No, You Can’t Just ‘Jailbreak’ the F-35
Claims about modifying the F-35’s software raise legitimate sovereignty questions. But cybersecurity architecture, cryptography, and sustainment realities define strict limits on what can and cannot be done. As we reported…
First U.S. Navy Aggressor F-16 Completes Structural Repair at FRCSW
The Navy has launched a Programmed Structural Sustainment Repair program for the dozens of F-16s acquired from the Air Force, which will allow them to fly through 2035. The U.S.…
Second and Third Prototypes of Turkey’s Kaan Fighter Have Emerged
The two new Kaan airframes are scheduled to begin testing in 2026, while Turkey is also developing its own engine to replace U.S.-made powerplants used by the prototypes. The second…
First Look at USAF C-32 in New VIP Livery Destined for the VC-25B
A freshly repainted C-32A shows off the livery redesign long favored by President Donald Trump, which is also due to appear on the next generation of Presidential aircraft. Boeing C-32A…
Middle East Buildup Continues as Six F-22 Raptors Stopover at RAF Lakenheath
The deployment of F-22s towards the Middle East has been considered by many to be one of the final pieces of the puzzle regarding U.S. preparations for potential offensive action…
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No, You Can’t Just ‘Jailbreak’ the F-35
Claims about modifying the F-35’s software raise legitimate sovereignty questions. But cybersecurity…
First U.S. Navy Aggressor F-16 Completes Structural Repair at FRCSW
The Navy has launched a Programmed Structural Sustainment Repair program for the…
Second and Third Prototypes of Turkey’s Kaan Fighter Have Emerged
The two new Kaan airframes are scheduled to begin testing in 2026,…
First Look at USAF C-32 in New VIP Livery Destined for the VC-25B
A freshly repainted C-32A shows off the livery redesign long favored by…
Middle East Buildup Continues as Six F-22 Raptors Stopover at RAF Lakenheath
The deployment of F-22s towards the Middle East has been considered by…
Japan’s EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft Breaks Cover
The new EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft, based on the Kawasaki C-2 transport…
U.S. and Dutch Pilots Allegedly Flying Ukrainian F-16s in Combat, Sources Say
Newly emerged reports claim a mixed squadron with Ukrainian, U.S. and Dutch…
India Greenlights Acquisition of 114 Rafales
India will acquire 114 additional Rafales as part of the Multi-Role Fighter…
Military Aviation
No, You Can’t Just ‘Jailbreak’ the F-35
Claims about modifying the F-35’s software raise legitimate sovereignty questions. But cybersecurity…
Saudi Arabia to Acquire C-27J’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft Variant
The Royal Saudi Naval Force will receive four C-27Js in the new…
USS Gerald R. Ford Ordered to the Middle East After Eight Months Already at Sea
The U.S. Navy's newest supercarrier is heading back towards the Middle East…
Italy Evaluating F-35 Highway Operations To Boost Fleet Survivability
Speaking at a geopolitics and aerospace conference in Rome, the Commander of…
L3Harris Pitches Red Wolf and OA-1K Skyraider II Integration for Standoff Strike Capability
The integration of the Red Wolf missile opens up a host of…
Drones
U.S. Air Force Integrates Open-Architecture for Mission Autonomy on CCAs
Mission autonomy software by Collins and Shield AI was integrated on the…
U.S. Air Force Integrates Open-Architecture for Mission Autonomy on CCAs
Mission autonomy software by Collins and Shield AI was integrated on the…
YFQ-42 Selected by U.S. Marine Corps for MUX TACAIR Program
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will integrate a U.S. Marine Corps mission kit…
A Rare Look at the Secretive RQ-170 Operations at Creech Air Force Base
A newly released video shows RQ-170 Sentinels at Creech Air Force Base,…
Mockup of China’s GJ-21 Naval UCAV Spotted on Type 076 LHD Sichuan
The Type 076 is moving rapidly towards becoming the first ship with…
Aviation Safety / Air Crashes
NASA WB-57F Canberra Lands Gear Up at Houston’s Ellington Field
NASA has confirmed that crew members are safe after one of its…
Taiwanese F-16 Crashes at Sea During Night Operations
The F-16 pilot, Hsin Po-yi, is believed to have ejected from the…
U.S. Navy and GAO Reports Fault Material Issues, Poor Coordination Between Services for V-22 Osprey Troubles
Long-running mechanical, faulty metallic alloys in the Prop-Rotor Gear Box and lack…
Troubled Areas
U.S. and Dutch Pilots Allegedly Flying Ukrainian F-16s in Combat, Sources Say
Newly emerged reports claim a mixed squadron with Ukrainian, U.S. and Dutch…
Middle East Buildup Continues as Six F-22 Raptors Stopover at RAF Lakenheath
The deployment of F-22s towards the Middle East has been considered by…
U.S. and Dutch Pilots Allegedly Flying Ukrainian F-16s in Combat, Sources Say
Newly emerged reports claim a mixed squadron with Ukrainian, U.S. and Dutch…
USS Gerald R. Ford Ordered to the Middle East After Eight Months Already at Sea
The U.S. Navy's newest supercarrier is heading back towards the Middle East…
Italy Evaluating F-35 Highway Operations To Boost Fleet Survivability
Speaking at a geopolitics and aerospace conference in Rome, the Commander of…
Weapons
U.S. Air Force Moving to Replenish GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator Inventory
U.S. Air Force acquisition documents show that Boeing is being contracted to…
U.S. Air Force Moving to Replenish GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator Inventory
U.S. Air Force acquisition documents show that Boeing is being contracted to…
F-15SA Development Aircraft Used to Test AGM-84 Harpoon Block II Update
The U.S. Navy used one of Boeing’s F-15SA instrumented aircraft to conduct…
L3Harris Gets $86 Million Contract to Arm USMC AH-1Zs with Red Wolf Missiles
The Red Wolf Missiles will provide Marine rotary wing platforms with long-range…
U.S. Navy and Northrop Grumman Conduct New AARGM-ER Live-Fire Test
The new live-fire event demonstrated the ability of the AGM-88G AARGM-ER to…
