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Dozens Of Afghan Helicopters Have Now Arrived At The U.S. Air Force’s Boneyard
Afghanistan

Dozens Of Afghan Helicopters Have Now Arrived At The U.S. Air Force’s Boneyard

More Russian-built Mi-17 Hips and a number of smaller American-made MD 530F Little Birds have been airlifted to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Here’s How Finland Justified Its Decision To Buy 64 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters
Northern Europe

Here’s How Finland Justified Its Decision To Buy 64 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters

The Finnish competition judged the Joint Strike Fighter the most cost-effective option to replace the Hornet.

Stratolaunch To Build Aerial Target For U.S. Hypersonic Defense Testing
U.S. Homeland

Stratolaunch To Build Aerial Target For U.S. Hypersonic Defense Testing

The company, which operates the Roc, the world's largest airplane, said it would shift focus to providing high-speed flight test services two years.

Saudi Arabia Is Running Out Of Patriot Missiles In Its Conflict With The Houthis
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Is Running Out Of Patriot Missiles In Its Conflict With The Houthis

The Saudis need to restock their depleted Patriot Missile arsenal due to constant ballistic missile barrages from Houthi forces in Yemen.

Russian Air Defense Missile Systems Spotted Moving Closer To Ukraine
Russia

Russian Air Defense Missile Systems Spotted Moving Closer To Ukraine

With more Russian military units on the move, the head of the British armed forces issues a dire warning.

General Atomics’ Rough Field-Capable Mojave Drone Breaks Cover
Q-1

General Atomics’ Rough Field-Capable Mojave Drone Breaks Cover

The new Mojave drone is like an intriguing mix of OV-10 Bronco and MQ-9 Reaper.

Navy’s Newest Destroyer Was Just Commissioned Flying A Giant “Go For Broke” Flag
U.S. Navy

Navy’s Newest Destroyer Was Just Commissioned Flying A Giant “Go For Broke” Flag

The flag is a callback to the ship's namesake's heroic service in World War II in a unit made up of soldiers of Japanese descent.

Enlisted Pilots Operating Global Hawk Drones Could Soon Be A Thing Of The Past
Q-4

Enlisted Pilots Operating Global Hawk Drones Could Soon Be A Thing Of The Past

Since 2017, noncommissioned ranks have also operated the RQ-4 drone, but that could soon change.

Secret Space Force Capabilities Could Be Declassified If New Bill Becomes Law
Anti-Satellite Capabilities

Secret Space Force Capabilities Could Be Declassified If New Bill Becomes Law

Less classification could help Space Force better deter attacks on space-based systems and make it easier to promote its mission-critical work.

Kuwait Has Received Its First Typhoon Fighter Jets
Typhoon

Kuwait Has Received Its First Typhoon Fighter Jets

The Typhoons will soon head to their new home where they will eventually be joined by Super Hornets as part of a remodeled Kuwait Air Force.

Flying Boats Flew Japan’s Little-Known Follow-On Raid On Pearl Harbor
Naval History

Flying Boats Flew Japan’s Little-Known Follow-On Raid On Pearl Harbor

The second attempted attack on Pearl Harbor indirectly changed the course of the war in the Pacific.

The Wreck Of A Crashed British F-35 Has Been Pulled Out Of The Mediterranean
Royal Navy

The Wreck Of A Crashed British F-35 Has Been Pulled Out Of The Mediterranean

The U.K. Ministry of Defense says the remains of the jet have been successfully recovered, ending concerns that they could become security risks.

U.S. Military Steps Up Planning For Evacuation Operation In Ukraine As Crisis Deepens: Report (Updated)
Russia

U.S. Military Steps Up Planning For Evacuation Operation In Ukraine As Crisis Deepens: Report (Updated)

News of more active contingency planning with regards to Ukraine came ahead of a meeting between Presidents Biden and Putin today.

Iran’s Newest Warship Has Fallen On Its Side In A Dry Dock (Updated)
Iran

Iran’s Newest Warship Has Fallen On Its Side In A Dry Dock (Updated)

An Iranian corvette under construction in Bandar Abbas had a major accident, video and satellite imagery confirm.

Two New Secret Drone Programs Could Emerge In The Air Force’s Next Budget Proposal
U.S. Air Force

Two New Secret Drone Programs Could Emerge In The Air Force’s Next Budget Proposal

Better late than never: Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall wants funds for classified advanced drones with 'loyal wingman' capabilities.

The British Army’s Got Its Hands On Its New Sky Sabre Air Defense Systems
Royal Army

The British Army’s Got Its Hands On Its New Sky Sabre Air Defense Systems

Using the same missiles as Royal Navy warships, the Sky Sabre is a much-needed replacement for the veteran Rapier missile.

Finland Chooses F-35 As Its Next Fighter: Report
Northern Europe

Finland Chooses F-35 As Its Next Fighter: Report

The Joint Strike Fighter looks to have emerged successfully from its latest fighter competition, to replace Finland's F/A-18 Hornets.

NATO Pushes Back Against Russian President Putin’s ‘Red Lines’ Over Ukraine
NATO

NATO Pushes Back Against Russian President Putin’s ‘Red Lines’ Over Ukraine

Putin had warned NATO members against expanding their military presence in Ukraine, where there continue to be fears of a new Russian invasion.

Iran’s RQ-170 Clone Crashes Suspiciously On 10th Anniversary Of The Real One Falling Into Its Hands
Iran

Iran’s RQ-170 Clone Crashes Suspiciously On 10th Anniversary Of The Real One Falling Into Its Hands

The crash recovery looks bizarrely similar to the one that followed the real downing of the RQ-170 Sentinel exactly 10 years ago.

Draken Doubles Its Fleet Of Private Aggressor F-16s With A Dozen Surplus Jets From Norway
F-16

Draken Doubles Its Fleet Of Private Aggressor F-16s With A Dozen Surplus Jets From Norway

After securing a dozen former Dutch F-16s, Draken International has now signed a deal for up to 12 more from Norway.