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Vladimir Putin claimed Russia will beef up its air defenses to meet the threat from Tomhawk Land Attack cruise missiles provided to Ukraine should that happen.
U.S. Homeland

The Netherlands Is Going To Bet Big On Long-Range Weapons

The weapons, which can be launched from air, land, and sea domains, include an Israeli-made rocket system, as well as Tomahawks and JASSMs.

Poland MIG-29 ukraine
Eastern Europe

Ukraine Situation Report: Polish MiG-29s Delivered

Initiatives to transfer at least some of Poland's MiG-29s to Ukraine have come and gone for a year, making the delivery a major breakthrough.

Altius 600 drone
Loitering Munitions

Our First Look At An ALTIUS-600M Loitering Munition Detonating

The far-flying and highly flexible ALTIUS-600 family of drones includes a warhead-equipped strike variant that can work as part of a swarm.

Soldiers pass the time reading while in their shelter
Bunker Talk

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

Sharing is caring.

Wagner group plants flag atop building in central Bakhmut
Russia

Wagner Raised Its Flag In Central Bakhmut But Victory Looks Less Likely By The Day

Ukraine Situation Report: While it appears that Wagner has entered central Bakhmut, it may have more psychological than military value.

A310 MRTT autonomously controls and guides a DT-25 drone in flight
KC-30 MRTT

Airbus’s Drone Aerial Refueling Demo Is A Glimpse Of Air Combat Future

Developing autonomous aerial refueling capabilities for uncrewed aircraft will soon become critical based on evolving airpower trends.

Stinger Missile-Toting Drone Boats Could Protect Navy Logistics Ships
U.S. Navy

Stinger Missile-Toting Drone Boats Could Protect Navy Logistics Ships

The Navy is looking to experiment with Stinger-armed uncrewed surface vessels to shield ships and Marines ashore from various threats.

JDAM-ER bomb
Russia

Ukraine Confirms JDAM Precision Bombs Are Now Being Used In Combat

A Ukrainian Air Force official has confirmed that the service is now using the air-launched precision-guided weapons operationally.

Aerial view of the Chet Holifield Federal Building
U.S. Homeland

Evil Lair-Looking Building With An Aerospace Past Up For Auction

Looking like a rogue CIA headquarters from an '80s TV show, the Ziggurat Building was built for a major aerospace firm during the Cold War.

AGM-183 ARRW
HAWC

Air Force Pulls Plug On Much-Hyped Hypersonic Missile

Once set to be the first operational U.S. hypersonic weapon, a string of failures has the USAF betting on a cruise missile instead.

Ukrainians wrap up Patriot training in U.S.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Patriot Missile System’s Arrival Draws Near

The first 65 Ukrainian troops training on Patriot batteries at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, returned to Europe this week.

F-35 Engine Running Too Hot Due To ‘Under-Speccing,’ Upgrade Now Vital (Updated)
F-35

F-35 Engine Running Too Hot Due To ‘Under-Speccing,’ Upgrade Now Vital (Updated)

The F-35's engine is having to work harder to cool and power the aircraft's systems, leading to a logistical mess.

UH-60 101st US ARMY
U.S. Army

Nine Confirmed Dead In Crash Of Two U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopters

The two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters went down in an incident near Fort Campbell and close to the Tennessee border.

Wagner troops have returned to Ukraine.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Wagner Has Up To 36,000 Troops In Bakhmut Says Top U.S. General

Bakhmut is "a slaughter-fest for the Russians" who "are getting hammered" there, Mark Milley told Congress.

ITALIAN AIR FORCE F-35 KC-767 TYPHOON
Military Aviation History

The Italian Air Force Just Turned 100

Today the Italian Air Force is one of Europe’s most sophisticated air arms, and it has a notably colorful history.

EA-18G CC-150 tanker
EA-18G

EA-18G Growler Pilot Talks You Through His Aerial Refueling Frustrations

Fighter cockpit videos are great, but ones narrated by the pilot telling you everything going on and what they're thinking are way better.

J-10C
China

The J-10 Changed China’s Fighter Game 25 Years Ago

The J-10 was a revolutionary leap forward in China's indigenous fighter production capability and it remains a staple of China's air arms.

Navy Air-Launched Hypersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Makes Big Move Forward
U.S. Navy

Navy Air-Launched Hypersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Makes Big Move Forward

The Navy says it wants to begin fielding the first examples of a new hypersonic anti-ship missile, called HALO, by 2029.

Test Pilot Landing Roc Stratolaunch
Civil Aviation

How To Land The World’s Biggest Aircraft According To Its Test Pilot

Stratolaunch's Roc is a bizarre and massive flying machine, making getting it back on the ground a very challenging and "emotional" exercise.

UAE Mirage 2000 fighter.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: France Denies It’s Looking To Buy Back UAE’s Mirage Jets For Kyiv

France says it is not looking to transfer Mirage fighters from the UAE to Ukraine after a report claiming that was the case surfaced.