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Apr 10, 2026
A failed rescue in Iran led to the development of the V-22, yet the Osprey was not part of the latest mission.
Apr 10, 2026
The Trump administration has unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense spending proposal for fiscal 2027, marking a substantial long-term increase in military funding.
Apr 09, 2026
The flagship GPS upgrade in the U.S. Space Force's domain is years late, billions of dollars over budget and still not operational.
Apr 09, 2026
As the race to counter Shahed drones heats up, newcomers have their breakout moment.
Apr 09, 2026
Sierra Nevada Co. begins modification and testing on 747s that will fly nuclear command and control for the next 50 years.

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May 21, 2026
Ukraine has been able to use electronic attack techniques to seriously degrade the effectiveness of Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missile and other systems.
May 21, 2026
Ukraine requires $4.4 billion in electronic warfare systems for 2026 as international coalition works to meet urgent defense needs against Russia.
May 20, 2026
SOCOM seeks exportable version of Silent Knight terrain-following radar for allied forces and conventional military branches.
May 20, 2026
RTX demonstrates PACE4ACE jam-resistant network technology enabling continuous communications for dispersed forces during electronic warfare.
May 20, 2026
The UK government has accused Russia of recklessness after two dangerous intercepts of Royal Air Force Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint intelligence-gathering aircraft in international airspace.
May 20, 2026
U.S. Air Force tests Istari's Industry One platform to enable secure digital collaboration across defense industrial base partners.
May 20, 2026
The most valuable aircraft for the U.S. Air Force during the 38-day air strike campaign against Iran earlier this year proved to be the MQ-9A Reaper, the Air Force’s top general told lawmakers May 20.
May 20, 2026
AltoVolo begins full-scale Sigma VTOL demonstrator production targeting 2026 first flight with hybrid-electric propulsion and open-rotor design.