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SNC’s ATHENA-S ISR Jets Are Now Operational with the U.S. Army
Sierra Nevada Corporation announced that two Contractor-Owned Contractor-Operated ATHENA-S jets finished testing and are now operational in support of the U.S. Army’s Aerial-ISR mission. Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has announced on Apr. 15, 2026, that both contractor and government testing of the Army Theater level High Altitude Expeditionary Next Airborne ISR-Signals Intelligence (ATHENA-S) jets has…
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Doolittle: He and His Raiders Gave America Hope During the Dark Days After Pearl Harbor
When We Needed a Morale Boost the Most, Doolittle’s Raiders Delivered The situation in America was looking very bleak during early 1942. Germany’s war machine was running at full power in Europe. To the West, Japan’s conquests were looking extremely daunting as well. The devastating blow by the Japanese to the Pacific fleet at Pearl…
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Rusty Dagger Extended Range Attack Munition Tested from F-16 at Eglin Test Range
The U.S. Air Force announced a test of the Family of Affordable Mass Munitions-Lugged, with photos showing the weapon was a Rusty Dagger low-cost cruise missile. The U.S. Air Force announced that it completed in March 2026 a series of integration trials of one of the Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) weapons, the Rusty Dagger…
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CENTCOM Releases Images of Apaches Over Strait of Hormuz as Iran Reimposes Restrictions
U.S. CENTCOM released some interesting photos of the AH-64 gunships patrolling the Strait just as Iran moved to restrict traffic through the narrow waterway once again. Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) gunboats reportedly fired on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to an advisory released by the UK Maritime Trade Operations…
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No 2 Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems Wing
I have to admit to a sense of pride whenever a “drone flap” kicks off
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New FAA DETER program offers fast-track penalties for first-time drone offenders
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched the fast-track Deter program for first-time drone offenders, offering reduced penalties in exchange for admitting liability, but strictly excluding serious violations such as drug offences, weaponised drones, and photographing sensitive military installations.
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Paramount Confirms Top Gun 3 with Tom Cruise Returning as Pete Mitchell
A new sequel will see Pete “Maverick” Mitchell’s return in Top Gun 3, with producer Jerry Bruckheimer saying Tom Cruise had liked a proposed storyline for the new film. After reports said that a third installation in the Top Gun saga is in the works, following 2022’s hugely successful Top Gun: Maverick, that project is…
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Deep sea silence: the loss of the US Navy’s MQ-4C Triton
The US Navy has confirmed the loss of a $240m MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone over the Gulf. The crash, which occurred amid the fragile Operation Epic Fury ceasefire, raises significant concerns regarding maritime surveillance gaps and counterintelligence vulnerabilities.
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Terra Drone Begins Operational Deployment of the “Terra A1” Interceptor Drone in Ukraine
Terra Drone Corporation has officially commenced the operational deployment of its “Terra A1” interceptor drone in Ukraine. Executed in partnership with investee company Amazing Drones, this initiative marks a shift toward “combat-proven” defense strategies, prioritizing cost-efficiency and rapid field-based improvements. As modern warfare sees upwards of 5,000 drone launches monthly, the Terra A1 offers a…
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Wizz Air chooses Geven’s lightweight Eva seat for A321neo fleet
Wizz Air has signed a new deal with seat manufacturer Geven for nearly 200 shipsets, equipping the European low-cost carrier with almost 45,000 seats for its growing Airbus A321neo fleet. The airline chose the Eva model, which Geven says is the lightest seat on the market, designed for high-density narrow-body aircraft. The seat features a…
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