South Korea’s new F-15K fighters were dubbed the “Slam Eagles” during a christening ceremony in Daegu, according to the Chosun Ilbo. A South Korean Air Force official indicated the new name is stronger, signaling that the aircraft can “hit hard.” The South Korean Air Force plans to start limited operations with the new fighter in January 2007.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth vowed to undertake far-reaching reforms on the way the U.S. military buys weapons, promising a sweeping overhaul of the way the Defense Department determines requirements, handles the acquisition process, and tests its kit. The fundamental goal, which Hegseth underscored in a 1-hour and 10-minute speech…
