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First RAF E-7 Wedgetail arrives in Scotland to continue AEW&C flight test campaign
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (478+ words) Zona Militar The Royal Air Force has deployed its first E-7 Wedgetail to RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, marking a key step in the United Kingdom's effort to restore and modernize its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) capability. The aircraft, identified…...
Lithuania orders additional Saab Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles as Baltic anti-armor demand grows
2+ day, 28+ min ago (149+ words) Zona Militar Lithuania has placed a new order for Saab Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles, expanding the Lithuanian Army's stock of portable multi-role anti-armor weapons as the Baltic states continue strengthening their ground combat capabilities. The contract, valued at approximately SEK 460 million…...
These are the amphibious ships, cruisers, and frigates the U. S. Navy plans to sink in its upcoming SINKEX exercises
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (388+ words) For its upcoming naval-air exercises RIMPAC 2026, Valiant Shield, and Atlantic Thunder, the U. S. Navy is expected to sink three amphibious ships, four cruisers, and two frigates during the SINKEX phase. These are decommissioned vessels that have been retained for years to…...
BAE Systems unveils ACV Electronic Warfare variant
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (508+ words) The ACV is an "no-compromise" 88 combat vehicle, designed for amphibious and land operations. BAE Systems has developed a family of ACVs, including the ACV-Personnel, ACV-Command, ACV-30 mm cannon (with a 30mm Medium Caliber Cannon) attached, and the ACV-Recovery for field maintenance,…...
German Patriot deployment set for southeastern T'rkiye as NATO strengthens air defense shield
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (302+ words) Zona Militar Germany is preparing to deploy Patriot air and missile defense systems to southeastern T'rkiye starting June 2026, in a move aimed at reinforcing NATO's integrated defensive posture along the Alliance's southern flank amid heightened regional missile threats. The German…...
The U. S. Air Force grounds entire T-38 talon trainer fleet following recent accidents
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (364+ words) The U. S. Air Force has temporarily halted operations across its entire fleet of T-38 Talon advanced jet trainers after a recent accident triggered renewed safety concerns surrounding one of the service's oldest aircraft platforms. The stand-down impacts units assigned to Air Education…...
USAF's Kadena Air Base is expected to receive the first F-15 EX Eagle II fighters in 2027
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (385+ words) The U. S. Air Force's Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan is now expected to receive its first F-15 EX Eagle II fighters in 2027, marking a one-year delay from the original schedule. The updated timeline was confirmed by Secretary of the Air Force…...
Australia to begin life-extension upgrade for first Collins-class submarine as AUKUS transition advances
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (250+ words) Australia will launch the life-extension program for the first of its'Collins-class submarine'boats later this month, as Canberra moves to preserve and modernize its undersea warfare capabilities ahead of the future introduction of nuclear-powered submarines under the'AUKUS'framework. According to an official…...
The U. S. Navy advances MQ-25 Stingray tanker drone into low-rate production milestone
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (293+ words) The MQ-25 programme is being developed by'Boeing'as part of the US Navy's broader push to expand the reach and endurance of its carrier air wings. The system is designed primarily as an aerial refuelling drone, intended to extend the operational…...
With its experience in Ukraine, Russia begins production of its new Tyuvik attack drone
1+ year, 1+ week ago (84+ words) According to local reports, Russia has begun production of its new Tyuvik attack drone, drawing on experience gained in Ukraine and following the design...