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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.
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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
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.
Company Behind Drone-Killing Hellfire Missile-Armed Buggy Set To Get Marine Corps Contract
The Denied Area Sprinter-Hellfire system offers Marines a new highly mobile way to defend against drones and potentially other aerial threats.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Department Of Homeland Security’s New Gulfstream Jet Emerges
The jet is one of two on order for the U.S. Coast Guard.
Military Buildup In The Middle East Continues, Including What Trump Describes As A “Big Flotilla” (Updated)
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is on its way to the Middle East while additional air defenses are flowing into the region as well.
Shadow Fleet Tanker Seizure Operations Expand In The Face Of Russian Warnings
Following America’s lead, the boarding and diversion of the Grinch came as Europe is drawing up new plans to go after Russia’s shadow fleet.
Australia Just Took Delivery Of One Of Its Most Powerful Weapons
Equipped for advanced electronic warfare and surveillance, the MC-55A Peregrine is a cornerstone of RAAF modernization plans.
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