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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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“Pentagon’s Secret X-Planes Flew Since 2019”: F-47 Fighter Destroys Everything China Built While Boeing Rushes Production For War
The United States has initiated production of its F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet, with a projected 2028 launch. This development comes shortly after China’s Victory Day…
“America’s Invisible Bomber Fleet Doubles Overnight”: Second B-21 Arrives At Edwards While China’s Air Defense Becomes Completely Useless
The arrival of a second B-21 Raider at Edwards AFB enhances testing capabilities for the U.S. Air Force. The new aircraft provides hands-on experience for…
“India’s Nuclear Submarines Double Their Power”: Secret Mumbai Reactor Gives Navy 3,100-Mile Missiles While China Panics About Indo-Pacific
India’s new 200 MWe nuclear reactor will significantly enhance submarine speed, range, and stealth. The S5 Submarine will be equipped with 12 to 16 K-5…
“This Missile Travels 4,600 Miles Without Warning”: Trident Test Lights Up Puerto Rico While Nobody Knows What They’re Testing
Trident II D5 missile test remains unconfirmed by the U.S. and U.K. Navies. The missile was reportedly launched from a nuclear-powered submarine in the North…
“This Flying Wing Kills Without Permission”: China’s AI Drone Decides Targets Alone While Human Pilots Watch Their Jobs Disappear
China unveils the GJ-11, the world’s first ship-launched stealth combat drone. The GJ-11 features a flying wing design and is capable of autonomous missions. The…
“America’s Ghost Drone Hunts Without Humans”: Lockheed’s Secret Vectis System Flies In 2027 While Enemies Panic About Invisible Death
Lockheed Martin unveils Vectis, a stealthy autonomous drone from Skunk Works poised to revolutionize air combat. Vectis offers precision strike capabilities, integrating seamlessly with manned…
“Australia’s Laser Kills 50 Drones Per Minute”: Apollo System Destroys Swarms At Light Speed While Missiles Become Obsolete Forever
The Apollo laser weapon system by EOS offers a cost-efficient defense against drone swarms. Capable of destroying up to 50 drones per minute, Apollo provides…
“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…