Important to remember the airpower intervention in Libya that was intended to stop atrocities and ended in more chaos and atrocities than before the intervention.
January 12, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Important to remember the airpower intervention in Libya that was intended to stop atrocities and ended in more chaos and atrocities than before the intervention.
Hello new followers. I'm Eustis Bell. I'm big on airpower, wargaming, and national security issues. I read a lot of history. Thanks for following.
January 11, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Hello new followers. I'm Eustis Bell. I'm big on airpower, wargaming, and national security issues. I read a lot of history. Thanks for following.
From America, Jan 1944: Aircraft ad from Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
(+Bombs)
«Blast the hub and smash the wheel!»
(+Bombs)
«Blast the hub and smash the wheel!»
January 11, 2026 at 5:37 PM
From America, Jan 1944: Aircraft ad from Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
(+Bombs)
«Blast the hub and smash the wheel!»
(+Bombs)
«Blast the hub and smash the wheel!»
And just for the record the cost of that AirPower will of course come from is % GDP spent on NATO that we are supposed to be matching.
January 11, 2026 at 3:44 PM
And just for the record the cost of that AirPower will of course come from is % GDP spent on NATO that we are supposed to be matching.
If and when Trump decides to strike Iran the USA will be using AirPower based in Europe - again!!
Did we vote for Trump?
Did we ask to be used in a war against Iran?
Do we want to be used in a war against Iran?
Did we vote for Trump?
Did we ask to be used in a war against Iran?
Do we want to be used in a war against Iran?
January 11, 2026 at 3:42 PM
If and when Trump decides to strike Iran the USA will be using AirPower based in Europe - again!!
Did we vote for Trump?
Did we ask to be used in a war against Iran?
Do we want to be used in a war against Iran?
Did we vote for Trump?
Did we ask to be used in a war against Iran?
Do we want to be used in a war against Iran?
AI: As of early January 2026, the U.S. does not have an aircraft carrier directly near Iran in the Persian Gulf or Arabian Sea, creating a gap in Middle East naval presence, though land-based airpower from regional bases remains available for potential operations.
January 11, 2026 at 3:19 PM
AI: As of early January 2026, the U.S. does not have an aircraft carrier directly near Iran in the Persian Gulf or Arabian Sea, creating a gap in Middle East naval presence, though land-based airpower from regional bases remains available for potential operations.
Red Storm Rising invasion of Iceland with the US as the baddy and a bit less airpower
January 11, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Red Storm Rising invasion of Iceland with the US as the baddy and a bit less airpower
Are drones replacing fighter jets — or is air power evolving into a new human–machine ecosystem?
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#DroneWarfare #AirPower #MilitaryTechnology #FutureOfWar #DefenseAnalysis #StrategicVanguard
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#DroneWarfare #AirPower #MilitaryTechnology #FutureOfWar #DefenseAnalysis #StrategicVanguard
Are Drones Replacing Fighter Jets? How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Air Warfare
Are drones replacing fighter jets, or is air power evolving into a hybrid ecosystem of humans and machines? This in-depth analysis explores how AI, unmanned systems, and next-generation fighters are r...
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January 11, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Are drones replacing fighter jets — or is air power evolving into a new human–machine ecosystem?
📖 Read the full analysis: www.strategicvanguard.com/post/are-dro...
🎥 Watch the video: youtu.be/nw9d2as6iJg
#DroneWarfare #AirPower #MilitaryTechnology #FutureOfWar #DefenseAnalysis #StrategicVanguard
📖 Read the full analysis: www.strategicvanguard.com/post/are-dro...
🎥 Watch the video: youtu.be/nw9d2as6iJg
#DroneWarfare #AirPower #MilitaryTechnology #FutureOfWar #DefenseAnalysis #StrategicVanguard
Another round of air strikes, another reminder that the U.S. is still conducting undeclared warfare in Syria. Just vibes and airpower as usual.
US military says it carried out strikes across Syria targeting Islamic State
The U.S. military said on Saturday it carried out multiple strikes in Syria targeting the Islamic State militant group as part of an operation that Washington launched in December after an attack on A...
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January 10, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Another round of air strikes, another reminder that the U.S. is still conducting undeclared warfare in Syria. Just vibes and airpower as usual.
No. The whole premise of the 2nd Amendment is ridiculous in today's world. Militias for taking up arms against an oppressive government? That's a suicide mission. They have tanks, airpower and well trained armies. There have to be more effective ways.
January 10, 2026 at 9:39 PM
No. The whole premise of the 2nd Amendment is ridiculous in today's world. Militias for taking up arms against an oppressive government? That's a suicide mission. They have tanks, airpower and well trained armies. There have to be more effective ways.
Right now, America's vivid support in any way discredits #Iran protestors. Their chances of success shrink and the mullah get to justify their heavy-handed actions if push comes to shove. #US can't disarm #IRGC by sheer airpower. The history of the CIA grounds ops shed some light
January 10, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Air power today is multi-domain. Pakistan’s evolving PAF doctrine is becoming a strategic export.
#AirPower #PAF #MilitaryDoctrine
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#AirPower #PAF #MilitaryDoctrine
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From Fraternal Ties to Multi-Domain Strategy - Stratheia
Pakistan–Saudi air force cooperation signals strategic realignment, blending defense diplomacy, economics, and multi-domain warfare.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Air power today is multi-domain. Pakistan’s evolving PAF doctrine is becoming a strategic export.
#AirPower #PAF #MilitaryDoctrine
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#AirPower #PAF #MilitaryDoctrine
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Air Force Brings Back Job Patches, Which Were Banned for Some Reason
Air Force brings back job patches after year-long ban, recognizing unique roles in airpower generation. #AirForce #JobPatches #MilitaryUpdates.
Air Force brings back job patches after year-long ban, recognizing unique roles in airpower generation. #AirForce #JobPatches #MilitaryUpdates.
Air Force Brings Back Job Patches, Which Were Banned for Some Reason
Air Force brings back job patches after year-long ban, recognizing unique roles in airpower generation. #AirForce #JobPatches #MilitaryUpdates.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Air Force Brings Back Job Patches, Which Were Banned for Some Reason
Air Force brings back job patches after year-long ban, recognizing unique roles in airpower generation. #AirForce #JobPatches #MilitaryUpdates.
Air Force brings back job patches after year-long ban, recognizing unique roles in airpower generation. #AirForce #JobPatches #MilitaryUpdates.
Venezuela raid shows airpower drives dominance in modern conflicts
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Venezuela raid shows airpower drives dominance in modern conflicts
As the US raid on Venezuela, the war in Ukraine, Op Sindoor, and conflicts in West Asia show, it is clear that airpower continues to be the dominant means of prosecuting military operations. Major armed forces around the world are...
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January 10, 2026 at 4:08 AM
#F35 #ItalyAirForce #MilitaryAviation #LockheedMartin #DefenseNews #NATO #PilotTraining #AviationNews #Sicily #AirPower
Italy to Host First F-35 Training School Outside the United States
Aviation News – Italy has announced that an air force base in Sicily will become the first F-35 training school outside the United States, underlining rising European demand for pilots as more countries order the stealth fighter. The Italian defense ministry said the F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin will oversee preparations at Trapani-Birgi Air Base, with initial ground training scheduled to begin by December 2028 and a dedicated Lightning Training Centre due for completion by July 2029.
aviationnews.eu
January 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Shield AI unveils the X-BAT — a runway-free, AI-piloted VTOL fighter drone with long range and autonomous combat capabilities. A potential game-changer in airpower and collaborative combat aircraft. #DefenseTech #AI #VTOL #Autonomy
January 8, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Shield AI unveils the X-BAT — a runway-free, AI-piloted VTOL fighter drone with long range and autonomous combat capabilities. A potential game-changer in airpower and collaborative combat aircraft. #DefenseTech #AI #VTOL #Autonomy
Back for another year!
@MitchellStudies Dean LtGen Dave Deptula breaks down Venezuela and #airpower in the National Security Strategy. And Bank of America’s Dr. Ron Epstein on new executive orders limiting defense corporate buybacks. Plus headlines. Powered by @GE_Aerospace!
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@MitchellStudies Dean LtGen Dave Deptula breaks down Venezuela and #airpower in the National Security Strategy. And Bank of America’s Dr. Ron Epstein on new executive orders limiting defense corporate buybacks. Plus headlines. Powered by @GE_Aerospace!
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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jan 8, 26] Season 4 E1: Auld Acquaintance - Defense & Aerospace Report
Lieutenant General (ret.) Dave Deptula, Dean of the Mitchell Institute, joins us with the latest on Venezuela, airpower in the National Security Strategy, and a season of change in the U.S. Air Force....
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January 8, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Back for another year!
@MitchellStudies Dean LtGen Dave Deptula breaks down Venezuela and #airpower in the National Security Strategy. And Bank of America’s Dr. Ron Epstein on new executive orders limiting defense corporate buybacks. Plus headlines. Powered by @GE_Aerospace!
tinyurl.com/TAPPS4E01
@MitchellStudies Dean LtGen Dave Deptula breaks down Venezuela and #airpower in the National Security Strategy. And Bank of America’s Dr. Ron Epstein on new executive orders limiting defense corporate buybacks. Plus headlines. Powered by @GE_Aerospace!
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#Ukraine #F16 #AirDefense #MilitaryAviation #AviationNews #UkraineWar #FighterJets #MissileDefense #DroneDefense #AirPower
Ukraine Reports 1,000 Russian Targets Destroyed by F-16s
Aviation News – Ukraine’s air force says its F-16 fighter jets have destroyed more than 1,000 Russian aerial targets since entering combat, highlighting their growing importance in defending cities and critical infrastructure. The milestone offers the clearest indication yet of how the Western-built aircraft is shaping Ukraine’s air war. The figure was disclosed in a Ukrainian Air Force video interview with an F-16 pilot and follows the aircraft’s combat debut in August 2024.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:39 AM
#JF17 #PakistanAirForce #BangladeshAirForce #DefenceExports #MilitaryAviation #SouthAsia #FighterJets #AviationNews #DefenceIndustry #AirPower
Pakistan, Bangladesh Discuss JF-17 Fighter Jet Deal as Defence Ties Deepen
Aviation News – Pakistan and Bangladesh have opened talks on a potential agreement for the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Dhaka, a move that could reshape regional air power and expand Islamabad’s defence exports. The discussions, held in Islamabad, underline Pakistan’s ambition to widen its arms supply footprint and strengthen strategic ties with Bangladesh. The talks were led by the air force chiefs of both countries and confirmed by Pakistan’s military on January 7, following growing interest in the JF-17 after Pakistan’s air force performance in last year’s conflict with India.
aviationnews.eu
January 8, 2026 at 6:31 AM
If you’re in a war with a culturally indistinguishable neighbor that you recently had a pretty porous border with and they have an overwhelming overmatch in airpower, there exist significantly softer targets than the airframes themselves
This is especially true if you’re Mexico
This is especially true if you’re Mexico
I’d like a focus on infantry and artillerymen as well. Unfortunately there is not really a great playbook for how to fight an enemy with USAF-type air superiority, but extensive and responsive artillery leveraging UAS and stand-in sensors is probably our best bet.
January 8, 2026 at 1:50 AM
If you’re in a war with a culturally indistinguishable neighbor that you recently had a pretty porous border with and they have an overwhelming overmatch in airpower, there exist significantly softer targets than the airframes themselves
This is especially true if you’re Mexico
This is especially true if you’re Mexico
14. Hamburg (1943) - strategic airpower as method of waging war.
15. Yom Kippur (1973) - integrated air defense and man-portable ATGMs neutralizing armor and airpower.
15. Yom Kippur (1973) - integrated air defense and man-portable ATGMs neutralizing armor and airpower.
January 8, 2026 at 12:35 AM
14. Hamburg (1943) - strategic airpower as method of waging war.
15. Yom Kippur (1973) - integrated air defense and man-portable ATGMs neutralizing armor and airpower.
15. Yom Kippur (1973) - integrated air defense and man-portable ATGMs neutralizing armor and airpower.
special nod to the disney cartoons and “victory through airpower”. watch out tho, anything from the war department about japan should be avoided because their explicit goal was justifying internment by stoking racial tensions.
January 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
special nod to the disney cartoons and “victory through airpower”. watch out tho, anything from the war department about japan should be avoided because their explicit goal was justifying internment by stoking racial tensions.
Best breakdown at the unclass operational level probably comes from the ODS air survey but you have to do a lot of inference from the target sets
Fundamentally though airpower is going to achieve multi-axis attack more easily because doing so with cruise missiles from a LSC or sub limits range
Fundamentally though airpower is going to achieve multi-axis attack more easily because doing so with cruise missiles from a LSC or sub limits range
January 7, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Best breakdown at the unclass operational level probably comes from the ODS air survey but you have to do a lot of inference from the target sets
Fundamentally though airpower is going to achieve multi-axis attack more easily because doing so with cruise missiles from a LSC or sub limits range
Fundamentally though airpower is going to achieve multi-axis attack more easily because doing so with cruise missiles from a LSC or sub limits range
Iran maintains a diverse air fleet combining Cold War-era aircraft, domestically upgraded planes, and limited modern fighters to sustain airpower under sanctions.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Iran maintains a diverse air fleet combining Cold War-era aircraft, domestically upgraded planes, and limited modern fighters to sustain airpower under sanctions.
As China sharpens Pacific kill chain US revives island airfields
As the US races to “island-hop” its airpower back across the Pacific, the real contest is whether US dispersal can stay ahead of China’s surveillance-and-missile kill chain long enough to matter in a Taiwan war. This month, Newsweek…
As the US races to “island-hop” its airpower back across the Pacific, the real contest is whether US dispersal can stay ahead of China’s surveillance-and-missile kill chain long enough to matter in a Taiwan war. This month, Newsweek…
As China sharpens Pacific kill chain US revives island airfields
As the US races to “island-hop” its airpower back across the Pacific, the real contest is whether US dispersal can stay ahead of China’s surveillance-and-missile kill chain long enough to matter in a Taiwan war. This month, Newsweek reported that the US is reviving dozens of World War II-era airfields across the Pacific as part of a sweeping military effort to prepare for a potential conflict with China.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:03 AM
As China sharpens Pacific kill chain US revives island airfields
As the US races to “island-hop” its airpower back across the Pacific, the real contest is whether US dispersal can stay ahead of China’s surveillance-and-missile kill chain long enough to matter in a Taiwan war. This month, Newsweek…
As the US races to “island-hop” its airpower back across the Pacific, the real contest is whether US dispersal can stay ahead of China’s surveillance-and-missile kill chain long enough to matter in a Taiwan war. This month, Newsweek…