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Russian Forces Appear To Be Pulling Out Of Prized Syrian Air Base
Satellite imagery and drone footage show the packing up of the base’s S-400 air defense system and major airlifter activity.
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Cockpit Video Of Ukrainian Su-27 Lobbing GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs
The Flanker popped up from low altitude to launch a salvo of the U.S.-supplied precision-guided glide munitions against a Russian target.
Counter-Drone Systems For Yachts Are Growing In Popularity
The growing threat of surveillance and even attacks by drones are pushing the richest among us to equip their yachts with counter-drone tech.
U.S. Air Force Confirms Drone Sightings Over Ramstein Air Base In Germany
As well as over the major U.S. military air base and logistics hub, drones have been reported around critical infrastructure in Germany.
Army’s Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Finally Blasts Out Of Its Launcher
Unspecified problems with the Dark Eagle launcher have already set back plans for the weapon system by years.
None Of The New Jersey Visual Drone Sightings Have Been Corroborated: White House
The use of "very sophisticated electronic detection technologies" has confirmed none of the visual sightings, and regular aircraft are being mistaken for drones.
Littoral Combat Ships To Sail With Mk70 Vertical Launchers Strapped To Their Decks
The LCS is notorious for lacking firepower and the modular launcher could help with correcting that, but there are tradeoffs in doing so.
Drones Over New Jersey Show Signs Of Coordination, Elude Helicopters: State Officials
New statements about what is happening in New Jersey's skies comes amid frustration over muddled messaging and erroneous claims.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Solutions Aim To Keep Fourth-Generation Aircraft Lethal And Survivable
Branded Content: Advanced radar, electronic warfare, and passive targeting upgrades keep fourth-generation aircraft relevant for decades to come.
Ukraine’s SA-8 Gecko ‘FrankenSAM’ Adapted To Fire Air-To-Air Missiles Seen In New Detail
All Ukrainian units operating Soviet-era Osa air defense systems have reportedly received upgraded versions armed with R-73 air-to-air missiles.
Plans For New Hardened Aircraft Shelters Notably Absent From New USAF Base Modernization Strategy
The USAF also says that its bases can no longer be treated as sanctuaries and need to be better prepared to operate while under attack.
Extended Range AIM-120s, AIM-9s Eyed To Meet Future Air-to-Air Missile Demands
Calls are growing for ways to rapidly bolster stocks of more capable air-to-air missiles with a particular eye to a future fight with China.
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New Syrian Prime Minister Assumes Power Amid Airstrikes, Continued Fighting
In the wake of Assad's demise, the first steps of forming a new government are being taken, but the violence throughout the country appears far from over.
Israel Lays Waste To Syria’s Missile Boats (Updated)
Israel targeted Syrian Navy vessels as part of hundreds of strikes aimed at preventing former Assad regime assets falling into rebel hands.
Syria’s Suddenly Permissive Airspace Prompts Flurry Of Foreign Airstrikes (Updated)
The fall of Assad has resulted in open season on legacy Syrian military capabilities and ISIS from the air.
Fate Of Russia’s Prized Syria Bases: What We Know
Moscow's naval port in Tartus and airbase in Latakia are in very precarious states after the fall of the Assad regime.
V-22s Grounded Again After Special Operations Osprey Mishap
The Navy, Marines, and Air Force have stopped or severely limited Osprey operations following a scare aboard a CV-22 out of Cannon AFB.
Descend Into The Depths Of The Assad Regime’s Massive Bunker
The labyrinth of an installation is remarkably modern and deeply buried, filled with creature comforts and regime oddities.
The Assad Regime Has Fallen, Claims Swirl Around Possible Crash Of His Escape Jet (Updated)
In a stunning 12-day blitz, anti-regime forces have ousted Bashar al-Assad from Syrian rule.
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Better late than never!
Former Trump Acting SECDEF Talks About The Future Of Big Ticket Defense Programs
Chris Miller offered some insights into how the next Trump administration could approach defense procurement.
B-21 Raider Numbers Could Be Boosted With Existing Production Capacity
As the Air Force grapples with questions over B-21 force size, the head of Global Strike Command says the capacity exists to ramp up production.
Syrian Rebels Closing In On Homs, Cutting Off Damascus From Coast An Imminent Possibility (Updated)
Homs is the last major city on anti-Assad forces' road to Damascus and its capture would put them 75 miles north of the city.
This Is The New ‘Counter-Drone Strategy’ Just Unveiled By Pentagon
The new Pentagon strategy is an important acknowledgment of growing drone threats, but also highlights long-standing lag in addressing them.
Future Of NGAD Fighter Punted To Trump Administration
While the Air Force continues its deep review into the NGAD future crewed fighter, a final decision on its fate will be taken by the Trump administration.
Anti-Assad Forces’ Capture Of Strategic Hama A Critical Stop On Road To Damascus
Hama, a critical post on the road to the Syrian capital, is the latest city to fall to the rebels’ fast-moving offensive.
Revised Fold-Away Rotor Aircraft Concepts Emerge From Special Operations X-Plane Program
Fast-flying runway-independent aircraft with folding rotors, crewed and uncrewed, could perform more than just special operations missions.
Russia Massing For Possible Cross-River Offensive In South Ukraine
Ukraine Situation Report: Russia is increasing attacks across Dnipro River to draw Ukraine's troops away from other areas of the front.
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