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Russia

Russian Shahed-136 With Camera, Cellular Modem Could Be A Big Problem For Ukraine

Giving Shaheds the ability to provide real-time visual intel deep inside Ukrainian territory would plug a notorious gap for Russian forces.

ARRW

Signs ARRW Hypersonic Missile Follow-On May Be In The Works

The Air Force is set to close out its Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon program this year, but a successor could be on the horizon.

Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Swirl Around Cross-Border Raids Into Russia

Pro-Ukraine forces claim they launched cross-border raids today, while Kyiv subjected Russian energy infrastructure to a major drone attack.

Israel

Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding

The Navy's need to restock missiles it has fired to protect ships in and around the Red Sea underscores larger cost and capacity concerns.

Russian Air Force

Russian Small Diameter Bomb-Like Glide Weapon Appears In Ukraine

Russia appears to have introduced a small glide bomb that may be capable of air and ground launch, which could be a major issue for Ukraine.

F/A-XX

USAF Seeks NGAD Fighter Boost, Navy F/A-XX Investment Slows In New Budget

The Air Force and Navy appear to have prioritized their next generation fighter programs differently in the Pentagon's 2025 budget request.

Hypersonics Aircraft

Stratolaunch’s Hypersonic Talon-A Makes First Powered Flight

Launched from the company's giant Roc jet, Stratolaunch's Talon-A ignited its engine and rocketed off California's Coast for 200 seconds.

Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Grounded Ship Being Used As Russian Base Blown Up

The ship has an interesting past and had been sitting on the south bank of the Dnipro since the Nova Kakhovka Dam was destroyed.

F-15

F-15EX Fleet To Be Cut Down To 98 Jets In New Air Force Budget

The USAF is still trying to get a handle on how many F-15EXs it actually wants, but how many it really needs is another question.

Royal Navy

Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours

Allied warships and aircraft repulsed a mass drone attack in the Red Sea, but it's still an ominous sign that the Houthis aren't backing down.

F-35A

F-35A Is Officially Certified For Nuclear Strike

Confirmation that the F-35A is cleared to carry B61-12 nuclear bombs has come — a revelation that will complicate Russia's defensive planning.

U.S. Homeland

DoD To Deploy ‘Gremlin’ Sensors To Collect Intel On Unidentified Flying Objects

New deployable hyperspectral sensors will be able to collect data across multiple bands and help the military assess unidentified objects.

Bunker Talk

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

What's been on your mind?

Cold War

Tank Museum In U.K. Playing Big Role In Keeping Ukraine’s Armor On Track

The Tank Museum has opened its archives to reverse-engineer Soviet-era tank and armored vehicle tracks in order to bolster Ukrainian stocks.

Su-57

Su-57 Felon Feature Appears On French Future Tailless Fighter Concept

Leading-edge vortex controllers, or LEVCONs are one option to boost the agility of a future European tailless combat aircraft.

Loitering Munitions

Russia Now Looks To Be Using Wire-Guided Kamikaze Drones In Ukraine

A drone with a wired control link would be immune to jamming, among other advantages, but this configuration could also present limitations.

CV-22

V-22 Osprey Finally Cleared To Fly After Three Month Grounding

The crash that led to the grounding is still under investigation and returning fully to regular V-22 operations will take time.

U.S. Navy

This Is How The U.S. Could Set Up A Gaza Beachhead, But Not Without Risks

The U.S. military has capabilities that could provide access to Gaza's coastline for aid transfers, but none are without significant risks.

Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Missile Landed Near Zelensky And Greek Prime Minister In Odesa

President Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis had a close call with a Russian missile attack on the port city.

Mortars

Army Gets 120mm ‘Nemo’ Mortar Turret Toting Armed Vehicle Prototype

An armored vehicle with the Finnish NEMO mortar turret is a major capability boost over anything in the Army's inventory today.