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C-17

C-17 Will Fly Until 80 Years Old Under New USAF Airlifter Strategy

Some C-17s could be 80 years old by the time the full transition to a new Next Generation Airlift aircraft is complete.

Armies

Soldiers Take To Berlin’s Subway Tunnels To Train For Defending The City From Below

In a measure of the changing European security landscape, German soldiers have been conducting urban warfare training in the capital city.

Indian Air Force

Fatal Crash Of India’s Tejas Light Fighter Mars Dubai Airshow

The Indian jet was executing a low-level maneuver when it plunged into the ground and erupted in a fireball.

RC-135

RC-135 Accompanied By Fighters Off Venezuela Testing Maduro’s Air Defenses: U.S. Official

The flights are part of a massive U.S. military presence in the Caribbean aimed at putting maximum pressure on Venezuela's Maduro.

Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)

OA-1K Skyraider II Has Off-The-Shelf Rifle Sight Mounted In Its Cockpit

EOTech holographic sights are mounted on the special operations light attack plane's dash for a reason you might not expect.

USS Nimitz (CVN-68)

Navy Salvage Ship Trying To Fish Crashed Super Hornet And Seahawk Out Of South China Sea

USNS Salvor is on the scene in the tense South China Sea to recover both aircraft that crashed on the same night while flying from the Nimitz.

F-35A

Impact Of Selling F-35s To Saudi Arabia On The Region

In a major policy shift, the Trump administration wants to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia, but there are still hurdles ahead and concerns to satisfy.

Fighters

Russia Insists Su-75 Checkmate Fighter Will Fly Next Year

Russia claims Su-75 development, including an uncrewed variant concept, has continued since its unveiling in 2021 despite the war in Ukraine.

KC-135

KC-135 Refueling Pods Have Been Converted Into Flying Communication Nodes

More connectivity increases the KC-135's survivability, and opens doors to controlling drones and providing force-multiplying networking for other aircraft.

Russia

As Ukraine Loses More Ground, U.S. Army Leaders In Kyiv To Spur Peace Talks

The visit of the high-ranking officials come as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faces increasing pressure at home and abroad.

Russia

Russian General In Venezuela Leading Advisory Mission: Ukraine’s Intel Chief

The long-standing Russian mission in Venezuela is not directly related to the ongoing U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean.

Su-57

Su-57 With New Upgrade Options, Russia Claims First Foreign Delivery Has Already Occurred

The latest on the Su-57E as Russia pitches the aircraft hard in Dubai looking for a major export breakthrough.

Royal Navy

Russian Spy Ship Targets Royal Air Force Jets With Laser

The undersea espionage and salvage ship Yantar’s increasing presence off the U.K. is concerning, but directing lasers at British aircraft is a new development.

Russia

Ukraine’s Claimed ATACMS Strike In Russia Signals Major Shift In U.S. Policy (Updated)

After a long hiatus, Ukraine says it used ATACMS missiles to strike inside Russia, which points to loosening restrictions and the possibility of more missiles.

NATO

Polish Rail Sabotage Blamed On Russia

Poland says the incidents are the latest in Russia's expanding hybrid warfare campaign against NATO countries in Europe.

Unmanned

Russia Now Using Iranian Shahed-107 Drones To Strike Beyond The Front Lines

The Shahed-107 could fill a major capability gap for Russia, reaching over medium distances to attack Ukrainian forces in areas that were previously considered safer.

Future Vertical Lift

China’s Large R6000 Uncrewed Tiltrotor Is Now In Flight Testing

China's United Aircraft is presenting the R6000 as well-suited for civilian tasks, but there is obvious military potential for the design.

T-7

T-7 Red Hawk Jet Trainer Offer To United Kingdom Includes Local Assembly

The Royal Air Force needs a replacement for its Hawk T1s, flown by the Red Arrows aerobatic team, and its Hawks T2s, used for advanced training.

Loyal Wingman

MQ-28 Ghost Bat To Fire AIM-120 Missile In First Live Weapons Test Next Month

The live AIM-120 shot is part of the MQ-28's ongoing development for Australia, but additional customers could be on the horizon.

Rafale

Ukraine’s Questionable Plan To Buy Up To 100 Rafale Fighters

After signing a letter of intent for up to 150 Swedish-made Gripen jets, Ukraine has now added up to 100 French Rafales to its future fighter list.