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U.S. drone maker WingXpand has unveiled xPAIR, a removable control unit that the company says can be moved between its small fixed-wing aircraft, a ground vehicle and a small boat, letting one set of AI software and sensors run uncrewed systems in the air, on land and on water. The Schaumburg, Illinois, company introduced the […]View the full article

Christopher Carlson has produced a very good analysis on the ASCM hit on the INS Hanit. You can get the whole thing here. The Executive Summary: If missiles have your puzzl'r puzzl'n - then make sure and listen to yesterday's Midrats if you have not already. View the full article

Looking back at some overlooked but critically important - and successful - naval tactics that have a direct and sometimes dramatic strategic effect ... I found myself thinking of a great example from WWII. Can you defeat the worlds most feared warship with just some lumber and canvas? Maybe ... I'm pondering over at USNIBlog. Come by and give it a ponder with me ... and think why this may be of use today. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?d=yIl2AUoC8zA http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?d=qj6IDK7rITs http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?i=ZlRR0pcS22c:2NvUlcOXAbQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?i=ZlRR0pc…

It amazes me how willing people in power are to undermine the nation they serve just because they get the vapors over even the most miniscule possible threat. We need better leaders; stronger leaders; more confident leaders. You think the fence they erected this winter around the Capitol was overkill? Wait until you see what they plan for the water. Details over at USNIBlog. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?d=yIl2AUoC8zA http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?d=qj6IDK7rITs http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?i=hLzyohFQ_eE:laOUbT4Ll9U:gIN9vFwOqvQ http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?i=hLzyohFQ_eE:laOUbT4Ll9U:-BTjWOF_DHI http://…

Unless you have kids of college age like I do, you may not be up to speed with just how far things have gone. Some of you were a little shocked with what we covered back in September about the goings on at the US Naval Academy. They're playing catch up, really. There is a lot worse going on at USNA that I am not at liberty to share (sources and methods, etc) - but trust me, it is getting worse as the faculty and leadership there chase the latest trends at other government and private universities. Shall we check in on what is going on in larger academia? Why, yes, we should. It is coming your way sooner more than later. Here's a little pull quote from an extensive report …

The German government has announced plans to deliver two additional Patriot air defense batteries to Ukraine. The first components, including launchers, are set to arrive within days, with complete system elements to follow in the next two to three months. According to a press release from the German Ministry of Defense, the delivery is structured […] The post Ukraine to receive more Patriot systems from Germany first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has selected the Textron T-6 Texan II as the next primary trainer aircraft for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), with deliveries set to begin in 2029 and continue in stages through 2032. Kanematsu Corporation, which proposed the Textron-built aircraft, confirmed the decision and highlighted its broader aerospace ambitions. The company […] The post Japan to receive Textron T-6 trainers by 2029 first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Anduril’s YFQ-44A has begun flight testing under the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) effort, a step the service and the company say will shape requirements, reduce risk, and refine manned-unmanned teaming concepts. Office of the Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy E. Meink said: “Today, the U.S. Air Force made continued progress […]View the full article

What were we told in the early years by those put in leadership with responsibility for stewardship of our nation’s security? “We have to fight them over there, or we will have to fight them over here.” Even that was made a lie. This last week, the failure of our nation’s elite in leadership and vision required another child sacrifice, just as it did at Abbey Gate. You weren’t even born yet when the attacks of 9/11 took place. You weren’t even of legal driving age when your nation was defeated in Afghanistan by a loosely organized tribal society, and forced into a humiliating retreat from Kabul. You weren’t even of legal drinking age when—in the shadow of the Army & …

Kazakhstan has revealed plans to launch domestic production of a light tank based on the Tulpar infantry fighting vehicle after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited defense manufacturing facilities in Astana, including the Besqaru plant. During the visit, Tokayev toured production workshops at Besqaru, a company engaged in the production and technical maintenance of wheeled and tracked […]View the full article

The United States Navy has awarded Black Hills Ammunition Inc. a $28 million contract to produce 5.56mm reduced ricochet limited penetration MK255 MOD 1 ammunition, according to a contract announcement released this week. The award covers an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity agreement with work scheduled through January 2031. The contract was issued to the company’s facility in […]View the full article

The United States Navy has awarded Castelion, based in Torrance, California, a $49,9 million order to advance development of the Blackbeard hypersonic weapon through full-scale prototyping, flight testing, and early operational fielding, according to a contract announcement released by the service. Work will be performed in Torrance and is scheduled for completion in November 2027. […]View the full article

AM General on March 24 unveiled a next-generation Unmanned Ground Vehicle at the Association of the United States Army Global Force Symposium & Exposition in Huntsville, Alabama. The company said the platform introduces a new direction for its light tactical vehicle portfolio, combining autonomous capability with a redesigned powertrain intended for future military systems. The […]View the full article

Russia’s state defense conglomerate Rostec announced that the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered another batch of new production Su-35S multirole fighters to the Russian Aerospace Forces. Vladimir Artyakov, First Deputy Director General of Rostec, praised the aircraft’s battlefield record in remarks accompanying the announcement. “These fighters today are the most effective modern combat aircraft […]View the full article

Russia launched one of the largest drone attacks of the war against Ukraine on May 13, 2026, sending hundreds of Shahed-type drones in multiple waves across central and western Ukraine throughout the day, targeting railway infrastructure, residential areas, port facilities, and energy installations across 14 regions simultaneously. Ukrainian drone monitoring service Monitor recorded 168 drone […]View the full article

A small handheld device spotted at a U.S. Army exercise at Fort Irwin, California, on October 28 last year and only now has drawn attention from defense observers for reasons that go beyond its compact size. The device, observed in use during Army training and labeled with the designation BlackSky Guardian-1, appears to be physically […]View the full article

The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $3 billion contract to produce additional AN/MPQ-64F1 Sentinel A4 radars and provide supporting engineering services, locking in production of the ground-based air surveillance system that serves as the primary airspace watchman for Army air defense units around the world. The contract, awarded through Army Contracting Command at Redstone […]View the full article

The Swedish defense company announced Monday that it has received an order for two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft from an undisclosed country in the Middle East, a deal valued at roughly $1 billion. Deliveries are scheduled for 2030, and beyond that, Saab isn’t saying much. The company cited the sensitive nature of […]View the full article

A Ukrainian defense expert has flagged an apparent discrepancy in a promotional video from American drone maker AeroVironment, saying footage the company presented as a successful Switchblade 600 strike actually shows the Ukrainian-made RAM-2X strike drone in action. Bohdan Miroshnychenko, military analyst and editor-in-chief of the Ukrainian defense outlet Oboronka, raised the discrepancy in a […]View the full article

Russia’s satellite constellation has grown to nearly 400 spacecraft, Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov told Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin during a meeting this week, with roughly 60 satellites launched in 2026 alone. The Russian government’s press service disclosed the figures as part of a broader update on the state space corporation’s activities. Bakanov said two privately […]View the full article