Iraqi forces need to take action to retake the ISIS-controlled city of Ramadi as soon as possible to prevent resupply and fortification by the terrorist group, US Central Command said Friday. Iraq has enough troops and equipment near the city to attack ISIS, but they “have not made any significant forward movement recently,” CENTCOM spokesman Col. Patrick Ryder said. Iraqi troops have been taking positions around the city, but significant “defensive obstacles” remain in their way. “We’re consulting with their leaders and their forces to move, when they are ready, as quickly as possible,” Ryder said. The US has trained 14,000 Iraqis to help with Operation Inherent Resolve, and there is another 1,900 currently in training. CENTCOM expects that number to increase after the Eid al-Adha holiday, with a class of 2,000 set to begin training Oct. 1.
Skunk Works Uncrewed NGAS Concept Gets New Attention
Nov. 9, 2024
An artist’s rendering of a Lockheed Martin Skunk Works concept for a potential stealthy and autonomous Next-Generation Air-refueling System (NGAS) aircraft is getting new attention after a repeat display at the recent Airlift/Tanker Association meeting.