C-17 Globemaster

Feb- 2026 -

19 February

Air

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft dispenses flares

Boeing to Upgrade Infrared Countermeasures of Canadian, Australian C-17 Airlifters

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $13.1-million contract to modernize infrared countermeasures for C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft in service with Canada and Australia.

17 February

Nuclear

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 452nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Aerial Port Flight at March Air Reserve Base, California, support loading operations of a next-generation nuclear reactor onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in support of Operation Windlord Feb. 15, 2026. The mission was conducted in coordination with Airmen from the 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, and the 62nd Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The aircraft transported the reactor to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, in support of a Department of War and Department of Energy partnership focused on nuclear energy testing and evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Airlifts Microreactor to Utah in First C-17 Nuclear Transport

The US Department of Defense has airlifted a compact nuclear reactor from California to Utah, marking the first time a C-17 military transport aircraft has transported a nuclear microreactor.

10 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Curtiss-Wright to Supply Mission Computers for US Air Force C-17s

Boeing has partnered with Curtiss-Wright Corporation to deliver mission computers for the US Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft.

Aug- 2025 -

27 August

Americas

RAF C-17 Globemaster land in Gao, Mali for the first time

Christine Casimiro

US OKs $861M C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft Sustainment Support for UK

The US State Department has approved the potential foreign military sale for sustainment support of the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.

20 August

Air

An attendee utilizes night vision during an Operation KUDOS event July 11, 2025, at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota. Operation KUDOS is designed to allow children the chance to learn about different military operations and deployments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Solberg)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Facilitates Deployment Prep Simulation for Kids in Ohio

The US Air Force has conducted an activity introducing children to pre-deployment mission briefs in an actual military setting at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

Jul- 2025 -

30 July

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Nuclear Weapons Return to UK After 2008 Withdrawal: Reports

The US has reportedly transferred several B61-12 thermonuclear gravity bombs to the UK, more than 15 years after withdrawing them from British soil in 2008.

Mar- 2025 -

3 March

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Japan Could Soon Fly US-Made C-17 Military Transport Aircraft

Japan has expressed interest in acquiring US-made C-17 military transport aircraft to enhance its rapid deployment and tactical logistics capabilities.

Jan- 2025 -

31 January

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force to Install 3D-Printed Drag Reduction Tech on Globemasters

The US Air Force has entered the final evaluation phase of 3D-printed drag reduction components for its C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft.

Oct- 2024 -

23 October

Americas

US Army soldiers assigned to the 17th Field Artillery Brigade drive a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System to conduct a High-Intensity Rapid Air Insertion training during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center on Palau, October 11, 2024

Joe Saballa

US Military Demonstrates Airfield Seizure Capability Using HIMARS

The US military has showcased its ability to capture and secure an airfield from enemy forces with the help of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.

Jul- 2024 -

9 July

Americas

Joe Saballa