The U.S. Air Force has deployed a B-52H strategic bomber from Moron Air Base in Spain for operations near the Russian Arctic, with the aircraft receiving an escort from Finnish Air Force F-18 fighters and support from Finnish joint terminal attack controllers. The flight was part of Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1, and was highlighted by NATO, the U.S. Air Force and the Finnish Air Force as a deterrence signal and a reminder that Finland’s northern borders are now protected by NATO’s nuclear forces. This follows Finland’s accession to NATO as the alliance’s 31st member on April 4, 2023.
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and the country’s defence sector have continued efforts to expand and enhance the service’s ballistic missile arsenal, which serves as the country’s primary deterrent against attacks by Israel and Western Bloc states. The arsenal has reportedly exceeded its pre-war levels seen before Israel and the United States launched an assault on the country in June, which targeted leadership, civilian infrastructure, military and nuclear targets, and was supported Turkey and several European countries.
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Intelligence-gathering and surveillance capabilities may be the deciding factor in a future decision over whether to increase the size of the Northrop Grumman B-21…
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Stefano D’urso, The Aviationist
The F-35 Lightning II was used in August 2025 to successfully evaluate three B61-12 test assets during a multi-day test campaign.
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Anduril thinks Omen, now in co-development with a company in the UAE, will take on long endurance missions performed by much larger aircraft.
The Venezuelan Air Force has deployed Su-30MK2 and F-16A/B fighter aircraft for a series of exercises, at a time of high tensions with the United States. New footage released on November 14 confirmed the drills had taken place, shortly following the deployment of the U.S. Navy’s largest warship, USS Gerald Ford, to the Caribbean region. This deployment us part of a much broader military buildup aimed at Caracas, as U.S. officials have repeatedly stated their intention to force a toppling of the government there.
The British Ministry of Defence is proceeding with plans to procure F-35A fighter aircraft from the United States for nuclear strike roles, while phasing the locally built Eurofighter out of service despite significant lobbying efforts from local industry.
Israel’s short but destructive summer war against Iran and its brazen military strikes on Doha in September have reignited a debate across the Middle East over the value of nuclear deterrence. Gulf states also now worry that Israel’s aggression could push the Iranian leadership to finally make the leap to a bomb in order to prevent regime change.Saudi Arabia has long desired to match the military and nuclear capabilities of its regional rivals — Iran and Israel. In the aftermath of the 12-Day War it now seems to be doubling down on a policy of nuclear ambiguity.