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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.
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Gripen E Fighters Officially Ordered By Ukraine
Sweden’s most advanced fighter will be headed to Ukraine, bringing a major capability boost.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inside SOCOM’s Search For New Machine Guns, Rifles And Ammo
Lt. Col. Alan Wood, SOCOM’s Program Manager for Lethality, offers some exclusive insights into the future of SOCOM small arms.
Night Stalker MH-47 Chinooks May Get Aerial Refueling Tanker Role
Special ops MH-47 Chinooks that could refuel other aircraft midair would give the Night Stalkers their own organic tanker capability.
U.S. Military’s Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drone Clone Is Getting Hivemind Swarming Capability
Shield AI is providing the software to unlock the combat-proven LUCAS’s cooperative swarming potential, which could drastically increase its lethality.
MQ-25 Stingray Demonstrator Goes Aboard USS Nimitz For 250th U.S. Anniversary Celebrations
The size of T-1, the Navy’s tanker drone demonstrator, stands out as it sits alongside its crewed companions on the supercarrier’s deck.
C-17 Cargo Jets Flowing To Caribbean For Venezuela Earthquake Relief Effort
The flights are part of a growing U.S. military effort to provide humanitarian assistance to Venezuela.
It’s Official: F-35s Are Now Being Delivered Without Radars (Updated)
Delays in the delivery of new AN/APG-85 radars are deeply intertwined with other woes that continue to hound the F-35 program.
Heavy Machine Guns Appear On Key Russian Commercial Tanker In Baltic
The weapons mounted on a specialized natural gas tanker underscore Moscow’s growing fear of attacks on its shipping in the Baltic.
Plan To Evacuate Hundreds Of Ships Still Stranded From Strait Of Hormuz Closure Is Coalescing
The Strait of Hormuz remains an extremely tense waterway and traffic will not be flowing normally through it for some time to come.
Pocket Fleet Of Unseen MQ-1 Predators Still Flying In Specialized Role
Ex-Air Force MQ-1 Predator drones have been quietly living a second life.
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U.S. Carries Out First Strike On Iran Since Peace Memorandum Signed (Updated)
The attack was in response to an Iranian strike on a cargo vessel exiting the Strait of Hormuz yesterday.
Canada Throws A Curveball As It Signals Interest In Joining GCAP Sixth-Gen Fighter Program
The move comes as Ottawa weighs splitting its fighter fleet while broadening defense partnerships beyond the U.S., but timing is an issue.
Plan To Move Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz Paused After Iran Strikes Cargo Vessel
The latest flurry of action on the Strait of Hormuz came as shipping was starting to flow through there again.
In An Ironic Turn Of Events, White House Wants To Raid Navy E-2 Account To Pay For USAF E-7s
The Pentagon had tried to cancel the E-7 and augment the E-2 fleet instead, then Operation Epic Fury happened.
Boeing 777 Pilot’s Take On Extremely Low Pass By Boeing Jet Captured In Viral Video
The tip of the jet’s massive wing was just feet from the ground as it banked at very low altitude over the runway.
USAF Wants Air-To-Air Missile With A Whopping 1,000-Mile Range
The USAF wants to leapfrog its own latest and greatest air-to-air missile capabilities with a true ‘kill web’ weapon.
Trump Set To Clear Critical F110 Turbofan Engine Sale For Turkey’s Kaan Fighter
The long-awaited transfer would keep Turkey’s Kaan fighter on track while fueling speculation about whether the F-35 is back on the table.
Air Force’s Fightertown Alaska Plan Takes Shape
The Air Force intends to drastically expand its premier northern outpost as Alaska’s importance for Arctic and Pacific operations continues to grow.
DARPA X-Plane Designed To Maneuver With Just Bursts Of Air Finally Gets Its Wings
Aurora Flight Sciences and DARPA hope to see the X-65 drone fly next year after suffering delays and cost growth.
Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: June 22, 2026
USS Nimitz completes its Southern Seas tour and the USS George Washington makes a show of force in the Pacific.
Inside The Making Of The New Air Force One
How L3Harris transformed the gifted Qatari 747-8i into a VC-25B presidential transport in just 10 months.
Turkey’s ‘Fighter Drone’ Teamed With M-346 Fighter-Trainer In Autonomy Trials
The demonstrations put Turkey among a small group flight-testing advanced crewed-uncrewed teaming as air forces race to field collaborative combat aircraft.
First P-8 Poseidon Ever Built Starts New Career Supporting Pacific Missile Tests
The Navy’s oldest P-8 will help keep ranges clear and support test missions as the P-3 Orion finally fades from service.
Russia Is Building Huge Protective Shelters For Its Strategic Bombers
In a break in decades of doctrine that left its prized bombers exposed, Russia is building shelters for them at a highly-targeted air base.
New Air Force VC-25B “Bridge” Jet Has Joined The Presidential Airlift Group (Updated)
The new Air Force One jet will undergo a final round of tests before ferrying President Donald Trump.
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