The National Interest on MSN2d
America Just Deployed C-130 Planes to … Antarctica?
The enormous C-17 Globemaster, the mainstay of the Air Force’s transport fleet, often has trouble operating in cold ...
Air Force Times on MSN4d
US Air Force returns from Antarctica after summer mission accomplished
The parking apron in front of U.S. Air Force facilities at Christchurch International Airport, pictured in March 2025, can be ...
The Aviationist on MSN12d
LC-130H Skibird Of the 109th Airlift Wing Lands on Freshwater Ice In Canada for the First Time
Skibird polar transport is largest tactical aircraft in the world capable of landing on snow and ice using skis. On Mar. 5, ...
Defense News4d
US Air Force returns from Antarctica after summer mission accomplished
The parking apron in front of U.S. Air Force facilities at Christchurch International Airport, pictured in March 2025, can be quite busy over the summer period. (Gordon Arthur) CHRISTCHURCH, New ...
How Sweden is strengthening its defences as Nato's newest member
Sweden’s defence exports surged to a record 29 billion kronor ($2.9 billion) in 2024, marking a 63 per cent increase from the previous year. Now a full Nato member, Sweden is deploying Gripen jets to ...
FlightGlobal11d
US LC-130s pioneer take-off and landing on frozen lakes
Recent training operations in the Canadian Arctic saw the New York Air National Guard's unique fleet of Lockheed Martin ...
The Gazette20d
'Angel of death' advises Air Force Academy cadets on coming conflict at recent leadership symposium
As her C-130H gunship approached enemy combatants in Afghanistan, former Air Force officer Allison Black's voice came across the field radios, shocking a Northern Alliance general. A navigator ...
How Has The US Navy Extended The KC-130T's Refueling Capabilities?
Upgraded with NP2000 propellers, the US Navy’s KC-130T tanker can refuel more aircraft than ever, boosting the power and ...