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A family, each carrying their gas masks in a little box, enter the dug-out air raid shelter in their garden, 1939. (Photo by © Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Fara Bell 360 Invictus and Sikorsky Defiant X
FARA

Cancelling The Future Attack Recon Helicopter Was The Right Choice By The Army

The vastness of the Pacific, modern air defenses, advances in drone technology, and lessons learned in Ukraine left a shrinking case for FARA.

The Missile Defense Agency has released rare video footage showing the entire launch sequence of a mock medium-range ballistic missile from a C-17 cargo plane during a recent test.
C-17

C-17 Launching Mock Ballistic Missile Seen Like Never Before

The mock medium-range ballistic missile was launched from a C-17 as part of a recent test of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system.

A U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter from Bravo Company, 1-214th General Support Aviation Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, “Big Windy”, prepares to land during an air movement of a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) from Munich to the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 12, 2022. Two CH-47Fs were used throughout the mission to provide precision rotary-wing aviation support and enable the CODEL to observe combined arms training, meet with forward-deployed Soldiers, and receive briefings from key U.S. Army leadership. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe that works alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retains command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)
MV-22

Army CH-47s Fill In For Grounded Marine MV-22s In White House Airlift Role

With the entire fleet of V-22 tilt-rotors grounded, the White House is calling upon different helicopter types to support presidential travel.

Raider X cancelled
FARA

Army Cancels High-Speed Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Program

The Army's decision to cancel the Future Attack Recon Aircraft program is part of a larger shakeup in its future aviation plans.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky named Col.-Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new commander of the Armed Forces
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Zelensky Picks New Top Commander

The decision to replace popular Gen. Valeri Zaluzhny with Col.-Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi is a controversial move at a perilous time.

Spanish submarine Isaac Peral conducts inert torpedo tests at Cartagena Naval Base
Diesel-Electric Submarines

Submarine Torpedo Test Firing Seen From Rare Bird’s-Eye View

The footage, captured by the Spanish Navy, provides a fascinating perspective of an inert torpedo undergoing test firing from a submarine.

Low-Cost Infrared Search And Track System For Aircraft Unveiled By Anduril
OBSS

Low-Cost Infrared Search And Track System For Aircraft Unveiled By Anduril

Anduril new Iris system could help quickly give various crewed and uncrewed aircraft a valuable new tool for spotting stealthy threats.

Hacked documents claim Russia paid far more than previously known for Iranian Shahed-136 drones.
Russia

What Does A Shahed-136 Really Cost?

The price for Shahed-136 drones in reportedly leaked documents far exceeds previous estimates, but is that what Russia is really paying?

The US government has approved the potential sale of aerostat-based surveillance systems to Poland.
Airborne Radar

Poland’s Plan To Deploy Early Warning Radar Aerostats Moves Forward

With fears of potential Russian military activity, Poland plans to introduce an aerostat-based persistent airborne early warning system.

The Ukrainian military is using a new kind of long-range, one-way attack drone.
Loitering Munitions

New Ukrainian ‘Kamikaze’ Jet Drone Appears In Russia

Wreckage found in Russia reveals the existence of what appears to be the latest Ukrainian long-range one-way attack drone.

A top Iranian-backed militia leader was killed in a US. drone strike, likely using an RX9 "Flying Ginsu" missile.
Iran

Bladed Hellfire Missile Likely Killed Top Iran-Backed Militia Leader In Baghdad

Images emerging on social media indicate a top leader of Khataib Hezbollah was killed by an AGM-114RX9 Hellfire in Baghdad.

The US Navy and Air Force have both recently laid out requirements for new compact cruise missiles, including an anti-ship type that could be carried internally on certain F-35 variants.
F-35A

Mini Anti-Ship Cruise Missile That Fits Inside An F-35 Is On The Navy’s Wish List

The Air Force is also looking for very similar weapons, which would be small in size but possess substantial range.

General Atomics has unveiled the XQ-67A drone, which it built as part of the US Air Force's secretive Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) program.
OBSS

General Atomics’ XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station Drone Breaks Cover

The secretive Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) program now has a real aircraft, and it's likely a glimpse of much more to come.

A CH-53E Super Stallion crew from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 test their aircraft on snowy terrain at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., May 20, 2011. For many of the Marines, this was the first time they landed in snow.
CH-53E

Search Is On For Missing Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion (Updated)

The Super Stallion went missing during a flight between Creech Air Force Base in Nevada and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.

Concept 2 sub-scale model on display at the World Defense Show
Royal Air Force

This Is BAE Systems’ Reworked, Stealthier Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Concept

The company has adopted a different design that focuses on low-observable features for its "Concept 2" uncrewed aircraft.

DONETSK OBLAST, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 28: A Ukrainian soldier fires towards the Russian position as the Ukrainian soldiers from the artillery unit wait for ammunition assistance at the frontline in the direction of Avdiivka as the Russia-Ukraine war continues in Donetsk
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv’s Grip On Avdiivka Is Slipping

After months of heavy fighting and huge losses, Russia could be poised to break Ukrainian resistance in the key Donbas city.

The future USS USS Richard M. McCool Jr. is the first San Antonio class amphibious warfare ship to receive a major radar upgrade.
U.S. Navy

San Antonio Class Looks Very Different After Shedding Its Stealthy Masts

The latest San Antonio class ship has a new radar and lacks the low-observable mast enclosures that gave the type its futuristic look.

CMV-22Bs land on a carrier
News & Features

CMV-22B Osprey “Not Operationally Suitable” According To Test Report

Pentagon testers highlight major issues with the Navy's Osprey as the entire V-22 fleet remains grounded following a deadly crash.

Saudi Arabian officials have shared new details about the use of Patriot surface-to-air missile systems against Houthi threats in 2019, underscoring growing air and missile defense concerns around the world.
MIM-104 Patriot

Saudi’s ‘Mad Minute’ Of Patriot Intercepts Shines Light On Growing Challenges

Saudi Patriots downing six Houthi ballistic missiles in 48 seconds is impressive, but underscores broader air and missile defense concerns.