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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.

The Beach Bum Has Flown West: Jimmy Buffett’s Legacy In The Sky
People

The Beach Bum Has Flown West: Jimmy Buffett’s Legacy In The Sky

When he wasn’t in the studio, on stage, or in the sand, Jimmy Buffett flew the world in style with a fleet of amazing planes.

Russia Yak-130 Iran Su-35
Iran

Iran Receives Russian Yak-130 Advanced Trainer Jets

The Yak-130's arrival is likely a precursor to Russian Su-35 Flanker eventually joining the Iranian Air Force.

There was almost a case of fratricide when one Ukrainian Bradley fired on another.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Wild Video Shows Bradley Blasting Another In Training

A soldier is lucky to be alive after the Ukrainian Bradley he was standing next to caught a round from another Bradley during training.

Bunker Talk: Labor Day Weekend Edition
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Labor Day Weekend Edition

What's on your mind?

Drone attack Russian Base
Russia

Russia Sets Up Civilian Patrols To Protect Base After Drone Attack Destroyed Jets

Rattled by the fact Kresty Air Base was hit by drones launched nearby, the local governor is gathering residents to patrol the area.

F-35 low departure
F-35

F-35 Nearly Trims The Trees In Incredible Boeing Field Departure

Check out this photographer's teeth-ratting, landscape jostling, ear-splitting encounter with an F-35A departing Boeing Field in Seattle.

Hohenfels US Army M1 Abrams
M1 Abrams

First Ukrainian M1 Abrams Tank Crews Complete Training

Ukraine's M1 Abrams tanks are set to arrive in the next few weeks and they are likely to be rushed to the front before the rains hit.

Drone strike IL-76 drestroyed
Il-76

Moment Of Drone Strike That Destroyed Russian Il-76s Seen In Infrared Image

New satellite imagery shows two Il-76s were totally destroyed and two others damaged in the drone attack on Kresty Air Base.

AIM-9M
Ukrainian Air Force

Ukraine’s AIM-9M Sidewinders Can Be Used In Multiple Ways

Leveraging the AIM-9M Sidewinders in a ground-based air defense application is arguably as relevant as on its Su-27 and MiG-29s.

JAPANESE BMD DESTROYER
Japan Maritime Self Defense Force

Japan’s Missile Defense Ships Will Now Be Multi-Role, Cruiser-Like

Japan moves away from procuring dedicated missile defense ships, opting for a multi-role, cruiser-like design that focuses on that mission.