Latest "European Deterrence Initiative" stories

F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron are parked on the flight line at the 71st Air Base, Campia Turzii, Romania, June 26, 2019. (Master Sgt. Megan Crusher/Air Force)

Air Force to focus 2022 construction funds on Europe, Pacific and nukes

The Air Force plans to funnel next year’s military construction dollars toward bolstering its facilities across Europe and the Indo-Pacific, as well as preparing to bring on a new generation of nuclear weapons, officials told lawmakers Tuesday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

Security forces airmen patrol near a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer taxiway at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of a Bomber Task Force mission, Dec. 26, 2020.

‘Guam is a target today.’ Pacific chief pitches Aegis Ashore to Congress

Guam would be key to responding to any conflict in the Asia-Pacific region.

23 months ago

DoD’s border wall funding shift hits Russia deterrence efforts

The Pentagon is moving to scuttle nearly 19 more military construction projects ― including $274 million worth in Europe to deter Russia.

3 years ago

B-52s train in tense Black Sea region, in signal to Russia

The Air Force has flown missions in Europe to deter Russian aggression since 2014, shortly after the Crimea invasion.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

US Air Force chief in Europe downplays impact of funding shift for border wall

"I'm not overly concerned," says Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

F-35As deploy to Spangdahlem

The F-35s previously took part in the Astral Knight exercise at Aviano Air Base in Italy.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago