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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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“They Build F-35s In 30 Hours”: Northrop Grumman’s Robot Factory Produces Fighter Jets While China Cannot Match This Speed
Northrop Grumman uses advanced automation to produce F-35 fuselages in 30 hours. The central fuselage is key to the performance and efficiency of all F-35…
“Taiwan Built Ukraine’s Drone Killer”: AR3 System That Destroyed $2.5 Billion In Russian Assets Now Targets China’s Military
Taiwan partners with Tekever to locally produce the AR3 drone, enhancing its defense capabilities. The AR3 has been crucial in Ukraine, helping destroy nearly $2.5…
“Taiwan Builds An Anti-China Wall”: Island Orders Nine More NASAMS Systems While Beijing Watches Its Air Force Become Useless
Taiwan plans to enhance its defense with additional U.S.-made NASAMS systems against potential threats. The NASAMS features a network-centric design allowing simultaneous target engagements and…
“Second B-21 Ghost Bomber Takes Flight”: This $692 Million Stealth Aircraft That’s 40 Feet Smaller Than B-2 While Carrying Nuclear Weapons
The United States Air Force has unveiled the B-21 Raider at Edwards Air Force Base, marking a pivotal advancement in military aviation. The 412th Test…
“America’s $692 Million Ghost Bomber”: This B-21 Raider That Flies Itself While Carrying Nuclear Weapons Just Took Its Second Flight
The B-21 Raider’s first flight marks a key milestone in U.S. military modernization. Developed by Northrop Grumman, the B-21 aims to replace aging bomber fleets…
“ICE Spent $3.75 Million On Face Hunting”: This Government Agency’s Orwellian Surveillance Arsenal That Tracks Every Immigrant While You’re Not Looking
ICE’s use of facial recognition and surveillance tools raises privacy concerns. Palantir’s data analytics systems enhance ICE’s enforcement capabilities. Robots equipped for tactical operations spark…
“China Builds Digital Great Wall”: This AI-Powered Defense System That Shoots Thousands Of Drones While Protecting Naval Ships From Swarm Attacks
China’s development of a multilayered defense system aims to counter the threat of drone swarms. The new system integrates lasers, microwave beams, and hypersonic missiles…
“Secret Mach 6 Spy Plane Spotted”: Hypersonic Aircraft Terrifies China While Surveillance Revolution Begins
Analysts spotted a mysterious aircraft believed to be the SR-72 at Lockheed Martin’s Florida facility. The SR-72 aims to replace the SR-71 Blackbird, offering speeds…
“Russia Fires 619 Drones at Ukraine”: Massive Attack Terrifies NATO While Air Defenses Overwhelmed
Russia launched a massive aerial assault with 619 drones and missiles targeting Ukraine. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 583 threats, showcasing their resilience amid the attack.…
“NATO’s Amphibious War Machines Arrive”: Armored Beasts Terrify Enemy Forces While Military Power Multiplies
The BvS10 armored vehicle offers unmatched mobility across diverse terrains, enhancing military operations in challenging environments. With a modular design, the BvS10 can be reconfigured…
“They Found 1000-Pound Bomb Under City”: WWII Explosive Terrifies Hong Kong While Evacuations Multiply
Construction workers in Hong Kong uncovered a 1,000-pound WWII bomb at a Quarry Bay site. Nearly 6,000 residents were evacuated to ensure safety during the…
“Air Force One Almost Hit Another Plane”: Near-Collision Terrifies Secret Service While Presidential Safety Collapses
Air Force One narrowly avoided a collision with a Spirit Airlines flight over Long Island. Air traffic controllers instructed the Spirit pilots multiple times to…