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U.S. Air Force Tests XQ-67A Drone Systems for Dispersed Combat Operations

The U.S. Air Force tests XQ-67A mission systems, onboard power and cooling, and beyond-line-of-sight links to support dispersed autonomous combat operations.
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China’s Type 071 Amphibious Ships Conduct Rare Live-Fire Exercise

China’s Type 071 amphibious ships conducted a reported live-fire exercise involving four vessels, highlighting amphibious training and naval readiness.
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Four Salvadoran Air Force Members Missing After Gang Ambush in Haiti

Four Salvadoran Air Force members are missing after a reported gang ambush in Haiti, raising concerns over the security of international personnel.
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U.S. Air Force Service Member Dies After Rappelling Fall at San Antonio Stadium

A U.S. Air Force service member died after falling during a pregame rappelling demonstration at San Antonio's Alamodome, according to military reporting.
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Houthis Claim Saudi Apache Helicopter Shootdown Near Najran

Houthis claim they shot down a Saudi Apache near Najran, while the Saudi-led coalition reports a fatal AH-6i crash blamed on a technical malfunction.
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Lithuania Scrambles NATO Fighters After Suspected Drone Incursion

Lithuania issued a shelter alert after a suspected drone entered its airspace, prompting NATO fighter jets to respond and Kaunas airport to close.
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B-21 Raider: Stealth Bomber Capabilities, Payload, Cost and Mission

Explore B-21 Raider specs, payload, stealth technology, cost, development timeline and mission, plus what Operation Epic Fury reveals about U.S. bomber strategy.
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Starfighters Space Plans December F-104 Test for Starlaunch 1

Starfighters Space plans to fly its Starlaunch 1 suborbital development vehicle beneath a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter in December 2026, beginning airborne integration testing for a program intended to ...
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Saab, FMV Launch Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle Demonstrator

Swedish defense company Saab has completed the initial development and sea trials of a large uncrewed underwater vehicle demonstrator in cooperation with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration ...
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Sweden to Deploy Gripen Fighters Over Poland for NATO Air Defense and Ukraine Aid Protection

Sweden will deploy JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft for NATO operations over Poland from October 2026, reinforcing surveillance of Polish airspace and contributing to the protection of logistics ...
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Tejas vs Gripen: Key Differences and Capabilities

Tejas was developed primarily to strengthen India’s indigenous fighter manufacturing and replace older light fighter fleets while providing a modern multirole capability. Gripen was designed around ...
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Russia Issues Nuclear Warning to NATO Over Kaliningrad as Baltic Tensions Rise

Russia has issued a new nuclear warning to NATO over Kaliningrad, saying Moscow could resort to nuclear weapons if the Western alliance attempted to isolate the Russian exclave on the Baltic Sea. The ...