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Lockheed Martin has built the 1,000th F-35, but delays with a key upgrade program mean it is parked away awaiting delivery.
F-35

The 1,000th F-35 Has Been Built

Delays with a key upgrade program mean Lockheed Martin has yet to deliver the 1,000th F-35 and others to their customers.

A Ministry of Defense photo shows Royal Navy personnel in action against a Houthi attack in the Red Sea.
Red Sea

Largest Attack On Red Sea Shipping To Date: What We Know

Multiple drones and missiles were downed by U.S. and U.K. warships and aircraft as the Houthis continue to raise the stakes in the region.

The Defense Secretary has a limited role in the nuclear weapons chain of command.
U.S. Homeland

Does The President Need The Defense Secretary To Launch A Nuclear Strike?

Defense Secretary Austin's stealth hospitalization has some asking if it would have disrupted America's ability to launch a nuclear strike.

B-1 crash at Ellsworth
B-1

B-1B Bomber’s Crash Landing Path Seen In Satellite Image

The image reveals how the B-1 impacted short of the runway then skidded across the airfield before coming to a rest.

Chinese satellite launch rattlesTaiwan.
China

Chinese Rocket Launch Rattles Taiwan

Taiwan's Defense Ministry was forced to apologize for issuing an air raid alert falsely claiming China launched a missile over the island.

Two drones hit a fuel facility in the Russian city of Oryol, 230 miles south of Moscow and 137 miles from the Ukrainian border, the local governor has said.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Drones Target Fuel Facilities In Western Russia

Ukraine has responded to Moscow’s campaign of winter airstrikes by targeting infrastructure in the city of Oryol using long-range drones.

Metrea Aerospace became the first to use a private-owned tanker to refuel U.S. aircraft tactical jets when one of its KC-135s topped-up a pair of A-10 Warthog ground attack jets last year.
KC-135

A-10 Warthogs Have Refueled From A Contractor’s KC-135 Tanker

A-10s were the first USAF tactical jets to refuel from a privately-owned tanker, a service that could become more widespread in the future.

There are several reasons why the Saudis and other Arab nations won't join Operation Prosperity Guardian.
Red Sea

Retired Saudi Admiral On Why Arabs Won’t Join Red Sea Task Force

Only one Arab country has joined Operation Prosperity Guardian even though Iranian-backed Houthis threaten shipping in their region.

Russia's use of jet-powered Shahed drones adds another layer of pressure on Ukraine's air defenses.
Iran

Russia May Have Started Using Jet-Powered Shahed Drones In Ukraine

Iranian-designed, jet-powered Shahed-238 drones used by Russia would be much faster and harder to shoot down than the prop-powered Shahed-136.

Missiles filled with water and silo lids that don't work properly are among the corruption-related issues that have reportedly led to a major purge of Chinese military officials in the past year.
China

Water-Filled Missiles, Silo Problems Behind China Purge: Report

New reported details about Chinese corruption allegations raise questions about the country's military readiness and modernization efforts.

China Balloon Incursions Taiwan - Dec 2023 - Jan 2024
China

Spike In Chinese Balloons Over Taiwan A “Serious Threat”

Taiwan has slammed Beijing after a surge in the number of balloons launched over and around the island in recent days.

Beale AFB executes an elephant walk as the U-2's service approaches its end.
T-38

U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Planes Execute A Bittersweet Elephant Walk

U-2s, T-38s, and KC-135s lined Beale AFB's runway in an impressive display, but the U-2's time in the service looks to be coming to an end.

Pictured is HMS Westminster 30NM off the British coast.
Royal Navy

Royal Navy Forced To Retire Frigates Due To Personnel Shortages: Report

The two Type 23 frigates on the chopping block, HMS Argyll and Westminster, have recently been overhauled at major expense to the taxpayer.

Nuclear bunker in Northern Ireland built during the Cold War
Bunker Talk

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

It's that time again.

Ukrainian sappers disarm the warhead of a Kinzhal missile shot down over Kyiv Jan. 2
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Downed Kinzhal Warhead Recovered In Kyiv

The intact warhead, found after being shot down during a deadly Russian missile attack on Jan. 2, could offer intel about the Kinzhal.

US Special Operations Command has laid out requirements for a new Extreme Long Range Sniper Rifle that could replace its Barrett M82/M107 and Mk 15 .50 caliber rifles.
Sniper Rifles

Barrett .50 Caliber Sniper Rifle Replacement Sought By SOCOM

A new Extreme Long Range Sniper Rifle could replace .50 caliber Barrett and Mk 15 rifles in use with U.S. special operations forces.

Pakistan is looking to buy FC-31 stealth fighters
China

China’s FC-31 Stealth Fighter Officially Being Sought By Pakistan

The chief of the Pakistan Air Force says that the Chinese new-generation fighter is “all set to become part of the fleet in the near future.”

CT-114 student pilot story
Royal Canadian Air Force

Military Flight Instructor’s Most Important Lesson: Student Pilots Will Try To Kill You

A 'student' shutting down the engine on our CT-114 Tutor jet trainer at the worst possible time was a key lesson in being a good instructor.

We now have our first look at the B-1B bomber that crashed at Ellsworth Air Force Base on January 4, 2023.
B-1

Crashed B-1B Bomber Carcass Visible At South Dakota Base

A heavily damaged B-1B that crashed at Ellsworth Air Force Base last night is seen sitting on a patch of grass next to the runway.

B-1B Ellsworth mishap
B-1

B-1B Bomber Crashes In South Dakota

The B-1B 'Bone' crashed while attempting to land at the base with all crew ejecting safely from the aircraft.