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The United States has delivered the first MC-55A Peregrine aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force, L3Harris Technologies confirmed on January 24, 2026. The aircraft was handed over by the U.S. Air Force following completion of integration and mission system testing, according to the company. The delivery is part of Australia’s Peregrine program, which is […]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

The United States Air Force has begun moving combat search and rescue (CSAR) aircraft from the United States toward Europe and the Middle East, according to flight activity reported by intelligence analyst Oliver Alexander. Alexander reported that two HC-130J Combat King II aircraft departed from Patrick Space Force Base in Florida, while a C-17 Globemaster […]View the full article

The European Defence Agency (EDA) will coordinate a new Joint Ammunition Qualification (JAQ) program backed by €50 million ($57.5 million) in European Commission funding under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), with an initial focus on 155 mm artillery ammunition. The initiative is aimed at streamlining how artillery ammunition is tested and approved across participating […]View the full article

The U.S. Army unveiled the early prototype of its new M1E3 main battle tank on January 6 during preparations for the Detroit Auto Show, releasing the first official imagery and confirming that testing will begin in early 2026. According to a statement posted by U.S. Army – Speed to Delivery, the prototype was developed “with […]View the full article

SummaryIn this conversation, the hosts and Palantir’s Head of Defense Mike Gallagher and Head of Shipbuilding and Naval Programs Matt Babin discuss the integration of AI and advanced manufacturing techniques in shipbuilding, particularly focusing on the role of Palantir’s ShipOS in transforming shipyard operations. They explore the generational gap in expertise within the industry, the importance of optimizing workforce efficiency, and the collaboration between NAVSEA and the Maritime Industrial Base Program. The discussion also touches on legislative support needed for modern shipbuilding and the challenges faced in submarine maintenance and production. You can listen a…

Recent photos and videos circulating on social media show that Iran has received Russian-made Mi-28NE attack helicopters, with aircraft spotted at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport and observed conducting flight tests over the capital in early 2026. Several images of Mi-28NE helicopters have appeared from within and around hangars at Mehrabad Airport, where assembly work was reportedly […]View the full article

Take a break from the heat today to discuss some of the hidden history, and importance, of the Presidential retreat at Camp David with the author of the book, Presidential Seclusion: The Power of Camp David, Charles Ferguson. You can listen at this link, or with the Spotify widget below. After graduating from Georgia Tech and earning his commission, Charles Ferguson served for 11 years in the Submarine force onboard the USS Louisville and as Weapons Officer onboard USS Buffalo with a shore duty at Nuclear Power School in between. He switched to the IRR as Chaplain Candidate while attending seminary at Duke Divinity School and was recommissioned as an Active Duty Chaplain …

Oh, my love and forlorn desire has appeared before me once again to cause me to hope and to think of what might have been. Alas, as with many things you crave too much but never capture, over the years you feel cheated, heartbroken, and perhaps a little bitter…but still, you long for the promise always right out of reach. The railgun. Directly, I first wrote about it on the OG Blog almost fifteen years ago, and indirectly over fifteen years ago. Let’s visit when I addressed it directly: With the advances of technology, computers, and a better understanding of what it takes to destroy a missile in flight - in 15 years and utility and effectiveness of the missile as an offe…

CALVIN COOLIDGE30th President of the United States: 1923 ‐ 1929 July 05, 1926 Fellow Countrymen: We meet to celebrate the birthday of America. The coming of a new life always excites our interest. Although we know in the case of the individual that it has been an infinite repetition reaching back beyond our vision, that only makes it more wonderful. But how our interest and wonder increase when we behold the miracle of the birth of a new nation. It is to pay our tribute of reverence and respect to those who participated in such a mighty event that we annually observe the 4th day of July. Whatever may have been the impression created by the news which went out from this ci…

Japan has signed a new follow-on contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to acquire additional Joint Strike Missiles for its F-35A fighter aircraft. According to information released on December 19, 2025, the agreement marks Japan’s fifth follow-on contract for the Joint Strike Missile, or JSM. The contract is valued at more than NOK 800 million […]View the full article

The persecution of Christians just does not stop, and if you know your theology, it won't stop. The latest example is this: Trump wrote in a social media post on Saturday that he had instructed the US Department of War to prepare for “possible action”. And on Sunday, Trump reiterated that his country could deploy troops to Nigeria or carry out airstrikes to stop the alleged killings. “They’re killing record numbers of Christians in Nigeria. They’re killing the Christians and killing them in very large numbers. We’re not going to allow that to happen,” the US president said. In Saturday’s post he warned that he might send the military into Nigeria “guns-a-blazing” unless…

Northrop Grumman has officially named its YFQ-48A prototype Talon Blue, formally identifying the autonomous fighter drone developed under its company-funded Project Talon portfolio as part of ongoing work with the United States Air Force on future collaborative combat aircraft. The designation of Talon Blue as the YFQ-48A reflects the aircraft’s role within the Air Force’s […]View the full article

As strategic competition intensifies in the High North, the United States and its allies are stepping up efforts to strengthen defense cooperation and deterrence in one of the world’s most strategically vital regions. From September 9–12, more than 40 senior military leaders, policymakers, and experts from across the Arctic convened virtually for the 2025 High […] The post U.S. and allies push new defense initiatives in High North first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Uvision Group has announced the full acquisition of SpearUAV, an Israeli defense technology company known for its encapsulated, AI-driven loitering systems. According to the company, the move is intended to strengthen Uvision’s multi-layered approach to loitering munitions and broaden its offerings across air, ground, sea, and subsea domains. In a release from Uvision, the company […]View the full article

The Portuguese Air Force has formally signed a contract with ICEYE for the direct acquisition of a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, marking the first time the service will fully own and control a space-based intelligence asset. The announcement, made jointly by ICEYE and the Portuguese Air Force, represents a major step in expanding Portugal’s […]View the full article

Czech defense company Excalibur International, part of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG), has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Turkish Aselsan to establish a joint venture in the European Union and integrate the Korkut air defense system onto the Tatra Force 6×6 wheeled platform, the group said on Feb. 4. The agreement marks a concrete step […]View the full article

California-based Bulwark Dynamics said it has completed the maiden unmanned resupply demonstration of its Caravel autonomous landing vessel, a 15-foot platform designed for contested littoral logistics missions in regions such as the First Island Chain. The company disclosed the test this week in a public statement, saying the vessel moved from initial concept to open-water […]View the full article

A British Royal Air Force F-35B Lightning II fighter jet made an emergency landing at Kagoshima Airport in southern Japan on Saturday morning after the pilot reported a potential technical issue. No injuries were reported, and the airport has since resumed normal operations. According to Kagoshima Airport officials, the incident occurred shortly after 11:30 a.m. […] The post British F-35B makes emergency landing in Japan first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

The Canadian defense manufacturer Roshel has delivered more than 2,000 Senator armored vehicles to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to company CEO Roman Shimonov. The confirmation came in a public reply on X, where defense expert Jeff21461 asked Shimonov for an update on delivery figures, referencing a previous count of 1,700 […]View the full article