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Ukrainian M1 Abrams Tanks Get Elaborate ‘Cope Cages,’ Soviet Explosive Reactive Armor
M1 Abrams

Ukrainian M1 Abrams Tanks Get Elaborate ‘Cope Cages,’ Soviet Explosive Reactive Armor

New defenses are appearing on Ukraine's M1 Abrams tanks after at least a quarter of them have been knocked out, primarily by drones.

Taiwan under threat during second day of Chinese drills.
Taiwan

China Stages Mock Strikes On Taiwan In Day 2 Of “Punishment” Exercise

Beijing stepped up its Joint Sword-2024A military action against Taiwan, sending more aircraft and ships toward the island nation.

Ukraine is one of three countries, along with Bulgaria and Japan, that will recieve a new tranche of Small Diameter Bombs under a $6.9 billion contract with Boeing.
Ukraine

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Says It’s Using Air-Launched Small Diameter Bombs

For the first time, it’s been revealed that Ukraine is using the air-launched GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb, apparently to great effect.

Detonation of a Russian S-300 or S-400 air defense system after it came under attack from ATACMS ballistic missiles.
Russia

ATACMS Obliterates Russian Air Defense System As It Desperately Tries To Defend Itself

The video shows the vain efforts of the Russian S300/S400 to engage incoming ATACMS missiles, before being spectacularly knocked out.

Satellite imagery confirms an attack on a Russian strategic early warning radar site, which could point to a new and worrisome dimension to the conflict around Ukraine.
Russia

Strike On Russian Strategic Early Warning Radar Site Is A Big Deal

Russia losing a strategic early warning radar system is a new twist in the Ukraine conflict that could have further reaching ramifications.

Nearly 50 warplanes, along with ships and assets ashore, took part in the first day of what Chinese authorities have dubbed "punishment" drills encircling Taiwan following the inauguration of the island's latest President.
China

China’s “Punishment” Drills Around Taiwan: Day One

Chinese aircraft, warships, and assets ashore are taking part in a massive of show of force following the inauguration of Taiwan's new President.

B-2/B-21 comparison
B-2

B-21, B-2 Comparison Image Shows Just How Weird The Raider’s Windows Really Are

The B-21 Raider evolved from the B-2, but it's very much its own design, with its limited cockpit visibility being a standout trait.

Su-34 launches new glide bombs
Su-34

Russia’s Small Diameter Bomb-Like Weapon Seen In Action For The First Time

For the first time, we’ve seen evidence of complete UMPB D-30SN glide bombs as well as of them being launched by a Su-34 Fullback.

Exercise TARTAN SPIRIT has tested, trained and integrated critical capabilities to ensure they are ready for any operational missions. From scenario driven training to Tactical Landing Zones, this Exercise takes personnel from RAF Brize Norton, the RAF’s largest station and home to the UK’s Air Mobility Force, Prestwick Airport is the Deployable Operating Base and West Freugh the Forward Operating base. II Squadron RAF Regiment deployed alongside the Air Mobility Force to further strengthen their tactics, training and techniques alongside various aircraft. These skills are essential for ensuring RAF aircraft can operate safely across the globe. By training together we continue to provide integrated and scaleable Air Force Protection capability whilst preparing all RAF personnel for the rigours of operations, providing them with critical skills to survive, operate and maintain their operational edge.
C-130

Confessions Of A C-130 Hercules Pilot

From air loadmaster to captain, few aviators know their way around the U.K. C-130 Hercules fleet as well as Scott Bateman.

Everything We Learned About The Next Doomsday Planes For The Air Force
E-4

Everything We Learned About The Next Doomsday Planes For The Air Force

The Sierra Nevada Corporation says the first 747-8i destined to become a Survivable Airborne Operations Center jet will be delivered soon.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has chosen designs from Northrop Grumman and Sikorsky for the next phase of its AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) X-plane demonstration program. The effort aims to develop and test in flight an X-plane that will offer long endurance and the ability to launch and recover from ship flight decks and small austere land locations in adverse weather without additional infrastructure equipment. It’s part of an increasing focus on expeditionary deployments of the kind that will be required in a future conflict in the Pacific.
Drones

DARPA’s Naval VTOL X-Plane Drone Program Narrows Down To Two Designs

Northrop Grumman and Sikorsky have been chosen to further develop designs for long-endurance naval VTOL drones.

An uncrewed ground vehicle launching quadcopter
U.S. Homeland

Army Tests Quadcopter Swarm-Launching Uncrewed Ground Vehicle For Clearing Mines

Explosive-laden quadcopters deployed via uncrewed ground vehicles could be part of future Army anti-mine operations.

B-21 raider first air-to-air image
B-21

First Aerial View Of B-21 Raider Offers New Insights

With flight testing now deeply underway, the U.S. Air Force is giving us our first look from high up in the sky at the B-21 Raider.

A series of imagery confirms that the widely used Sea Baby uncrewed surface vessel (USV), or drone boat, has been equipped with Grad-series artillery rockets. The rocket-armed boat has reportedly already been used to successfully engage Russian vessels. Once again, the development demonstrates that Ukraine is exploring using its growing fleet of USVs for missions beyond one-way kamikaze attacks.
Ukrainian Navy

Artillery Rocket-Firing Ukrainian Drone Boat Shown During Testing

Ukrainian officials claim that the drone boat, fitted with Grad artillery rockets, has already been used in combat.

U-2's new radar is going to the Army's HADES surveillance jet.
Civil Aviation

Radar Developed For U-2 To Go On Army Intel-Gathering BizJets

The latest version of the Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar System has a clear future after the planned retirement of the iconic U-2 in 2026.

Aurora Flight Sciences has unveiled a new uncrewed fan-in-wing aircraft concept as part of ongoing work for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
News & Features

Revised Lift Fan Aircraft Concept Emerges From Special Ops X-Plane Program

The pilotless fan-in-wing design concept could evolve into a new fast-flying, runway independent special operations transport aircraft.

The quiet closing out of the Air Force's SHiELD program and issues the Army has been having with is laser-armed DE M-SHORAD variants of the 8x8 Stryker reflect broader hurdles facing directed energy weapons of this type.
Lasers

U.S. Military Laser Weapon Programs Are Facing A Reality Check

The quiet end of a laser for fighter jets speaks to continued challenges in fielding operationally-relevant battlefield laser weapons.

Airbus’ UH-72 Unmanned Logistics Connector Sets Its Sights On The USMC’s Future Fleet Requirements

Airbus’ UH-72 Unmanned Logistics Connector Sets Its Sights On The USMC’s Future Fleet Requirements

Branded Content: Airbus’ Carl Forsling details what the UH-72 Unmanned Logistics Connector can bring to the USMC as a readily-available, proven helicopter transformed into a cargo transporting UAS.

A comprehensive breakdown of what U.S. Navy missiles actually cost.
U.S. Navy

What The Navy’s Ship-Launched Missiles Actually Cost

With the supply of missiles being in the news as of late, we breakdown the price of those that pack the magazines of U.S. Navy warships.

ADM-160 MALD seen on MIG-29 in Ukraine for the first time.
MiG-29

ADM-160 Miniature Air Launched Decoy Spotted On Ukrainian MiG-29

ADM-160 MALD wreckage has been seen in Ukraine before, but this is the first confirmation of the mini cruise missile decoy's launch platform.