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B-52

Unprecedented U.S. Hypersonic Weapons Test From Guam Has Occurred

The final planned live-fire test of an AGM-183A hypersonic missile is major show of force toward China, though the weapon's future is murky.

F/A-18E/F

Navy Super Hornets Are Now Wearing Houthi Drone Kill Marks

After months of swatting down Houthi drones, Navy F/A-18E/F squadrons are stenciling their accomplishments on their jets.

Republic of Korea Air Force

South Korea’s KF-21 Next Generation Fighter Begins Tanker Trials

The first aerial refueling trials for the KF-21 Boramae are the latest step in a remarkably rapid development program.

AC-130

AC-130 Gunship’s Laser Weapon Cancelled, 105mm Howitzer May Be Removed

The AC-130J was set to get the first operational airborne laser weapon, but that plan is over as the gunship changes to ensure its relevance.

North Korea

Limo Gifted From Putin Is Now Carting Kim Around North Korea

The armored limo was gifted to Kim as huge amounts of badly needed weaponry was transferred from North Korea to Russia for its Ukraine war.

Indian Navy

India Conducted Dual Aircraft Carrier Drills For The First Time

The Milan 2024 exercise was also highly notable for the involvement of American, Iranian, and Russian warships.

Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Putin Now Talking About Creating A “Buffer Zone”

In the wake of his election victory, Putin says he is considering a "buffer zone" to protect Russian territory from Ukrainian attacks.

Russia

GPS Jamming Of U.K. Defense Secretary’s Jet Highlights Russia’s Regional EW Activities

The U.K. Defense Secretary was flying home from Poland, and close to Russia's Kaliningrad enclave, when the incident occurred.

Swarms

Mysterious Drones Swarmed Langley AFB For Weeks

The unidentified drones were such an issue that assets were called in from around the government, including a NASA WB-57 high-altitude jet.

Bunker Talk

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

Form an orderly line now!

Diesel-Electric Submarines

Dutch Choose French Design For New Tomahawk-Armed Submarines

The four new advanced conventionally powered submarines will add to the Netherlands’ emergent long-range strike capabilities.

MiG-29

Ukraine’s MiG-29s Are Now Carrying French ‘Hammer’ Rocket-Assisted Bombs

France has said it will provide Ukraine with hundreds of AASM Hammer standoff precision standoff weapons, which are now arming the MiG-29.

Indian Air Force

Behold The Explosive Spectacle Of India’s Unrivaled Airpower Demonstration

Air-to-air, air-to-ground and surface-to-air live firings, as well as commando raids, are all part of India's incredible airpower demo.

Israel

New Jetty Being Built Off Gaza Beach As Maritime Aid Missions Spin Up

It's unclear if the U.S. will use the jetty for its aid operation, but U.S. ships are heading to the Mediterranean to execute Biden's plan.

Loitering Munitions

Our First Look At The ALTIUS-700M Loitering Munition Obliterating A Target

Able to knock out armor at standoff ranges, the latest loitering munition in the ALTIUS series is the most destructive yet.

Naval Aviation

How F-35s Deployed To A Narrow Highway In California

The War Zone was on the scene for VMX-1’s exercise Obsidian Iceberg, that served as a glimpse of what’s to come in the Pacific.

U.S. Air Force

Air Force Wants To Slash MH-139 Grey Wolf Helicopter Purchases In Half

Air Force MH-139As will primarily be used to help protect ballistic missile silos, but cuts raise questions about the future of other units.

Air Forces

New Images Of China’s J-35 Naval Stealth Fighter, Could Depict Third Example

The images come amid indications that the navalized fighter could operate aboard China's first two aircraft carriers, as well as its third.

F-35

F-35 Cleared For Full-Rate Production 17 Years After Its First Flight

The F-35 has been cleared for full-rate production, although there are lingering issues with preparations for its critical Block 4 upgrade.

U.S. Navy

Phalanx CIWS Costs $3,500 Per Second In Ammo To Fire

The Navy's Phalanx Close-In Weapon Systems spit out 75 tungsten-cored rounds every second at $46 a pop, which is still a comparative bargain.