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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.
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Department Of Homeland Security’s New Gulfstream Jet Now In Service
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
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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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.
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.
Navy Is Flying Air Force F-35A Joint Strike Fighters
Seeing an F-35A with NAVY painted on its sides is certainly… different.
Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Has Arrived In CENTCOM’s Area Of Responsibility
Assets continue to pour into the Middle East, including high-end air defenses, but there still hasn’t been a large migration of airpower.
Navy’s Avenger Class Mine Hunters Have Left The Middle East For Good
The last four Avengers in Bahrain were carried off on a heavy lift vessel at a time of crisis, where mining the Persian Gulf could come into play.
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Just to think, there may be sunlight up there…
Safe Passage Deal For Kurds In Syria Will Help Protect U.S. Forces There: Official
Clashes between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces hurt U.S. efforts to defeat ISIS.
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