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Unmanned

Massive Drone No-Fly Zone Imposed Over Greater Chicago Area (Updated)

The FAA is restricting drone flights at the behest of the Department of Homeland Security during a major ICE operation across Chicago.

Air

U.S. To Give Ukraine Intel For Attacks On Critical Energy Targets In Russia: Reports

The move comes as Washington considers the transfer of longer-range weapons to Ukraine, including Tomahawk cruise missiles.

Rocket And Grenade Launchers

FN America’s Futuristic MTL-30 Grenade Launcher Moves Forward With New Army Contract

FN America is one of several companies that have been vying to supply the Army's future Precision Grenadier System.

Russia

Russia Using Long-Range Drones To Attack Ukrainian Trains: Official

If Russia is using Shahed drones that can strike dynamic targets deep behind enemy lines it could be a big new problem for Ukraine.

U.S. Navy

Is Trump’s Call For Putting Battleships Back In The Navy’s Fleet Even Feasible?

Trump wants battleships back in the Navy's inventory, and that may be far-fetched, but his remarks do highlight real deliberations around the future of surface combatants.

C-130

Funds Shifted To Develop New LC-130J “Ski Bird” Polar Airlifters

The unique ski-equipped LC-130Hs of the New York Air National Guard badly need replacements, with their mission growing in importance.

Russia

Explosive-Packed Ukrainian Drone Boat Found 900 Miles Away In Turkey

The Magura uncrewed surface vessel was discovered by fishermen, and the port where it was brought to had to be closed as it was a floating bomb.

Airborne Radar

South Korea Has Chosen Its Next Airborne Early Warning Radar Jet

South Korea will add the L3Harris Global 6500-based airborne early warning and control aircraft to its current fleet of four Boeing E-7s.

F-47

F-47 ‘Phoenix’ Patch Authentic, Still A Work In Progress, U.S. Air Force Confirms

The patch, created within the F-47 System Management Office, has some very interesting features.

Air

First Japanese Destroyer Heads To U.S. For Tomahawk Missile Modifications

Japan sees the fielding of Tomahawk aboard its most capable surface combatants as a big boost in offensive punch that will help deter potential foes.

Russia

Neptune Cruise Missiles Used To Strike Factory In Russia: Ukrainian Navy

The strike came as the U.S. is scrambling to dramatically boost production of its own long-range munitions.

F-47

Flying Wing Arsenal Plane Packed With Air-To-Air Missiles Eyed By USAF: Report

The Air Force is examining the use of a flying wing that totes dozens of air-to-air missiles to support fighter operations.

Unmanned

Frigate, Radars, Troops Rushed To Copenhagen To Defend Against Mystery Drones

Military assets are being sent to the Danish capital to protect European Union officials as drone incursions in the Nordic region continue.

C-130

Angry Kitten Electronic Warfare Pod Spotted Flying On HC-130J Combat Rescue Plane

Angry Kitten could be especially valuable for HC-130Js as growing threats call into question the utility of traditional combat search and rescue assets.

Loyal Wingman

Scaled Composites’ Model 437 Vanguard Jet Is Now Flying As An AI Testbed

The optionally-manned Model 437 Vanguard jet is now set to prove out AI tech for autonomous aircraft under Northrop Grumman's Beacon program.

Bunker Talk

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

Better late than never.... right? RIGHT?!

Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

Angry Tortoise Liquid-Fueled Hypersonic Missile In Development For USAF

Angry Tortoise could offer a new path to an operational and affordable hypersonic weapon after years of struggles with other programs.

Russia

Massive Change In Trump’s Stance On Russia Emerging

Trump calling Russia a "paper tiger" and proclaiming that Ukraine can win are just some indications of a big policy shift incoming.

An-124

Giant WindRunner Cargo Jet Concept Shown Off To USAF

Still in the design phase, this aircraft is anticipated to fly for the first time in 2030 according to its builder.

MiG-21

India’s Iconic MiG-21 Blasts Off Into Retirement

After more than six decades of service, India has finally given up its Cold War-era MiG-21 Fishbed fighter jet.