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CCA Production
Drones

U.S. Air Force Awards CCA Production Contracts

The U.S. Air Force has awarded contracts for both the production of CCAs and the mission autonomy software as part of the program’s Increment 1. The U.S. Air Force awarded…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
June 18, 2026
B-52H with AN/APQ-188 AESA radar Edwards AFB
Aviation Safety

U.S. Air Force Releases Names of Fallen B-52 Crew Members

The U.S. Air Force released the names of the eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards AFB. The U.S. Air Force’s 412th Test Wing…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
June 17, 2026
Nighthawks over Panama
Military History

Nighthawks over Panama: The Story of the F-117’s First Combat

Seeking Panama’s dictator Manuel Noriega on multiple drug trafficking charges, the U.S. deployed one of their most secretive and effective weapons for the first time in the darkness of Dec.…

Darrick Leiker Darrick Leiker
June 17, 2026
Russian Warship Warning Shot English Channel
Maritime Security

Updated: Russian Frigate Opens Fire With Warning Shots in the English Channel

The incident, which reportedly occurred at around 11:40 BST, happened as a civilian yacht sailed near the warship Admiral Grigorovich, operating in international waters approximately 20 nautical miles south of…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
June 16, 2026
Royal Canadian Air Force M-346
Military Aviation

Canada to Negotiate M-346 Procurement

The Canadian and Italian Prime Ministers launched the negotiations to procure the M-346 advanced jet trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, and Italy’s Prime…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
June 16, 2026
Military Aviation

Delayed Drone Technology Deal Puts Polish MiG-29 Transfer to Ukraine on Hold

Poland says the transfer of its remaining MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine remains on hold pending the finalization of a reciprocal agreement for the transfer of Ukrainian drone technology. Five months…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
June 16, 2026
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U.S. Air Force Awards CCA Production Contracts
B-52H with AN/APQ-188 AESA radar Edwards AFB
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U.S. Air Force Releases Names of Fallen B-52 Crew Members
Nighthawks over Panama
Military History
Nighthawks over Panama: The Story of the F-117’s First Combat
Russian Warship Warning Shot English Channel
Maritime Security
Updated: Russian Frigate Opens Fire With Warning Shots in the English Channel

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