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B-2 Spirits Join Iran Air War, Pummel Underground Missile Caves
The arrival of the B-2s marks a change in the air campaign and will put certain target sets at greater risk as the operation expands.
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U.S.-Israeli War With Iran Enters Day Two (Updated)
U.S.-Israeli strike and Iranian retaliation continue amid new uncertainty with the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
America’s New PrSM Ballistic Missile Just Made Its Combat Debut
PrSM struck targets in Iran and can fly hundreds of miles further than its predecessor ATACMS.
U.S. Military Has Used Long-Range Kamikaze Drones In Combat For The First Time
America’s clone of Iran’s Shahed-136 had been used against Iran in an ironic vignette of modern drone warfare.
U.S. And Israel At War With Iran (Updated)
The U.S. and Israel have begun a major military operation that is aimed directly at the regime, its nuclear ambitions and its ability to wage war in the future.
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed In Strikes, Trump Declares
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as other senior Iranian officials, adds a new dimension to the rapidly evolving conflict.
Black Tomahawk Cruise Missile Seen For The First Time In Strikes On Iran (Updated)
We may have gotten our first look at the Maritime Strike Tomahawk, and the missile appears to share the same coating as another Navy anti-ship weapon.
Small B-52 Fleet Size Creates Challenges For Engine, Radar Upgrade Plans
With just some B-52s equipped for the nuclear mission and all of them in high demand around the globe, finding time to install the upgrades is an issue.
This Is What The EA-37B Compass Call Electronic Attack Jet Can Actually Do
The EA-37B is meant to disrupt enemy communications, playing havoc on their command and control and shattering their kill chains.
China’s Growing Armada Of Spy Satellites Is Pushing Space Force To Go On The Offensive
“You can’t run away from a bully forever. Sometimes you got to turn around and punch,” Space Force Combat Forces boss says.
Iranian Frigate Seen Ablaze After Being Struck In Port
The imagery represents the first confirmed heavy damage or loss of an Iranian warship as part of Operation Epic Fury and Roaring Lion.
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Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
It really stays the same temperature year-round down here, doesn’t it?
KC-390 With A Refueling Boom Seems Like A Perfect Fit For The USAF’s Agile Tanker Needs, But Will It Bite?
The idea of a KC-390 with a boom has gotten a new breath of life, and could be ideal for bringing fuel to far-flung edges of the battlespace.
Upgraded F-22 “Raptor 2.0” Details Seen In New Model
A scale model of the new-look F-22 Raptor reveals details of its new stealthy external fuel tanks and underwing infrared sensor pods.
100 B-21 Stealth Bomber Fleet Size Target Unchanged For Now Despite Production Acceleration
The main goal of expanded B-21 production right now is getting the first Raiders fielded in 2027.
AI Is Now Helping The F-35 Spot Enemy Air Defenses
New artificial intelligence technology is giving the F-35 the ability to pick out confusing threat emissions and get them properly identified faster.
Talon Blue Is The New Name For Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A ‘Fighter Drone’
Talon harkens back to the company’s T-38 Talon heritage, while Blue is likely a reference to Tacit Blue, which was a technological leap at the dawn of the stealth age.
Russia’s Mi-28 Havoc Attack Helicopter Has Tiny Crew Compartment To Pick Up Downed Pilots
Like the Mi-24 Hind before it, albeit to a far more austere degree, the Mi-28’s fuselage compartment can be used in a pinch for rescues.
Straight Talk On State Of U.S. Airlift Capabilities From General Who Ran Air Mobility Command
General Minihan’s frankness about the China threat ended his career, but now as a civilian, he has much more to say.
Iran Signals Possible “Fast Deal” To Be Made In Nuclear Talks As U.S. Military Build-Up Grinds On
Iran may be softening its negotiating stance as pressure builds in the form of hundreds of combat aircraft and dozens of warships arrayed around it.
Dark Merlin Is The Name Of General Atomics’ YFQ-42A Fighter Drone
Merlins are small but fierce birds that attack in groups and are known for their stealthy attacks.
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Concrete is so hot right now…
F-16s Heading To Middle East Equipped With Angry Kitten Electronic Warfare Pods
The Angry Kitten pods will give the fourth-generation fighters often tasked with the Wild Weasel missions much-needed extra protection.
U.K. Denying U.S. Use Of Key Bases Would Impact Bombers’ Role In Iran Air Campaign
The U.K. is reportedly preventing the U.S. from using Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford to attack Iran.
China’s Largest Modern Naval Gun To Date Just Appeared On A Test Ship
A new 155mm gun could give Chinese warships added firepower for amphibious operations, as well as against targets at sea or even in the air.
Private F-16 Aggressors Just Brought A Huge Upgrade To The Fight
Top Aces’ advanced aggressor F-16 features an AESA, IRST, helmet mounted display, open architecture mission system and now Link 16 to tie it all together.
Security Forces Guarding ICBMs Need Fresh Tactics To Defend New Sentinel Silos
Security Forces tasked with defending Minuteman III ICBMs currently train for everything from retaking captured silos to repelling ground assaults.
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