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A U.S. official has confirmed to us that 10 F-35s are heading to Puerto Rico as the counter-narcotics operation aimed at Venezuela expands.

In the headlines after approaching a U.S. Navy destroyer, the story of the Venezuelan Vipers is one of survival against the odds.

The incident is a new escalation as the Trump administration ramps up operations targeting cartels in the Caribbean.

Beyond the unveiling of the JL-1 itself, the huge parade in Beijing was the first real showcase of the air leg of China's new nuclear triad.

Attacks on Russian air defenses in Kherson and Crimea have opened holes for the TB-2 to return as a strike weapon, although on a limited basis.

Seoul’s Hycore hypersonic cruise missile is being eyed for launch from warships, submarines, and aircraft, as well as from the ground.

At least one former Azerbaijan MiG-29 Fulcrum appears to have escaped destruction in a Russian airstrike and entered Ukrainian Air Force service.

The USAF rushed to add laser-guided rockets to the F-15E's arsenal this year amid growing drone and missile threats in the Middle East.

The still-unnamed fighter-sized drone is clearly optimized for high performance, likely with supersonic capabilities, as well as low observability.

The LY-1 is reportedly designed primarily for protecting ships against drones and missiles, but appears to also have a role on land.

The U.S. Secretary of Defense has announced that the U.S. will continue killing drug smugglers who traverse the Caribbean.

China has reportedly been developing new generation ICBMs for years now amid a larger buildup of its nuclear arsenal.

The improved Mobile Strike Force Vehicle notably includes additional protective features over the M1117s already in Ukrainian service.

The incident in the Caribbean comes as the U.S. has deployed at least eight warships to the region to counter cartel drug trafficking.

The amphibious training in Puerto Rico comes as the U.S. has at least eight warships in the Caribbean and just struck a Venezuelan drug boat.

The head of U.S. Pacific Air Forces has put out his own strategic messaging ahead of a major show of force in Beijing.

Looking very similar to the Russian UMPK glide bomb kit, Ukraine will hope its analog of the air-launched munition is similarly difficult for hostile air defenses to counter.

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Although only small in number, the propeller-driven trainers and their crews' World War I tactics are claimed to be enjoying success in bringing down Russian drones.

"Missed it by THAT much!"