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MQ-28 stealth
Drones

Boeing Validates MQ-28’s Radar Cross Section

Boeing conducted testing for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s Radar Cross Section, validating its stealth performance. Boeing announced on June 1, 2026, that it has conducted Radar Cross Section (RCS) testing…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
June 1, 2026
Russia

Image Shows Russia Fielded a New A-50U Airborne Early Warning Aircraft

After three aircraft destroyed by Ukraine, Russia is gradually reinforcing its AEW&C fleet with the addition of a new A-50U. An image emerged on May 31, 2026, appears to show…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
June 1, 2026
Chinese MANPADS Iran
China

Chinese Missile Might Have Been Used to Shoot Down F-15E in Iran – U.S. Officials

U.S. officials said to NBC News that a Chinese shoulder-fired MANPADS missile was possibly the weapon used to shoot down the U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle over Iran. U.S. officials are…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
May 31, 2026
KC-135 battle damaged
Iran

New Photos Offer Clearest View Yet Of Temporary Repairs On Another KC-135 Damaged During Iran War

The battle-damaged Alaskan ANG KC-135R departed RAF Mildenhall on its way home from Operation Epic Fury, showing the massive temporary repairs performed to make the aircraft airworthy for the return…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 31, 2026
MQ-9B Sonobuoy Pods
Drones

MQ-9B SeaGuardian Shows Off Four Sonobuoy Pods for Anti-Submarine Warfare

The MQ-9B, in the midst of the adaptation to the ASW role, was shown with four Sonobuoy Dispensing System pods, after being previously photographed with only two pods. An MQ-9B…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
May 30, 2026
Tu-142MR destroyed
Russia

Rare Russian Tu-142MR Submarine Communications Aircraft Reportedly Destroyed In Ukrainian Drone Strike

An overnight attack on Russia’s Taganrog airfield reportedly destroyed two Tu-142s including a rare "MR" radio relay variant used to communicate with ballistic missile submarines. Ukraine launched coordinated drone strikes…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 30, 2026
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MQ-28 stealth
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Boeing Validates MQ-28’s Radar Cross Section
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Image Shows Russia Fielded a New A-50U Airborne Early Warning Aircraft
Chinese MANPADS Iran
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Chinese Missile Might Have Been Used to Shoot Down F-15E in Iran – U.S. Officials
KC-135 battle damaged
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New Photos Offer Clearest View Yet Of Temporary Repairs On Another KC-135 Damaged During Iran War

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