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Will The F-47 Have To Fly Initially With Inferior Engines?
The timelines for a next-gen fighter engine and the F-47 appear out of sync, which could lead to a stop-gap engine, something with historical precedent.
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Trump Vows Revenge For Iranian Missile Attack, U.S. And Saudis Join Forces To Strike Iraq (Updated)
Meanwhile, the Houthis mull tolling the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and a new report underlines America’s interceptor stockpile woes.
Singapore Reportedly Looking Toward 6th Gen Fighter Future With Interest In GCAP Program
Singapore is yet to receive its first F-35s, but it shouldn’t be a surprise that the strategically located city-state has an eye on what comes next.
Prized Ohio Class Guided Missile Submarine USS Georgia Heading Into Retirement (Updated)
The Navy’s Ohio guided missile submarines are heavily in demand, but all are set to be gone from active service within the next three years.
USMC Just Took Delivery Of Its Last MV-22 Osprey
The MV-22s, which were first operational in 2007, are expected to keep flying until 2055.
A Guide To China’s Growing Long-Range Nuclear Missile Arsenal
A closer look at the intercontinental and submarine-launched ballistic missiles at the core of Beijing’s strategic deterrent.
Boeing Has Now Eaten $3B In Air Force One Cost Overruns
Boeing says it is once again paying out of pocket to ensure the first fully-equipped VC-25B jet is finally delivered in 2028, many years late.
Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat Fighter Drones Could Be Commanded By U.S. Pilots
Being able to freely share Collaborative Combat Aircraft, even in a heated fight, could be a huge boon for U.S. and Australian airpower.
Aerostar High-Altitude Balloons Being Turned Into Drone Motherships
Balloons laden with drones flying high in the stratosphere could persistently surveil enemy forces over vast areas and even attack targets on demand.
Meet BARB, The Robot That’s A Glimpse At Future Jet Engine Assembly
There’s a new laborer on Pratt & Whitney’s jet engine production line, and it doesn’t need lunch breaks or vacation days.
Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: July 28, 2026
The U.S. may have paused its strike campaign against Iran, for now, but the revived naval blockade remains in full effect.
Navy’s GARC Kamikaze Drone Boat Blew A Hole In Ex-USS Peleliu During Sinking Exercise
Just days after the Navy’s first combat use of a kamikaze USV, RIMPAC saw one take center stage during the sinking of an amphibious assault ship.
U.S. Coast Guard Seeking Technology To Hunt And Kill Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles
The risk of attacks on ships in port and harbor infrastructure from UUVs is growing and the USCG wants defensive solutions.
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Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Is the sky still red out there?
More Of The UK’s Stealth Fighter Demonstrator Revealed In New Images
We are getting better insights into the configuration of the demonstrator jet that will inform the design of the upcoming Tempest fighter.
Pathway To Larger B-21 Raider Fleet Was Baked Into Production Ramp-Up Deal
The USAF previously framed the B-21 production boost deal as simply helping accelerate fielding of the bombers next year.
Evidence Of Ukraine Using Dutch Ruta Block 1 Cruise Missiles Emerges
The combat debut of the low-cost missile underscores Ukraine’s accelerating shift toward increasingly capable, mass-produced, long-range strike capabilities.
Congress’ Proposed Trump Class Battleship Program Guardrails Met With White House Pushback
Congress is moving ahead with a bill that would block Trump class battleship construction unless certain weapons are deemed mature.
Helicopters Just Took Center Stage In Rim Of The Pacific Sinking Exercises
Allied rotorcraft employed at least four different missile types against retired warships during the massive Pacific exercise.
EA-37Bs Arrive At RAF Fairford As Iran Threatens To Attack The UK Air Base
RAF Fairford is a major hub for USAF bombers flying missions against Iran and other aircraft transmitting to the Middle East.
Air-To-Ground Capabilities Are Already Creeping Into The F-15EX’s Mission Set
The F-15EX’s current job is the same as its F-15C predecessor, strictly air-to-air combat, but that is going to change.
Houthis Now Attacking Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea, Major Energy Supply Implications (Updated)
Just as the war with Iran looks about to fully erupt again, the Houthis are going to put an even tighter squeeze on the world’s energy supply.
Ukrainian F-16 Scored First Air-To-Air Kill Against A Russian Fighter: Top U.S. General
General Dan Caine’s disclosure bolsters reports that a Ukrainian F-16 downed a Russian Su-35S this month.
Navy Picks RAACM-ER Low-Cost Cruise Missile For Program To Help Arm Allies (Updated)
The CHAOS program aims to give friendly ground forces new, cheaper ways to strike ships and targets on land at extended ranges.
Mothership Sought By Navy For Southern Command Operations
The ship will be capable of launching and recovering helicopters, drones and small boats, and acting as a sea base for operations.
Munitions Expenditures In Iran War Take Center Stage At Senate Hearing (Updated)
The Pentagon wants $21B to replace the weapons it already has used as alarm bells ring about sustaining the conflict with available munitions going forward.
MV250 Hybrid-Electric VTOL Combat Cargo Drone Unveiled
The new uncrewed platform is designed to move cargo, deploy air-launched effects, and support dispersed military operations.
Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: July 20, 2026
The U.S. conducted a weekend wave of strikes against Iran and announced a new round today, while the reinstated blockade of Iranian ports approaches the one-week mark.
Houthi Blockade On Saudi Red Sea Oil Transits Threatens To Widen War, Strangle Energy Supply (Updated)
If the Houthis start attacking ships near the Bab El-Mandeb Strait, it could peel-off U.S. resources from the Iran operation and exacerbate oil shortages.
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