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The Sentinel program is in trouble

The Sentinel program is in trouble

There are publicly available reports about problems and delays in the Sentinel program, which is intended to replace Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) after…

29. 07. 2024
The future of the 6th generation fighter aircraft projects is uncertain

The future of the 6th generation fighter aircraft projects is uncertain

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a cooperative project involving the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan, an official offshoot of the Tempest programme unveiled by the…

27. 07. 2024
Poseidon gets the LRASM, challenges remain

Poseidon gets the LRASM, challenges remain

According to the latest information, the P-8 Poseidon will be equipped with Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). This step further increases the number of platforms that could carry…

26. 07. 2024
B-1 Bomber crash investigation reveals crew mistakes and cultural flaws

B-1 Bomber crash investigation reveals crew mistakes and cultural flaws

Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota – A recent report from the Air Force Global Strike Command has revealed significant lapses in crew performance and organizational culture…

25. 07. 2024
Pentagon continues to withhold F-35 payments to Lockheed over upgrade delays

Pentagon continues to withhold F-35 payments to Lockheed over upgrade delays

Despite the recent resumption of F-35 deliveries, the Pentagon remains firm in withholding payments to Lockheed Martin due to ongoing delays with the Technology Refresh…

20. 07. 2024
Despite it came from the realm of evil the Su-27 was a beautiful answer to the F-15

Despite it came from the realm of evil the Su-27 was a beautiful answer to the F-15

In most conflicts, fighters have been designed to counter those of the enemy, and the Cold War was no exception. And so, faced with the McDonnell F-15A/B Eagle, the USSR responded with…

12. 07. 2024
"Killing with a joystick is bad" – Bundeswehr’s Heron TP UAVs are still unarmed

"Killing with a joystick is bad" – Bundeswehr’s Heron TP UAVs are still unarmed

Israel's IAI Eitan 'Steadfast' unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, also known as the Heron TP, made headlines back in 2022 when the Bundestag's defence committee gave the green light for…

06. 07. 2024
Taiwan strengthens defense with F-16 Fighting Falcon amid ongoing tensions with China

Taiwan strengthens defense with F-16 Fighting Falcon amid ongoing tensions with China

Taiwan has recently enhanced its defense capabilities by acquiring the advanced F-16 Fighting Falcon jets, a significant move amidst the persistent tensions with mainland China. The…

19. 06. 2024
Argentina offers its five second-hand modernised Super Etendard strike aircraft to Ukraine

Argentina offers its five second-hand modernised Super Etendard strike aircraft to Ukraine

Argentinian president Javier Milei approved a plan to support Ukraine's war effort against Russia, which launched an illegal war in Europe to fulfil Vladimir Putin's imperial…

17. 06. 2024
Congress awaits critical Osprey crash and safety documents from Pentagon

Congress awaits critical Osprey crash and safety documents from Pentagon

The House Oversight Committee panel, investigating the safety and oversight of the V-22 Osprey aircraft following several fatal crashes, is still waiting for crucial data and accident…

13. 06. 2024
Heightened tensions as US and South Korea conduct joint military drills

Heightened tensions as US and South Korea conduct joint military drills

In a significant display of military prowess, the United States and South Korea conducted a joint precision-guided bombing exercise over the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday…

05. 06. 2024
The French Strategic Air Forces have carried out a first test firing of the Renovated ASMPA missile

The French Strategic Air Forces have carried out a first test firing of the Renovated ASMPA missile

Tests were conducted in France, during which the first launch of the upgraded ASMPA-R anti-ship cruise missile was carried out. This was announced by the French Defence Procurement…

31. 05. 2024