Robert Wall

Big Spending on Warplanes Spurs Aerial Arms Race
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 07:54
For more than two decades, combat aircraft flown by the U.S. and its European allies have pretty much owned the sky. Now, Russia and China are spending lavishly on new weapons that could challenge that superiority, spurring a new arms race.
U.S. Military Working to Prevent Weapons Shortfall in Islamic State, Yemen Strikes
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 06:15
The U.S. military is working with Middle East allies to head off a potential shortfall in precision weapons which are being heavily consumed in strikes on Islamic State targets and Yemen, senior U.S. Air Force officials said Tuesday.
U.S. to Ramp Up Airstrikes Against Islamic State in Syria, Iraq
Monday, November 9, 2015 - 06:16
The pace of U.S. airstrikes targeting Islamic State in Syria and Iraq is set to increase after a period of several weeks in which attacks slowed, said a senior U.S. military official in the Middle East.
Islamic State Fight Spurs Demand for Precision Weapons, Pentagon Acquisition Chief Says
Monday, February 23, 2015 - 06:52
The increased involvement of Middle East military forces in fighting Islamic insurgents is expected to spur demand for more equipment, ranging from precision weapons to items to safeguard borders and troops.