US Air Forces in Europe officials are taking part this week in senior-level discussions with members of seven other militaries in Tallinn, Estonia, as part of Unified Engagement 2010. This event, which runs through Friday, is the fourth partnership building seminar of its type that USAFE officials have conducted with European partners to explore future combined warfighting concepts and capabilities. Representatives from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden are participating. “These meetings have been good for us and our allies and have proven productive and valuable,” said Gen. Roger Brady, USAFE commander. Because of such interaction, “the Air Force and our partners worldwide are better prepared for future operational challenges,” he said. (Tallinn report by Capt. Tony Wickman)
Meink: Air Force Has Five More E-7s Under Contract
April 30, 2026
The Air Force has contracts in place for five additional E-7A Wedgetail airborne battle management aircraft, Secretary Troy Meink told lawmakers April 30. Meink also said the Department of the Air Force wants to work with Congress to find ways to continue to fund the E-7 next year and beyond,…