Technology

Could the stealthy RQ-170 Sentinel, built for reconnaissance, be reimagined as an armed drone? The Pentagon may be eyeing this possibility.

The Pentagon’s relentless pursuit of an armed, carrier-launched stealth drone like the UCLASS may find renewed urgency as China pushes forward with its GJ-11, echoing a race for dominance in next-gen, stealthy strike capabilities.

Despite Israel’s impressive advancements in air-launched ballistic missile technology, this recent strike on Iran starkly illustrated the limitations of even the best weaponry when facing an air defense network as formidable as Iran’s, backed by Russian support.

Israel’s Iron Beam laser defense: a game-changer. This high-powered laser intercepts threats at light speed—costing next to nothing per hit.

The Air Force may drop its next-gen fighter plan, betting on the stealthy B-21 Raider for future air dominance. Here’s why.

X-Bow’s Bolt Rocket just took flight, reshaping rocket tech with flexible, fast-made motors that could change the future of defense.

India’s Pralay missile recently achieved strategic success, reinforcing the nation’s defense prowess amid evolving geopolitical challenges.

The Navy’s leap into carrier-based drones like the MQ-25 Stingray isn’t just about extending refueling range—it’s paving the way for a whole new era of unmanned air support, where autonomous CCAs operate as force-multiplying wingmen alongside advanced stealth fighters in contested skies.

In a seamless dance of cutting-edge technology and battlefield necessity, Project Hydra brings the speed of warfighting to the forefront by linking U-2 spy planes, F-35s, and F-22s in a synchronized web of real-time target sharing that could redefine the pace of modern combat.

The Pentagon’s ambitious Replicator program is fast-tracking swarms of low-cost, AI-powered drones to overwhelm enemy defenses across land, sea, and air, bringing a new era of unmanned warfare to the battlefield.

While Maverick’s fictional flight at hypersonic speeds dazzled audiences, the reality behind Lockheed’s SR-72 ‘Son of Blackbird’ remains shrouded in secrecy, with cutting-edge research suggesting that manned hypersonic travel might be closer to science fact than we realize.

XQ-58A Valkyrie just took manned-unmanned teaming to the next level. The future of air combat is here.