Western fifth-generation multirole fighter family used by several NATO-aligned partners for air superiority, precision strike, electronic attack, ISR, and coalition data sharing. Partner variants include F-35A conventional takeoff and F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft.

U.S. fifth-generation air-superiority fighter optimized for stealth, supercruise, sensor fusion, and high-end counter-air operations.

Advanced multirole fighter modernizing the USAF F-15 fleet. Features fly-by-wire controls, EPAWSS electronic warfare suite, conformal fuel tanks, and an 8th weapons station. Ordered to replace aging F-15C/D models with deliveries ongoing.

Primary carrier-based multirole strike fighter of the U.S. Navy, providing air superiority, strike, electronic attack (EA-18G variant), and maritime patrol. Backbone of carrier air wing strike capacity pending F-35C transition.

Long-range subsonic heavy bomber providing conventional precision strike, nuclear deterrence, and maritime patrol. Approximately 76 aircraft in USAF service undergoing CERP engine and avionics upgrades. Expected to remain in service into the 2050s.

U.S. stealth bomber force providing global strike, strategic deterrence, penetrating conventional strike, and nuclear mission capacity.

Land-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. Approximately 400 missiles deployed across three wings in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Undergoing life-extension programs (SERV, MMIII PRP) pending replacement by the Sentinel (LGM-35A) ICBM.

Next-generation U.S. aerial refuelling tanker replacing the KC-135 Stratotanker. Based on the Boeing 767 airframe, it provides boom and drogue refuelling, limited cargo and aeromedical evacuation capacity, and improved remote vision system (RVS).

Strategic airlift aircraft capable of moving heavy cargo, personnel, vehicles, and humanitarian relief over intercontinental distances. Provides coalition logistics reach for partners with small force structures.

Long-endurance armed UAS used by USAF and allied air forces for persistent ISR, close air support, strike, and special operations support. Primary armament is Hellfire missiles and GBU-12 Paveway bombs. Successor development is underway (MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian).

Long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft based on the Boeing 737 airframe. Provides maritime surveillance, ASW, anti-surface warfare, and coalition data sharing.

U.S.-origin surface-to-air and terminal ballistic missile defence system used by multiple partners for critical asset defence against aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system designed to intercept short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase at high altitude.

Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier fleet comprising the backbone of U.S. global power projection. Eleven carriers in service (10 Nimitz-class, 1 Gerald R. Ford-class in service; additional Ford-class under construction). Each carrier fields ~70 aircraft and forms the centerpiece of a carrier strike group.

Aegis-equipped destroyer families operated by key Indo-Pacific partners for area air defence, ballistic missile defence, maritime command-and-control, and escort operations.

U.S. nuclear-powered attack submarine class providing undersea warfare, strike, ISR, special operations support, and sea-control capacity.

U.S. ballistic missile submarine force forming the sea-based leg of the nuclear triad, with Columbia-class boats replacing Ohio-class SSBNs.

U.S. main battle tank family including M1A1 and M1A2 variants. Provides heavy protected firepower, advanced optics, and deep U.S. sustainment ecosystem, but imposes significant logistics demands.

Primary U.S. Army tracked infantry fighting vehicle and cavalry fighting vehicle. Armed with a 25 mm M242 Bushmaster cannon and TOW anti-tank missiles. Over 6,000 in service. Bradley A4 upgrades ongoing; replacement by M50 XM30 IFV is planned.

Wheeled precision rocket artillery launcher capable of firing guided rockets and selected tactical missiles. Provides mobile long-range fires for deep strike, counter-battery, and maritime denial missions.