Royal Navy’s 809 Naval Air Squadron Completes First F-35 Flight
After reforming in December 2023, 809 Naval Air Squadron has now flown its first ever independent sortie as the UK’s newest F-35B unit. Joining 617 Squadron of the Royal Air…
US Developing Cheap, Mass-Producible ERAMs for Ukraine: Here’s Why
The need for the Extended Range Attack Munitions (ERAMs) arises from the advantages Western standoff weapons have provided to Ukraine. However, these benefits could not be fully realized due to…
U.S. Army Tests Counter UAS Systems To Tackle Drone Swarm Threats
The event was among the largest demonstrations using a mass sUAS attack scenario. Taking a cue from the war in Ukraine and Chinese drone development capability, and the proliferation of…
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Returns to the United States After Momentous Nine Month Deployment
After nine eventful months which saw extensive operations in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Mediterranean Sea, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) finally arrived…
China’s H-6K Bomber Spotted Carrying Four Carrier-Killer Ballistic Missiles For The First Time
Launched from high-altitudes by the H-6K, the missile would have a significantly improved range, with powerful kinematic performance in its terminal phase. Nearly two and a half months after a…
France Sells Last KC-135s to U.S. Commercial Refueling Company Metrea
French Air Force sells its last KC-135s to Metrea, which becomes the largest commercial air refueling company. On July 11, 2024, it was announced that the French Air Force had…
