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F-35A

Dutch F-35s Gain Nuclear Strike Mission “Initial Certification”

The Royal Netherlands Air Force will operate dual-role F-35A jets that are able to draw from a shared NATO stockpile of B61-12 nuclear bombs.

AC-130

AC-130 Laser Weapon Test Slip Raises Questions About Its Future

The future of a laser-armed AC-130J is increasingly uncertain and a broader review of the Ghostrider's armament package is in progress.

Russia

Sea Drones Attack Russian Landing Craft In Crimean Port

Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate now says it sunk two ships docked at a port in western Crimea.

B-21

B-21 Raider Has Flown For The First Time (Updated)

On Friday, November 10, at just after dawn, the B-21 Raider took to the skies over Palmdale's Plant 42, marking its first flight.

News & Features

Il-38’s Retirement Brings An Indian Maritime Patrol Era To An End

The retirement of the Indian Navy’s Il-38SD May brings to an end an illustrious epoch spent operating Soviet-made submarine hunters.

News & Features

T-7 Arrives At Edwards, USAF Eyeing Light Fighter Version

Formal T-7 flight testing is now set to begin and talk about an F-7 fighter version could have broader ramifications for the Air Force.

Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Fighting In North To Pause Daily

The pause comes as Israel says it has captured a key Hamas command center in the heart of Gaza City near al-Shifa Hospital.

X-37B

X-37B Headed Deeper Into Space With Falcon Heavy Rocket’s Help

The X-37B spaceplane is planned to be launched again in December, this time atop the most powerful commercial rocket in the world.

A-10

A-10s Brandish Intriguing Mix Of Weapons In Middle East

A group of A-10s deployed the Middle East last month to help deter Iran and its proxies amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

160th SOAR "Nightstalkers"

Night Stalker MH-60 Executes Sneak Mock Assault On Navy Ship In Awesome Video

The high-performance flying seen in the video shows how Night Stalkers can be on top of a ship and landing operators in seconds.

Q-9

U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Shot Down Over Red Sea

The Houthis in Yemen reportedly shot down the MQ-9 drone off its shores amid a huge buildup of American naval power in the region.

Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Hamas ‘Lost Control In The North’ IDF Says (Updated)

While Israel says it has the upper hand now in the north, there is still a lot of fighting ahead and no clear endgame.

U.S. Navy

Destroyer Looks Radically Different After Electronic Warfare Upgrade

As well as bringing a big change to the Arleigh Burke class's look, SEWIP Block III drastically enhances its electronic warfare abilities.

Ukraine

Ukraine Situation Report: Dutch F-16s For Ukrainian Training Arrive In Romania

The first five Dutch F-16 fighters arrived today at a new training hub in Romania, where they will be used by Ukrainian pilots.

AC-130

AC-130J Ghostriders Could Lose Their Big 105mm Guns

The future of the AC-130J's big gun is once again uncertain as interest in giving the Ghostrider more stand-off strike capabilities grow.

WWII

Giant WWII Airship Hangar Decimated By Raging Fire

The fire, which engulfed historic Hangar 1 at former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, has rendered the structure irreparable.

Taiwan

Taiwan Is Finally Saying Goodbye To Its F-5 Tiger II Fighters

The classic F-5 fighter is poised to be withdrawn in Taiwan, but a uniquely configured reconnaissance version of the jet will serve longer.

Israel

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Push Into Heart Of Gaza City Looms, Civilians Flee

Thousands of Gaza City residents fled south through a 'humanitarian corridor' ahead of the IDF's push directly into the heart of Gaza City.

U-2

U-2 Retirement Moves Forward With Defense Secretary Decision

What exactly will replace the U-2 and what kind of capability enhancements or gaps will come from it are still unclear.

Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: This May Be Our First Image Of An M1 Abrams In-Country

An image has emerged on social media purporting to show the first look at an M1 Abrams main battle tank in Ukraine.