Special Operations Forces Week 2025
New Drone Boat Unveiled At Special Operations Conference In Afterglow Of Ukrainian Success
The Kraken3 Scout Medium is designed for one-way attacks, counter-drone missions and cargo and personnel delivery.
Continued Coverage
Boeing Details New MQ-28 Ghost Bat Features, Eyes Indo-Pacific Sales
Bigger wings, longer range, and internal weapons are all planned for the next iteration of the Ghost Bat.
Middle East Preparing For War Ahead Of U.S.-Iran Negotiations
The talks in Oman tomorrow are seen as a last-ditch diplomatic effort to prevent another conflict in the tumultuous Middle East.
What The Sunset Of Key U.S.-Russia Nuclear Deal Could Mean For America’s Stockpile
The landmark New START treaty’s end, which occurs today, opens the door to the possibility of major nuclear posture changes.
Watch Ukraine’s Minigun-Firing, Drone-Hunting Turboprop In Action
Blessed with short takeoff and landing capability, the rugged An-28 Cash utility transport is the latest addition to Ukraine’s anti-drone force.
Navy’s T-45 Replacement Will Not Be Capable Of Making Carrier Landing Touch And Goes
The Navy has already axed carrier qualifications for new pilots, but now even practicing carrier touchdowns on land will be off limits with its new jet.
Meteor Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile In The Works For Ukraine, But There’s A Catch
The ramjet-powered missile would allow Ukraine to challenge Russian fighters within their own long-range missiles’ engagement zones.
Department Of Homeland Security’s New Gulfstream Jet Now In Service (Updated)
Two new Gulfstream 700s are joining the Coast Guard’s older GV and G550 aircraft in the Long Range Command and Control Aircraft role.
Evidence Of Mi-28 Havoc Attack Helicopters Delivered To Iran Grows
After years of reports of a deal for the helicopters, Iran looks to have started receiving Mi-28s from Russia.
Turkish F-16 Vipers Seen Operating Out Of Mogadishu’s International Airport
The Turkish F-16s arrived in Somalia as fighting with al-Shabaab extremists heats up.
F-15EX Buy Dropped By Indonesia
With Rafale deliveries underway, Indonesia has stepped away from its previous plan to buy up to 24 F-15EX Eagle IIs.
F-35 From USS Abraham Lincoln Shoots Down Iranian Drone (Updated)
The F-35C acted to defend the supercarrier from the drone after it approached the ship while operating far out to sea.
KC-46 Mishap Closes Key European Logistical Hub For U.S. For Days (Updated)
The KC-46 mishap at Moron Air Base in Spain comes as the U.S. is flowing military resources to the Middle East ahead of a potential attack on or from Iran.
Company Behind Drone-Killing Hellfire Missile-Armed Buggy Set To Get Marine Corps Contract
The Denied Area Sprinter-Hellfire system offers Marines a new highly mobile way to defend against drones and potentially other aerial threats.
A New-Generation Of F-16 Operations In Europe
Branded Content: A new training center, F-16 Viper (F-16V) upgrades, and new-build Block 70/72 variants hail the second-coming of the Fighting Falcon in Europe.
Washington-Tehran Talks Planned As U.S. Military Buildup Continues
Iran’s nuclear ambitions are at the heart of what could be a last-ditch negotiation effort to avert a war.
USS Preble Used HELIOS Laser To Zap Four Drones In Expanding Testing
The Navy sees HELIOS and other directed energy weapons as critical capabilities, but has faced persistent challenges in expanding their use.
These Planes Are Mimicking Enemy Shahed-136 Drones In U.S. Military War Games
We were on the scene to get an exclusive look at KestrelX’s new KX-2, which is helping the U.S. military confront the ever-evolving drone threat.
Rusty Dagger Low-Cost Cruise Missile Hits Its Target
Rusty Daggers are headed for Ukraine, but the effort to field low-cost cruise missiles could have big implications for the U.S. military.
Hardened Structures, Nets For Drone Defense Front And Center In New Pentagon Guidance
The Pentagon openly advocating for hardening facilities against drone attacks stands in contrast to pushback from officials in recent years.
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
It’s like Fraggle Rock.
Finland Denies Being Asked To “Go Easy” On U.S. Troops In Arctic Exercise
While the claim is disputed, the U.S. military does have major work to do in getting prepared to operate in the Arctic at scale.