force better fulfill its sacred duty of safeguarding China’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity,” said Shen Jinke, spokesman for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force. The J-20 is China’s fourth-generation medium […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-j-20-stealth-jets-conduct-first-over-the-sea-combat-training-71677/

DefenceTalkCAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait: The 401st Army Field Support Brigade issued 257 pieces of equipment from an Army Prepositioned Stocks-5 armored brigade combat team set during an issue exercise here, Jan. 27. The exercise, led by the Army Field Support Battalion-Kuwait, was intended to test the battalion’s ability to rapidly issue newly combat configured equipment and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/aps-5-combat-configuration-concept-put-to-test-during-rapid-issue-exercise-71397/

DefenceTalkFORT JACKSON, S.C.: Even today, two decades into the 21st century, the multiple integrated laser engagement system, or MILES, still sounds like a gadget out of “Star Trek.” The gear uses lasers and blank cartridges to simulate actual battle, giving Soldiers and trainees the kind of instant feedback usually reserved for video games. The weapons […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-introduces-laser-engagement-system-to-basic-combat-training-cycle-71370/

DefenceTalkThe US military is conducting “very serious” training for a possible conflict with North Korea, a top Republican lawmaker said Tuesday, though he said he hoped such preparations would never be put to use. Congressman Mac Thornberry, who chairs the powerful House Armed Services Committee that provides civilian oversight to the Pentagon, said the administration […]https://www.defencetalk.com/serious-us-training-for-eventual-north-korea-conflict-congressman-71082/

DefenceTalkAn increased emphasis on large-scale ground combat and a greater focus on cybersecurity during combat operations are among key changes in the Army’s updated Field Manual 3-0, Operations, released today. America’s potential enemies now have capabilities greater than what Soldiers faced from insurgents in the Middle East. Threats from near-peer adversaries today include the infiltration […]https://www.defencetalk.com/revised-doctrine-prepares-us-soldiers-for-changing-global-threats-70591/

DefenceTalkWhen the United States decided to position a force in Europe for credible deterrence, it had to bolster its capabilities. The Army set in motion several actions, including extending regionally aligned forces (RAF) rotations to nine months, having RAF operate “heel to toe,” and pre-positioning combat, combat support, and sustainment equipment in Europe. On Dec. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-expands-pre-positioned-stocks-in-europe-70500/

DefenceTalkU.S. Air Force Airmen will partner with the Royal Air Force and the French Air Force for a second trilateral exercise beginning April 12 through April 28, 2017, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Atlantic Trident 2017, hosted by the 1st Fighter Wing, focuses on operations in a highly contested operational environment through a variety of complex, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/f-35a-to-face-eurofighter-rafale-in-combat-exercise-for-first-time-69724/

DefenceTalkWar games 360: Your first-hand combat drills experiencehttps://www.defencetalk.com/war-games-360-your-first-hand-combat-drills-experience-69258/