The United States has deployed A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft to operate alongside US Navy ships in the Arabian Gulf, directly over one of the world’s most sensitive maritime chokepoints. We examine why a low-altitude close-air-support aircraft built around a 30 mm cannon is now flying protective missions over mine-hunting vessels like the USS Santa Barbara.

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Public flight-tracking data compiled by OSINT analysts shows a large flow of U.S. C-17 transport aircraft into Europe and the Middle East. The post Netanyahu heads to DC while heavy US aircraft crowd skies near Iran appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

The deal… is signed. No rumors. No “talks underway.” No “sources say.” Russia has officially confirmed export contracts for its fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter.rnrnAnd while Moscow isn’t naming the

Two Iranian-backed militias in the Middle East are signaling their readiness to launch new attacks. The move seems to support Iran, which is concerned as a U.S. aircraft carrier has reached the region.