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General Atomics

Ukrainian Fighter Jets “Using iPads” To Control Western Weapons

The Pentagon’s top weapons buyer talked about Ukraine’s success in using tablets to integrate Western weapons on its Soviet jets.

By Thomas Newdick
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Despite an attack near the location where the U.S. is building a pier to pour aid into Gaza, the Pentagon is satisfied with security plans.

Despite Mortar Attack, U.S. Is Satisfied With Gaza Beachhead Security

Construction began today on a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza aim at providing humanitarian aid to millions of Palestinians.

By Howard Altman

10:01 PM EDT Apr 25

A US Marine Corps CH-53K recently carried the stripped-down hulk of an F-35C fighter from one base to another and refueled in mid-air along the way.

Check Out This Marine CH-53K Carrying An F-35C While Refueling From A KC-130T

The new CH-53K is the most powerful helicopter in the Pentagon’s inventory and it provides a critical long-range, heavy-lift capability.

By Joseph Trevithick

9:36 PM EDT Apr 25

A senior U.S. official has strongly implied that Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs sent to Ukraine have performed so poorly for a variety of reasons that they have been removed from service.

Have Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs Been ‘Thrown Aside’ By Ukraine?

A senior Pentagon official has alluded to a recently deployed long-range ground-launched weapon suffering from Russian jamming and other issues.

By Joseph Trevithick

5:56 PM EDT Apr 25

Growing Hi-power in Canada

Canadian Military’s WWII-Era Browning Hi-Power Pistols Are Finally Being Replaced

The pistol, which has been in service with the Canadian military since 1944, leaves behind a significant legacy as Sig’s P320 replaces it.

By Oliver Parken

5:27 PM EDT Apr 25

Air
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

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

By Howard Altman

10:18 PM EDT Apr 24

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

By Joseph Trevithick

7:31 PM EDT Apr 24

Dual-Mode Paveway IV Guided Bombs Headed To Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick

3:41 PM EDT Apr 24

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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

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

byHoward Altman

2:38 PM EDT Apr 25

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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

Additional details about a breakthrough autonomous dogfight in September 2023 underscore significant challenges still to be addressed.

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

byJoseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

2:59 PM EDT Apr 24

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