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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."
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F-35A Stealth Fighters Moving Closer To Middle East As U.S. Military Buildup Continues
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to stave off war have so far proven inconclusive.
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.
A-10 Warthog Protects Mine-Hunting Littoral Combat Ship In Persian Gulf Drill
The A-10, now in the twilight of its career, is uniquely suited to protect naval assets from lower-end threats, such as swarms of Iranian small boats.
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.
Undersea Drone That Attaches Itself To Other Vessels Unveiled By Lockheed
Lamprey can launch aerial drones, launch decoys, and fire torpedoes after arriving discreetly in an operating area by hitching a ride.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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