The Air Force halted use of the Sig Sauer M18 pistol for its Global Strike security forces in July after an airman was fatally shot with one. (Staff Sgt. Joshua Hoskins/Air Force) Air Force Global ...

NEWINGTON, N.H., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SIG SAUER applauds the USAF and the Global Strike Command in their diligence and expediency in the safety inspection related to the investigation into ...

CHEYENNE — After thorough inspection of nearly 8,000 M18 modular handguns, Air Force Global Strike Command has lifted its pause on use of the weapons, effective Monday. This includes personnel at ...

Air Force Global Strike Command on Monday resumed using its Sig Sauer M18 pistols after a command-wide inspection of the firearms, with additional inspection processes. Global Strike temporarily ...