News &amp; Features (Page 4)

Posted on May 1, 2026

Iran

Trump At A Crossroads For Continuing The War With Iran

Posted on Apr 30, 2026

The IDF is now using netting on vehicles to protect against Hezbollah FPV drones.

Israel

Israel Now Using Netting To Protect Combat Vehicles Against Scourge Of Hezbollah Drones

Posted on Apr 30, 2026

China

China is America’s Military Equal Now And In Any Future Fight, Marine General Warns

Posted on Apr 29, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander PalafoxCayetano, a New York native, a transmission system operator with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, enters a building during urban lane training as part of service level training exercise 3-26 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 6, 2026. Service level training exercise assesses Marine Air Ground Task Forces abilities to plan, coordinate and execute large-scale operations by integrating command and control, maneuver, sustainment and live-fire events in realistic training environments.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Parker Peichel)

Indo-Pacific

Marines Offer Glimpse Of New Plan For Its Future Ground Combat Forces

Posted on Apr 29, 2026

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, soars overhead during its second test flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Drones

First USMC MQ-58 Valkyrie CCA Drones To Arrive In 2029

Posted on Apr 29, 2026

Bell has put forward a new concept for a next-generation tiltrotor aircraft armed with anti-ship cruise missiles and other munitions for the U.S. Marine Corps.

New Cruise Missile-Armed MV-75 Tiltrotor Concept For The Marines Shown Off

Posted on Apr 28, 2026

The U.S. Marine Corps is set to test at least two new autonomous cargo helicopters, as it seeks to field platforms that can rapidly resupply Marines in contested environments. The service recently awarded contracts for two such platforms, one being the R66 Turbinetruck that inserts Sikorsky’s MATRIX autonomy system in the proven Robinson R66 airframe.

Drones

Light Uncrewed Cargo Helicopters Based On Robinson R66 And Bell 505 Compete For USMC Contract

Updated on Apr 28, 2026

Navy Still Pushing To Field New AARGM-ER Radar-Busting Missile This Year Despite “Strategic Pause”

Posted on Apr 28, 2026

While a multitude of law enforcement agents sprang into action after a shooter tried to storm a ballroom where President Donald Trump and others were attending the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, one well-dressed and cool under pressure plainclothes agent went viral after whipping out a Heckler & Koch MP7.

Secret Service

MP7 Personal Defense Weapon Just Went Viral In Hands Of Tailored-Suit Wearing Agent

Updated on Apr 27, 2026

Russia

Russia’s Stealthy S-71K Air-Launched Missile Seen In New Detail

Posted on Apr 27, 2026

A MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, soars above Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) while conducting a vertical replenishment-at-sea alongside

Iran

Prospects Dimming On Iran-U.S. Deal To Open Strait, End War

Posted on Apr 27, 2026

Ukraine

Evidence Of Ukraine Using AIM-120C-8 Missiles Emerges

Posted on Apr 27, 2026

On August 27, 1962, pilot Lt. Col. A. I. Shein took off in a single-seat Su-7B, with a live 244N nuclear bomb carried on the centerline station below the fuselage. He then headed for the Semipalatinsk test site on the Soviet steppe. Also known as “The Polygon,” the Semipalatinsk range was the main test site for Soviet nuclear weapons. It is in the Abai region, in what is now Kazakhstan.

Cold War

Rare Video Appears To Show A Soviet Su-7 Jet Dropping A Nuclear Bomb

Posted on Apr 26, 2026

Airmen from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing sit inside of a bunker during a base-wide exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2024. The exercise assessed the responsiveness of Airmen and first responders during a simulated attack. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

Posted on Apr 24, 2026

Iran

U.S. Efforts To Prevent Iranian Mine Laying In Strait Of Hormuz Underway

Posted on Apr 24, 2026

Ukraine

Ukraine’s Drone-Hunting An-28 Turboprop Is Now Launching Interceptor Drones

Posted on Apr 24, 2026

Jolly Green IIs will be poised to spirit senior U.S. officials and lawmakers to safety at a moment's notice to ensure the federal government can continue to function even in the event of a nuclear attack or a similarly serious contingency.

Continuity Of Government

HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters To Take On Doomsday Evacuation Role In The Nation’s Capital

Posted on Apr 24, 2026

Iran

Trump Puts Out Kill Order On Iran’s Small Boats (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Ian Ellis-Jones

Updated on Apr 23, 2026

191028-N-LQ653-1278 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, front, makes its approach to commercial tanker MT Empire State as the two ships prepare to conduct a consolidated loading. The evolution provided the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Pacific Commander the opportunity to exercise a training opportunity at sea with the two ships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patrick W. Menah Jr./Released)

Iran

Iranian Attacks Change Way Navy Refuels Its Ships In Middle East

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 23, 2026

Iran

Iran Ramps Up Attacks On Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz After Trump Ceasefire Extension (Updated)

Updated on Apr 23, 2026

A Congressman wants the Navy to prove building the nuclear-powered Trump class battleship won't exacerbate existing delays in nuclear submarine and aircraft carrier construction.

Everything New We Just Learned About The Trump Class Battleship Program

By Joseph Trevithick, Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Apr 22, 2026

Iran

Trump Extends Ceasefire Deadline (Updated)

Updated on Apr 22, 2026

Iran

USS Spruance Blasting A Ship With Its Deck Gun Is A First In Nearly Four Decades

Posted on Apr 21, 2026

X-Bat's new design at sea air space 2026.

Drones

X-BAT Autonomous VTOL ‘Fighter’ Looks Dramatically Different

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 21, 2026

Patriot PAC-3 Missiles To Arm Navy Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers

Posted on Apr 21, 2026

Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden says she is confident in her company's ability to deliver next-generation carrier-based fighters to the U.S. Navy if it is selected as the winner of the F/A-XX competition.

Northrop Defends Ability To Build F/A-XX 6th Gen Naval Fighters If Selected

Posted on Apr 21, 2026

The U.S. Navy has disclosed the test of an AeroVironment LOCUST laser counter-drone system aboard the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.

Lasers

Navy Fires Drone-Frying LOCUST Laser From Supercarrier USS George H.W. Bush

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 20, 2026

Iran

Iran Peace Talks Hanging By A Thread After Tumultuous Weekend Near The Strait (Updated)

Updated on Apr 20, 2026

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Drones

F-35s Quarterbacking Drones Seen As Gateway To USMC’s 6th Gen Fighter

Posted on Apr 20, 2026

Ukraine

Ukraine’s M113-Inspired Armored Personnel Carrier In Testing

Posted on Apr 20, 2026

Armed Black Hawk is shown off with new wings and weapons.

Video

The H-60 Black Hawk Gunship Evolves With New Wings And Weapons

By Tyler Rogoway, Jamie Hunter

Posted on Apr 20, 2026

Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

Posted on Apr 17, 2026

The Qatari-donated 747-8i jet envisioned as a presidential airlifter, had a recent test flight.

POTUS

Qatari 747-8i Gifted To Trump For Interim Air Force One Is Undergoing Test Flights

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 17, 2026

Iran

Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz, U.S. Blockade Continues (Updated)

Updated on Apr 17, 2026

U.S. Army officials say the modular design of the service's new MV-75A Cheyenne II tiltrotor will make it easier to reconfigure baseline versions for the medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) mission.

MV-75 Will Be Reconfigurable For Medevac Mission Via Kit, Not Purpose-Built Like HH-60

Posted on Apr 17, 2026

The Air Force’s Experimental Operations Unit, under Air Combat Command, concluded a critical exercise with Collaborative Combat Aircraft recently at Edwards Air Force Base, California, putting principles of the new Warfighting Acquisition System into practice. The exercise employed the YFQ-44A aircraft and represents a shift toward the new concept of earlier, operator-driven experimentation to inform tactics and procedures that will accelerate the delivery of this transformative capability to the warfighter.

Drones

YFQ-44 Fury Fighter Drone Wraps Contested Operations Test That Could Accelerate Its Fielding

Posted on Apr 17, 2026

Drones

Cheap Interceptor Drones Proven In Ukraine Protected U.S. Troops Against Iranian Shaheds

Posted on Apr 16, 2026

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians board an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, from the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) on Jan. 1, 2026. Frank E. Petersen Jr. is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christian Kibler)

Iran

U.S. Pursuing Iranian-Linked Ships All Over The World In Addition To Its Blockade (Updated)

Updated on Apr 16, 2026

MAYHEM 10 is an autonomous, multi-role launched effect designed to deliver coordinated non-kinetic and kinetic effects at standoff. Employable from air, ground, and maritime platforms, it combines advanced collaborative autonomy with modular payloads to operate effectively in contested environments.

Drones

Super-Adaptable Mayhem 10 Swarming Drone Evolved From The Switchblade

Posted on Apr 16, 2026

Apache counter-drone ammunition ramps up production

Drones

Production Of AH-64 Apache’s New Counter-Drone Cannon Shell Ammunition Ramping-Up

Posted on Apr 16, 2026

The U.S. Army has given us our first glimpse at what the new MV-75A Cheyenne II tiltrotor will look like in its special operations configuration.

First Look At What A Night Stalker MV-75 Cheyenne Will Look Like

Posted on Apr 15, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed China's concerns over how the war is affecting its oil supplies.

Iran

Trump Downplays Chinese Concerns Over Iran War’s Impact On Its Oil Supplies (Updated)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026

The German military has revealed details of tests in which its Wiesel armored personnel carrier has been airdropped under parachutes from A400M transport aircraft. While the diminutive Wiesel (German for weasel) is already notably mobile, including fitting into a CH-53 helicopter, this appears to be the first time that it has been airdropped, marking a significant new capability for Germany’s airborne forces.

Germany

Germany Is Now Airdropping Its Tiny Wiesel ‘Tankettes’

Posted on Apr 15, 2026

Boeing has provided details on its future plans for the venerable H-47 Chinook, including adding launched effects and creating a path toward an uncrewed version of the helicopter.

Drones

CH-47 Chinook Air-Launching Swarms Of Drones Touted As Future Feature

Posted on Apr 15, 2026

General Atomics is calling attention to a new mission for its Mojave short takeoff and landing (STOL) drone: hunting uncrewed aerial threats with laser-guided Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) rockets.

Drones

Hunting Drones From Sloppy Airstrips Is General Atomics’ Future Vision For Mojave

Posted on Apr 15, 2026

The U.S. Navy has confirmed that an MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone crashed back on April 9.

Middle East

Navy MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drone Crash In The Middle East Finally Confirmed

Posted on Apr 14, 2026

While several ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says its blockade is working.

Iran

Navy Turns Around Ships Trying To Run Blockade Of Iran (Updated)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026

The US Air Force has been work working to improve the ability of HC-130J Combat King II combat search and rescue aircraft carrying Angry Kitten pods to receive reprogramming updates in near-real-time via satellite.

Angry Kitten Jamming Pod Testing On HC-130J Focuses On Receiving Threat Updates Via Satellite

Posted on Apr 14, 2026

OMAN - APRIL 08: A view of the vessels heading towards the Strait of Hormuz following the two-week temporary ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran on the condition that the strait be reopened, seen in Oman on April 08, 2026.

Iran

Naval Blockade Of Iran Now In Full Effect (Updated)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026

A flurry of activity by American minesweeping vessels in the Pacific comes as the U.S. military has said it is sending additional forces to help clear Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran

Flurry Of Navy Minesweepers Appear To Be Heading Toward The Middle East

Posted on Apr 13, 2026

The Marines are keeping an eye on the progress of a seaglider drone.

Drones

Regent Squire Wing-In-Ground Effect Drone Demonstrator Makes First Flight

Posted on Apr 13, 2026

KC-135 seen with battle damage repairs landing at RAF Midlenhall.

Iran

KC-135 Tanker Covered In Shrapnel Patches Seen Landing In UK

Updated on Apr 13, 2026

A new and not immediately recognizable launcher has emerged on the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Carl M. Levin.

Drones

U.S. Navy Destroyer Equipped With New Launcher For Unknown Weapons

Updated on Apr 11, 2026

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg receives a brief from U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), during an orientation of the command’s battle deck at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 6, 2018. During his visit, Stoltenberg toured the command’s global operations center and participated in discussions with Hyten, other senior leaders and subject matter experts on the continuing U.S. commitment to supporting NATO and allies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie R. Matyascik)

Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

Posted on Apr 10, 2026

Hezbollah is stepping up its FPV attacks on the IDF.

Israel

Hezbollah Ramping Up FPV Drone Attacks On IDF In Lebanon

Posted on Apr 10, 2026

OMAN - APRIL 08: A view of the vessels passing through Strait of Hormuz following the two-week temporary ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran on the condition that the strait be reopened, seen in Oman on April 08, 2026. (Photo by Shady Alassar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Iran

Iran’s Chokehold On Hormuz Remains On The Eve Of Peace Talks In Pakistan (Updated)

Updated on Apr 10, 2026

A graphic showing aircraft losses during EPIC FURY.

Iran

Operation Epic Fury U.S. Aircraft Losses Visualized

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Apr 10, 2026

Navy Calls It Quits On Attack Submarine USS Boise’s Never Ending Overhaul

Posted on Apr 10, 2026

A Bahraini F-16 fighter recorded the first air-to-air kill for the Block 70/72 version of the jet during the conflict in the Middle East earlier this month.

Iran

Bahrain First To Claim F-16 Block 70 Air-To-Air Kills

Posted on Apr 10, 2026

A former Pentagon official offers unique insights into the creation of the LUCAS drone.

Drones

How America’s Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drone Clone Suddenly Became An “Indispensable” Weapon Of War

Updated on Apr 9, 2026

Israeli F-16 departs for combat mission.

Iran

Iran Ceasefire Hangs In Balance As Israel Bombards Lebanon (Updated)

Updated on Apr 9, 2026

A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone disappeared abruptly and unexpectedly from online flight tracking sites after declaring an in-flight emergency while flying over the Persian Gulf today.

Iran

Navy MQ-4C Triton’s Fate Unknown After Disappearing From Flight Tracking Over Persian Gulf