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Pentagon decisions, Air Force programs, Navy safety reports and the diplomacy around them: the News section tracks US defense news and its consequences for allies in Europe and beyond.
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Recent coverage includes a Space Force special operations plan questioned by Congress, a Tech Force initiative to hire thousands for two-year federal jobs, a Navy report on V-22 Osprey safety risks, and a new presidential jet arriving early. Paul Scharre’s views on the global AI arms race are also discussed.
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“This Is the UK’s Boldest Nuclear Move Yet”: This Massive Project Will Cut Reactor Towers in Half (and Rewrite Cleanup Rules Forever)
The transformation of Trawsfynydd marks a significant milestone in nuclear decommissioning in the UK. A $94 million contract to Costain will reduce the site’s reactor…
“This Is the New Nuclear Reality”: These 5 Missiles Now Decide the Balance of Power (and One Can Strike Anywhere on Earth)
The RS-28 Sarmat boasts a range of up to 11,185 miles and features advanced FOBS capabilities. China’s DF-41 offers up to ten nuclear warheads and…
“China Says Its Jet Beat Stealth Fighters”: CCTV Claims a J-16 Forced Foreign Warplanes to Flee the East China Sea (But No One Can Verify It)
A Chinese documentary claims a J-16 fighter engaged and forced the retreat of unidentified foreign aircraft. Radar and pilot skill were highlighted as decisive in…
“Watch the Navy’s New Laser in Action”: This HELIOS Weapon Destroys Drones at Light Speed (and Could End Missile Warfare Forever)
The U.S. Navy’s HELIOS system aims to revolutionize defense by countering threats at the speed of light. Developed by Lockheed Martin, HELIOS uses 60 kW…
“France Just Scored Its First Aerial Kill Since WWII”: This Mirage Fighter Shot Down Houthi Drones Over the Red Sea (and Changed Modern Warfare)
The French Air Force achieved its first aerial victory since World War II over the Red Sea. A Mirage 2000-5F fighter intercepted and destroyed Houthi…
“Meet the Aircraft That Flies Itself”: Sikorsky’s New Nomad Drone Blends Helicopter Power With Jet Speed (and It’s Ready for Combat)
Sikorsky unveils the Nomad family of VTOL aircraft, blending helicopter agility with fixed-wing speed. Nomad series offers scalable design for missions ranging from military operations…
“Faster Than a Bullet, Smarter Than a Missile”: U.S.-U.K. Breakthrough in Hypersonic Engine Tech Could Redefine Global Power
The UK and US achieve a breakthrough in hypersonic missile technology, potentially reshaping global military power. Hypersonic missiles can travel at speeds over Mach 5,…
“A Shell With a Jet Engine”: The Sceptre Ramjet Artillery Round Flies 93 Miles at Supersonic Speed - and Changes the Rules of Modern Warfare
The Sceptre TRBM 155HG artillery round introduces a ramjet engine for extended range and supersonic speed. The round features precision guidance with a hybrid GPS/inertial…
“From California to Anywhere in 90 Minutes”: The U.S. Air Force’s Rocket Cargo Program Could Redefine Global Transport Forever
The U.S. Air Force’s Rocket Cargo project aims to deliver cargo globally in under 90 minutes. Collaboration with Rocket Lab USA involves testing the Neutron…
“They’ve Built the Next Nuclear Deterrent”: The U.S. Unveils the AGM-181A LRSO Missile to Replace Its Aging Cruise Arsenal
The AGM-181A missile is designed to replace the aging AGM-86B in the U.S. military arsenal. Developed by Raytheon, the LRSO offers enhanced stealth and improved…
“They Call It ‘Ninth Heaven’”: China’s Massive Drone Mothership Could Unleash 100 Kamikaze Drones at Once (but it might self-destruct first)
China’s Jiu Tian drone mothership aims to deploy swarms of kamikaze drones for enhanced battlefield capabilities. The aircraft faces challenges such as vulnerability to air…
“They Swear It’s Real”: The Air Force’s Secretive F-47 Fighter May Be Hiding Its True Shape (and it’s already rewriting air warfare)
The Air Force’s F-47 jet features a modular design for seamless integration with emerging technologies. Speculative renderings might serve as strategic misdirection to protect design…