Dual-Mode APKWS II Rocket Enhances U.S. Airpower Against Drone Threats

Dual-Mode APKWS II Rocket Enhances U.S. Airpower Against Drone Threats

Sea Air Space 2025 sees unveiling of infrared-equipped APKWS II, ushering in a new era of efficient counter-UAS warfare. BAE Systems has introduced a major upgrade to its combat-proven APKWS II rocket system at this year’s Sea Air Space conference,...
U.S. Air Force OA-1K Skyraider II is parked on the flightline at Hurlburt Field

Skyraider II Joins the Fight: AFSOC Unveils Missionized OA-1K as Armed Overwatch Era Begins

The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) officially welcomed the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II into its fleet. The event, held at Hurlburt Field, marked a major milestone in the Armed Overwatch program and signaled a new chapter in...
NB-52A 52-0003 with the X-15 under its wing.

Heritage Orange B-52H Unveiled: A Tribute to Aviation History

The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES) has officially revealed the completed heritage orange livery of the B-52H Stratofortress, tail number 61-0028. This striking new look pays homage to the legendary NB-52A and NB-52E, aircraft that played a crucial role...
New AIM-120E Variant: U.S. Air Force Contract Suggests Potential Upgrade to AMRAAM Missile System

New AIM-120E Variant: U.S. Air Force Contract Suggests Potential Upgrade to AMRAAM Missile System

A new variant of the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), possibly designated as the AIM-120E, may now be in development, signaling continued evolution in the U.S. military’s air-to-air missile capabilities. Hints of this potential new missile surfaced after the Air...
Shown is a graphical artist rendering of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform. The rendering highlights the Air Force’s sixth generation fighter, the F-47. The NGAD Platform will bring lethal, next-generation technologies to ensure air superiority for the Joint Force in any conflict. (U.S. Air Force graphic) Secretary of the Air Force Publi

U.S. Air Force: Inside the Development of Boeing’s F-47 Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighter

In a major revelation that sheds light on the previously secretive development of the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation combat aircraft, significant details have emerged about Boeing’s F-47 stealth fighter. The unveiling of key aspects of the aircraft’s origin, design philosophy,...
Boeing F-47. U.S. Air Force

F-47 to X-36: Tracing the Experimental Innovations That Defined a Generation of Fighter Aircraft

With the U.S. Air Force’s new crewed sixth-generation stealth combat jet, designated the F-47, speculation has surged about the aircraft's final design. The limited imagery available raises, but comparisons to earlier demonstrators and concepts offer intriguing insights. The Phantom Works...
A variant of the AN/APG-79 radar installed on a legacy F/A-18 Hornet.

U.S. Air Force Considers Alternative Radar Options for B-52 Modernization Amid Cost and Schedule Challenges

The U.S. Air Force is seeking industry input on potential alternatives for the B-52 Radar Modernization Program (RMP), despite maintaining that its current plan to integrate a new Raytheon active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar remains unchanged. The move comes...
Red Sea conflict

Red Sea conflict: U.S. Shifts to Cost-Effective Tactics Against Houthi Drone Threat

A newly released video by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has revealed a significant tactical shift in the fight against Houthi drone attacks. American fighter jets are now using AGR-20 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) rockets to destroy enemy...
U.S. Air Force Silent Arrow

U.S. Air Force: Silent Arrow Secures $1.2 Million Contract for CLS-300 Autonomous Cargo Drone Testing

Silent Arrow, an innovative American company specializing in autonomous cargo solutions, has been awarded a $1.2 million contract by the United States Air Force to further develop and test its cutting-edge CLS-300 logistics drone. This contract is a milestone for...
US Air Force personnel with a Lockheed Martin AGM-183 ARRW hypersonic missile.

US Hypersonic Arms Race Falters: Is ARRW Project in Crisis or Poised for Strategic Recalibration?

The AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW), a hypersonic missile project once touted as a major breakthrough in U.S. military capabilities, has received fresh funding despite earlier signals that it might be terminated. The ARRW, designed as a counter to...
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