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The Pentagon has created a new task force to speed up delivery of counter-small drone systems, but regulatory impediments remain.
Unmanned

New Pentagon Task Force Aims To Accelerate Drone Defense At Home And Abroad

The DoD's new task force will speed delivery of counter-small drone systems and coordinate the military's response to the threat, but regulatory hurdles remain.

Boeing has provided a new rendering for its F/A-XX proposal and it’s remarkably similar to concept artwork that has already been released for its F-47, selected for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) ‘fighter’ initiative. While it’s important to not read too much into the final appearance of either of those aircraft, based on these concepts, the new rendering does, at least, correspond with Boeing’s previous suggestions that the F/A-XX and F-47 would incorporate some commonality.
F-47

Boeing’s New F/A-XX Next Gen Naval Fighter Concept Looks Familiar

Boeing's official art showing its F/A-XX contender is unsurprisingly similar to the F-47, which the company is building for the Air Force.

Kratos has confirmed it is working together with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) on a derivative of its jet-powered MQM-178 Firejet target drone called the Chien Feng IV.
Unmanned

Taiwan Teams Up With Kratos On Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone

The Chien Feng IV, derived from Kratos' MQM-178 Firejet target drone, could offer major boost to Taiwan's standoff strike arsenal.

A second Ukrainian military unit is now operating M1 Abrams tanks, most likely donated by Australia.
M1 Abrams

M1 Abrams Tanks Now Being Operated By A Second Ukrainian Unit

The infusion of new armor, most likely from Australia, comes as most of Ukraine's U.S.-donated Abrams tanks have been lost.

The U.S. Air Force is hoping to finally kick off flight testing of the new AN/APQ-188 radar for the B-52 shortly.
B-52

B-52 Radar Upgrade Flight Testing Expected To Finally Begin Soon

Serious delays and cost growth had prompted a review of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program's core requirements.

Russia reportedly carried out its first drone boat attack on a Ukrainian Navy ship.
Russian Navy

Russia Just Made Its First Successful Drone Boat Attack On A Ukrainian Naval Ship

The attack certainly marks a confirmed change in tactics for Russia, but Ukraine's Navy has very few targets to strike.

UK MOD invites industry to attend the industry day to provide feedback on the proposed NIGHTFALL requirement.
Tactical Ballistic Missiles

Tactical Ballistic Missile Sought By United Kingdom

The United Kingdom wants to field a short-range ballistic missile that is low-cost and can be rapidly produced on demand.

Individuals training to become U.S. Navy tactical jet pilots are no longer required to take off and land from aircraft carriers before being winged as Naval Aviators.
T-45

Carrier Qualifications Axed From Graduation Requirements For New Navy Fighter Pilots (Updated)

The change in carrier qualification requirements is a huge watershed moment that has ramifications for the Navy's future jet trainer plans.

Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Successor Sought By Navy
U.S. Navy

Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Successor Sought By Navy

Evolving aerial threats are driving demand from the Navy and 11 U.S. allies for an improved naval short-to-medium range anti-air missile.

Footage has emerged taken from the cockpit of a Russian fighter jet, showing a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol plane fitted with a secretive radar pod during a mission over the Black Sea. The video underscores the growing importance of the P-8 for intelligence gathering in critical theaters such as the Black Sea, where a tense standoff continues between NATO and Russian assets, on the margins of the conflict in Ukraine.
P-8

Navy P-8 Poseidon Carrying Secretive Radar Pod Seen In Russian Fighter’s Intercept Video

The radar-based AN/APS-154 Advanced Airborne Sensor pod is seen extended below the P-8’s fuselage on a rare mission over the Black Sea.

YFQ-42 ‘Fighter Drone’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft Has Flown For The First Time
Loyal Wingman

YFQ-42 ‘Fighter Drone’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft Has Flown For The First Time

General Atomics' YFQ-42A is the first of the two initial CCA designs for the Air Force to take to the skies.

Ukraine is developing its own air defense missile systems.
Russia

Ukraine Is Working To Develop Its Own Air Defense Systems

The head of Ukraine's defense technology incubator offers insights into how Ukraine is working to defend its skies as foreign donations struggle to meet demand.

Bengal-MC Air Cushion Catamaran Aims To Be The Navy’s Future Ultra-Adaptable Combat Ship

Bengal-MC Air Cushion Catamaran Aims To Be The Navy’s Future Ultra-Adaptable Combat Ship

Branded Content: Eureka Naval Craft explains why it thinks it has the perfect fit for the Navy’s Modular Attack Surface Craft.

Chinese HIMARS mock-up revealed.
MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS)

China Has Modified These Trucks As HIMARS Lookalikes

The surrogate vehicles have appeared weeks after Taiwan started to deploy HIMARS and ATACMS ballistic missiles.

USAF Hopeful Second B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Will Fly Before Year End
B-21

USAF Hopeful Second B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Will Fly Before Year End

The Air Force has also disclosed more flight tests of the AGM-181 nuclear-armed cruise missile that will arm the B-21 and the B-52.

U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) recently awarded a contract for new rifles chambered to fire the 6.5mm Creedmoor round to Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT).
Assault Rifles

New Rifles Chambered In 6.5mm Creedmoor Heading To U.S. Special Operations Armories

The new Mid-Range Gas Gun-Assault will give U.S. special operators a rifle option for greater reach, accuracy, and ballistic performance.

A suspected Ukrainian drone explosion in Estonia highlights growing concerns about long-range weapons raising the danger of collateral damage outside the war zone.
Unmanned

Stray Drone Striking Estonia Highlights Dangers Of Rapidly Expanding Long-Range War

Longer-range weapons and far more frequent attacks increase the risk that those weapons stray outside the conflict zone.

Ice buildup in the landing gear of a U.S. Air Force F-35A was the root cause of a crash at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska in January, according to a recently released report on the mishap.
F-35A

Dramatic F-35 Crash At Alaskan Air Base Caused By Iced-Up Landing Gear

Ice in the F-35's landing gear led the jet's flight computer to think it was on the ground when it wasn't.

A short-range air defense (SHORAD) vehicle that can be loaded with up to 96 small interceptors at a time has been spotted amid ongoing preparations for a huge Chinese military parade in the country's capital, Beijing, next week.
Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (C-UAS)

Check Out China’s Short-Range Air Defense Vehicle Capable Of Packing A Whopping 96 Mini Interceptors

The FK-3000 offers big point air defense capacity in a self contained, highly-mobile package.