Video of a purported Chinese laser system in use by Russia appears extremely similar to one Beijing has already provided Iran.| The War Zone
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The ability to rapidly launch many hundreds of drones from a single container is great for light shows, but it also has serious military implications. The post China’s New ‘Drone Light Show In A Box’ Massive Swarm Launcher Speaks To Evolving Threats appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Growing tensions in the Caribbean could lead to a confrontation between U.S. combat aircraft and Venezuela’s hodgepodge of air defense systems. The post Status Of Venezuela’s Air Defense Capabilities appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
For decades and across multiple conflicts, the tracked Amphibious Assault Vehicles were a staple of Marine Corps operations. The post USMC’s Amphibious Assault Vehicle Retired After Over 50 Years Of Service appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Customs and Border Protection has responded to our inquiry about the airspace closure, claiming it was put in place due to a risk of drone attacks. The post “Credible Threat” Of Drone Attacks Prompted Massive Chicago Airspace Restrictions, CBP Claims appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Ukraine's ability to produce massive amounts of certain kinds of drones and its experience using them in combat could come in handy for the U.S. The post Ukraine Deep In Talks To Sell U.S. Millions Of Drones appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The F-35's presence could play a major role in inland attacks on cartels if the Trump administration chooses to escalate. The post F-35s Deployed To Puerto Rico Showcased In First Official Images (Updated) appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The FAA is restricting drone flights at the behest of the Department of Homeland Security during a major ICE operation across Chicago. The post Massive Drone No-Fly Zone Imposed Over Greater Chicago Area (Updated) appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The move comes as Washington considers the transfer of longer-range weapons to Ukraine, including Tomahawk cruise missiles. The post U.S. To Give Ukraine Intel For Attacks On Critical Energy Targets In Russia: Reports appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
FN America is one of several companies that have been vying to supply the Army's future Precision Grenadier System. The post FN America’s Futuristic MTL-30 Grenade Launcher Moves Forward With New Army Contract appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
If Russia is using Shahed drones that can strike dynamic targets deep behind enemy lines it could be a big new problem for Ukraine. The post Russia Using Long-Range Drones To Attack Ukrainian Trains: Official appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Trump wants battleships back in the Navy's inventory, and that may be far-fetched, but his remarks do highlight real deliberations around the future of surface combatants. The post Is Trump’s Call For Putting Battleships Back In The Navy’s Fleet Even Feasible? appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The unique ski-equipped LC-130Hs of the New York Air National Guard badly need replacements, with their mission growing in importance. The post Funds Shifted To Develop New LC-130J “Ski Bird” Polar Airlifters appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The Magura uncrewed surface vessel was discovered by fishermen, and the port where it was brought to had to be closed as it was a floating bomb. The post Explosive-Packed Ukrainian Drone Boat Found 900 Miles Away In Turkey appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
South Korea will add the L3Harris Global 6500-based airborne early warning and control aircraft to its current fleet of four Boeing E-7s. The post South Korea Has Chosen Its Next Airborne Early Warning Radar Jet appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The patch, created within the F-47 System Management Office, has some very interesting features. The post F-47 ‘Phoenix’ Patch Authentic, Still A Work In Progress, U.S. Air Force Confirms appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Japan sees the fielding of Tomahawk aboard its most capable surface combatants as a big boost in offensive punch that will help deter potential foes. The post First Japanese Destroyer Heads To U.S. For Tomahawk Missile Modifications appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The strike came as the U.S. is scrambling to dramatically boost production of its own long-range munitions. The post Neptune Cruise Missiles Used To Strike Factory In Russia: Ukrainian Navy appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The Air Force is examining the use of a flying wing that totes dozens of air-to-air missiles to support fighter operations. The post Flying Wing Arsenal Plane Packed With Air-To-Air Missiles Eyed By USAF: Report appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Military assets are being sent to the Danish capital to protect European Union officials as drone incursions in the Nordic region continue. The post Frigate, Radars, Troops Rushed To Copenhagen To Defend Against Mystery Drones appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Angry Kitten could be especially valuable for HC-130Js as growing threats call into question the utility of traditional combat search and rescue assets.| The War Zone
A new Danish intelligence assessment blames Russia for employing various 'gray zone' tactics against its forces.| The War Zone
The optionally-manned Model 437 Vanguard jet is now set to prove out AI tech for autonomous aircraft under Northrop Grumman's Beacon program. The post Scaled Composites’ Model 437 Vanguard Jet Is Now Flying As An AI Testbed appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Better late than never.... right? RIGHT?! The post Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Angry Tortoise could offer a new path to an operational and affordable hypersonic weapon after years of struggles with other programs. The post Angry Tortoise Liquid-Fueled Hypersonic Missile In Development For USAF appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Trump calling Russia a "paper tiger" and proclaiming that Ukraine can win are just some indications of a big policy shift incoming. The post Massive Change In Trump’s Stance On Russia Emerging appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Still in the design phase, this aircraft is anticipated to fly for the first time in 2030 according to its builder. The post Giant WindRunner Cargo Jet Concept Shown Off To USAF appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
After more than six decades of service, India has finally given up its Cold War-era MiG-21 Fishbed fighter jet. The post India’s Iconic MiG-21 Blasts Off Into Retirement appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Smaller business jet-derived tankers offer many advantages, but the amount of fuel they have to offload isn't one of them. The post Business Jet Aerial Refueling Tankers Eyed By USAF appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The images, if authentic, provide us with by far the clearest view of the J-XDS and answer at least one important question. The post Is This Our Best Look At China’s Tailless J-XDS Stealth Fighter? appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The German startup has presented its CA-1 Europa, the latest in a line of loyal wingman-type drones pitched to European air forces. The post Helsing’s CA-1 Drone Is An MQ-28 Ghost Bat Lookalike appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Nobody seems to have any concrete info on what Hegseth's surprise upcoming meeting of flag officers in Virginia is all about. The post War Secretary’s Emergency Meeting A Mystery To Hundreds Of Top Officers Ordered To Attend appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Artificial intelligence can come up with battlefield options far faster than a human can, but it can fail to factor in small nuances that have major repercussions. The post Air Force AI Targeting Tests Show Promise, Despite Hallucinations appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The Air Force's top officer praises APKWS's role in downing "scores" of drones since last year as the system moves to more platforms. The post Laser-Guided Rockets Now Primary Anti-Drone Weapon For USAF Jets In Middle East appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Using the proven Agni-Prime missile, the rail-based system could be a valuable and survivable addition to India’s nuclear forces. The post India Just Launched A Ballistic Missile From A Train appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Israel's novel use of air-launched ballistic missiles to attack Qatar from the west clearly had an impact on the ability to classify the threat and defend against it. The post New Info On How U.S. Military Was Caught Off Guard By Israeli Strike On Qatar appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Like how Air Force pilots fly against aggressor fighters that replicate the enemy's capabilities and tactics, Space Force wants to do the same in orbit. The post Space Force Wants Aggressor Satellites To Emulate Adversary Orbital Capabilities appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
General Atomics has told us that LongShot, which can be launched by bombers and cargo planes, too, is not intended to be reusable operationally. The post F-15 Depicted Launching LongShot Air-To-Air Missile Carrier Drone In New Renderings appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Branded Content: Boeing's family of systems is aiming to evolve kill chain effectiveness for the future. The post Closing Kill Chains Before The Battle Begins appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Branded Content: The latest from General Atomics from the show floor at Air, Space And Cyber 2025. The post We Talk YFQ-42A, LongShot, And 9M Flight Hours With General Atomics appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Taiwan sees the AI-infused Chien Feng IV as a valuable way to attack enemy ships, but it can also be used against land targets or as a decoy. The post Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone Kratos Is Developing With Taiwan To Fly Next Year appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
Currently being tested on the C-130, the Black Arrow, also known as the Small Cruise Missile, could find its way onto other U.S. Special Operations Command platforms and more. Currently being tested on the C-130, the Black Arrow, also known as the Small Cruise Missile, could find its way onto other U.S. Special Operations Command platforms.| The War Zone
Ukrainian commander gives us new details on the advantages and limitations of using fiber optic cables to control FPV attack drones.| The War Zone
China has simultaneously debuted its J-35 stealth fighter, J-15T fighter and KJ-600 radar plane operating from its first catapult-equipped carrier. The J-35 and J-15T naval fighters and KJ-600 radar plane are all now conducting operations aboard the carrier Fujian, as it prepares for service.| The War Zone
Italy, Sweden and Finland scrambled fighters after the Foxhounds flew into Estonian airspace for about 12 minutes.| The War Zone
Disagreements over Future Combat Air System workshare mean Germany is also looking at teaming up with the UK or Sweden on its future crewed fighter. Disagreements over Future Combat Air System workshare mean Germany is also looking at teaming up with the UK or Sweden on its future crewed fighter.| The War Zone
The trials comes amid a growing need for systems that can provide a persistent capability to monitor oceans and other bodies of water.| The War Zone
Taiwan is looking to its Chiang Kung system to help extend the reach of its defenses against China's ever-growing ballistic missile arsenal.| The War Zone
Manufacturer Raytheon continues to get longer reach out of its AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, while its AIM-260 successor waits in the wings. Manufacturer Raytheon continues to get longer reach out of its AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, while its AIM-260 successor waits in the wings.| The War Zone
The MC-12Ws were retired to make way for OA-1K light attack planes, but some worry this risks creating an aerial intelligence-gathering gap.| The War Zone
Typhon brings the ability to rapidly deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM-6 missiles, giving the ability to put targets at risk up to 1,000 miles away. Typhon brings the ability to rapidly deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM-6 missiles, giving the ability to put targets at risk up to 1,000 miles away.| The War Zone
Operation Eastern Sentry will see Rafales, Eurofighters, more F-16s, and an air defense frigate help protect Poland from future Russian drone incursions. Operation Eastern Sentry will see Rafales, Eurofighters, more F-16s, and an air defense frigate help protect Poland from future Russian drone incursions.| The War Zone
Attacks on Russian air defenses in Kherson and Crimea have opened holes for the TB-2 to return as a strike weapon, although on a limited basis.| The War Zone
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Retired Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast says fantastic technology exists that could transport a human anywhere on earth within an hour.| The War Zone
The “thousands of sorties” flown by Israeli F-35Is in the latest Middle East conflicts have included the first combat use of external offensive stores. The “thousands of sorties” flown by Israeli F-35Is in the latest Middle East conflicts have included the first combat use of external offensive stores.| The War Zone
The new Flamingo cruise missile could put targets deep in Russia in Ukraine's crosshairs like never before.| The War Zone
Easy to access and employ, weaponized drones pose a rapidly increasing threat to combat helicopters around the globe.| The War Zone
The unusual ship is purpose-built to support simulated hostile drone swarms and other unmanned threats during training and tests.| The War Zone
Hellfires equipped with the new warheads will give MQ-9s and AC-130s the flexibility to engage widely different targets with the same missile.| The War Zone
A senior Ukrainian Air Force official has also provided details of how the long-awaited F-16 fighters will likely be employed in combat.| The War Zone
125 aircraft, including B-2s with huge bunker busters, and a submarine firing Tomahawk cruise missiles, took part in the historic mission.| The War Zone
A major B-2 deployment was the key piece missing from the rapid U.S. military buildup ahead of possible strikes on Iran.| The War Zone
Israel’s strikes on Tehran are now accelerating after achieving air superiority over the capital, with an eye towards Iran’s east. Israel’s strikes on Tehran are now accelerating after achieving air superiority over the capital, with an eye towards Iran’s east.| The War Zone
The four converted ballistic missile submarines are so much more than Tomahawk slingers and transports for Navy SEALs.| The War Zone
Mossad operatives went as far as setting up drone and missile bases near major air defense sites and other key targets. Mossad operatives went as far as setting up drone and missile bases near major air defense sites and other key targets.| The War Zone
Some of the bombers were armed with cruise missiles when Ukraine’s drones rained down on them. Some of the bombers were armed with cruise missiles when Ukraine’s drones rained down on them.| The War Zone
The attacks that went after the heart of Russia's strategic aviation capabilities and one arm of its nuclear deterrent should serve as a global wake-up call.| The War Zone
The loss of nearly 20 MQ-9 Reapers, increasing use of standoff munitions, and the deployment of B-2 bombers point to the Houthis' air defenses being a real problem.| The War Zone
U.S. airpower is flowing to the Indian Ocean outpost as threats to Iran escalate and the bombing campaign against the Houthis grinds on.| The War Zone
The White House put out a stark warning to Iran and said strikes against the Houthis will only stop if their attacks on ships end.| The War Zone
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Finally operationalizing 70mm rockets with infrared seekers could unlock new U.S. capabilities, possibly including the ability to rapidly engage aerial targets.| The War Zone
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The Air Force wants to retire a number of older KC-10A and KC-135R tankers in the next fiscal year, but its new KC-46As are not yet ready for combat.| The War Zone
The plan reflects the better part of a decade of debate about expanding the roles and missions of these maritime patrol aircraft.| The War Zone
Boeing's new tanker, which is now slated to first replace the KC-10 Extender fleet, looks like it is heading for more delays.| The War Zone
New cockpits. plus a series of other upgrades, could see the jets approach their 90th birthdays while still flying combat missions.| The War Zone
Despite 18 months of attacks by the Houthis, the U.S. does not have a clear idea of how many standoff weapons they possess or how they get all of them.| The War Zone
USAF analyses show a need for aircraft that can persist in contested areas and that standoff capabilities alone can't win future fights.| The War Zone
It's not clear why gold was chosen, but it is famously Trump's favorite color.| The War Zone
As the Air Force grapples with questions over B-21 force size, the head of Global Strike Command says the capacity exists to ramp up production. As the Air Force grapples with questions over B-21 force size, one official says the capacity exists to ramp up production.| The War Zone
15 kills per loss sounds impressive, but there’s always more to the story.| The War Zone
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The type's first retirement comes 40 years nearly to the day after its first flight and as Congress works to delay such retirements.| The War Zone
The announcement comes weeks after the Air Force said it would not use the aircraft for aerial refueling missions except in a major emergency.| The War Zone
Amid this prospect of more KC-46 delays, senior US officials are increasingly considering hiring contractors to help fill the potential tanker gap.| The War Zone
Problems with the boom operator's vision system and the boom itself persist and a recently disclosed issue prevents the aircraft from carrying cargo.| The War Zone
Boeing will begin delivering the aircraft soon, but persistent issues with the refueling system will limit their operational utility in the near-term.| The War Zone
The team plans to pitch the A330-based tanker's services to the Pentagon and jointly develop all new tanker concepts.| The War Zone
We talk to an elite group of specially trained airmen that fuel low flying special operations aircraft in total darkness and in radio silence.| The War Zone
While the Air Force continues its deep review into the NGAD future crewed fighter, a final decision on its fate will be taken by the Trump administration. While the Air Force continues its deep review into the NGAD future crewed fighter, a final decision on its fate will be taken by the Trump administration.| The War Zone
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With Russia's resources being poured into its war in Ukraine, defending its naval base and airfield in Syria would be more of a challenge than three years ago.| The War Zone
We also now know the drone incursions last week happened over multiple bases, not just RAF Lakenheath.| The War Zone
The Global 6500-based aircraft will be the first of a new line of crewed “deep sensing” intelligence-gathering platforms for the U.S. Army. The Global 6500-based aircraft will be the first of a new line of crewed “deep sensing” intelligence-gathering platforms for the U.S. Army.| The War Zone
A GREMLIN system is first being used to establish baseline data of aerial activity around a sensitive site so that anomalies can be better spotted in the future.| The War Zone
There are fears that Air Force's new push to resolve critical problems with its KC-46As could actually cause new delays.| The War Zone