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Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary

The Air Force’s top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 built reflects the rapidly changing realities of air combat.

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway
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A Chinese high-flying, long-range WZ-7 drone has been spotted near the Philippines for what appears to be the first time.

China’s High-Altitude WZ-7 Drone Has Appeared Near The Philippines

This looks to be the first time a WZ-7 has been seen near the Philippines and follows the deployment of a new U.S. Army missile system there.

By Joseph Trevithick

4:52 PM EDT Apr 18

Ancient Greece: Sea Battle - Coloured engraving by Heinrich Leutemann (1824-1905) - Bilder aus dem Altertume

How The Ancient Greeks Waged War On The High Seas

The tactics and tech behind naval warfare in the Ancient Greek period set the stage for thousands of years of naval warfare that followed.

By Dr. Joanne Ball

4:14 PM EDT Apr 18

Ghost Shark is being jointly developed and funded by a partnership between Defence and Anduril Australia, and will become Mission Zero (0) for the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA).

Australia’s Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Breaks Cover

The Ghost Shark is Australia’s ambitious extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle, but details about its future missions remain scarce.

By Thomas Newdick

3:47 PM EDT Apr 18

F-15EX

F-15E Strike Eagle’s Defense Of Israel Bolsters The Case For F-15EX

There is no better fighter on the planet for taking on barrages of incoming one-way attack drones and cruise missiles, at home or abroad.

By Tyler Rogoway

5:49 PM EDT Apr 17

Air
The US Air Force's unique X-62A test jet participating in a breakthrough dogfight last year while a fully autonomous mode against a crewed F-16.

AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air

The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts well beyond dogfighting.

By Joseph Trevithick

1:31 PM EDT Apr 17

Deck Of China’s Nearly Complete Carrier Now Hosting Multiple Aircraft Mockups

By Oliver Parken

8:09 PM EDT Apr 16

Paint Job On Kazakhstan’s New A400M Looks Like A ‘Soviet’ Plane In A Bond Film

By Oliver Parken

7:00 PM EDT Apr 15

Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper

By Joseph Trevithick

12:17 PM EDT Apr 12

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Sea
A variety of US and other foreign military assets, including US Navy Arleigh Burke class destroyers helped shoot down Iranian missiles and drones heading for targets in Israel.

Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles

U.S. warships and fighters, specifically F-15E Strike Eagles, played a major role in the defense of Israel during Iran’s barrage.

By Joseph Trevithick

4:13 PM EDT Apr 14

The Latest On The SPY-6 Radar That’s Set To Dominate The Navy’s Future Fleet

By Jamie Hunter, Tyler Rogoway

7:19 PM EDT Apr 12

To Meet Critical Pacific Logistics Needs, U.S. Navy To Lean On International Help

By Hope Hodge Seck

5:47 PM EDT Apr 12

French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat

By Thomas Newdick

5:47 PM EDT Apr 12

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Land

Photos and videos, as well as satellite sensor imagery, suggest that Ukrainian forces have once again struck the Russian airbase at Dzhankoi, in the northern part of occupied Crimea. Reportedly, the attack last night, which seems to have involved a ballistic missile strike, led to the damage or destruction of several of Russia’s prized S-400 and S-300 air defense systems.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Air Defense Systems Struck In Crimea

byThomas Newdick

5:48 PM EDT Apr 17

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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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The Latest On The SPY-6 Radar That’s Set To Dominate The Navy’s Future Fleet

byJamie Hunter, Tyler Rogoway

7:19 PM EDT Apr 12

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