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Kyiv has asked for an extension in Abrams tank training.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: M1 Abrams Tank Training Extended

The training extension request means it will be additional weeks before the M1s arrive in Ukraine and the rainy season is fast approaching.

Gerpard Shahed 136 night
Russia

Gepard’s 35mm Cannons Blast Russian Drones Out Of The Sky In First-Person Video

Gepard self-propelled 35mm anti-aircraft guns, once widely seen as antiquated, have played a critical role in protecting Ukraine's airspace.

Su-34 Fullback Tires
Su-34

Russian Su-34 Strike-Fighter Seen Covered In Tires

An image emerged on social media of a Russian Su-34 Fullback covered in tires similar to how they've been placed on bombers recently.

Ukraine is increasing its advance through Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Breakthrough At Russia’s Second Defensive Line

Ukraine's breakthrough at Russia's second defensive line is "pretty considerable," the DIA's director of analysis says.

LongShot Air-To-Air Combat Drone Bid Won By General Atomics
U.S. Air Force

LongShot Air-To-Air Combat Drone Bid Won By General Atomics

The LongShot program is centered on developing an air-to-air missile-armed drone that fighters and bombers can launch and control.

North Korea Nuclear Missile Submarine
North Korea

North Korea’s Diesel-Electric Ballistic Missile ‘Frankensub’ Emerges

The bizarre rework of an antique Romeo class diesel-electric submarine points to the Kim regime's second strike nuclear deterrent dreams.

Watchkeeper 450 pictured at Project Convergence 22
Royal Army

Examining The Deployment Of The U.K.’s Troubled Watchkeeper Drones At Fort Bliss

Despite efforts to improve its Watchkeepers, the British Army has faced persistent problems with them and has a huge bill to show for it.

Boeing says Poland has expressed an interest in buying F-15EX Eagle II fighters.
Eastern Europe

Poland Eyeing F-15EX Buy Amid Weapons Buying Spree

The F-15EX Eagle II would join a future Polish Air Force fighter fleet that includes F-16s, F-35s, and FA-50s.

AH-64E MUMT-X
AH-64

This Is What The AH-64 Apache’s New Extended Rotor Mast Does

The MUMT-X system is a massive upgrade that unlocks the Apache's ability to hunt and kill targets over vast areas.

A new released memo to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed two shoot downs by F-22 Raptors of unknown objects in February.
China

Secret Memo Raises More Questions About UFO Shootdowns Over Alaska, Canada

A memo to Justin Trudeau provides insights and prompts additional questions about the mysterious aerial engagements last February.

A new planned test of the Army's Dark Eagle hypersonic missile has been cancelled.
Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW)

Test Of Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile At Cape Canaveral Aborted (Updated)

Two Dark Eagle test launches have been abruptly cancelled this year, raising questions about its planned operational debut this year.

The Air Force says it is still considering employing its future Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones alongside B-21 bombers, and that the uncrewed aircraft might also serve as tankers and airlifters.
NGAD

B-21 Raider Could Use Collaborative Drones Meant For Fighters

The Air Force says its future advanced drones could be used with B-21 bombers, as well as for aerial refueling and to delivery cargo.

U-2 Spy plane
U-2

The U-2 Dragon Lady As You Have Never Seen It Before

Professional photographer Blair Bunting just flew an unprecedented air-to-air shoot at around 70,000-feet in the legendary U-2 spy plane.

Bradley Ukraine
News & Features

Ukraine Situation Report: Counteroffensive Pushes Toward Second Defensive Line

The Ukrainian counteroffensive along the Zaporizhzhia Oblast sector continues to push south past Robotyne toward Verbove.

At the direction of the Pentagon, the US Air Force has kicked off a new initiative to explore ways to better protect the United States against incoming cruise missiles.
News & Features

SAM Sites Could Return To Critical Locales Across U.S.

The Air Force has been tasked with leading the development of a cruise missile defense 'shield' to protect critical U.S. infrastructure.

Roadrunner crash Florida
News & Features

Presidential Motorcade’s Roadrunner Ran Off The Road In Florida

One of the most fascinating vehicles in the Presidential Motorcade had a mishap over the weekend, crashing across a highway median in Florida.

Russian MI-8 Defector Ukraine
Russia

Russian Helicopter Pilot Details His Defection Flight To Ukraine

Maxim Kuzminov said he flew the Russian Mi-8 Hip he was in command of to Ukraine because he objected to the war.

RCADE raytheon
U.S. Homeland

RCADE Battle Simulator “Moneyballs” Virtual Fights With Unmanned Platforms

RCADE simulates battles faster with more variables so that a slew of critical lessons can be learned virtually, before shots are ever fired.

CHALLENGER 2
Russia

Ukraine Has Lost Its First Challenger 2 Tank In Combat

While the circumstances are unclear, the incident is apparently the first time the battle-proven Challenger 2 has been lost in combat.

Russian Engels Bombers Tires
Russia

Russia Is Using Tires To Protect Its Bombers From Aerial Attack

Arranging surplus tires atop Russian bombers is likely a highly makeshift countermeasure used to thwart Ukrainian long-range missile strikes.