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Ukrainian officials are in Washington this week to hammer out details of a potential $50 billion drone deal.
Russia

Ukraine Deep In Talks To Sell U.S. Millions Of Drones

Ukraine's ability to produce massive amounts of certain kinds of drones and its experience using them in combat could come in handy for the U.S.

A U.S. Marine Corps plane captain assigned to the Marine Fighter Attach Squadron 225 (VMFA-225) signals to a pilot in a F35B Lightning II as it taxis on the flightline after landing in the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility, Sept. 13, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)
F-35B

F-35s Deployed To Puerto Rico Showcased In First Official Images (Updated)

The F-35's presence could play a major role in inland attacks on cartels if the Trump administration chooses to escalate.

TFR Chicago during ICE operations
Unmanned

Massive Drone No-Fly Zone Imposed Over Greater Chicago Area (Updated)

The FAA is restricting drone flights at the behest of the Department of Homeland Security during a major ICE operation across Chicago.

Reports indicate that the United States has agreed to provide Ukraine with targeting intelligence for its long-range missile strikes against Russian energy infrastructure. For many months now, Ukraine has been waging a campaign to degrade Russia’s oil industry, depriving it of critical resources for its offensive in Ukraine as well as revenue from energy exports.
Air

U.S. To Give Ukraine Intel For Attacks On Critical Energy Targets In Russia: Reports

The move comes as Washington considers the transfer of longer-range weapons to Ukraine, including Tomahawk cruise missiles.

The U.S. Army has handed the American division of the Belgian gunmaker Fabrique Nationale (FN) a contract for further development of its semi-automatic Multi-Purpose Tactical Launcher-30mm (MTL-30).
Rocket And Grenade Launchers

FN America’s Futuristic MTL-30 Grenade Launcher Moves Forward With New Army Contract

FN America is one of several companies that have been vying to supply the Army's future Precision Grenadier System.

Russia is using long-range drones to hit Ukrainian trains.
Russia

Russia Using Long-Range Drones To Attack Ukrainian Trains: Official

If Russia is using Shahed drones that can strike dynamic targets deep behind enemy lines it could be a big new problem for Ukraine.

Is Trump’s Call For Putting Battleships Back In The Navy’s Fleet Even Feasible?
U.S. Navy

Is Trump’s Call For Putting Battleships Back In The Navy’s Fleet Even Feasible?

Trump wants battleships back in the Navy's inventory, and that may be far-fetched, but his remarks do highlight real deliberations around the future of surface combatants.

A LC-130 "Skibird" assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard, operates in Antarctica in 2022.
C-130

Funds Shifted To Develop New LC-130J “Ski Bird” Polar Airlifters

The unique ski-equipped LC-130Hs of the New York Air National Guard badly need replacements, with their mission growing in importance.

Authorities in Turkey say fishermen found an explosive-laden drone boat 900 miles away.
Russia

Explosive-Packed Ukrainian Drone Boat Found 900 Miles Away In Turkey

The Magura uncrewed surface vessel was discovered by fishermen, and the port where it was brought to had to be closed as it was a floating bomb.

South Korea has selected an L3Harris Global 6500 bizjet-based solution for its new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. As we discussed at the time, Seoul launched its search for a new plane back in 2020, to bolster its current fleet of four Boeing E-737s, South Korean versions of the E-7 Wedgetail that has been selected by the U.S. Air Force and NATO, among other customers. Reports from earlier this year suggested that Boeing had already been eliminated or dropped out of the new South Korean competition, something that the company appeared to deny.
Airborne Radar

South Korea Has Chosen Its Next Airborne Early Warning Radar Jet

South Korea will add the L3Harris Global 6500-based airborne early warning and control aircraft to its current fleet of four Boeing E-7s.

A design of a patch for the F-47 System Management Office (SMO) that has been circulating on social media was indeed created by members of that organization, but is still being refined and hasn't been formalized, the Air Force has confirmed.
F-47

F-47 ‘Phoenix’ Patch Authentic, Still A Work In Progress, U.S. Air Force Confirms

The patch, created within the F-47 System Management Office, has some very interesting features.

apan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided missile destroyer JS Chokai (DDG 176) steams in close formation as one of 40 ships and submarines representing 13 international partner nations during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
Air

First Japanese Destroyer Heads To U.S. For Tomahawk Missile Modifications

Japan sees the fielding of Tomahawk aboard its most capable surface combatants as a big boost in offensive punch that will help deter potential foes.

Ukraine says it hit a major factory inside Russia with Neptune missiles.
Russia

Neptune Cruise Missiles Used To Strike Factory In Russia: Ukrainian Navy

The strike came as the U.S. is scrambling to dramatically boost production of its own long-range munitions.

USAF eyes large flying wing arsenal ship.
F-47

Flying Wing Arsenal Plane Packed With Air-To-Air Missiles Eyed By USAF: Report

The Air Force is examining the use of a flying wing that totes dozens of air-to-air missiles to support fighter operations.

The German air defense frigate Hamburg is among several assets deployed to protect Copenhagen during a wave of mystery drones over Europe.
Unmanned

Frigate, Radars, Troops Rushed To Copenhagen To Defend Against Mystery Drones

Military assets are being sent to the Danish capital to protect European Union officials as drone incursions in the Nordic region continue.

New pictures offer the best look to date at an Air Force HC-130J Combat King II combat search and rescue aircraft (CSAR) carrying an Angry Kitten electronic warfare pod.
C-130

Angry Kitten Electronic Warfare Pod Spotted Flying On HC-130J Combat Rescue Plane

Angry Kitten could be especially valuable for HC-130Js as growing threats call into question the utility of traditional combat search and rescue assets.

For the Beacon program, Northrop Grumman has adapted the Model 437 Vanguard, adding digitally engineered wings and modifications for optionally autonomous flight. The first flight was achieved with a test pilot in the cockpit.
Loyal Wingman

Scaled Composites’ Model 437 Vanguard Jet Is Now Flying As An AI Testbed

The optionally-manned Model 437 Vanguard jet is now set to prove out AI tech for autonomous aircraft under Northrop Grumman's Beacon program.

Cutaway display of a concrete masonry basement fallout shelter with an exercise bike, television and library, 1950s. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Getty Images)
Bunker Talk

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

Better late than never.... right? RIGHT?!

The U.S. Air Force is working to combine an aerial target designed to simulate ballistic threats and a liquid-fuel rocket motor into a new, lower-cost hypersonic missile dubbed Angry Tortoise.
Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

Angry Tortoise Liquid-Fueled Hypersonic Missile In Development For USAF

Angry Tortoise could offer a new path to an operational and affordable hypersonic weapon after years of struggles with other programs.

U.S. President Donald Trump has changed his public tune on Ukraine and Russia.
Russia

Massive Change In Trump’s Stance On Russia Emerging

Trump calling Russia a "paper tiger" and proclaiming that Ukraine can win are just some indications of a big policy shift incoming.