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Navy’s Top Admiral Previously Said He Would “Push Back” Against Extending USS Gerald R. Ford’s Deployment
The admiral said keeping the carrier, which was just sent to the Middle East, at sea could result in big maintenance repercussions and crew strain.
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Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
We should have brought more DVDs man…
Mini Missiles Used To Shoot Down Incoming Missiles Eyed For USAF Tanker Fleet
Tankers are increasingly vulnerable as enemy long-range missiles evolve, leading the USAF to explore ‘hard kill’ solutions.
USMC’s Old F/A-18 Hornets To Get Drone Swatting Laser Guided Rockets
The combat-proven APKWS II laser-guided rocket’s use as a valuable low-cost air-to-air weapon continues to grow.
Airspace Closure Over Laser Weapon Use A Glaring Example Of Drone Defense Policy Struggles
After years of putting off the drone threat, the U.S. government is trying to do something about it, but policy is struggling to catch up.
Air Force Now Denies Receiving F-35s Without Radars
The F-35 Joint Program Office had declined just earlier this week to confirm or deny a report that jets without radars were being delivered.
This Is The LOCUST Laser That Reportedly Prompted Closing El Paso’s Airspace
The U.S. Army has been acquiring multiple versions of the LOCUST laser weapon system to bolster its ability to shoot down hostile drones.
Securing The High North: MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s Role In Arctic Security
Destroyer USS Truxton Collides With Support Ship During At-Sea Resupply
The accident involving the Arleigh Burke class destroyer and the supply ship occurred yesterday during an underway replenishment operation in the Caribbean.
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Claims Swirl Around Government’s Response To Cartel Drone Threat That Prompted El Paso Airspace Closure
The shutdown of airspace over El Paso highlights the still vexing nature of drone threats over the United States.
China “Just Not There Yet” On H-20 Stealth Bomber: Global Strike Command’s Top General
The new head of Air Force Global Strike Command says “China is a regional bomber force at best.”
Red Wolf Cruise Missile Eyed To Give OA-1K Skyraider II Standoff Strike Capability
Giving the OA-1K a standoff strike capability has been seen as one potential way to expand its relevance in an era focused on high-end foes.
Laser-Guided Rocket-Armed F-15E Strike Eagles Make Super Bowl Cameo Appearance
F-15Es sitting ready to knock down drones in the Middle East were highlighted during the National Anthem, along with the crews that keep them flying.
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Welcome to the bunker, we got fun and games, we got everything you want, honey, we know the names.
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.
Evidence Of Mi-28 Havoc Attack Helicopters Delivered To Iran Grows
After years of reports of a deal for the helicopters, Iran looks to have started receiving Mi-28s from Russia.
Turkish F-16 Vipers Seen Operating Out Of Mogadishu’s International Airport
The Turkish F-16s arrived in Somalia as fighting with al-Shabaab extremists heats up.
F-15EX Buy Dropped By Indonesia
With Rafale deliveries underway, Indonesia has stepped away from its previous plan to buy up to 24 F-15EX Eagle IIs.
F-35 From USS Abraham Lincoln Shoots Down Iranian Drone (Updated)
The F-35C acted to defend the supercarrier from the drone after it approached the ship while operating far out to sea.
KC-46 Mishap Closes Key European Logistical Hub For U.S. For Days (Updated)
The KC-46 mishap at Moron Air Base in Spain comes as the U.S. is flowing military resources to the Middle East ahead of a potential attack on or from Iran.
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.
Washington-Tehran Talks Planned As U.S. Military Buildup Continues
Iran’s nuclear ambitions are at the heart of what could be a last-ditch negotiation effort to avert a war.
USS Preble Used HELIOS Laser To Zap Four Drones In Expanding Testing
The Navy sees HELIOS and other directed energy weapons as critical capabilities, but has faced persistent challenges in expanding their use.
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