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F-16

U.S. Contractors Will Be Allowed To Fix F-16s, Patriots In Ukraine: Report

Allowing U.S. personnel to work on donated equipment in Ukraine represents a major policy shift by the outgoing Biden administration.

Russia

Russia’s S-70 Hunter Flying Wing Drone Downed In Ukraine Packed With Western Components

The discovery of dozens of Western components on the S-70 highlights the challenges of keeping these items out of Russian hands.

UCAVs

China’s Stealth CH-7 Long-Endurance Drone Emerges

The large flying-wing CH-7 drone has gone through several iterations but is reportedly due to complete its development imminently.

Avenger

MQ-20 Avenger First Drone Flown Using Navy’s Carrier-Based Control System

The MQ-20 stood in as a surrogate for the Navy's future MQ-25 Stingray and other drones that will operate from its carriers' decks.

Eastern Europe

What Trump’s Election Could Mean For The War In Ukraine

Ukraine faces pitfalls and opportunities under a new Trump administration.

MQ-4C

EP-3E Aries II Spy Plane Has Flown Its Last Operational Mission

Current tensions in the Middle East prolonged the final deployment of the EP-3E Aries II intelligence-gathering aircraft.

Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (C-UAS)

Massive Chinese Anti-Drone High-Power Microwave Weapon Emerges

China's directed energy counter-drone efforts are building steam with multiple high-power microwave systems featured at this year's Zhuhai Airshow.

F-15

Israel Executes Long Awaited Buy Of F-15IA Advanced Eagle Fighters

After a break of almost three decades, Israel has ordered more F-15s, which will spearhead its air force alongside F-35 stealth fighters.

U.S. Air Force

Skunk Works’ Latest Stealthy Tanker Concept Revealed

The USAF is firming up requirements for a stealthy tanker to fit with its Next Generation Air Dominance ecosystem, which could change dramatically due to cost.

Russia

Ukraine Hits Caspian Sea Port For The First Time

The military port is home to the Russian Navy's Caspian Sea Flotilla, several military units and is along routes Iran uses to ship weapons.

Swarms

New Heavyweight Chinese Jet Drone Looks To Be A Swarm Mothership

The jet-powered Jiu Tian, which has its own surveillance and attack capabilities, is another intriguing addition to China's rapidly expanding stable of drones.

Flankers

China’s J-15T Enhanced Carrier-Based Flanker Officially Unveiled

Boasting advanced avionics, Chinese-made engines, and catapult launch compatibility, the J-15T will serve aboard all of China’s aircraft carriers.

NGAD

Crisis Brewing Over Air Force’s Future Air Dominance Plans Which It Cannot Afford

There is worrisome uncertainty about the Air Force's ability to pay for next-gen fighters, stealth tankers, and drones.

F/A-18E/F

Navy Posts Its First AIM-174 Missile-Armed F/A-18F Super Hornet ‘Glamour Shots’

The F/A-18F was carrying a very heavy air-to-air loadout during a Gray Flag exercise mission over Southern California.

People's Liberation Army Air Force (China)

China’s J-35A Stealth Fighter Officially Breaks Cover

The J-35A's development has been a meandering one but now it's clear China's Air Force has interest and export possibilities are significant.

Air

Suspected Russian Airplane Sabotage Plot Sparks Call For NATO Action

Camouflaged incendiary devices were allegedly shipped via air courier services by Russian operatives.

U.S. Navy

Full Retirement Of Ticonderoga Cruisers On Hold, Trio To Remain In Service Into 2029

The Navy has backtracked on plans to decommission the last of its Ticonderoga class cruisers by 2027, but their reprieve will be short.

Su-57

We Finally Get A Clear Look At The Su-57 Felon’s Side Weapons Bays

A clear view of the Su-57’s wing-root bays was seen for the first time after one of the jets arrived by An-124 at Airshow China in Zhuhai.

Russia

Russia Firing Record Number Of Shahed-136s At Ukraine

Ukraine Situation Report: The massive spike in Shahed-136 use comes as Russia pauses the employment of its most capable long-range missiles.

South America

CIA Has Secret “Nonviolent” Way To Disable Large Ships: Report

President Trump's administration is said to have considered using the CIA's secret ship-stopping system against Venezuelan oil tankers.