Tyler Rogoway

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Editor‑in‑Chief, The War Zone; aerospace/defense technology and strategy.

Germany Airdrops Tiny Wiesel Tankettes for Rapid Firepower
SocialApr 15, 2026

Germany Airdrops Tiny Wiesel Tankettes for Rapid Firepower

Germany Is Now Airdropping Its Tiny Wiesel ‘Tankettes’ Already known for its agility and small size, dropping the Wiesel from A400M transports gives Germany’s airborne forces a new way of rapidly placing firepower forward. https://t.co/r2MHzAgNA2

By Tyler Rogoway
Chinook to Air‑Launch Drone Swarms, Optional Crewed Variant
SocialApr 15, 2026

Chinook to Air‑Launch Drone Swarms, Optional Crewed Variant

CH-47 Chinook Air-Launching Swarms Of Drones Touted As Future Feature Boeing also identifies growing interest in an optionally crewed version of the Chinook. https://t.co/rqjPuXyYx6

By Tyler Rogoway
General Atomics Plans Drone Ops From Rugged Mojave Fields
SocialApr 15, 2026

General Atomics Plans Drone Ops From Rugged Mojave Fields

Hunting Drones From Sloppy Airstrips Is General Atomics’ Future Vision For Mojave Pushed forward to very rough fields, Mojave could also escort helicopters, strike targets, provide surveillance and networking, and even transport cargo. https://t.co/NlEFJn5GHa

By Tyler Rogoway
First Overhead Shot Reveals B‑21 Raider’s Hidden Features
SocialApr 15, 2026

First Overhead Shot Reveals B‑21 Raider’s Hidden Features

🦇👀 B-21 Raider Like You Have Never Seen It Before A new image of aerial refueling trials gives us our first full overhead image of America's new stealth bomber and a glimpse at some very interesting features. https://t.co/axHcEs67Ef

By Tyler Rogoway
Air Guard Warns Crisis without 72 New Fighters Yearly
SocialApr 14, 2026

Air Guard Warns Crisis without 72 New Fighters Yearly

Air Guard Warns Of Dire Consequences If At Least 72 Fighters Aren’t Bought Annually Air National Guard leaders have called upon Congress to approve multiyear funding for 72 to 100 new fighters annually. https://t.co/eG2T83Bx6u

By Tyler Rogoway
Navy Repels Blockade‑Running Ships as Diplomatic Talks Continue
SocialApr 14, 2026

Navy Repels Blockade‑Running Ships as Diplomatic Talks Continue

Navy Turns Around Ships Trying To Run Blockade Of Iran Meanwhile, CENTCOM says the blockade is working as communications between Washington and Tehran continue in hopes of more in-person talks. https://t.co/P2kOGPAyi5

By Tyler Rogoway
U.S. Minesweepers Deploy West for Middle East De‑mining
SocialApr 13, 2026

U.S. Minesweepers Deploy West for Middle East De‑mining

👀 Flurry Of Navy Minesweepers Appear To Be Heading Toward The Middle East The migration of U.S. Navy minesweeping assets west from the Pacific indicates preparations are underway for a major de-mining operation. https://t.co/AksFHzwuro

By Tyler Rogoway
Regent Squire WIGE Drone Completes Inaugural Flight
SocialApr 13, 2026

Regent Squire WIGE Drone Completes Inaugural Flight

Regent Squire Wing-In-Ground Effect Drone Demonstrator Makes First Flight Squire is designed to take on multiple roles and the Marines say they are monitoring the aircraft's progress. https://t.co/sA4Iv5JZPr

By Tyler Rogoway
Mystery Launcher Spotted on USS Carl M. Levin
SocialApr 13, 2026

Mystery Launcher Spotted on USS Carl M. Levin

Mystery Launcher Appears On U.S. Navy Destroyer The Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Carl M. Levin has received an interesting new addition to its aft upper deck. https://t.co/armAlkieJe

By Tyler Rogoway
Trump Orders Navy Blockade of Hormuz, Deploys Third Carrier
SocialApr 13, 2026

Trump Orders Navy Blockade of Hormuz, Deploys Third Carrier

Carrier Tracker As of April 12, 2026 Trump orders U.S. Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz as a third carrier strike group steams towards the CENTCOM area of responsibility. https://t.co/EcTyx8nzXw

By Tyler Rogoway
Iran's Hormuz Grip Persists Ahead of US‑Iran Talks
SocialApr 10, 2026

Iran's Hormuz Grip Persists Ahead of US‑Iran Talks

Iran’s Chokehold On Hormuz Remains On The Eve Of Peace Talks In Pakistan The list of contested issues that the U.S. and Iran will have to come to some form of agreement on is long and complex. Updating live: https://t.co/NsmIfTZKJg

By Tyler Rogoway
America's Shahed-136 Clone Emerges as Indispensable War Weapon
SocialApr 9, 2026

America's Shahed-136 Clone Emerges as Indispensable War Weapon

How America’s Shahed-136 Clone Became An “Indispensable” Weapon Of War Michael Horowitz, who pushed for the LUCAS drone program while at the Pentagon, offers unique insights into its genesis and future. https://t.co/DC5BtHgsGK

By Tyler Rogoway
Eurofighter Typhoon Tests Laser‑guided Anti‑drone Rockets Amid Gulf Tensions
SocialApr 8, 2026

Eurofighter Typhoon Tests Laser‑guided Anti‑drone Rockets Amid Gulf Tensions

Eurofighter Typhoon Test Fires Laser-Guided Counter-Drone Rockets The trial couldn't come soon enough as Typhoons battle Iranian drones in the Persian Gulf. https://t.co/DjdvVq9e34

By Tyler Rogoway
Ceasefire Fragile as Iran Sides Claim Victory
SocialApr 8, 2026

Ceasefire Fragile as Iran Sides Claim Victory

Questions Loom Over Iran Ceasefire Both sides are claiming a triumphant victory, but the peace that’s in place now is very delicate and will have to survive tumultuous negotiations. Updating live: https://t.co/z1gf1J1M7q

By Tyler Rogoway
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