ACES II Seat Saves Nine Lives
ACES II ejection seat is what? 9 for 9 in this conflict? Everyone literally walked away. Pretty incredible. https://t.co/awxkVXJnIn
Trump Warns Civilization's Death without Iran Deal
On The Eve Of Destruction? Clock Ticks Down On Trump’s Iran Deadline Trump says “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not make a deal. Updating Live: https://t.co/vNDs2I4R64
Houthis Threaten Bab El‑Mandeb Closure, Risk Oil Price Surge
The Houthis attempting to close the Bab el-Mandeb strait by again turning it into a shooting gallery would be a massive problem and would send oil prices into orbit. Saudis are moving their oil to Asia via the Red Sea...
New Details Reveal High‑Risk Iran Rescue Operation
Everything We Now Know About The Operation To Rescue The F-15E WSO We have gotten many new details about how the high-risk extraction effort deep in Iranian territory went down. https://t.co/NUDLlXTsWM
Early Guess: EO Aperture on Proteus Meant for 180
When we saw pics of that EO aperture on Proteus years ago I said to Joe, “well that’s sure to be for the 180!”
Cold War Stealth Drone Prefigured RQ‑180’s Iran Mission
RQ-180’s Likely Role Over Iran Foreshadowed By Secret Cold War Stealth Drone Program Large sums of money were spent trying to build a spy drone just like the RQ-180 for a very specific mission decades beforehand. Feature: https://t.co/YCUQn5IdPY
Dusty Iranian Strip Can Become US Ops Base Instantly
How A Dusty Strip Deep In Iran Can Be Turned Into A U.S. Special Operations Base In Hours An ex-USAF Special Tactics Squadron member tells how the impromptu airfield in Iran would have been rapidly established and defended. Exclusive: https://t.co/7Y1OwFa9cW
Most People Misread Images; This Shows a Bird
I have gotten a lot of emails from people declaring one image in our post showing the the wreckage at the airstrip doesn't show a little bird and it's just another C-130 engine. Some of them are quite hostile. Anyways,...
Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump's Deadline Looms
Iran Rejects Ceasefire Deal As Trump's deadline for making Iran into a "living hell" fast approaches, a chasm remains between the two foes on a way to even temporarily pause the war. Updating live: https://t.co/hhPuHF9Zgw
Mission Requirements Dictate
Yes you do. Literally the damn mission set for this airframe and the exact use case and operational plan they train for with the exact assets they train with.
US Likely Monitored Site Before Nuclear Contingency Unfolded
One would think the US had there eye on this potential landing site for other contingencies related to the nuclear program prior to this happening.
Little Bird Helicopter Burned at Iranian Forward Landing Site
Night Stalker Little Bird Helicopter Destroyed At Forward Landing Site In Iran At least one burned-out AH/MH-6 Little Bird can be seen in photos of the austere airfield that served as a hub for the rescue of the F-15E WSO. https://t.co/lcnCzgE2hY
Combat Controllers Enable MC‑130J CSAR Operations Anywhere
MC-130J during a CSAR training mission at an austere airfield. These aircraft and aircrews don't get enough credit, nor to the Combat Controllers that can activate an airfield out of nowhere to make operations like these possible. https://t.co/Fn32HRwCJA
RAT55 Dorsal Sensor Pod Revealed in Stunning Detail
Best views of RAT55 yet. Dorsal sensor pod (EO ball) seen in detail here. Also shot inside. I wonder if this is going to be ported in full to a contractor (it is currently operated by a contractor)
Western Satellite Imagery May Be Delayed, Restricted, Altered
Can western commercial satellite imagery be trusted? I think there are good arguments to be made for delaying imagery. But if they will selectively restrict access, could they move to alter images too in the future? Their biggest customer is...
Skipping Missile Approach Warning on $100M F‑15EX Is Foolish
Buying F-15EX and not springing for the missile approach warning system is absolutely the dumbest thing. $100M fighter, but let's save a few bucks on a key defensive advantage. You are not always going to get a radar spike from...
World Witnesses US Combat Rescue's High‑Risk Operation
Today the world sees the gigantic balls U.S. combat search and rescue has. Extremely high risk operation we hoped we wouldn’t have to see.
F-15E Wreckage Photos Surface Amid Iran's Shoot‑down Claim
Photos Of F-15E Wreckage Emerge Amid Iranian Claims It Shot Down An American Fighter The photos of the wreckage come amid claims and denials of aircraft shootdowns over Iran. https://t.co/1u4HnjmcNJ
Iran's Grip Weakening as Iraqi Militias Surge Attacks
Iran Is Losing Its Grip On Iraqi Militias A former tier one operator in Iraq offers candid insights into the spike in attacks against U.S. interests by Iranian-backed militias. https://t.co/i8C3taAJsQ
RC‑135 Surveillance Jet Spotted Stripped of Paint
RC-135 Rivet Joint Surveillance Jet Caught ‘In The Nude’ In Texas It's not common to see America's workhorse electronic intelligence collection jet stripped of its gray-and-white paint scheme. https://t.co/WJg8TqG1jU
Iranian Bridge Destroyed After Trump's Bomb Threat
Key Iranian Bridge Severed By Airstrikes The bridge near Tehran, a critical artery and source of pride for Iran, was taken out soon after Trump’s threat to bomb the country “back to the Stone Ages.” Updating live: https://t.co/I6BpKBRbaf
USAF Discusses Secret RAT55 Radar 737’s Artemis Role
We got USAF to comment on RAT55!: Shadowy RAT55 Radar Test Bed 737 Has Begun “The Next Phase Of Its Career” Making a peculiar appearance supporting NASA's Artemis II launch is just the beginning of what comes next for the world's...
Europe Readies Red Sea Force as Houthis Threaten Bab El-Mandeb
European Red Sea Task Force Ready For Attacks Amid Fears Houthis Could Close Bab el-Mandeb Strait Concerns grow that the Iranian-backed rebels could close the waterway, drastically exacerbating the global oil crisis and opening a new front. https://t.co/aVVe6CgGk5
Secretive NT‑43A 737 Backs NASA’s Artemis II Launch
World’s Most Secretive 737 Is Supporting NASA’s Historic Artemis II Launch It is rare to see the unique NT-43A aircraft at all, let alone flying over Florida ahead of the first crewed lunar space mission in decades. https://t.co/8yjZDD36jh
Trump Threatens NATO Exit, Alleges Iran Seeks Ceasefire
Trump Threatens NATO Departure, Claims Iran Wants A Ceasefire Ahead Of National Address Iran has pushed back on Trump’s ceasefire claim as key allies distance themselves further from Epic Fury. https://t.co/agebGjMZ7X
Unlikely They'd Share Sensitive Sensor Code with India
Were they really going to hand over their source codes for their most sensitive sensors and their EW suite to India? Was this part of a contract? That seems... Unlikely.
Iran's Secret Underground Bases Hide Operational Fighter Jets
He's talking about the Eagle 44 installation. Low res imagery up to 16th doesn't show signs of major destruction, but it really doesn't matter at this point as far as the aircraft go. If it has missiles stuffed in there...
F-35 Crashes in Nevada; Pilot Ejects Safely
F-35 Crashes In The Nevada Test And Training Range Complex The aircraft went down in the range complex north of Las Vegas earlier today, with the pilot safely ejecting. https://t.co/UYfpcloO4p
Pentagon Makes Middle East Bunker Upgrades Top Priority
Bunkers For U.S. Bases In Middle East Now A Top Priority For Pentagon A rush to harden bases in the Middle East should finally be a much needed wake-up call to glaring gaps globally. https://t.co/nfcrWSHIrq
Rheinmetall‑Boeing Alliance Boosts Ghost Bat European Market
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Gains Major European Foothold As Rheinmetall Joins Forces With Boeing The MQ-28 Ghost Bat could be fielded by the Luftwaffe, but the door is also open to a potentially very lucrative European CCA market. https://t.co/TN5Qrahts1
China Conflict Would Overstretch US Tanker Fleet, Warns Veteran Commander
What It Will Take To Fuel A Fight Against China From Former KC-135 Wing Commander Retired Air Force Col. Troy Pananon offers candid insights into the strain a fight with China would put on the tanker fleet. https://t.co/dLfQL3egZp
Compass Call Jets Poised for Middle East Deployment
EA-37B Compass Call Electronic Attack Jets Cross The Pond, Middle East Next? The jets could provide CENTCOM with America's most advanced standoff jamming capability, including disrupting communications and air defenses. Updating live: https://t.co/Z3ydr54165
Trump's Library to Feature Air Force One and Jets
Centerpiece of Trump's proposed presidential library is one of the VC-25As. VH-3D and fighter jets as well: https://t.co/tunh4fckU2
U.S. Lags Behind China in Drone Delivery Development
The U.S. is falling way behind in uncrewed aerial logistics. I can't count how many of these China has in development now.
Israeli F‑16s Carry Cluster Bombs to Counter Iran Missiles
Israeli F-16s Appear To Be Carrying Cluster Munitions The cluster munitions likely have a very particular purpose aimed at neutering Iran's ability to launch long-range ballistic missiles. Follow up to our recent story: https://t.co/ejprb4Sgq4
A‑10 Warthogs Deploy, Hinting Imminent Iran Ground Assault
Dozens Of A-10 Warthogs Appear Poised To Join Epic Fury The deployment of additional Warthogs comes amid increasing signs a ground operation on Iranian soil could come soon. Updating live: https://t.co/OnO9CUyPbs
Satellite Images Reveal Iran’s Pre‑planned Strike Capability
Comparative images in planet labs of Prince Sultan Air Base from two weeks ago (delayed) and days before tell you everything you need to know about how Iran could have targeted certain aircraft on that airfield even without real time...
White House Bunker Expanded Significantly Under Obama
Was there ever any doubt about this? They would never take this opportunity and not install a more survivable and much larger bunker. Also keep in mind the last major expansion and addition to the bunker facilities under the WH...
Iran Unlikely to Prioritize AWACS Despite High Value
This guy doesn't think Iran is smart enough to prioritize targeting an AWACS. Very high value, low density asset and very easy to spot. Also a key asset that enables defense against their one-way attack munitions, in particular. It would...
Iranian Strike Allegedly Destroys Rare E‑3 Sentry, Exposing Capability Gaps
Images Purportedly Show E-3 Sentry Totally Destroyed From Iranian Strike A loss of an E-3 would be a major blow for the dwindling fleet of increasingly rickety airframes and would point to other capability and defensive gaps. Story: https://t.co/uVVYStW612
DoD Ignoring Base Hardenings Leaves Aircraft Vulnerable
Hopefully there will FINALLY be a real wake up call here on hardened infrastructure for air bases. They (DoW leadership) have and are living in a fantasy land with this. It's maddening. It's easier to kill your most potent combat...
Iranian Attacks Drive Push for Hardened Underground Base
Hardened Underground Facilities Now Being Sought For Al Udeid Air Base Iranian attacks highlight the glaring need for hardened infrastructure and shelters to protect troops and military assets. https://t.co/z6Sqsl2jPV
TacAir’s Upgraded F‑5ATs Simulate Enemy
On this episode of TWZ: Special Access, Jamie Hunter visited TacAir to learn about their heavily upgraded F-5AT fighters and how they replicate enemy aircraft to keep U.S. fighter aircrews sharp. https://t.co/17p9XTnS5L
US May Deploy Anti‑Tank Mines to Hinder Iran’s Missiles
Is The U.S. Dropping Anti-Tank Mines To Stop Iranian Missile Launchers? Scattering mines around remote missile facilities and launch points would make sense in order to further degrade Iranian launches. https://t.co/oJbaDJm9hD
Veteran Commander Warns Epic Fury Straining Tanker Fleet
Veteran KC-135 Base Commander’s View Of Epic Fury’s Strain On The Tanker Force Retired Colonel Troy Pananon knows just how big a toll Epic Fury is taking on the fleet, its maintainers, and aircrews. Exclusive: https://t.co/QmUmvLbbed
Pentagon Opens Elite Test Ranges to Speed Procurement
Army Scales Back Barriers To Access Its Top Testing Ranges The Pentagon needs to drastically accelerate its development and procurement cycle and giving more access to its best testing ranges will be key in doing that. https://t.co/EHTMqHtG58
Iranian SAM Threat Persists Despite Low‑Threat Coastal Operations
Navy F/A-18’s Close Call With An Iranian SAM Highlights Remaining Risks To Epic Fury Aviators Even in lower-threat coastal areas, MANPADS are a real risk to lower-flying aircraft, and true air supremacy across Iran still isn't a reality. Updating Live: https://t.co/yn4zkYaM4A
Navy Shifts to Fielding Mature Uncrewed Vessels
Navy’s Drone Ship Plans Get Shaken Up Again The Navy wants to spend less time prototyping and focus on fielding already mature uncrewed vessel designs, which contractors might operate. https://t.co/LfNRpVJYnd
U.S. Must Overhaul Air Defense for Pacific Threat
US needs a totally new air defense strategy. This also includes congressional advocacy, procurement, etc. Leadership has failed us here. Little movement for many years when it was clear the nature of the mission was morphing rapidly. Time for a...
US and Iran Reject Ceasefire Proposals, No Off‑Ramp
After Nearly A Month Of Epic Fury There’s No Off-Ramp In Clear Sight Rejected proposals from the U.S. and Iran show how far off the parties are on any negotiated ceasefire. https://t.co/r2LKTln6n8
