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A Fleet of F-15EX Eagle II and F-35 Fighters Has Trained for Combat in China’s Backyard
The F-15EX Eagle II and F-35 fighters conducted joint training exercises during the Resolute Force event at Kadena Air Base, emphasizing their complementary roles in countering advanced missile and sensor threats in the Pacific. This marks the F-15EX's first overseas deployment, showcasing its speed, electronic warfare capabilities, and interoperability with 5th-generation platforms like the F-35.
Forget the F-35: Saab’s JAS 39 E Gripen Is the Best Fighter You Never Heard Of
The Saab JAS 39 E Gripen is a modernized multi-role fighter designed for survivability and efficiency, featuring advanced electronic warfare capabilities, AESA radar, IRST, and sensor fusion. It is built with a larger airframe, increased fuel capacity, and a GE F414 engine to enhance performance and situational awareness.
Hunt For Container Launchers Packed With Drones Kicked-Off By Pentagon
The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has initiated a search for containerized autonomous drone delivery systems (CADDS) capable of launching, recovering, and refitting drone swarms for land and maritime operations. This effort aims to address the challenges of scaling drone deployments while reducing operator risk in contested environments.
Concepts for New U.S. Navy Unmanned Combat Aircraft
Two aviation companies showcased concepts for armed, unmanned combat aircraft and control systems for the U.S. Navy during the Singapore Air Show. These developments highlight ongoing efforts to enhance the Navy's unmanned capabilities for future combat scenarios.
Russia’s Su-35 Super Flanker Fighter Keeps Falling Out of the Skies Above Ukraine
The Russian Su-35S fighter is facing significant challenges in Ukraine, with losses attributed to advanced air defenses, drones, and precise engagement tactics. Reports suggest weaknesses in the Su-35's avionics and radar systems, compounded by operational wear and potential shootdowns involving Western systems like the F-16 and AIM-120 missiles.
Shield AI, ST Engineering join forces on fine-tuning drone swarms
Shield AI and Singapore's ST Engineering have partnered to integrate AI-enabled Hivemind software into manned-unmanned teaming systems, enhancing drone swarm coordination. The collaboration aims to optimize autonomous operations across multiple platforms, including drones, ground vehicles, and surface vessels, with applications demonstrated in military exercises and conflict zones like Ukraine.
Shield AI, ST Engineering join forces on fine-tuning drone swarms
Shield AI and ST Engineering have partnered to integrate AI-driven Hivemind software into Singapore's manned-unmanned teaming systems, enhancing drone swarm coordination and autonomy. The collaboration aims to improve operational capabilities in GPS- and communications-denied environments, with potential applications for military forces like the Singaporean Armed Forces.
Ukraine Under Fire: Is NATO Support Enough?| Stefan Korshak
The article highlights Ukraine's reliance on US air defense systems amidst ongoing Russian strikes, while discussing NATO's support, missile deliveries, and the challenges of establishing local missile defense production in Ukraine.
Russian Drone Strike Kills Couple in Zaporizhzhia as Peace Talks Struggle Forward
A Russian drone strike in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region killed two civilians and injured a teenager, highlighting the continued use of drones in the conflict. The attack coincided with US-brokered peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow, which resulted in a prisoner exchange but no immediate ceasefire agreement.
Is Ukraine Using Old Polish ‘Skytruck’ Plane to Hunt Russian Drones?
Ukraine has repurposed a Polish PZL M28 Skytruck aircraft, originally based on a Soviet-era design, into a drone-hunting gunship equipped with a door-mounted M-134 minigun. This aircraft has reportedly shot down nearly 150 Russian drones, including Shahed-style kamikaze drones, showcasing innovative counter-UAS tactics in the ongoing conflict.