We have this exclusive photo that is said to show the B-1B used in the strikes all loaded up with JASSMs as we suspected. This sortie marked the first combat use of this weapon. We continue to update our post with more information:https://t.co/2wyE643k3m pic.twitter.com/Y13kCMvT6b— Tyler Rogoway (@Aviation_Intel) April 14, 2018
Sputnik: Pentagon Debuts Problem-Ridden JASSM Missiles in Syria Attack (PHOTO)
US Air Force Centcom has confirmed that in addition to Tomahawks, the US fired off 19 JASSM standoff air-launched cruise missiles into Syria on Saturday. The deployment marked the first use of the $1.75 million apiece weapon, previously known for its development and reliability problems.
The Warzone contributor Tyler Rogoway published photo evidence of a B-1B preparing for strikes against Syria loaded with the JASSM-ER ('Extended Range') air-launched cruise missiles.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- April 16, 2018
America fired its $1.4m stealth cruise missile that can hit targets from 600 miles away for the first time in Syria strikes -- Daily Mail
Syria Strike Puts Lockheed Martin's Stealthy New Missile to Test -- Fortune/Bloomberg
Strike on Syria gives Japan preview of stealthy new 'standoff' missile it is looking to buy -- The Japan Times
Here Are All The Details The Pentagon Just Released Regarding Its Missile Attack On Syria (Updated) -- Warzone/The Drive
The US Navy appears to have fooled Russia and Syria with a warship ruse before the strike -- Business Insider
US Establishes New Military Base in Syria's Oil-Rich Deir ez-Zor - Reports -- Sputnik
Pentagon acknowledges US contractor presence in Syria for first time -- Al-Monitor
Russian reinforcements head for Syria: Warships laden with tanks, military trucks and armoured patrol boats sail towards the Middle East as the world awaits Putin's response to airstrikes -- Daily Mail
Syrian conflict may last for decades, expert says -- TASS
Russia Sends Warship Allegedly Carrying Military Hardware to Syria - Reports -- Sputnik
Russia to showcase super maneuverable fighter jets at Malaysia defense exhibition -- TASS
Russian defense firm unveils new air-launched rocket at Malaysia arms show -- TASS
China’s military veterans ministry opens after pension protests -- ACMP
Has China’s massive navy parade soothed a century of wounded national pride? -- Zhuang Pinghui, SCMP
China Focus: New military rules stress Xi thought -- Xinhuanet
Saudi Arabia holds ‘Arab unity’ military drills -- Gulf Times
Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia boost military relationship -- Arab News
United Arab Emirates ends support for Somalia's military -- Africa News
Burma military put on UN blacklist for ‘credibly suspected’ of carrying out sexual violence -- Toronto Star/AP
French army describes ‘underhanded’ extremist attack in Mali -- Toronto Star/AP
How an Ottawa man tracks the world's military and spy ships — from his home office -- National Post
How Italy should streamline its military, according to one think tank -- Defense News
‘How in the world are taxpayers paying for Alfa Romeos and Bentleys?’ Senator pushes Army leaders on Afghan contracts -- Military Times
Thousands of US troops and Marines arrive in Jordan -- Marine Times
Navy’s top officer lays out aggressive new cruiser replacement approach -- Defense News
Navy: Training jet flew too low -- for thrills -- before crash -- ABC News/AP
The Navy Needs More Submarines (And Has a Plan to Get Them) -- National Interest
Newport News Would Save $1.6 Billion, Maintain Stable Workforce of 25,000 Under 2 Proposed Carrier Buy -- USNI News
US Navy Accused of Tech Piracy -- Motherboard
F-22 pilot forced to make rough belly landing after engine allegedly loses power during takeoff -- Business Insider
The Army Wants Bigger Guns and Longer-Range Rockets to Catch up with Russia -- National Interest
How the Army plans to improve its friendly force tracking -- C4ISRNet
America’s military report card scores a failing grade -- Andrew J. Bacevich, Asia Times
Paul Allen’s expedition team discovers third WWII shipwreck in a month -- Navy Times
