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Global Strike resumes using M18 pistol with new inspection rules

The Air Force suspended use of the pistol after an airman was fatally shot with one at F.E. Warren Air Force Base.

By Stephen Losey

3 weeks ago

SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the delivery of the 100,000th M17 and M18 for the Modular Handgun System program to the U.S. Military, ahead of schedule, and surpassing the performance standards and requirements since the official contract award in January 2017.

Air Force suspends use of M18 pistols after airman’s death

A leaked memo called for the M18 to be pulled from use “for all operational and training activities” immediately and replaced by the M-4 rifle.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

8 weeks ago

The evolution of military tattoos, from Sailor Jerry to skull logos

For generations, tattoos have served as both a rite of passage and a record of service for members of the military.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

8 weeks ago

White House taps Global Strike head as next Air Force vice chief

The last Air Force vice chief, Gen. Jim Slife, was fired by President Trump in February without explanation as part of a broader purge of military leaders.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago

Air Force review spotlights risks in space agency’s go-fast approach

The report recommends SDA make process and culture changes as it looks to scale from handfuls of demo satellites to hundreds of operational spacecraft.

By Courtney Albon

2 months ago

Army tests robotic coyotes to defend fighter jets

Unmanned ground vehicles mounted with life-size plastic coyotes are one idea proposed as part of a new effort to keep wildlife away from military aircraft.

By Hope Hodge Seck

2 months ago