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Uncertainty over NZDF drone directives despite Kiwi troops helping blow them up in Australia

And the Defence Force is about to head to the US for more drone war-games.

600 Hammer bombs, anti-tank missiles among Rs 5,000-crore deal set for nod

600 Hammer bombs, anti-tank missiles among Rs 5,000-crore deal set for nod

Zone 5 wins $12M to scale up Rusty Dagger missile production

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a 12 million contract to Zone 5 Technologies to advance manufacturing technology for the Rusty Dagger program, a fast-moving effort to produce affordable, mass-scale long-range strike missiles that has moved from program launch to potential combat employment in roughly two years. The contract, awarded June 18, 2026, by the []

(LEAD) Nearly 10 Chinese, Russian military aircraft briefly enter S. Korea's air defense zone: JCS

SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft brief...

Korea: Il-2 Series Fills a CFS-Shaped Hole in My Heart

Korea: Il-2 Series is a promising start for the next generation of flight simulators.

US in Talks to Bring PAC-3 Missile Maintenance to Europe

The US is reportedly eyeing joint production of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles and maintenance centers for PAC-3 Patriot missiles in Europe, which is set to be announced on the sidelines of Tuesday’s NATO summit. However, the proposal falls short of joint production of PAC-3s in Germany as speculated earlier, with Kyiv appealing for the missiles following recent waves of deadly Russian missile strikes.

Video Shows Russian Forces Destroying New US-Made MAAWLR Air Defense System in Ukraine

Russian troops have reportedly destroyed one of the newest American weapons operated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the special military operation zone. The target was a MAAWLR mobile short-range air defense missile system, which was struck by a drone operated by the 11th Army Guards Corps of the Sever Group of Forces in the Kharkiv region. New Air Defense System Reportedly Hit in Kharkiv Region According to Severny Veter Telegram channel, the MAAWLR system was first unveiled at the Air, Space Cyber Conference in the United States in the autumn of 2025. The system can be deployed either as a stationary installation or mounted on pickup trucks and trailers. The mobile version is designated MAAWLR, while the fixed variant is known as BRAWLR.

The Davis Wing, the B-24 Liberator, and the Self-Made Bet That Paid Off

The most produced American military aircraft of World War II was not a small fighter, a trainer, or a simple utility airplane — it was a complex four-engine heavy bomber called the B-24 Liberator. Over the course of five years, American industry produced a staggering 18,482 of these bombers, and they served in every theater of the war.The B-24 was a workhorse with strategic impact, but it would not have had its utility — or possibly even existed — were it not for its wing.Of course, all airplanes need a wing to fly. But the B-24 Liberator’s wing was special: The post The Davis Wing, the B-24 Liberator, and the Self-Made Bet That Paid Off appeared first on War on the Rocks.

Picking Up Warhammer 40K's 11th Edition? Here's How To Get Started

Are Warhammer 40k’s new boxes all they’re cracked up to be? Or are there better ways to build an army in 11th edition?

US strikes Uyghur militants in Syria

A suspected US-led coalition strike on a site used by Uyghur militants in Syria's Idlib province has renewed debate over the future of foreign fighters under the country's post-Assad government. Sources told The New Arab on that an aircraft targeted a compound used by a faction formerly known as the Turkistan Islamic Party, in al-Zainiya area near Jisr al-Shughourin western Idlib. While no confirmed information has emerged regarding casualties from the strike, preliminary reports suggested that a leader of Hurras al-Din, a former al-Qaeda affiliate which formally dissolved in January, may have been killed. (Map: PCL)

U.S. Tested Missiles in Civilian Areas of Iran at the Beginning of the War

The United States tested its new Lockheed Martin Precision Strike Missile projectiles in the opening attacks of its unprovoked war against Iran, striking the southern city of Lamerd in Fars province and killing 21 people—including six children—, according to the news outlet Middle East Eye. Among the survivors of the live‑fire tests, several women suffered []

UK fighter jets escort Russian aircraft away from carrier strike group: ‘Unsafe and unprofessional’

U.K. fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Russian aircraft away from a carrier strike group after it repeatedly flew close. On Monday, a Russian Tu-142 “Bear-F” maritime patrol craft, derived from the famous Tu-95 bomber, made repeated close passes at the strike group. During these passes, it dropped several sonobuoys, a listening device used to []

[Video] 🇮🇹🇬🇧🇯🇵⚡️ — Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has stated that new countries may [...]

— Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has stated that new countries may join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the sixth-generation stealth fighter initiative jointly developed by the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy.According to Crosetto, Canada is the closest to joining the programme in an observer capacity. Germany and Saudi Arabia are also being considered as potential participants.Meanwhile, uncertainty persists over the future of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme led by Germany and France, while progress on GCAP continues to accelerate. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently confirmed that the project has entered its operational phase.@IntelSlava

Day 1,584 of WW3. In a meme-reversal, a shadow fleet ship surrenders to the French navy. Orc attacks may cause 5-hour daily blackouts this summer, and cotton blooms at a chemical plant in russia's Tula region. This is your Friday Ukraine War thread [News]

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Europe Fills Most US Defense Gaps in NATO Ahead of Ankara Summit

The development comes as the United States reshapes its military commitments to NATO, reflecting Washington’s growing focus on preparing for potential conflicts in multiple regions, particularly the Indo-Pacific. In May, the U.S. informed allies it would reduce the pool of forces and capabilities earmarked for NATO operations, including fighter jets, drones, refuelling aircraft, naval assets [] The post Europe Fills Most US Defense Gaps in NATO Ahead of Ankara Summit appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Military jets practice flyovers ahead of July fourth

Military aircraft could be seen and heard flying over Washington, DC, on Friday rehearsing for this weekend's America 250 celebrations. The "Wings Over Washington" event on Saturday will include the Golden Knights parachute team, the new presidential aircraft and the MV-22 Osprey.

SSR Mining: A Proven Playbook And A Fresh War Chest

SSR Mining: A Proven Playbook And A Fresh War Chest

The long overdue military blueprint: How ground troops and manned tanks will make way for drones and crewless submarines...

The long overdue military blueprint: How ground troops and manned tanks will make way for drones and crewless submarines...

U.K.-Italian-Japanese Fighter Jet Venture Wins $6.14 Billion Contract

U.K.’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. secured a contract to develop a new stealth fighter jet.

Russia’s drone barrages slowed in June. Its bombers are worn out — but its factories are retooling for something worse

Analysts warn the compensating pivots are more dangerous.

US insists Strait of Hormuz is 'open' as major new wave of strikes hit Iran | 9 News Australia

The US military has confirmed a new round of strikes on Iran, while a former Pentagon operative says “unfortunately”, it appears a full-scale war between the US and Iran is all but inevitable, with two key military operations increasingly emerging as options. Also, a US Congressman who is the ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee says Iran is likely to be more motivated than ever to achieve a nuclear weapon.| *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

US in search of quick, low-cost missile production options after Iran operation — media

The Financial Times points out that the US Air Force has requested some 12 bln over the next five years for 28,000 missiles

A.I. is letting this company build a new kind of defense contractor

Shield AI builds small reconnaissance drones for the U.S. military. Its ambitions are much greater.

In 1942 Los Angeles fired 1,440 anti-aircraft rounds at nothing

At 2:25 a.m. on February 25, 1942 — less than three months after Pearl Harbor — air raid sirens sounded across Los Angeles County. A total blackout was ordered. At 3:16 a.m., the 37th Coast Artillery Brigade opened fire with .50-caliber machine guns and anti-aircraft shells. — Read the rest The post In 1942 Los Angeles fired 1,440 anti-aircraft rounds at nothing appeared first on Boing Boing.

Ukraine’s war robot usage jumped 122% in 6 months as the frontline ‘kill zone’ for human troops grows

A ground drone travels along a road covered by anti-drone nets in Donetsk. Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform/NurPhoto Ukraine said it used ground drones in over 16,000 missions in June, up from 7,500 in January. The 122 increase over the last six months comes as danger zones along the front continue to expand. Kyiv says it plans to []

US seeks cheaper hunter-killer drones after Iran destroys $1B worth of Reapers

US military drone losses in Iran war spur Pentagon call for cheap replacements.

War's Back On: What Are the Implications?

What are the implications for our new endless war in the Middle East?

[Video] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US strikes Iranian naval base using sea drones in combat for the first time.

JUST IN: US strikes Iranian naval base using sea drones in combat for the first time.@BRICSNews

Stealth Jets Exposed Over Neutral Austria

When a pair of cutting-edge American stealth jets were unmasked by a neutral country’s aging fighters in 2002, it exposed not just a clever overflight ruse but a recurring tension between great‑power logistics and the hard limits of neutrality law. Key Points In October 2002, the U.S. Air Force flew a KC‑10 tanker through Austrian []