U.S. Air Force

US military MQ-9 Reaper replacement efforts

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: General Atomics unveils Wildfire drone to succeed MQ-9 Reaper

The United States military is seeking to replace the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial system with more cost-effective, modular alternatives following significant fleet attrition in recent conflicts. General Atomics has unvei

Aviation events and memorials in Wildwoods

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Wildwoods, NJ, announces Oktoberfest and Air Show events

The Wildwoods region in New Jersey is preparing for several aviation-themed events and commemorative ceremonies in September 2026. The Wildwoods Air Show is scheduled for September 12–13 and will include a patriotic com

Evolution of digital, drone, and cognitive warfare

8 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Asymmetric warfare and drone technology reshape military tactics and training

The landscape of modern warfare is undergoing a significant transformation characterized by the integration of advanced technology and digital tools. Initial concerns focused on European security and the potential for ge

DroneShield faces stock pressure and ASIC probe

24 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: DroneShield appoints new CFO amid rising revenue and high short interest

DroneShield continues to face a divergence between operational growth and stock performance. While the company reported a 74 percent revenue increase for the first half of fiscal year 2026—reaching A$125.8 million—and ma

Boeing F-15 Eagle Crest defense contract

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: US Air Force doubles F-15EX fighter jet order to 267 aircraft

The U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force have awarded Boeing a sole-source, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the F-15 Eagle Crest program. The contract has a maximum spending ceili

U.S. military benefits dispute over Iran conflict

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: U.S. military families dispute combat benefits over Iran conflict status

U.S. military families, including the widow of Major Alex Klinner, have raised concerns regarding the denial of combat-related benefits and social entitlements following the deaths of service members during operations ag

L3Harris Viper Shield F-16 development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: L3Harris completes first production of Viper Shield systems for F-16 fleet

L3Harris Technologies has progressed from the testing phase to the production phase of its Viper Shield electronic warfare system for F-16 fighters. Initial flight tests conducted at Edwards Air Force Base involved F-16

Fatal aircraft accidents in Alaska

6 clusters · 121 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Alaska plane crash kills former Bethel mayor and three relatives

A series of fatal aircraft accidents in Alaska has drawn investigation into flight operations and weather-related risks. In February 2025, Bering Air Flight 445 crashed near Nome, killing all ten people on board. An NTS

Rocket Lab expands US Space Force contracts and Iridium deal

9 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Rocket Lab secures US Space Force contracts amid stock volatility

In late July 2026, Rocket Lab secured a $266 million U.S. Space Force contract for up to 18 sub-orbital launches to support missile-defence and hypersonic testing, adding a fourth launch site at the Pacific Spaceport Com

U.S. Air Force B-52 modernization challenges

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: US Air Force invests millions to modernize B-52 bombers

The U.S. Air Force's B-52 Stratofortress modernization program, aimed at transitioning the fleet to the B-52J configuration to ensure viability through the 2050s, is facing severe cost growth and schedule slips. A Govern

Rocket Lab GHOST launch system development

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Rocket Lab unveils GHOST mobile launch system

Rocket Lab has introduced the Global Hypersonic & Orbital Spaceport Technology (GHOST), a modular and containerized launch system. The technology integrates rockets, ground support, propellant-loading hardware, and telem

US-Iran conflict: escalating costs and casualties

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Iran War: Strategic debates and economic costs rise

The conflict between the United States and Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, has escalated into a costly war of attrition. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims that recent U.S. strikes destroyed 28 aircr

Iran warns Bulgaria of retaliation over US military ties

14 clusters · 210 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Defense Minister warns of Iranian hybrid operations

Following the temporary deployment of U.S. KC-135 aerial-refueling tankers at Bulgaria’s Bezmer air base, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov confirmed on 22 August 2026 that two aircraft have departed the facility. Stoyan

Detention and Charges of Air Force Major Jason Watson

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: US Air Force Major Jason Watson charged for Trump criticism

U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson has been ordered into pretrial confinement in Maryland following a series of arrests related to his public calls for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance

Kratos Defense propulsion technology development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Kratos to supply J85 engines for Boeing JDAM LR program

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has expanded its role as a propulsion component supplier for major U.S. defense programs. The company successfully developed and delivered advanced turbomachinery for Lockheed Martin’s

Parsons Corporation US defense contracts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Parsons awarded $350M Navy ISR contract

Parsons Corporation has secured multiple significant defense contracts with the United States military. In mid-August 2026, the company received a $70 million task order from the U.S. Air Force under the Air Base Air D

Military integration of artificial intelligence

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Artificial intelligence integration in modern military warfare

The integration of artificial intelligence into military operations is accelerating, impacting wargaming, targeting, and decision-making processes. The Pentagon has awarded an $80 million contract to Code Metal to implem

Nano Nuclear Energy stock fluctuations and stabilization

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Nano Nuclear Energy and Infleqtion show technical shifts

In late July 2026, Nano Nuclear Energy’s shares fell sharply, closing at $15.58 on July 23 after a 7.7% drop. During this period, analyst views were mixed; Wall Street Zen downgraded the rating to “Strong Sell,” while ot