The Pentagon orders 148 F-35s ($12.5 billion) for $12.5 billion
A modified $12.5 billion contract finalizes batch 18 and launches batch 19 of the F-35s. Breakdown by variant, operational implications, and supply chain. Summary The […]
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Ottawa confirms progress on F-35 program despite US review of sales
Canada maintains its schedule for 88 F-35s despite US export review, with deliveries and budget unchanged. Summary The Canadian government has reaffirmed that the F-35A […]
The US Space Force mandates RG-XX resupply satellites.
RG-XX redesign: the US Space Force replaces GSSAP with commercial satellites that can be resupplied in orbit to boost Space Domain Awareness in GEO. Summary […]
The Pentagon downgrades USAFE and NATO AIRCOM to 3-star rank.
Washington reduces the rank of the commander of USAFE-AFA and Allied Air Command from four stars to three stars. A budgetary decision with strategic implications […]
The US Air Force is relying on the autonomous Cessna 208B to validate the Reliable Autonomy System
A $17.4 million contract equips a Cessna 208B with the Reliable Autonomy System to validate the safe integration of drones into civil and military airspace. […]
Russia increases incursions into Alaska’s ADIZ to test US responsiveness
Russian flights into Alaska’s ADIZ continue in 2025, revealing a test of NORAD’s vigilance and illustrating the strategic tension between Moscow and Washington. Summary In […]
Silicon Valley challenges the US military-industrial complex on defense innovation
Tech players such as Palantir and Anduril are challenging traditional defense giants and calling for a overhaul of the US military industrial base. In summary […]
Lockheed Martin advances its F-35 “5+,” an evolution toward the sixth generation
Lockheed Martin is proposing a “5+” version of the F-35, incorporating advanced engines, enhanced stealth capabilities, and modernized weaponry. Washington is studying this option. Summary […]
The USAF is relying on atomic clocks for drone swarms without GPS
The AFRL requires sub-nanosecond synchronization of drone swarms via atomic clocks to operate without GPS. The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is issuing a […]
The ERAM program accelerates the arrival of a new cruise missile for Ukraine
The ERAM missile: rapid launch, long range, GPS/INS guidance, and allied funding. How the US is preparing a new weapon for Ukraine. The Extended-Range Attack […]