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U.S. Air Force

More U.S. Combat Aircraft Heading To Middle East Ahead Of Expected Iranian Attack On Israel (Updated)

Iran has vowed to attack Israel to avenge the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated Wednesday in Tehran.

F-35

More Top Secret F-35 Stealth Fighter Data Given To NATO Members

Giving NATO allies a deeper understanding of the F-35 will help them better use the jets, including together with fourth-generation fighters.

AIM-120 AMRAAM

Army Seeking AIM-9X-Sized Surface-To-Air Missile With AIM-120-Like Range

The Army's Enduring Shield SAM system is set to use AIM-9X first, but the service wants a new missile to drastically expand its capabilities.

Iran

Planted Bomb Was Used To Kill Hamas Leader In Tehran: Report

While the details of the assassination remain murky, Iran appears to be preparing for what could be a massive vengeance strike on Israel.

Building The F-35 – One Of The Most Advanced Machines Ever Made

Branded Content: From assembly to getting airborne for first flight, this is the story of F-35 stealth fighter production.

CV-22

CV-22 Osprey Crash In Japan Was Caused By Gearbox Failure

An accident investigation board has released its findings into the fatal crash of a CV-22 off the Japanese coast last year.

AC-130

AC-130J Ghostrider Hammers Amphibious Warship During Rare Appearance At Sinking Exercise

An AC-130 brought its 105mm howitzer and 30mm chain gun to bear on the ex-USS Dubuque during the RIMPAC 2024 exercise.

F-16

F-16s Arrive In Ukraine: Report

The arrival of F-16s would mark a moment long pined for by Ukrainian officials and the country's beleaguered air arm.

U.S. Navy

Silent Swarm Exercise Accelerates Navy’s Path To Distributed Electronic Warfare Future

The Navy recently experimented with hundreds of electronic warfare technologies mounted on aerial drones and swarms of uncrewed boats.

Air

Secretive Guided Missile Submarine USS Florida’s Leadership Talks About Their 727-Day Deployment

The 41-year-old prized submarine traveled more than 60,000 miles while packed with special operators and fired Tomahawk cruise missiles at Houthi targets.

Loitering Munitions

Long-Range Kamikaze Drones Offer ‘Cheap’ Strike Opportunities For U.S., Allies: USAF General

Kamikaze drones are very real threats in the hands of enemies, but also present valuable opportunities for friendly forces.

Iran

Claims Swirl Around How Israel Assassinated Hamas Leader In Tehran (Updated)

Israel has various ways to assassinate high-value targets, even in Iran, including urban warfare drones, long-range missiles, and operatives.

Helicopters

Ukraine Situation Report: Russians Say Mi-8 Hip Helicopter Was Shot Down By Drone

The Russian Mi-8 loss would be the first known successful drone attack on an airborne helicopter.

NGAD

Air Force Secretary ‘Absolutely Confident’ 6th Gen Crewed Fighter Will Move Forward (Updated)

Secretary Kendall has moved to allay fears about the future of the service’s sixth-generation combat jet as the program takes a brief pause.

Nuclear

Just How Many Nuclear Weapons Does The U.S. Actually Have?

Newly released nuclear warhead inventory numbers give us an updated idea of the status of America's strategic arsenal.

Colonel Tasked With Testing Future Of Air Dominance Talks Candidly About Progress And Challenges

We talk in-depth with the 53rd Wing's commander about how his team is racing to turn future air warfare concepts, including Collaborative Combat Aircraft, into reality.

North Korea

North Korean Anti-Tank Missile-Toting Vehicle Appears To Be Operating In Ukraine

The Bulsae-4 would be the first known armored vehicle and short-range anti-tank missile system provided by North Korea to Russia.

F-16

F-16s Will Let Ukraine Get More Out Of Western Munitions: USAF’s Top Officer In Europe

USAF Gen. James Hecker says F-16s will give Ukraine key new capabilities in the near and long terms, but that they're not a "golden bullet."

News & Features

Commemorate F-15E Strike Eagle’s Historic Drone Hunt With This Galaga-Inspired T-Shirt

Just like any ace Galaga player, F-15E crews had to manage timing, limited missiles, and agility to stop hordes of Iranian kamikaze drones.

Russian Air Force

New Russian Long-Range Drone Appears In Ukraine

Potentially capable of flying a range of missions, the Gerbera appears to be a Russian-developed complement to the Shahed-136 series.