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Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (C-UAS)

Company Behind Drone-Killing Hellfire Missile-Armed Buggy Set To Get Marine Corps Contract

The Denied Area Sprinter-Hellfire system offers Marines a new highly mobile way to defend against drones and potentially other aerial threats.

A New-Generation Of F-16 Operations In Europe

Branded Content: A new training center, F-16 Viper (F-16V) upgrades, and new-build Block 70/72 variants hail the second-coming of the Fighting Falcon in Europe.

Iran

Washington-Tehran Talks Planned As U.S. Military Buildup Continues

Iran's nuclear ambitions are at the heart of what could be a last-ditch negotiation effort to avert a war.

U.S. Navy

USS Preble Used HELIOS Laser To Zap Four Drones In Expanding Testing

The Navy sees HELIOS and other directed energy weapons as critical capabilities, but has faced persistent challenges in expanding their use.

Air Combat Exercises

These Planes Are Mimicking Enemy Shahed-136 Drones In U.S. Military War Games

We were on the scene to get an exclusive look at KestrelX's new KX-2, which is helping the U.S. military confront the ever-evolving drone threat.

Ukrainian Air Force

Rusty Dagger Low-Cost Cruise Missile Hits Its Target

Rusty Daggers are headed for Ukraine, but the effort to field low-cost cruise missiles could have big implications for the U.S. military.

U.S. Homeland

Hardened Structures, Nets For Drone Defense Front And Center In New Pentagon Guidance

The Pentagon openly advocating for hardening facilities against drone attacks stands in contrast to pushback from officials in recent years.

Bunker Talk

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

It's like Fraggle Rock.

U.S. Army

Finland Denies Being Asked To “Go Easy” On U.S. Troops In Arctic Exercise

While the claim is disputed, the U.S. military does have major work to do in getting prepared to operate in the Arctic at scale.

MQ-25

MQ-25 Stingray Has Begun Taxi Tests (Updated)

Despite a push to get to first flight in 2025, the Navy is now hoping to see its MQ-25 aerial refueling drone fly in the coming months.

Armored Vehicles

Iron Fist Active Protection System For Armor Can Shoot Down Drones

Iron Fist's ability to defeat drones reflects surging global demand for more ways to shield armored vehicles from uncrewed aerial attacks.

Russian Air Force

Ukrainian Drone Strikes On Parked Russian Aircraft Seen In “Greatest Hits” Video

The Security Service of Ukraine claims that its drones struck at least 15 Russian aircraft on airfields last year.

Iran

USAF F-35s Redeploy Across Atlantic From Puerto Rico, Final Destination Unknown

The F-35As are on the move after assisting in the Maduro capture and could end up in the Middle East.

Spy Satellites

Top Secret Spy Satellite Declassified By National Reconnaissance Office

After spying on the electronic signals of adversaries for decades, the NRO's enigmatic Jumpseat spy satellite has emerged from the darkness.

RQ-170

Lockheed Confirms RQ-170 Sentinel Spy Drones Took Part In Maduro Capture Mission

RQ-170s have been flying for decades, but official confirmation of any details about their activities is very rare.

U.S. Navy

Future USS John F. Kennedy, Second Ford Class Carrier, Has Set Sail For The First Time

The Navy hopes to take delivery of the future USS John F. Kennedy next year after repeated delays.

Iran

Destroyer, Electronic Surveillance Jet Joins U.S. Forces Massing In Middle East

Amid the ongoing military buildup, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that no one knows who would lead Iran next should the Khamenei regime fall.

F/A-XX

F/A-XX Naval Fighter Needed For Adversaries Like Iran, Not Just China and Russia: Navy Boss

Global proliferation of more capable air defenses means the era of the Navy 'flying with impunity' is increasingly at an end.

EA-18G

Last New F/A-18 Aft Fuselages Built As Super Hornet Production End Approaches

Boeing expects to close out production of new Super Hornets in 2027 and has already stopped building EA-18G Growlers.

Su-25

Ukrainian Su-25 Shoot-Down Seen In Harrowing Onboard Video

Highly dangerous missions and limited performance mean the Su-25 has recorded disproportionate losses over Ukraine.