YFQ-42 CCA Named Dark Merlin
GA-ASI has named its YFQ-42 Collaborative Combat Aircraft as Dark Merlin, a small, fierce falcon species which hunts other falcons while collaborating in groups. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has…
F-22 Raptor Again Controls MQ-20 Avenger In New Autonomy Test
During the latest mission from Edwards AFB, the pilot aboard the F-22 directed the MQ-20 to perform tactical maneuvers, adjust waypoints, fly Combat Air Patrol profiles, and execute simulated threat…
Apache Helicopters Get New “Drone-Killer” 30mm Proximity-Fused Ammunition
Live-fire trials of the AH-64 with XM1225 APEX ammunition come as both U.S. and Russian attack helicopters experiment with proximity-fused cannon rounds to defeat small UAVs. The U.S. Army conducted…
Ukrainian Air Force F-16 Captured Shooting Down Russian Target with APKWS II
Following the first sighting of the new capability in December 2025, a Ukrainian F-16 was captured using APKWS II laser-guided rockets to engage a drone. A Ukrainian Air Force F-16…
U.S. Navy Reaches Initial Operational Capability for GBU-53 SDB II
The GBU-53/B SDB II, also known as StormBreaker, has reached the Initial Operational Capability on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, following its first operational use in 2025. The Naval Air Systems…
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YFQ-42 CCA Named Dark Merlin
GA-ASI has named its YFQ-42 Collaborative Combat Aircraft as Dark Merlin, a…
F-22 Raptor Again Controls MQ-20 Avenger In New Autonomy Test
During the latest mission from Edwards AFB, the pilot aboard the F-22…
Apache Helicopters Get New “Drone-Killer” 30mm Proximity-Fused Ammunition
Live-fire trials of the AH-64 with XM1225 APEX ammunition come as both…
Ukrainian Air Force F-16 Captured Shooting Down Russian Target with APKWS II
Following the first sighting of the new capability in December 2025, a…
U.S. Navy Reaches Initial Operational Capability for GBU-53 SDB II
The GBU-53/B SDB II, also known as StormBreaker, has reached the Initial…
Russian MOD Shows U.S. F-35, F-16 Intercepting Tu-95MS And Su-35S Off Alaska
The intercept was carried out as the Russian Tu-95MS bombers and their…
Embraer and Northrop Grumman Join Forces for KC-390 Tanker with Boom Refueling System
Embraer and Northrop Grumman aim to offer advanced aerial refueling options amid…
U.S. Navy Seeking Anti-Radiation Missile Which Can Also Kill Airborne Radars
NAVAIR is looking for an advanced anti-radiation missile with a longer range…
Military Aviation
F-22 Raptor Again Controls MQ-20 Avenger In New Autonomy Test
During the latest mission from Edwards AFB, the pilot aboard the F-22…
Pratt & Whitney Shows F-47-Like Fighter in Latest XA103 Adaptive Engine Video
Pratt & Whitney shared a new video about the XA103 engine, which…
U.S. Air Force Releases Rendering of VC-25B in New VIP Livery
Despite being posted on Feb. 18 after news broke about the reversal…
No, You Can’t Just ‘Jailbreak’ the F-35
Claims about modifying the F-35’s software raise legitimate sovereignty questions. But cybersecurity…
First U.S. Navy Aggressor F-16 Completes Structural Repair at FRCSW
The Navy has launched a Programmed Structural Sustainment Repair program for the…
Drones
YFQ-42 CCA Named Dark Merlin
GA-ASI has named its YFQ-42 Collaborative Combat Aircraft as Dark Merlin, a…
YFQ-42 CCA Named Dark Merlin
GA-ASI has named its YFQ-42 Collaborative Combat Aircraft as Dark Merlin, a…
U.S. Air Force Integrates Open-Architecture for Mission Autonomy on CCAs
Mission autonomy software by Collins and Shield AI was integrated on the…
YFQ-42 Selected by U.S. Marine Corps for MUX TACAIR Program
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will integrate a U.S. Marine Corps mission kit…
A Rare Look at the Secretive RQ-170 Operations at Creech Air Force Base
A newly released video shows RQ-170 Sentinels at Creech Air Force Base,…
Aviation Safety / Air Crashes
NASA WB-57F Canberra Lands Gear Up at Houston’s Ellington Field
NASA has confirmed that crew members are safe after one of its…
Taiwanese F-16 Crashes at Sea During Night Operations
The F-16 pilot, Hsin Po-yi, is believed to have ejected from the…
U.S. Navy and GAO Reports Fault Material Issues, Poor Coordination Between Services for V-22 Osprey Troubles
Long-running mechanical, faulty metallic alloys in the Prop-Rotor Gear Box and lack…
Troubled Areas
Ukrainian Air Force F-16 Captured Shooting Down Russian Target with APKWS II
Following the first sighting of the new capability in December 2025, a…
Ukrainian Air Force F-16 Captured Shooting Down Russian Target with APKWS II
Following the first sighting of the new capability in December 2025, a…
Russian MOD Shows U.S. F-35, F-16 Intercepting Tu-95MS And Su-35S Off Alaska
The intercept was carried out as the Russian Tu-95MS bombers and their…
Middle East Buildup Continues as Six F-22 Raptors Stopover at RAF Lakenheath
The deployment of F-22s towards the Middle East has been considered by…
U.S. and Dutch Pilots Allegedly Flying Ukrainian F-16s in Combat, Sources Say
Newly emerged reports claim a mixed squadron with Ukrainian, U.S. and Dutch…
Weapons
U.S. Navy Reaches Initial Operational Capability for GBU-53 SDB II
The GBU-53/B SDB II, also known as StormBreaker, has reached the Initial…
U.S. Navy Reaches Initial Operational Capability for GBU-53 SDB II
The GBU-53/B SDB II, also known as StormBreaker, has reached the Initial…
U.S. Navy Seeking Anti-Radiation Missile Which Can Also Kill Airborne Radars
NAVAIR is looking for an advanced anti-radiation missile with a longer range…
U.S. Air Force Moving to Replenish GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator Inventory
U.S. Air Force acquisition documents show that Boeing is being contracted to…
F-15SA Development Aircraft Used to Test AGM-84 Harpoon Block II Update
The U.S. Navy used one of Boeing’s F-15SA instrumented aircraft to conduct…
