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Valkyrie Marines F-35
XQ-58

Marine XQ-58 Valkyries Will Be Electronic Warfare Platforms For F-35s

Kratos says its stealthy XQ-58A drones cost $6.5M each with dozens now under contract and two other secret aircraft programs underway.

Russian Fuel depots hit by drones
Russia

Multiple Russian Fuel Depots Hit By Suspected Drone Attacks, Tempo Increasing

Increasing attacks on fuel facilities in Russia and Crimea come ahead of a looming Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Ukraine's "Capt. HIMARS" taunts the Russians.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: HIMARS Shown Being Stashed In ‘Soviet Bunker’

Ukraine's info war is in full swing as "Capt. HIMARS" taunts Russian troops by saying, contrary to Kremlin claims, none have been destroyed.

MOP Bunker Buster
U.S. Air Force

Our Best Look Yet At The Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bunker Buster Bomb

The bomb's marking show it is less than 1/5th explosive by weight and that skews even more when the fins and guidance kit are added.

Iraq’s F-16 Fleet Surges In Importance Thanks In Part To War In Ukraine
F-16

Iraq’s F-16 Fleet Surges In Importance Thanks In Part To War In Ukraine

A lack of parts for Russian-made combat aircraft has helped Iraq's F-16IQs become its 'most reliable shooters,' according to a new report.

Reaper MQ-9 Wyoming
Q-9

MQ-9 Reaper Has Operated From A Highway For The First Time

The MQ-9 Reaper drone is the latest aircraft to join the Air Force’s drive toward operations from highways and austere airstrips.

Air Force personnel make their way into nuclear missile silo B-06
U.S. Air Force

Watch Air Force Security Forces Train To Recapture A Nuclear Missile Silo

The recent exercise, which took place near Minot Air Force Base, saw Security Forces recover an ICBM silo from roleplaying 'intruders.'

Russia claims numerous Ukrainian drone attacks, including against the Kremlin.
Russia

Drone Attack On The Kremlin In Moscow (Updated)

An attack on arguably the most symbolic target in Russia would be a victory for Ukraine, but it could be used by Putin to rally support too.

USS Gerald R. Ford Has Finally Set Sail On Its First Full Deployment
U.S. Navy

USS Gerald R. Ford Has Finally Set Sail On Its First Full Deployment

The Navy's newest aircraft carrier is set to conduct operations in European waters, at least initially, for its first operational cruise.

Russian JDAM
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Guided Bombs A Growing Threat, Kyiv Claims

Ukraine is trying to make the case it needs more air defenses capable of shooting down Russian jets before they can launch guided bombs.

Carnival Cruise ship MH-60J rescue ocean
U.S. Coast Guard

Coast Guard MH-60T Nearly Crashes During Cruise Ship Rescue In Tense Video (Updated)

The incident is a reminder of just how fast things can go from fine to terrifying for brave Coast Guard rescue helicopter crews.

Classified AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missiles To Arm Future Air Force Drones
U.S. Air Force

Classified AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missiles To Arm Future Air Force Drones

Arming Collaborative Combat Aircraft with AIM-260s will give them and their crewed companions boosts in reach, survivability, and lethality.

Elephant Walk Holloman
Q-9

Take An MQ-9 Reaper’s View Of Holloman Air Force Base’s Elephant Walk

The Air Force’s biggest F-16 and MQ-9 formal training unit put 49 aircraft on the runway at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Russia has seen 20,000 troops killed in Bakhmut since December, according to the White House.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: 100k Russian Casualties Since December, White House Says (Updated)

Over 20,000 Russians were killed in Ukraine since December, according to White House National Security Council spokesman.

F-22s Intercepted “Spherical Object” Off Hawaii In Latest Balloon Chase
F-22

F-22s Intercepted “Spherical Object” Off Hawaii In Latest Balloon Chase

The first indications that something was afoot was last Friday when a C-17 was asked to divert to investigate something near Hawaii.

The city of Pavlograd was struck by a Russian missile attack.
Russia

Massive Shockwave From Russian Strike May Have Been A Rocket Storage Facility Detonating

A chemical plant used to store old Soviet-era missiles was believed to be among the targets hit in a barrage that injured dozens.

Aerostat seen outside hangar in china
China

Airship Spotted Outside Giant Secretive Hangar In China

China's extensive airship and balloon programs have seen new scrutiny after multiple shoot-downs over U.S. and Canadian airspace this year.

Evidence Of American Zuni Rockets Arming Ukrainian Su-25s Emerges
Russia

Evidence Of American Zuni Rockets Arming Ukrainian Su-25s Emerges

The first photos have appeared showing air-launched 5-inch Zuni rockets in Ukraine, apparently arming Su-25 attack jets.

Drone attack crimea
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Drone Strike Puts Russian Fuel Depot In Crimea Up In Smoke

The latest drone strike on Russian-occupied Sevastopol resulted in destroying a big fuel farm just as Ukraine's offensive is set to begin.

Historical image of NORAD control room
Bunker Talk

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

You know the drill.