Latest "deterrence" stories

Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing recieve a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, after landing at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of a Bomber Task Force mission, Oct. 18, 2022. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the National Defense Strategy. (Senior Airman Yosselin Campos/Air Force)

B-1 bombers again deploy to Guam amid Pacific tensions

Bomber crews will participate in several training missions with regional allies while overseas.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

A 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, guides a 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress to its parking apron at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Aug. 18, 2022. (Senior Airman Michael A. Richmond/Air Force)

B-52s flying bomber task force missions over Europe

The bombers arrived Aug. 18 from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

NATO planners put the F-35 front and center in European nuclear deterrence

The next-gen jet is envisioned to take active and supporting roles in the European theater once all relevant allies have the aircraft, said Jessica Cox, NATO's nuclear planning chief.

By Sebastian Sprenger

10 months ago

Integrating deterrence across the gray — making it more than words

The authors propose concepts to address a gap in discourse on "integrated deterrence" in the upcoming National Defense Strategy.

By Katie Crombe, Steve Ferenzi and Robert Jones

14 months ago

B-1B bombers return to Diego Garcia island base after 15 years

Lancers showed up after China began holding military air drills near Taiwan and launched a joint naval exercise with Russia in the Sea of Japan.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

US Air Force bomber unit sets up shop in Norway

The move comes as the American military sharpens its focus on the Arctic region.

By Sebastian Sprenger

24 months ago