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NGAD

New Next Generation Air Dominance ‘Fighter’ Renderings From Lockheed

Two new pieces of concept art appear to show a possible configuration for the manned component of the NGAD future air combat program.

This Quad Minigun-Armed WWII Turret Spewing Rounds Is Metal As Hell
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA)

This Quad Minigun-Armed WWII Turret Spewing Rounds Is Metal As Hell

Four miniguns on an old M45 quad machine gun mount blasting away at a combined 12,000 rounds-per-minute is really something to see and hear.

KA-52 losses
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia’s Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Fleet Has Been Massacred

Ka-52s have taken the brunt of rotary-wing losses during the invasion and their relevance is waning as Ukraine's air defenses improve.

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U.S. Marine Corps

Ex-Marine Corps Harrier Pilot Who Worked In China Has Been Arrested

The arrest comes shortly after the revelation that retired Western fighter pilots were working directly with China’s air arms in concerning ways.

Rotax 912 Engine
Iran

Same Type Of Rotax Engines Used In Iranian Drones Targeted In Bizarre Theft Wave (Updated)

After Ukraine displayed an Iranian drone with a Rotax 912 motor, the global targeting of those engines by criminals is even more intriguing.

Chinese Nuclear Anti-Satellite Study Highlights Problem Of Countering Starlink-Like Constellations
China

Chinese Nuclear Anti-Satellite Study Highlights Problem Of Countering Starlink-Like Constellations

Constellations like Starlink for comms and missile tracking will dominate space, presenting foes with the problem of how to counter them.

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Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Intel Chief Says Russia Is Reinforcing Kherson City

Ukraine's Defense Intelligence chief expects Kherson to be recaptured by year's end, but Russia looks like it is preparing to fight for it.

Rotax engine found on Iranian Mohajer-6 drone
Iran

Rotax Engine Found In Iranian Mohajer-6 Drone Downed Over Ukraine

Reports of Austrian Rotax engines being used in Iranian drones aren't new, but hard proof they are being used in those acquired by Russia is.

Ukraine Dirty Bomb Allegations
Russia

Russia’s Growing Dirty Bomb Threat Narrative Is Highly Concerning

Russia has no proof as to Ukraine's dirty bomb intent or even a logical reason why they would use one, but they are spinning that narrative.

Russia’s Medvedev Threatens Defense Industry Arrests During Tank Plant Visit
Russia

Russia’s Medvedev Threatens Defense Industry Arrests During Tank Plant Visit

With weapons running low, Russian industry officials could be charged criminally for missing 'contract requirements' amid sanctions.

RAF Typhoon Firing ASRAAM Missile
United Kingdom

British Fighters Launch Record Number Of ASRAAM Dogfight Missiles

The looming expiration of a batch of heat-seeking missiles allowed Typhoons and F-35Bs to conduct live-fire drills on an unprecedented scale.

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Russia

Russian Su-30 Flanker Nosedives Into Residential Area (Updated)

The Su-30 just took off on a flight from the nearby aircraft plant when it dived into the ground resulting in a large fireball.

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Russia

Russian Pilot’s Ejection From An Su-25 Seen In Incredible Headcam Video

The incredibly violent action sequence of a Russian Su-25 Frogfoot pilot ejecting looks like something out of a video game, but it's not.

Russian Barge bridge damaged
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia’s Kherson Pontoon Bridge Attacked

Russia's ability to move equipment and cargo across the river is critical to supplying its troops in Kherson or evacuating them.

Bunker Door
Bunker Talk

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

It's dark, damp, and awesome!

Hellfire Ukraine
Ukraine

Ukraine Now Using Donated Shore Defense Missiles Against Land Targets

It would seem that Ukrainian Forces are using Sweden’s RBS-17 missile system designed to fend off amphibious landings against ground targets.

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U.S. Air Force

Spectacular Images From Edwards Air Force Base’s STEM Flyover

Students from 'Aerospace Valley' schools were treated to the flyover in hopes of inspiring careers in science, tech, engineering, and math.

Ukraine is facing a major shortage of artillery ammunition.
Russia

Ukraine Has Received Over A Million Artillery Rounds From The U.S.

Ukraine's fight against Russia has gobbled up an incredible amount of artillery rounds, with over a million provided by the U.S. alone.

B-58 Hustler
Military Aviation History

The Convair RB-58 Recce Hustler’s Short But Fascinating Career

On more than one occasion, the Air Force attempted to turn its Mach-2-capable B-58 Hustler bomber into a reconnaissance platform.

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China

Joint Taiwan-U.S. Weapons Production Considered As China’s Invasion Window Tapers

Taiwan and the U.S. could co-produce weapons to expedite deliveries as the timeline for a possible Chinese invasion becomes more concerning.