
Sea-Air-Space 2025
Sweden’s Stealthy Visby Corvettes Getting Mk 41 Based Vertical Launch Systems For Air Defense Missiles
Lockheed Martin’s Extensible Launching System will give Sweden the option of adding other missiles and decoys to the Visby class arsenal.
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Iran Launches Ballistic Missile Attacks On Israel (Updated)
The possibility of open conflict once again between Iran and Israel rose after Tehran struck in response to the IDF bombing Beirut on Sunday,
F-47’s Exotic Shape Was Hiding In Plain Sight On A Unit Patch
Boeing’s NGAD demonstrator’s unique planform was hinted at on a patch, just like its progenitor, the Bird of Prey.
A-10 Cockpit And Walk-Around Tour With A Warthog Weapons Instructor
We get up-close and personal with the Warthog on the flightline at Nellis AFB.
U.S. Shoots Down Iranian Drones Launched At Strait Of Hormuz: Official (Updated)
The incident is the latest flare-up between Iran and the U.S. since the war was put on hold nearly two months ago.
Confessions Of A Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon Minehunter Pilot
Former Sea Dragon pilot Steve Jones offers unique insights into the challenges of flying around the Persian Gulf searching for mines.
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
When will it be time to go outside?
Area 51 Mystery Aircraft Prompts Interest In “Christmas Tree” Stealth Fighter Concept
The exotic jet spotted near Area 51 that appears to be tied to the F-47 has prompted a look at an obscure fighter design from the 1980s.
USAF Scrambling To Buy What Few MQ-9 Reapers It Can Find After Epic Fury Losses
The USAF needs to scrounge-up any now out of production Reapers to replace the dozens lost in fights against Iran and the Houthis.
Congress Throws A-10 Warthog Another Lifeline
Requiring the USAF to satisfy all the demands stated in the legislation could see the jet’s life extended well past 2030.
Legislators Demand Navy Prove Trump Class Battleships Won’t Sink U.S. Nuclear Shipbuilding
Concerns are building the Trump class battleship will exacerbate delays in critical aircraft carrier and submarine construction.
USAF Wants “MQ-9 Next” Reaper Replacement To Be Modular, Cheap
Concerning MQ-9 losses have turbocharged discussions about a successor to the venerable Reaper.
Anti-Drone 5.56mm Rifle Rounds That Break Into Multiple Projectiles Sought By Marines
The aim is for specialized rounds to help boost the ability of any Marine with a rifle to swat down small uncrewed attackers.
Ukraine Tests New Missile In Hopes Of Leading To Low Cost Patriot Alternative
As interceptor shortages strain its defenses, Ukraine has a plan to build anti-ballistic missiles that are cheaper and faster to produce than Western types.
Is This A Glimpse Of The Aircraft That Gave Birth To The F-47?
A purported sighting over Area 51 has features that would fit with what we think we know about the F-47, but many questions remain.
New Large Chinese Submarine With Very Unique Feature Just Caught On Satellite Imagery
The nuclear fast attack-sized mystery submarine could be China’s answer to a high-speed interceptor boat.
The Hidden History of America’s Harrier Jump Jets
The Harrier story is a transatlantic saga of improvisation, ambition, and unlikely partnership, which helped shape the F-35B.
Russia’s Baltic Fleet Successfully Attacked By Ukrainian Drones
Once considered a sanctuary for Russian naval power, the Baltic Fleet is now in the crosshairs of Ukraine’s expanding long-range strike campaign.
The USMC’s AV-8B Harrier Has Flown Off Into The Sunset
The Harrier Sundown ceremony marks the end of more than 50 years of Marine Corps jump jet operations.
Iran Launches New Attacks On Kuwait, Bahrain (Updated)
U.S. Central Command says it “conducted self-defense strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island.”
Any Plans For Direct U-28 Draco Special Ops Surveillance Plane Replacement Abandoned
There are signs now that the U.S. special operations community is on track to stop flying dedicated crewed surveillance planes entirely.
Are Ukrainian Mirage 2000s Now Flying Air-To-Ground Strike Missions?
A low-level run followed by a steep climb hints at a ground-attack mission as part of the Mirage’s expanding combat repertoire.