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NASA-affiliated aircraft, including F-5 Tiger IIs jets, will kick off roughly seven hours of flyovers above Washington, D.C., to mark the Fourth of July.
NASA

This Is The Massive Aerial Armada That Is About To Fly Over The Capital

NASA will lead waves of aircraft, from stealth bombers to VIP helicopters, over the Mall to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

The Royal Navy has successfully launched a strike-capable drone from a ship at sea, marking a significant step forward in the UK’s drive to create a hybrid naval force to defend against evolving threats. Working with British Army colleagues, sailors on experimentation ship XV Patrick Blackett launched the Nyan One Way Effector drone during recent trials off the south coast of England. Already tested extensively during land exercises, the autonomous drone was taken to sea to explore how it could be operated from a ship. Pre-programmed to fly to a specific target, the system was flown from a launcher installed on the ship’s deck.
Drones

Royal Navy’s Sea Launch Of Combat-Proven Nyan Kamikaze Drone Points To Fleet’s ‘Hybrid’ Future

The demonstration of a new shipboard strike capability comes amid advancing plans to integrate drones deeply across the fleet.

The search is on for a missing crewmember after an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter crashed into the Arabian Sea.
MH-60/AH-60

U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk Goes Down In Arabian Sea (Updated)

The search is on for a missing crewmember after the other three were safely recovered.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says concerns it raised last year about the U.S. Navy's E-130J Phoenix II program "have morphed into realities."
Nuclear Command And Control

Navy’s New ‘Doomsday Plane’ Delayed As Watchdog Says Developmental Concerns Are Now Realities

GAO previously questioned the Navy's choice of a C-130-based aircraft to meet its nuclear command and control needs.

RAF LAKENHEATH drone incursions were done by the Russians according to new report.
Air Forces

Russia “Highly Likely” Behind Drone Incursions Over U.S. Bases In England Report Concludes

The findings by the IISS research organization are part of a larger look into Russia's role in drone incursions sweeping Europe since 2024.

The U.S. Navy has confirmed that it is at least exploring an alternative to the still-in-development AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER).
AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM)

Navy Already Looking For Alternatives To Its Brand New AARGM-ER Radar Busting Missile (Updated)

The Navy is pushing to finally field the AGM-88G AARGM-ER after years of delays, but is also now looking at other options.

MQ-28 and Strike Eagle II
MQ-28

F-15EX And Ghost Bat Team Up Over Pacific During Valiant Shield

Their appearance together during Valiant Shield offers the strongest signal yet that the Eagle II will evolve into a controller for collaborative combat drones.

B-52s departed RAF Fairford after deployment for Iran war.
B-52

B-52 Stratofortress Bombers Leave England After Iran War Deployment

The B-52 departures, along with other assets returning home as of late, come amid tense negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

Imagery has recently appeared showing a Russian Sukhoi Su-57 Felon fighter with an unusual external weapons load of short-range air-to-air missiles, as well as an apparently previously unseen type of targeting pod. While we cannot say for sure, we may just have gotten our first close look at a Su-57 equipped to counter the Ukrainian kamikaze drones that are now a regular menace to air defenses increasingly deep inside Russia.
Su-57

New Su-57 Weapons Configuration Points To Drone And Cruise Missile Defense Mission

Russia's top fighter may have been drafted into trying to help defend against Ukraine's growing long-range strike capabilities.

A B-21 Raider rejoins with a KC-135 Stratotanker. The B-21 program exemplifies the Department of the Air Force's warfighting-focused acquisition mindset, leveraging digital engineering and modern production to deliver a mature, highly capable system at speed. The B-21's efficiency and flexibility will provide a survivable, unpredictable deterrent force, forming the backbone of America’s future bomber force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Schannuth, image altered for security)
B-21

B-21 Raider Not Appearing In Any America 250 Flyovers, Air Force Confirms

Despite speculation, America's newest bomber will be sitting out of this year's landmark Independence Day festivities.

3D-Printing Engines To Power Hypersonic Weapons Is Fast Becoming A Reality

3D-Printing Engines To Power Hypersonic Weapons Is Fast Becoming A Reality

Branded Content: 250 years since America’s founding, Ursa Major’s new approach to solid rocket motors and hypersonics supports the next era of U.S. defense innovation.

President Donald Trump is flying on the U.S. Air Force's new VC-25B Bridge jet for the first time.
Air Force One

VC-25B Bridge Aircraft Makes First Flight As Air Force One With Trump Aboard

The highly-modified ex-Qatari VC-25B "Bridge" jet is taking Trump to North Dakota for 250th U.S. anniversary celebrations.

The Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser ex-USS Mobile Bay is set to be sunk during a RIMPAC SINKEX in the coming weeks.
U.S. Navy

Ticonderoga Class Cruiser Set To Be Sunk During RIMPAC Wargames

The ex-USS Mobile Bay is scheduled to be sent to the bottom of the sea by friendly forces in the next few weeks.

Swedish defense firm Saab today announced that it had signed a contract to provide 16 Gripen E fighters to Ukraine. Once they arrive in the country, the jets will likely provide Ukraine with its most capable combat aircraft, and the development comes after Stockholm agreed to donate up to 16 of the previous-generation Gripen C/Ds to Ukraine. Handover of the Gripen C/Ds in Ukraine is slated to take place in early 2027, while the Gripen Es are scheduled for delivery starting in 2029.
Gripen

Gripen E Fighters Officially Ordered By Ukraine

Sweden’s most advanced fighter will be headed to Ukraine, bringing a major capability boost.

We now have our first look at a Chinese modular, road-mobile, electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) catapult actually launching a drone.
China

China’s Truck-Mounted Electromagnetic Aircraft Catapult Seen In Action For The First Time

The train of catapult trucks is part of a larger family of containerized systems that first appeared on a Chinese cargo ship last December.

Uncrewed systems will be at the heart of the UK Armed Forces in the future, under a more than $6.6-billion initiative that looks to transform all three services and the way they fight. Most dramatically, the new defense plan will see the Royal Navy switch to a “hybrid” format, with autonomous vessels and AI combined with crewed warships and aircraft. But there are equally far-reaching measures set to reconfigure the British Army and Royal Air Force (RAF) around uncrewed and autonomous capabilities.
United Kingdom

UK Sacrifices Its Future Destroyer As Part Of Massive Bet On Drones Across Its Forces

The ambitious overhaul places uncrewed platforms at the center of future UK forces' operations on land, at sea, and in the air.

Poland has halted the transfer of additonal MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters to Ukraine over claims that Kyiv would not provide Warsaw with drone technology.
MiG-29

MiG-29 Transfer To Ukraine Halted By Poland Over Claimed Drone Snub

The decision to stop the donation of 14 additional MiG-29s comes amid worsening relations between Poland and Ukraine.

Integration of the AGM-158C offers a huge boost in capability for the B-2, creating a penetrating fleet-killing platform that could be especially valuable in a future high-end fight in the Pacific against China.
B-2

Air Force Discloses B-2 Can Launch Stealth Anti-Ship Missiles In Surprise Announcement

Pairing LRASM with the B-2 creates a powerful, penetrating, fleet-killing combination, especially in the broad expanses of the Pacific.

TWZ’s weekly carrier tracker monitoring America’s flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG)
Carrier Tracker

Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: June 29, 2026

USS George Washington and her carrier wing participated in a sinking exercise, sending a decommissioned amphib to the bottom of the Philippine Sea.

A C-2A Greyhound, attached to the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40, approaches Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while making the last ever arrested landing by a Greyhound on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Ocean, June 25, 2026. Nimitz is underway taking part in Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250, a series of structured multilateral training events at-sea, aimed at building cohesiveness, validating tactical procedures, and strengthening the interoperability of participating units—which include warships, aircraft, and crews from the U.S. and 13 partner and allied nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter K. McHaddad)
C-2

The C-2 Greyhound Has Made Its Last Landing Aboard A Carrier

It's truly the end of an era for naval aviation as the C-2's carrier onboard delivery role has now been turned over to the CMV-22 Osprey.