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News & Features

Russian Su-27’s Missile Missed RC-135 Spy Plane After Deliberate Launch: Report

The latest revelations about the 2022 incident suggest the Russian Su-27 pilot followed up with a second missile, to try and down the RC-135.

News & Features

Fight’s On! Inside The Rebooted William Tell Fighter Competition

Throwing F-15, F-22, and F-35 crews into competition with one another aims to take high-end air combat training to another level.

North Korea

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Warns North Korea, Russia Against Arms Deals

Kim Jong Un made a rare foreign trip to Russia, amid U.S. fears that he has agreed to send weapons for the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine.

People's Liberation Army (China)

China’s J-20 Isn’t A “Dominating Aircraft,” USAF General Says

The Pacific Air Forces chief isn't too concerned about China's J-20 stealth fighter that he says is based on "stolen" U.S. technology.

NGAD

Collaborative Air Combat Drones Will Head To Pacific En Masse

A new Air Force strategy highlights major advantages offered by drones collaborating with fighters in future high-end fights in the Pacific.

Russian Navy

Russian Submarine, Landing Ship Struck In Attack On Sevastopol

Russia says cruise missiles and drone boats were used in the overnight attack that left the Black Sea Fleet port in occupied Crimea ablaze.

Ukraine

Sweden Considering Donating JAS 39 Gripens To Ukraine: Report

Swedish Gripens could bring great capabilities to Ukraine's fight, alongside F-16s being donated from NATO countries.

NGAD

B-21 ‘Family Of Systems’ Details Emerge, Engine Test Runs Start

Since its inception, the B-21 Raider stealth bomber program has always been about much more than just the bomber itself.

United Kingdom

Britain’s New Jackdaw Combat Drone Aims To Be “Disposable”

QinetiQ has unveiled a concept for a multirole jet-powered drone that it says will be cheap enough to be expendable in battle.

B-21

B-21 Raider Seen Like Never Before In New Images

We have just been given our first side view of Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider stealth bomber, an aircraft that remains cloaked in secrecy.

Boomers (SSBNs)

Vanguard Submarine Arrives Home Absolutely Caked In Algae

The Royal Navy nuclear ballistic missile boat looked like a sea monster that had emerged from a long slumber at the bottom of the ocean.

KC-135

KC-135 Tankers Being Eyed For Drone Launcher Role

Drones launched from KC-135 tankers could be used in a multitude of ways, including as decoys and remote sensors.

Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Says Black Sea Platforms Recaptured From Russia

Oil and gas platforms in the Black Sea near occupied Crimea were recaptured by Ukrainian forces, the country’s intelligence services claim.

U.S. Homeland

The Rise Of Fury

How a small company's big attempt to disrupt air combat training has suddenly turned into something much, much more.

Air Combat Exercises

William Tell Has Fighter Pilots Competing For Trophies Once Again

The legendary William Tell fighter competition is back after nearly two decades for a whole new era of air combat.

North Korea

North Korea Debuts Rocket Launchers That Appear As Civilian Trucks

Rocket launchers masquerading as civilian trucks are the latest sign of the times as concealment becomes more critical on the battlefield.

M1 Abrams

Army Axes M1A2 SEPv4 Abrams, Bets Big On Next-Gen “M1E3”

The service has elected to ditch development of the M1A2 SEPv4 in favor of a lighter, smarter, more survivable M1 Abrams main battle tank.

Bunker Talk

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

It's Bunker time!

Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: M1 Abrams Tank Training Extended

The training extension request means it will be additional weeks before the M1s arrive in Ukraine and the rainy season is fast approaching.

Russia

Gepard’s 35mm Cannons Blast Russian Drones Out Of The Sky In First-Person Video

Gepard self-propelled 35mm anti-aircraft guns, once widely seen as antiquated, have played a critical role in protecting Ukraine's airspace.