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China’s J-10C Fighter: Separating Myth From Reality
China’s J-10C is in the spotlight after claims of Pakistani air-to-air kills against their Indian counterparts, but just how capable is it?
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Our Best Look Yet At Ukraine’s AIM-9 Sidewinder-Toting Magura-7 Drone Boat
A newly released video offers new views of the Magura-7 and offers more details about its capabilities.
Trump Wants A Twin-Engine “F-55” Version Of The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Trump lamented ugly stealth aircraft and also discussed another “super upgrade” for the F-35 and one for the F-22, while elaborating on his F-55 concept.
MV-75 Official Designation Given To Future U.S. Army Tiltrotor Assault Aircraft (Updated)
The Army is now pushing to speed up delivery of its baseline MV-75s, with special operations versions also on the horizon.
Fate Of Navy’s F/A-XX Future Fighter Is In Limbo (Updated)
Major delays could be on the horizon for the F/A-XX stealth fighter, which the Navy wants to replace its aging Super Hornets and Growlers.
How The Houthis’ Rickety Air Defenses Threaten Even The F-35
Highly mobile Houthi SAM systems and ones that use passive infrared sensors present a vexing problem for even advanced U.S. combat aircraft.
F-47 Now Has An Officially Stated Combat Radius Of 1,000+ Nautical Miles
We have gotten our first official basic specifications for the Air Force’s Next Generation F-47 fighter and its accompanying drones.
F-35 Had To Maneuver To Evade Houthi Surface-To-Air Missile: U.S. Official
The incident took place during Operation Rough Rider, the enhanced bombing campaign against the Houthis launched by Trump on March 15.
Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Navy Creating New Drone Regiments In Wake Of Enemy Successes
The Russian Navy is applying lessons learned from Ukraine’s multi-pronged drone campaigns to reinvent parts of its own force.
Our Best Look At Ukraine’s Reactivated S-200 Long-Range Surface-To-Air Missiles In Action
Ukraine’s shadowy SA-5 Gammon surface-to-air missile systems have been connected with some high-profile Russian aircraft shootdowns.
Air-Launched ‘Fighter Drone’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft Being Eyed By Air Force
Air-launching Collaborative Combat Aircraft could reduce runway dependence and open up new tactical dilemmas for the enemy, but there are also drawbacks.
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.
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Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
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Chinese-Made PL-15 Air-To-Air Missile Components Came Down Intact Inside India
Pakistani use of PL-15Es against Indian fighters opens up a new vector for intelligence exploitation on one of China’s most threatening missiles.
B-52s Join B-2s On Diego Garcia,10 Bombers Now At Indian Ocean Island
This is the most bombers seen at Diego Garcia for many years, but it’s very likely that at least some of the B-2s will rotate back home soon.
Israeli-Made Harop Attack Drones Launched By India By The Dozens, Pakistan Claims
Evidence points to the potential use of long-range loitering munitions by India to attack air defenses in Pakistan.
OA-1K Skyraider II Walk-Around Tour With Its Test Pilot
We get an up-close look at L3Harris’ Sky Warden, which is based on the AT-802 Air Tractor and is branded Skyraider II by the Air Force.
AC-130 Gunship-Launched Black Arrow Small Cruise Missile Has A 400-Mile Range
Leidos is looking at also making the Black Arrow available for ground and sea-based launch platforms, from HIMARS to warships.
PhantomStrike Low-Cost Lightweight AESA Radar Flies For First Time
The air-cooled AESA is a major contender to equip fighter-like loyal wingman drones, along with other air, land and sea platforms.
Can The OA-1K Skyraider II Actually Be Useful In A Pacific Fight?
The USAF thinks air-launched drones, standoff weapons, and its ability to fly from remote locations may give the OA-1K relevance in high-end combat.
Electronic Warfare Lessons From Ukraine Informing Air Force Special Operations Future
Observations from Ukraine about rapidly adapting platforms and systems to changing battlefield realities is also driving major change in AFSOC.
Air Force Looking For Cheap Air-To-Air Missile Half The Size Of AMRAAM
The Air Force is eyeing a pint-sized, extended-range, low-cost missile to arm Collaborative Combat Aircraft and crewed fighters.
AIM-9 Sidewinder-Armed Ukrainian Drone Boat: What We Know
The legacy AIM-9 is a highly-proven and available weapon that has a ship-launched past, but doing so from Ukraine’s drone boats presents interesting challenges.
Ship Sinks Just Before Being Pummeled With Weapons In Pacific Exercise
Built in World War II, the decommissioned Philippine Navy corvette sank just hours before it was due to be sacrificed in a U.S.-Filipino sinking exercise.
Two Russian Su-30 Flankers Downed By AIM-9s Fired From Drone Boats: Ukrainian Intel Boss
The event marks the first time drone boats downed fighters and the first successful use of AIM-9 missiles to take down any aircraft via drone boat.
Seaglider Aims To Deliver Small Groups Of Marines Low Over The Waves
Eyeing a future fight in the Pacific, the USMC is seeking craft that can swiftly and efficiently move small loads of troops and materiel to austere locales.
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
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Army Captain Slams New XM7 Rifle As “Unfit,” Sig Sauer Says Otherwise (Updated)
The infantry officer and Expeditionary Warfare School student presented his findings, which lambasted the new rifle for its ergonomics, weight, and durability.
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