The Latest Advancement in US Navy’s MQ-9 Reaper: SkyTower II Airborne Network Extension Pod
The US Navy’s MQ-9 Reaper receives the SkyTower II pod, enhancing communication and ISR capabilities for Marine Corps operations in 2026.
Aviation
US Navy Expands Fleet with Two More MQ-4C Triton Drones
Northrop Grumman secures a $267M deal to boost U.S. Navy’s capabilities with two advanced MQ-4C Triton drones for global surveillance.
US Special Forces Looking For First Person View Drones to Aid in Clearing Caves and Tunnels
With adversaries burrowing deeper into the shadows, U.S. Special Forces are turning to FPV drones—agile, lethal, and built for the unforgiving subterranean fight—to clear the caves and tunnels where danger hides.
US Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses Complete First-Ever Live Weapons Drop Over Swedish Airspace
Two US B-52 bombers made history with their first live weapons drop in Sweden, strengthening NATO ties and showcasing military might.
Armed Teenager’s Attempted Hijacking Exposes Gaping Security Flaws at Australia’s Avalon Airport
A teenager in high-vis workwear, armed with a shotgun and a fake bomb, walked onto a Jetstar flight at Avalon Airport—exposing a glaring security failure that could have ended in catastrophe.
US Air Force Temporarily Halting Acceptance of KC-46 Aircraft from Boeing Due to Cracks in Support Structure
The USAF halts new KC-46 deliveries after cracks are found in two planes, triggering fleet inspections and more fixes for Boeing’s tanker.
Today Marks the 56th Anniversary of the Founding of The US Navy Fighter Weapons School, TOPGUN
From its scrappy beginnings in a converted trailer at Miramar to its status as the gold standard of aerial combat training, TOPGUN has spent 56 years turning hotshot pilots into lethal warriors who own the skies.
Poland Bolsters Defense with $300 Million Apache Helicopter Lease from US
Poland boosts defense with a $300M Apache lease, strengthening NATO’s eastern flank while awaiting 96 next-gen AH-64E helicopters.
GA-ASI Unveils MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s New Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities
GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SeaGuardian just aced its first-ever anti-submarine warfare test, marking a huge leap for unmanned military operations.
Raytheon Powers Up Fighter Jets with AI Radar Technology
Raytheon just tested the first AI-powered radar warning system for fighter jets, boosting threat detection and pilot survival.
US Coast Guard Receives 18th C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft
The US Coast Guard just got its 18th C-130J Super Hercules, boosting its mission power for search, rescue, and border enforcement.
Safran Secures Key Role in US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Program
Safran’s high-tech flight solutions are helping shape the US Army’s next-gen aircraft to replace aging Black Hawks and Apaches.
