UK Ministry of DefenceApr 1, 2026
Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
Royal Air Force (RAF) operational low flying training timetables in 3 areas of the UK.
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The War ZoneFeb 19, 2026
Security Forces Guarding ICBMs Need Fresh Tactics To Defend New Sentinel Silos
Security Forces tasked with defending Minuteman III ICBMs currently train for everything from retaking captured silos to repelling ground assaults. The post Security Forces Guarding ICBMs Need Fresh...
Defense NewsFeb 18, 2026
Sentinel ICBM program hit by software delays, Minuteman extension risks: GAO
Switching from the Minuteman III to the Sentinel system, led by Northrop Grumman, involves the replacement of more than 600 facilities across five states.
Breaking DefenseFeb 18, 2026
DIU wants commercially developed imagery satellites for on-orbit spying
Under the new GHOST-R effort, the Defense Innovation Unit hopes to have a high-resolution bird operating on orbit within 24 months.
The War ZoneFeb 18, 2026
Major Deployment Of Rickety E-3 Sentry Fleet For Iran Crisis Highlights Worrisome Gaps
The shrunken E-3 fleet isn't getting any younger, and a replacement is still far off while demand for its services would be far greater in the Pacific. The post Major Deployment Of Rickety E-3 Sentry...
Breaking DefenseFeb 18, 2026
Marines aim to be CJACD2 ‘fast follower’ with Dynamis Series of C2 experiments
“What we don’t want to do is what we’ve always done in the past: siloed programs, by silo services,” Col. Arlon Smith, director of Project Dynamis, told Breaking Defense.
Defense NewsFeb 18, 2026
Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine’s military, political differences
The negotiations in Switzerland were the third round of direct talks organized by the U.S. Expectations for significant progress in Geneva were low.
Breaking DefenseFeb 18, 2026
Saudi Arabia expands naval capabilities with four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft
Delivery of the first batch of C-27 J MPAs to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces is expected to commence in 2029.
Defense OneFeb 18, 2026
The D Brief: Sentinel’s progress; Buildup near Iran; Canada’s decoupling plan; Russia targets Ukrainian energy; And a bit more.
Initial Sentinel ICBM expected by early 2030, Air Force says. Service leaders say that the program will enter its engineering and manufacturing development phase this year, one year earlier than...
War on the RocksFeb 18, 2026
Breaking Tehran’s Grip on Baghdad
What happens when the proxy network loses its patron but not its guns? We might be about to find out.Negotiations between the United States and Iran proceed, but the fact that the president has...
The War ZoneFeb 17, 2026
X-68A LongShot Air-To-Air Missile-Carrying Drone Moves Closer To F-15 Launch
LongShot drones are also seen as a new way for bombers and cargo planes to engage aerial threats and reduce vulnerability. The post X-68A LongShot Air-To-Air Missile-Carrying Drone Moves Closer To...
Defense OneFeb 17, 2026
Initial Sentinel ICBM expected by early 2030, Air Force says
Officials say a new Pentagon-controlled manager role helped accelerate the Sentinel timeline.
The War ZoneFeb 17, 2026
Final Pieces Moving Into Place For Potential Attack On Iran
The latest flurry of U.S. assets heading to the Middle East includes many of the missing capabilities needed for a sustained air campaign. The post Final Pieces Moving Into Place For Potential Attack...
Breaking DefenseFeb 17, 2026
LongShot program eyes new target for early flight tests
The first flight test for the X-68A was originally set to begin in December of 2023, Breaking Defense previously reported.
DefenseScoopFeb 17, 2026
How real-world ops are informing Naval Information Forces’ modernization pursuits
NAVIFOR plays a key part in the Navy’s ongoing integration of information warfare capabilities into its Maritime Operations Centers. The post How real-world ops are informing Naval Information Forces’...
Defense NewsFeb 17, 2026
US Air Force sees early 2030s rollout for revamped Sentinel nuclear missile
The LGM-35A ICBM program had its Milestone B status revoked during a Nunn-McCurdy review, but a new decision is expected by the end of 2026.
Breaking DefenseFeb 17, 2026
Takeaways from Saudi Arabia’s biggest defense show, and a small arms tour
This week on The Break Out, head to the World Defense Show outside Riyadh.
The War ZoneFeb 17, 2026
C-32A ‘Air Force Two’ Jet Emerges Wearing Trump’s New Air Force One Paint Job (Updated)
Donald Trump's controversial Air Force One livery has made it onto its first Air Force executive aircraft. The post C-32A ‘Air Force Two’ Jet Emerges Wearing Trump’s New Air Force One Paint Job...
Defense NewsFeb 17, 2026
Australia prepares for next batch of ‘Ghost Bat’ warplane buddy drones
The Royal Australian Air Force is on track to have 10 operational Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft by 2028.
C4ISRNETFeb 17, 2026
Australia prepares for next batch of ‘Ghost Bat’ warplane buddy drones
The Royal Australian Air Force is on track to have 10 operational Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft by 2028.
The War ZoneFeb 16, 2026
F-16s Find Balloons, Not UFOs, After Sunday Scramble: NORAD
Alert F-16s out of California scrambled to hunt down mysterious targets over Nevada and California twice on Sunday. The post F-16s Find Balloons, Not UFOs, After Sunday Scramble: NORAD appeared first...
The War ZoneFeb 16, 2026
AH-64 Apache Is Getting Proximity Fuzed 30mm Cannon Ammo For Swatting Down Drones
The XM1225 APEX ammo will offer another arrow in the Apache's growing anti-drone quiver. The post AH-64 Apache Is Getting Proximity Fuzed 30mm Cannon Ammo For Swatting Down Drones appeared first on...
The War ZoneFeb 16, 2026
New GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator Parts Reverse Engineered From ATACMS Ballistic Missile Tech
Replacing GBU-57s dropped on Iran highlights issues that come from being locked into a single contractor, which the Pentagon is trying to change. The post New GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator Parts...
USNI NewsFeb 16, 2026
NATO Launches Arctic Sentry in High North in Response to Russian Activity
NATO launched multi-domain activity Arctic Sentry in the High North, its third such operation in the past year. “With Russia’s increasing military activity and China’s growing interest in the Arctic,...
Defense NewsFeb 16, 2026
Slovakia in talks with US to buy four more F-16s
The additional jets would enable the country to shoulder its own air-policing missions, according to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
The War ZoneFeb 15, 2026
F-35 Software Could Be Jailbreaked Like An iPhone: Dutch Defense Secretary
The F-35's vendor locked software is becoming a greater concern as relations between the U.S. and longtime allies falter. The post F-35 Software Could Be Jailbreaked Like An iPhone: Dutch Defense...
The War ZoneFeb 15, 2026
C-17 Airlifts A Micro Nuclear Reactor For The First Time
Micro nuclear reactors are being seen as a way to get critical bases off the grid, but they could also have a major impact on civilian energy production. The post C-17 Airlifts A Micro Nuclear Reactor...
The War ZoneFeb 13, 2026
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
We should have brought more DVDs man... The post Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week appeared first on The War Zone .
The War ZoneFeb 13, 2026
Mini Missiles Used To Shoot Down Incoming Missiles Eyed For USAF Tanker Fleet
Tankers are increasingly vulnerable as enemy long-range missiles evolve, leading the USAF to explore 'hard kill' solutions. The post Mini Missiles Used To Shoot Down Incoming Missiles Eyed For USAF...
The War ZoneFeb 13, 2026
Navy’s Top Admiral Previously Said He Would “Push Back” Against Extending USS Gerald R. Ford’s Deployment
The admiral said keeping the carrier, which was just sent to the Middle East, at sea could result in big maintenance repercussions and crew strain. The post Navy’s Top Admiral Previously Said He Would...
Defense NewsFeb 13, 2026
US Air Force buying more bunker-buster bombs after Iran nuclear strikes
The 30,000-pound guided bomb is designed to penetrate an estimated 200 feet through rock or other hard substances before destroying enemy labs or bunkers.
DefenseScoopFeb 13, 2026
SOCOM looking for vendors to boost cruise missile capabilities
The command is interested in industry's offerings for small cruise missiles following a successful demonstration of Leidos' Black Arrow weapon from an AC-130J. The post SOCOM looking for vendors to...
The War ZoneFeb 13, 2026
USMC’s Old F/A-18 Hornets To Get Drone Swatting Laser Guided Rockets
The combat-proven APKWS II laser-guided rocket's use as a valuable low-cost air-to-air weapon continues to grow. The post USMC’s Old F/A-18 Hornets To Get Drone Swatting Laser Guided Rockets appeared...
Defense NewsFeb 13, 2026
Philippines still eying F-16s, but costs are causing political headaches
A deal for new fighter jets is in limbo while officials in Manila seek ways to break the fiscal deadlock that has hounded the program.
Defense NewsFeb 13, 2026
India clears the way for landmark deal to acquire French Rafale jets
“India sees a kindred spirit in France because France also has always talked about retaining strategic autonomy," one analyst said.
War on the RocksFeb 13, 2026
Running to Stand Still: Russian Nuclear Modernization after New START
John Maynard Keynes once wrote, “The difficulty lies, not in the new ideas, but in escaping from the old ones”: an apt depiction of the current discourse and debate of what the world will look like...
Defense OneFeb 13, 2026
Flight tests validate mix-and-match approach to robot-wingman autonomy
The Air Force is using the A-GRA framework on its collaborative combat aircraft.
The War ZoneFeb 13, 2026
Air Force Now Denies Receiving F-35s Without Radars
The F-35 Joint Program Office had declined just earlier this week to confirm or deny a report that jets without radars were being delivered. The post Air Force Now Denies Receiving F-35s Without...
UK Ministry of DefenceFeb 13, 2026
Bristol's apprentices celebrated as the future of the defence industry
Defence apprentices celebrated for National Apprenticeship week as Defence Minister visits Babcock International to witness the future of defence manufacturing.
Defense NewsFeb 12, 2026
US Air Force’s CCA program advances with auto-flying software integration
The service said integrating third-party autonomous software is a major step on developing drones that can fly themselves alongside jets like the F-35.
DefenseScoopFeb 12, 2026
Air Force begins testing mission autonomy package for CCA prototypes
General Atomics and Anduril are working with Collins Aerospace and Shield AI, respectively, to integrate mission autonomy software onto their CCA prototypes and conduct semi-autonomous flights. The...
Defense OneFeb 12, 2026
Another Osprey makes emergency landing as military rushes to fix elusive mechanical woes
The latest MV-22 mishap was just before the Navy briefed Congress on maintenance progress.
DefenseScoopFeb 12, 2026
Pentagon taps 6 vendors for accelerated hypersonics R&D
Leidos, GoHypersonic, Special Aerospace Services (Aurex), the Purdue Applied Research Institute, Halo Engines and Kratos have each received other transaction agreements from the Joint Hypersonics...
U.S. Air ForceFeb 12, 2026
Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem
The CCA program validates a modular, open-systems approach, allowing the Air Force to rapidly integrate the best technology from any vendor to equip the warfighter faster.
U.S. Marine CorpsFeb 12, 2026
Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem
The CCA program validates a modular, open-systems approach, allowing the Air Force to rapidly integrate the best technology from any vendor to equip the warfighter faster.
U.S. Department of Defense NewsFeb 12, 2026
Air Forces Southern Airman Integral to Rescue Off Coast of Mexico
Air Force rescue aircrews assigned to the 563rd Rescue Group conducted a long-range water rescue of a civilian aboard a tanker in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico.
Breaking DefenseFeb 12, 2026
How to operate drones in a battlespace where GPS can’t be trusted
[Sponsored] Continuation of UAS operations in contested and GPS-denied environments is key.
USNI NewsFeb 12, 2026
Marine Dies After Going Overboard USS Iwo Jima
A Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit died after falling overboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), the Marine Corps announced late Wednesday. Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka Oforah, 21, of Florida, fell...
Breaking DefenseFeb 12, 2026
Turkish Aerospace in ‘final stages’ of talks over Saudis in KAAN fighter program: Exec
Riyadh has been tightlipped about how it plans to expand or upgrade its fighter fleet, with several international options on the table.
U.S. Air ForceFeb 12, 2026
Air Force, Space Force senior enlisted advisors emphasize quality of life’s importance in national defense
Air Force and Space Force senior enlisted leaders appeared before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee to address quality of life's importance in national defense.
U.S. Marine CorpsFeb 12, 2026
Air Force, Space Force senior enlisted advisors emphasize quality of life’s importance in national defense
Air Force and Space Force senior enlisted leaders appeared before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee to address quality of life's importance in national defense.
Defense OneFeb 12, 2026
The D Brief: El Paso, explained; Navy ships collide; Marines’ aviation plan; Estonia’s warning; And a bit more.
Border patrol agents prompted the extraordinary U.S. airspace closure over El Paso Tuesday night and into Wednesday after using a high-powered laser to shoot down what was later revealed to be a party...
Defense NewsFeb 12, 2026
China’s new maritime combat drone poised for global success: analysts
Beijing is positioning itself as a drone provider for certain countries, while the country's next-gen fighter jet faces more uncertain export prospects.
C4ISRNETFeb 12, 2026
China’s new maritime combat drone poised for global success: analysts
Beijing is positioning itself as a drone provider for certain countries, while the country's next-gen fighter jet faces more uncertain export prospects.
UK Ministry of DefenceFeb 12, 2026
Armed forces careers unlocked for tens of thousands through new recruitment drive
People looking for a career in the Armed Forces will receive advice directly from military personnel in their local jobcentre, under new plans to boost military recruitment.
War on the RocksFeb 12, 2026
Gilded Capability: Overinvestment and the Survivability Paradox
Infernos raged aboard Japanese aircraft carriers after U.S. Navy dive-bombers found their marks during the Battle of Midway. Many Japanese pilots were incinerated in ready rooms and in the cockpits of...
The War ZoneFeb 12, 2026
USAF Ready To Make All B-52s Nuclear-Capable, Load ICBMs With Multiple Warheads If Directed
The end of New START treaty has left the U.S. nuclear arsenal unbounded for the first time in decades. The post USAF Ready To Make All B-52s Nuclear-Capable, Load ICBMs With Multiple Warheads If...
Defense OneFeb 11, 2026
Marines will use Air Force-tailored drone to help develop its robot wingman
General Atomics joins a CCA effort highlighted as a top priority in the Corps’ new aviation plan.
The War ZoneFeb 11, 2026
Are F-35s Being Delivered To The USAF Without Radars? (Updated)
Even if the jets lack radars, that doesn't mean they are useless, but their capabilities and survivability would be severely degraded. The post Are F-35s Being Delivered To The USAF Without Radars?...
The War ZoneFeb 11, 2026
Claims Swirl Around Government’s Response To Cartel Drone Threat That Prompted El Paso Airspace Closure
The shutdown of airspace over El Paso highlights the still vexing nature of drone threats over the United States. The post Claims Swirl Around Government’s Response To Cartel Drone Threat That...
The War ZoneFeb 11, 2026
Securing The High North: MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s Role In Arctic Security
Branded Content: High north security patrol missions fit well with this uncrewed platform’s many roles and long endurance. The post Securing The High North: MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s Role In Arctic Security...
Naval NewsFeb 11, 2026
Marine Corps Selects General Atomics YFQ-42A for Evaluation
General Atomics Aeronautical (GA-ASI) announced on Tuesday that their YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has been selected to undergo testing and evaluation as apart of the Marine Air-Ground Task...
Breaking DefenseFeb 11, 2026
DIU, Navy seek long-range drones for maritime strikes
A new solicitation from the Defense Innovation Unit asks for unmanned systems capable of carrying 1,000-pound-class munitions that can fly in a 600-nautical-mile radius.
USNI NewsFeb 11, 2026
GAO Testimony on Osprey Aircraft
The following is the Feb. 10, 2026, Government Accountability Office testimony on the report, Osprey Aircraft: Additional Oversight and Information Sharing Would Improve Safety Efforts. From the...
Defense OneFeb 11, 2026
The D Brief: More borderland, militarized; Every soldier a drone pilot; USAF hones hub-and-spoke basing; El Paso airport briefly closed; And a bit more.
The U.S. military is taking control of more Texas land, citing "security operations along the U.S. southern border," Defense One 's Thomas Novelly reported Tuesday. The seizure has raised questions...
U.S. Air ForceFeb 11, 2026
USecAF visits Kadena AB to conclude Indo-Pacific tour
The visit capped a week of base visits where Lohmeier met with Airmen, Guardians and senior leaders to assess readiness, connect with the force and reaffirm the Department of the Air Force’s...
U.S. Marine CorpsFeb 11, 2026
USecAF visits Kadena AB to conclude Indo-Pacific tour
The visit capped a week of base visits where Lohmeier met with Airmen, Guardians and senior leaders to assess readiness, connect with the force and reaffirm the Department of the Air Force’s...
Defense NewsFeb 11, 2026
US Marine Corps advances plans for drone wingman
The Marine Corps released its 2026 Aviation Plan on Tuesday, outlining its strategy to maintain and develop its aviation fleets.
Defense OneFeb 11, 2026
With an eye on China, Air Force hones its hub-and-spoke approach to basing
“The strategic attention is here in this theater,” undersecretary says during a visit to the Indo-Pacific.
U.S. Marine CorpsFeb 11, 2026
JBER debuts a PACAF-first Mission Ready Airman program
Thirty-four U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officers participated in a Security Forces-focused, first-of-its-kind program that aims at increasing lethality and readiness across the force.
U.S. Air ForceFeb 11, 2026
JBER debuts a PACAF-first Mission Ready Airman program
Thirty-four U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officers participated in a Security Forces-focused, first-of-its-kind program that aims at increasing lethality and readiness across the force.
The War ZoneFeb 11, 2026
YFQ-42 Fighter Drone To Test USMC’s Autonomy ‘Brain’ Alongside Crewed Jets
General Atomics' YFQ-42 has been selected by the Marines to test how CCAs will think and fight with the MAGTF. The post YFQ-42 Fighter Drone To Test USMC’s Autonomy ‘Brain’ Alongside Crewed Jets...
USNI NewsFeb 11, 2026
Navy Rethinking How to Command Robotic Forces, CNO Caudle Says
SAN DIEGO — Buoyed by billions in investments into robotic systems, the Navy is considering how it will manage the swarms of unmanned surface, subsurface and aerial drones throughout the fleet....
Defense OneFeb 11, 2026
The US military is taking control of more Texas borderland
The Air Force has added about 190 miles of Rio Grande riverbank to the 250 it already oversees.
USNI NewsFeb 11, 2026
‘Hangar Queens’: Congressional Hearing Reveals Osprey Readiness Rates Declining as Mishaps Increase
While Navy and Marine Corps officials touted progress in overcoming a fatal V-22 Osprey gearbox issue that has limited operations since 2023, lawmakers lamented falling readiness rates and increasing...
DefenseScoopFeb 10, 2026
Marine Corps brings General Atomics into CCA program for autonomy development
The Marines will use General Atomics’ YFQ-42A aircraft to evaluate how the service’s future loyal wingman drones will integrate with and fly alongside crewed fighter jets. The post Marine Corps brings...
The War ZoneFeb 10, 2026
NASA Needs A New Vomit Comet
NASA is looking for new providers to supply low-gravity parabolic flights for spaceflight training and scientific research. The post NASA Needs A New Vomit Comet appeared first on The War Zone .
The War ZoneFeb 10, 2026
F-35A Stealth Fighters Moving Closer To Middle East As U.S. Military Buildup Continues
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to stave off war have so far proven inconclusive. The post F-35A Stealth Fighters Moving Closer To Middle East As U.S. Military Buildup Continues appeared first...
Breaking DefenseFeb 10, 2026
C-130J deliveries paused due to technical issues, Air Force says
Despite continued expansion of C-130J usage worldwide, deliveries to the US Air Force have been temporarily paused due to an issue with the aircraft’s communications package.
DefenseScoopFeb 10, 2026
Military warns EOD techs against uploading ‘highly sensitive’ bomb disposal data into generative AI systems
AEODPS is a critical database that could have unique consequences to safety and national security if material from it fell into the wrong hands. The post Military warns EOD techs against uploading...
The War ZoneFeb 10, 2026
China “Just Not There Yet” On H-20 Stealth Bomber: Global Strike Command’s Top General
The new head of Air Force Global Strike Command says "China is a regional bomber force at best." The post China “Just Not There Yet” On H-20 Stealth Bomber: Global Strike Command’s Top General...
U.S. Department of Defense NewsFeb 10, 2026
Airman Heads Back to Olympics to Compete in Skeleton
Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis, a knowledge operations technician assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing Communications Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, is preparing to represent Team USA on the...
Defense OneFeb 10, 2026
The D Brief: Pentagon’s industry performance reviews; CNO’s fighting instructions; Marine Corps’ clean audit; DOD’s new AI tool; And a bit more.
Update: The Pentagon will reportedly carry out performance reviews of major U.S. defense firms and plans to make "noncompliance determinations" in the weeks ahead, The Hill and the Wall Street Journal...
Defense NewsFeb 10, 2026
Erdoğan pitches KAAN fighter jet as an alternative to Western warplanes
He described KAAN as a symbol of Turkey’s strategic autonomy, noting that discussions with Saudi Arabia included the possibility of shared investment.
Defense NewsFeb 10, 2026
Russian stealth jets have arrived in North Africa, as filmed by Algerian potato farmer
The U.S. government considers the deal problematic, threatening sanctions.
The War ZoneFeb 10, 2026
Red Wolf Cruise Missile Eyed To Give OA-1K Skyraider II Standoff Strike Capability
Giving the OA-1K a standoff strike capability has been seen as one potential way to expand its relevance in an era focused on high-end foes. The post Red Wolf Cruise Missile Eyed To Give OA-1K...
The War ZoneFeb 9, 2026
A-10 Warthog Protects Mine-Hunting Littoral Combat Ship In Persian Gulf Drill
The A-10, now in the twilight of its career, is uniquely suited to protect naval assets from lower-end threats, such as swarms of Iranian small boats. The post A-10 Warthog Protects Mine-Hunting...
The War ZoneFeb 9, 2026
Laser-Guided Rocket-Armed F-15E Strike Eagles Make Super Bowl Cameo Appearance
F-15Es sitting ready to knock down drones in the Middle East were highlighted during the National Anthem, along with the crews that keep them flying. The post Laser-Guided Rocket-Armed F-15E Strike...
Defense NewsFeb 9, 2026
US Air Force needs 500 next-gen fighters, bombers to beat China, think tank says
"No more ‘divest to invest,’” aviation expert Heather Penney said, arguing that the Air Force needs to dramatically boost its F-47 and B-21 acquisition.
USNI NewsFeb 9, 2026
‘One Size Fits All’ Won’t Work for the Navy of the Future, Says CNO Caudle
THE PENTAGON — Naval analysts have long warned that the one-size-fits-all model of carrier strike group deployment is reaching its limits, stretching the tolerance of crews and ships and leading to...