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General Atomics, Anduril Move Ahead In Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Program (Updated)

The Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program has huge stakes, with the winner getting a head start on shaping the future of air combat.

By Joseph Trevithick
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For the first time, the Russians have captured a U.S-donated M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicle, which is a variant of the M1 Abrams tank.

First Confirmed Abrams Tank Variant Captured By Russia Seen With Inner Armor Exposed

The M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicle’s capture is a loss for critical Ukrainian mine-clearing capabilities and a propaganda win for Russia.

By Howard Altman

2:38 PM EDT Apr 25

Balloon Russia Ukraine

Ukraine’s Explosive-Laden Balloon Operations Against Russia

Ukraine is doing anything it can to strike into Russian territory, including sending cheap ‘balloon bombs’ over the border.

By Howard Altman

1:19 PM EDT Apr 25

The CTM-290 missile, which is launched from the Homar-K multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), based on a Polish-built truck chassis, is indicative of a widening military relationship between Poland and South Korea. In recent years, this has also seen the East European country buy light combat aircraft, tanks, and self-propelled artillery from Seoul.

Poland’s New South Korean-Built ATACMS-Like Ballistic Missile Seen Firing For The First Time

As part of its spending spree in South Korea, the Polish Armed Forces is receiving a long-range missile comparable to the U.S.-made ATACMS.

By Thomas Newdick

1:13 PM EDT Apr 25

Eglin UFO Case

Eglin AFB Pilot Likely Saw A Lighting Balloon, Not A UFO Pentagon Concludes

The high-profile incident over the Gulf of Mexico included a strange craft with an even stranger infrared signature.

By Howard Altman

10:18 PM EDT Apr 24

Air
Ukraine will receive Paveway IV precision-guided bombs as part of the latest package of weapons being supplied by the United Kingdom to assist in the war with Russia. At this stage it’s unclear which aircraft will be armed with the dual-mode Paveway bombs, but the move ensures the United Kingdom remains very much at the forefront of delivering advanced and novel military equipment to Ukraine.

Dual-Mode Paveway IV Guided Bombs Headed To Ukraine

The British-supplied bombs will offer all-weather and moving-target capabilities, but it’s unclear which aircraft will employ them.

By Thomas Newdick

3:41 PM EDT Apr 24

Next Big Challenge For AI Dogfighting Is Keeping Track Of Enemies Up Close

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

2:59 PM EDT Apr 24

F-4 Phantoms Conduct Final Popeye Missile Firing Before South Korea Bids Them Farewell

By Oliver Parken

6:10 PM EDT Apr 23

China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber “Not Really” A Concern: U.S. Official

By Thomas Newdick

2:34 PM EDT Apr 23

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Sea
The German Navy frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is headed home.

German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days

The Hessen repelled four Houthi drone attacks during its deployment but also accidentally targeted a U.S. Reaper drone.

By Howard Altman

2:46 PM EDT Apr 22

Russia’s Historic Submarine Rescue Ship Looks Undamaged After Claimed Strike

By Joseph Trevithick

2:21 PM EDT Apr 22

How The Ancient Greeks Waged War On The High Seas

By Dr. Joanne Ball

4:14 PM EDT Apr 18

Australia’s Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Breaks Cover

By Thomas Newdick

3:47 PM EDT Apr 18

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Land

Attacks for Ukraine

$1B U.S. Air Package To Ukraine On Its Way, ATACMS Missiles Already Secretly Provided

byHoward Altman

1:35 PM EDT Apr 24

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Space

SpaceX's contract for a new satellite constellation for the DOD could be a game changer.

If SpaceX’s Secret Constellation Is What We Think It Is, It’s Game Changing (Updated)

byJoseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

4:44 PM EDT Mar 20

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Nukes

The UK Ministry of Defense has provided details about how it plans to test its new A21 nuclear warhead without actually detonating one.

How The U.K. Will Test Its New Nuclear Warhead Without Setting One Off

byJoseph Trevithick

5:11 PM EDT Mar 25

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Uncrewed

General Atomics' Mojave short takeoff and landing drone armed with a pair of Minigun pods recently conducted a first-of-its-kind live-fire demonstration.

Minigun-Armed Mojave Drone Now Blasting Targets At 6,000 Rounds Per Minute

byJoseph Trevithick

1:57 PM EDT Apr 23

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