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China Secretly Testing Nuclear Weapons And Covering Its Tracks, U.S. Alleges (Updated)
The new U.S. accusations about China's nuclear weapons development come at a very turbulent moment for nuclear arms control globally.
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Boeing Details New MQ-28 Ghost Bat Features, Eyes Indo-Pacific Sales
Bigger wings, longer range, and internal weapons are all planned for the next iteration of the Ghost Bat.
Middle East Preparing For War Ahead Of U.S.-Iran Negotiations
The talks in Oman tomorrow are seen as a last-ditch diplomatic effort to prevent another conflict in the tumultuous Middle East.
What The Sunset Of Key U.S.-Russia Nuclear Deal Could Mean For America’s Stockpile
The landmark New START treaty’s end, which occurs today, opens the door to the possibility of major nuclear posture changes.
Watch Ukraine’s Minigun-Firing, Drone-Hunting Turboprop In Action
Blessed with short takeoff and landing capability, the rugged An-28 Cash utility transport is the latest addition to Ukraine’s anti-drone force.
Navy’s T-45 Replacement Will Not Be Capable Of Making Carrier Landing Touch And Goes
The Navy has already axed carrier qualifications for new pilots, but now even practicing carrier touchdowns on land will be off limits with its new jet.
Meteor Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile In The Works For Ukraine, But There’s A Catch
The ramjet-powered missile would allow Ukraine to challenge Russian fighters within their own long-range missiles’ engagement zones.
Department Of Homeland Security’s New Gulfstream Jet Now In Service (Updated)
Two new Gulfstream 700s are joining the Coast Guard’s older GV and G550 aircraft in the Long Range Command and Control Aircraft role.
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A New-Generation Of F-16 Operations In Europe
Branded Content: A new training center, F-16 Viper (F-16V) upgrades, and new-build Block 70/72 variants hail the second-coming of the Fighting Falcon in Europe.
Rusty Dagger Low-Cost Cruise Missile Hits Its Target
Rusty Daggers are headed for Ukraine, but the effort to field low-cost cruise missiles could have big implications for the U.S. military.
Hardened Structures, Nets For Drone Defense Front And Center In New Pentagon Guidance
The Pentagon openly advocating for hardening facilities against drone attacks stands in contrast to pushback from officials in recent years.
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
It’s like Fraggle Rock.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes On Parked Russian Aircraft Seen In “Greatest Hits” Video
The Security Service of Ukraine claims that its drones struck at least 15 Russian aircraft on airfields last year.
USAF F-35s Redeploy Across Atlantic From Puerto Rico, Final Destination Unknown
The F-35As are on the move after assisting in the Maduro capture and could end up in the Middle East.
Future USS John F. Kennedy, Second Ford Class Carrier, Has Set Sail For The First Time
The Navy hopes to take delivery of the future USS John F. Kennedy next year after repeated delays.
Destroyer, Electronic Surveillance Jet Joins U.S. Forces Massing In Middle East
Amid the ongoing military buildup, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that no one knows who would lead Iran next should the Khamenei regime fall.
F/A-XX Naval Fighter Needed For Adversaries Like Iran, Not Just China and Russia: Navy Boss
Global proliferation of more capable air defenses means the era of the Navy ‘flying with impunity’ is increasingly at an end.
Last New F/A-18 Aft Fuselages Built As Super Hornet Production End Approaches
Boeing expects to close out production of new Super Hornets in 2027 and has already stopped building EA-18G Growlers.
Ukrainian Su-25 Shoot-Down Seen In Harrowing Onboard Video
Highly dangerous missions and limited performance mean the Su-25 has recorded disproportionate losses over Ukraine.
China’s Massive PL-17 Air-To-Air Missile Seen Up Close
A photo has surfaced that appears to show a mock-up of the roughly 20-foot-long weapon on display at an exhibition.
Flying F-4 Reconnaissance Phantoms Unarmed And Unafraid In Desert Storm
Distinguished Flying Cross recipient RF-4C pilot and his weapon systems officer recollect flying some of the most important recon missions of the war.
New EA-37B Compass Call Electronic Warfare Jet Makes Maiden Voyage To Europe
The Air Force is showing off the Compass Call jet’s capabilities to airmen as it transitions away from the aging EC-130 turboprop planes.
Canada Accelerates Armor Plans To Contend With Growing Threats
Canada wants at least 250 new armored fighting vehicles, followed by new tanks, as it faces the challenges of an increasingly contested High North.
B-21 Raider Future Insights From Global Strike Command’s Top General
The new head of Air Force Global Strike Command offers us an exclusive look at the B-21 program in his first interview since taking charge.
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