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Rising B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Costs Hit Northrop Grumman
The firm says that the losses are front-loaded and the B-21 will be profitable once production hits high gear.
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F-35 ‘Chassis’ Can Deliver 80% Of 6th Gen Capability At Half The Cost, Lockheed Declares
Lockheed doubles down on the Joint Strike Fighter after its F-47 loss with plans to inject 6th generation capabilities into the F-35’s ‘chassis.’
China Deploys J-10 Fighters To Egypt
The air combat exercises between Egypt and China serve multiple purposes, but Beijing’s eye on Africa is highlighted by the drills.
USMC Anti-Ship Missile Deployment To Highly Strategic Luzon Strait Is Unprecedented
From the Batanes Islands, Naval Strike Missiles would be able to engage any surface vessel transiting the channel between Taiwan and the Philippines.
EA-18G Bristles With Rare Four Anti-Radiation Missile Loadout On Yemen Mission
A Growler electronic attack jet packing four AGM-88 anti-radiation missiles launched on a mission as Houthi air defenses remain a problem.
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Close the door, you are letting the radioactive dust in!
U.S. Troop Drawdown In Syria Officially Announced By Pentagon
The notice confirms our previous reporting that the U.S. troop levels in Syria will drop by about half.
MQ-1C Gray Eagle Is Shooting Down Drones With Hellfire Missiles In Tests
Using the MQ-1C as a drone-hunter is a new development, and there are plans for new kinetic and laser weapons for the Gray Eagle.
Destruction From U.S. Attack On Houthi Port Shown In Satellite Imagery
A key fuel transfer facility on the Red Sea has been wiped out by U.S. airpower, as shown in new satellite imagery.
Railgun Installed On Japanese Warship Testbed
Japan is now pushing ahead with naval electromagnetic railguns, which the U.S. Navy has shelved.
B-1B Bones Make Unprecedented Bomber Task Force Deployment To Japan
U.S. long-range bombers haven’t been stationed in Japan for any extended period since the Vietnam War.
Lockheed Pitches Containerized Launchers To Help Close Australia’s Air And Missile Defense Gaps
Australia is seeking to acquire longer-range air and missile defenses to work with its new battle management system that’s under development.
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Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Launches New Southern Assault
A Russian mechanized attack in Zaporizhzhia Oblast could be the vanguard of a new offensive.
American Forces Destroy Key Houthi-Controlled Fuel Port In Yemen
U.S. Central Command says it targeted Ras Isa to stop Iranian-backed Houthi militants from benefiting from the fuel trade through the port.
This Greek Air Combat Exercise Was A Low-Level Fighter Flying Paradise
The biggest iteration of the Iniohos exercise brought together a very diverse range of aircraft types and nations in western Greece.
Australia Casts Doubt On Russia Basing Bombers At Indonesian Air Base
Australian officials are pushing back on a report claiming Moscow has asked Jakarta to base bombers at an Indonesian air base about 850 miles from Darwin.
New Russian Offensive Has Gained Little Ground So Far
Ukraine Situation Report: Russia is trying to create a ‘buffer zone’ in Sumy as both sides jockey for territory ahead of possible negotiations.
China’s New KJ-700 Multi-Intelligence Radar Plane’s Interesting Features
The latest Chinese airborne early warning and control aircraft boasts an array of electro-optical and infrared sensors, as well as multiple radars.
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Get cozy, we may not be going out for a while.
Trump Considering Buying Foreign Ships To Make Up Gap With China
The president’s comments come after he signed a new executive order aimed at reforming America’s shipbuilding capacity.
Navy Axes Its Hypersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Plans
The Navy has said for years that the HALO program is essential, but now it is reevaluating its plans based on cost concerns.
KC-10 Extender Tankers Are Up For Auction
The government has begun selling off the mothballed KC-10 fleet, which could present an opportunity for private aerial refueling companies.
Dutch F-35s Provide Targeting For Rocket Artillery
Dutch F-35s recently used a new system called Keystone to provide targeting data to cue Israeli-made artillery.
Defiant Drone Ship Gets Closer To Months-Long DARPA At Sea Demonstration
USX-1 Defiant, which will sail without humans onboard and is designed for mass production, is undergoing trials ahead of its long-endurance cruise.
It Took 73 C-17 Loads To Move Patriot Battalion From Pacific To Middle East
Alarm bells grow louder in regard to major deficiencies in sustained U.S. military logistics support needed for a Pacific fight.
First Constellation Frigate Only 10% Complete, Design Still Being Finalized
The late and over-budget Constellation class design is still in flux, with only 15% commonality with the frigate it’s based on, not 85% as planned.
Deeply Upgraded Mirage 2000DRMV Strike Jet Enters French Service
A workhorse of the French Air and Space Force, the modernized Mirage 2000D is set to serve with new weapons until at least 2035.
Su-35s Once Expected To Arm Iran Are Now In Algeria
Originally built for Egypt, the Su-35s now being transferred to Algeria had long been expected to bolster Iran’s decrepit air arm.
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