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Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Why won't the buzzing stop??!
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Operational F-15EXs Have Started Flying With Conformal Fuel Tanks
The USAF did not originally plan for the air-to-air combat-focused F-15EX to carry CFTs, but its mission demands are evolving.

USS Theodore Roosevelt Arrives In Singapore; Last Stop Before Third Strike Group Reaches The Middle East
Where the aircraft carriers are as of November 6, 2026.

Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopters Are Now Firing Cruise Missiles
New footage highlights Russia’s push to field lower-cost standoff weapons from unconventional platforms.

USMC Says It Needs Nine More Amphibious Warships To Carry Out Its Missions
The current fleet of 31 amphibs needs to grow to 40 according to USMC leadership, but where the funding will come from is more in doubt after the midterms.
jeudi 5 novembre

A Guide To China’s Expanding Fleet Of Military Helicopters
China’s rotary fleet is evolving into a more capable, homegrown force, bringing new reach and flexibility to operations on land and at sea.

This Is The Army’s New MALET Kit That Turns Mortars Into Drone-Dropped Weapons
The clip-on kit is designed to give soldiers a convenient way to rapidly turn existing mortars into small bombs for drones.

We Now Know Why Sierra Nevada Corp Canned Its Navy Jet Trainer Bid
SNC has provided a detailed explanation for why its clean-sheet Freedom Jet isn't competing to replace the Navy's T-45s.

NASA Announces X-70 “Fractal” Experimental Aircraft (Updated)
The X-70 will be able to test new flight control capabilities and will push the bounds of maneuverability.

Did The Blue Wave Just Sink Trump’s Battleship?
The validity and cost of President Trump's battleship program was already under fire before the Democrats' historic mid-term wins.
mercredi 4 novembre

Pakistan Joins Air-to-Air Missile Club With Successful Test Of Fa’az
The test is a major step toward Pakistan’s homegrown air-to-air missile capability, despite already fielding advanced Chinese weapons.

Ukrainian Soldiers Tell Us Which Guns And Optics Work Best In Combat
Ukrainian troops explain their affinity for HK416s and locally-built UAR-15s rifles, Holosun and Eotech optics, and much more.

The Beechcraft M-346N Is The Only Known Aircraft Left In The Navy’s Jet Trainer Competition
Sierra Nevada Corp decided not to bid to replace the Navy's T-45s with its Freedom Jet, one of two known contenders left in the running.

USAF Widens Lower-Cost Cruise Missile Effort To Also Include Glide Bombs
A new 'spiral' to the Extended Range Attack Munition program includes calls for unpowered and powered designs.

What Trump’s Drastic Reduction Of U.S. Military Aid To Israel Could Mean
Trump announced he was cutting off Israel's $4 billion in annual aid by the end of the year.
mardi 3 novembre

This Is Naval Group’s Concept For A Stealthy, Drone-Armed Future Destroyer
The SCX26 concept pairs a stealthy, split-superstructure design with advanced weapons and extensive facilities for uncrewed systems.

Prototype X-BAT VTOL ‘Fighter’ Drone Unveiled
We are finally getting our first look at Shield AI's extremely ambitious tail-sitting X-BAT multi-role combat drone.

Airborne Laser Weapon For Tactical Aircraft Being Developed By Germany
The new initiative aims to eventually equip Luftwaffe combat aircraft with a laser capable of shooting down drones and missiles.

A Nuclear Strike On Iran? It Sounds Absurd Because It Is. Let’s Talk About It
If this were entertained within the administration, it would face a far greater disaster than the Strait of Hormuz being closed.
lundi 2 novembre

Counter-Drone Laser Weapon Now Guarding Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Alongside SAMs
Mar-a-Lago is the latest real-world deployment for the U.S. military's growing arsenal of LOCUST counter-drone lasers.

New CB90 CX Is Bigger, Optionally Crewed Evolution Of Saab’s Proven Combat Boat
The CX version brings expanded payload capacity and a new suite of combat capabilities to the familiar combat boat.