Pentagon Reverse‑engineers GBU‑57 Using ATACMS Tech to Break Contractor Lock‑
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, a which the Pentagon is trying to change. Story: https://t.co/P7JyrN8lCZ
Micro Reactors on C‑17 Promise Off‑grid Power
This Is A Nuclear Reactor Packed Into A C-17 Globemaster III 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. Story: https://t.co/KrommLR43d
USAF Considers Mini‑Missiles to Defend Tankers
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. Story: https://t.co/B429nwNjht
Admiral Warns Extending Ford Deployment Risks Maintenance, Crew Strain
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 & crew strain. https://t.co/ae4GE8qeU3
Laser Weapon Airspace Closure Highlights Drone Policy Lag
Airspace Closure Over Laser Weapon Use A Glaring Example Of Drone Defense Policy Struggles After years of putting off the drone threat, the U.S. government is trying to do something about it, but policy is struggling to catch up. Story: https://t.co/VBGe87B1Ik
Air Force Denies Receiving Radar‑less F‑35s, JPO Stays Silent
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. https://t.co/HJUpX0g3Yl
Pentagon to Rank Contractors by Performance and Delays
Pentagon Is Making A Naughty Or Nice List Of Defense Contractors Best by delays, cost overruns and long waiting lists for critical weapons, the Pentagon says it is changing the way it will be doing business. https://t.co/lVZso6JKRj
Southern Border Faces Persistent, Hard-to-Defend Drone Threat
Today the mainstream learns about the chronic drone incursions over the Southern Border, which includes advanced systems, another story we have been reporting within our broader, in depth drone threat coverage for many years. No they aren’t easy to defend...
Marines Test Autonomous YFQ-42 Drone with Crewed Jets
YFQ-42 Fighter Drone To Test USMC's Autonomy 'Brain' Alongside Crewed Jets General Atomics' YFQ-42 has been selected the Marines to test how CCAs will think and fight with the MAGTF. Story: https://t.co/MfDHgGHDDf
US Deploys F‑35A Stealth Fighters Amid Stalled Iran Talks
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. Latest update: https://t.co/XTJiEkMBnh
US General: China Remains Regional Bomber, Not Strategic
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." Exclusive: https://t.co/DP7iHlPjrI
Red Wolf Missile Adds Standoff Strike to OA-1K
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. Story: https://t.co/TdDjlCz6b3
F-15E Strike Eagles Showcase Laser‑Guided Power at Super Bowl
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. Story: https://t.co/HE8syvE8Fj
A‑10 Warthogs Guard LCS Against Iranian Boat Swarms
A-10 Warthogs Protect Mine-Hunting Littoral Combat Ship In Arabian Gulf Exercise 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. Story: https://t.co/SZFRWOmm9F
