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Missile-Laden F-16s Head To Romania Amid Fears Of Imminent War In Ukraine
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Missile-Laden F-16s Head To Romania Amid Fears Of Imminent War In Ukraine

The U.S. is deploying more forces to Eastern Europe as it warns Russia may launch an invasion of Ukraine at any time.

Podded Laser Weapon Took Center Stage In Latest Air Force Virtual Wargame
Lasers

Podded Laser Weapon Took Center Stage In Latest Air Force Virtual Wargame

The wargame suggests the Air Force could increasingly turn to virtual environments to rapidly develop and assess future weapons concepts.

Army Releases New Plan To Adapt To Climate Change But Doesn’t Know How It Will Pay For It
U.S. Army

Army Releases New Plan To Adapt To Climate Change But Doesn’t Know How It Will Pay For It

The service has outlined wide-ranging plans for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, but it remains unclear how exactly these plans will be enacted.

B-52 Bombers Return To Europe At A Very Tense Time
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B-52 Bombers Return To Europe At A Very Tense Time

The pre-planned Bomber Task Force deployment coincides with major moves by NATO in the face of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia Says Its New A-100 Jet Has Flown With Its Radar Turned On For The First Time
Russia

Russia Says Its New A-100 Jet Has Flown With Its Radar Turned On For The First Time

The first test flight of the A-100 with its radar active is a significant milestone for a program reportedly hampered by Western sanctions.

Navy Releases Timeline For Mysterious 2019 “UAS Swarm” Involving Warships Off California
U.S. Navy

Navy Releases Timeline For Mysterious 2019 “UAS Swarm” Involving Warships Off California

An official unredacted presentation shows how an encounter with the swarm went down, as well as an infrared image supposedly showing the vehicles.

Air Force Restricts Use Of Autopilot On Upgraded KC-135 Tankers Again
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Air Force Restricts Use Of Autopilot On Upgraded KC-135 Tankers Again

The Air Force lifted similar flight restrictions last year after reaching a conclusion about what was going wrong that it now says was incorrect.

Mirage F1 Aggressor Jet Crashed Near Luke Air Force Base (Updated)
U.S. Air Force

Mirage F1 Aggressor Jet Crashed Near Luke Air Force Base (Updated)

The F1 was owned by ATAC, which provides adversary support services to pilots training to fly F-35s and F-16s at Luke AFB.

Fully Armed Grim Reaper F-15 Eagles Arrive In Poland In Response To Russian Build-Up
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Fully Armed Grim Reaper F-15 Eagles Arrive In Poland In Response To Russian Build-Up

Arriving from England, the F-15C/Ds from the famous Grim Reaper squadron may be making their final operational deployment.

Indonesia Finally Chooses The French Rafale Fighter To Modernize Its Air Force (Updated)
Indo-Pacific

Indonesia Finally Chooses The French Rafale Fighter To Modernize Its Air Force (Updated)

After a complicated selection process mired by political intrigue, Jakarta has chosen its new fighter jet.

Inside The World’s Only Privately Owned F-16s That Are Flying As Advanced Aggressors
F-16

Inside The World’s Only Privately Owned F-16s That Are Flying As Advanced Aggressors

Top Aces has used major upgrades to turn some of the oldest F-16s around into the most potent private aggressors on the planet.

A Sixth B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is Now Being Built
B-21

A Sixth B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is Now Being Built

Construction of the latest B-21 began just weeks ago and the Air Force hopes to roll out the first example this year.

It Looks Like Russia Wants To All But Wall Off Ukraine’s Coastlines Next Week
NATO

It Looks Like Russia Wants To All But Wall Off Ukraine’s Coastlines Next Week

The timing of Russian drills that could restrict access to much of the northern Black Sea and the Sea of Azov is concerning.

Army Buys Artificial Intelligence-Infused Folding Quadcopters For Battlefield Use
U.S. Army

Army Buys Artificial Intelligence-Infused Folding Quadcopters For Battlefield Use

The drones will be able to scout ahead for ambushes, targets of opportunity, and greatly enhance troops' situational awareness on the front lines.

The Search To Replace The Air Force’s Geriatric E-3 Sentry Radar Jets Has Officially Begun (Updated)
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The Search To Replace The Air Force’s Geriatric E-3 Sentry Radar Jets Has Officially Begun (Updated)

Officials from across the service have earmarked the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail as their preferred Sentry successor.

Six Russian Amphibious Landing Ships Are Now Headed Into The Black Sea (Updated)
Russia

Six Russian Amphibious Landing Ships Are Now Headed Into The Black Sea (Updated)

There was speculation for weeks that six Russian landing ships might enter the Black Sea as part of a buildup around Ukraine. Now we know the answer.

New Chinese Diesel-Electric Submarine Breaks Cover
China

New Chinese Diesel-Electric Submarine Breaks Cover

The latest Chinese submarine design to emerge remains enigmatic but seems to utilize a notably small hull.

A UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter Just Flew Without Anyone Onboard For The First Time
UH-60

A UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter Just Flew Without Anyone Onboard For The First Time

The technology used in the flight could take over for aviators in the event of emergencies, help reduce their general workload, and much more.

F-22 Raptor Spotted Flying With Stealthy Underwing Pods
F-22

F-22 Raptor Spotted Flying With Stealthy Underwing Pods

The pods are likely part of an ongoing initiative to retain the F-22's potency until its replacement arrives.

Flotilla Of Russian Landing Ships Is Now In Syria Weeks After Deploying From The Baltic Sea
Syria

Flotilla Of Russian Landing Ships Is Now In Syria Weeks After Deploying From The Baltic Sea

The arrival of six Russian landing ships in Syria comes amid a major naval buildup that some fear might be tied to a new Kremlin operation in Ukraine.