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Breaking scoop: XQ-58 Valkyrie Drone Crashes At Dugway Proving Ground In Utah The stealthy autonomous drone's manufacturer, Kratos, said it went down upon takeoff while in a "test configuration." https://www.twz.com/news-features/xq-58-valkyrie-drone-crashes-at-dugway-proving-ground-in-utah
XQ-58 Valkyrie Drone Crashes At Dugway Proving Ground In Utah
The stealthy autonomous drone's manufacturer, Kratos, said it went down upon takeoff while in a "test configuration."
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Houthis To Expand Shipping Attacks To Northern Red Sea If the Houthis start hitting ships heading toward the Suez Canal it could be another catastrophic blow to world energy supplies. Latest: https://www.twz.com/news-features/houthis-to-expand-shipping-attacks-to-northern-red-sea
Houthis To Expand Shipping Attacks To Northern Red Sea
If the Houthis start hitting ships heading toward the Suez Canal it could be another catastrophic blow to world energy supplies.
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The P-8A and MQ-4Cs were designed to work in concert, but direct in-flight control of Tritons will open new tactical possibilities and greatly extend the Poseidon's reach. https://www.twz.com/air/p-8-poseidon-crews-controlling-mq-4c-triton-drones-becoming-a-reality
P-8 Poseidon Crews Controlling MQ-4C Triton Drones Becoming A Reality
The P-8A and MQ-4Cs were designed to work in concert, but direct in-flight control of Tritons will open new tactical possibilities and greatly extend the Poseidon's reach.
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From short-range missiles that threaten Taiwan to dual-capable weapons that can reach Guam, these varied systems are a key component of China’s anti-access strategy. Feature: https://www.twz.com/land/chinas-growing-regional-ballistic-missile-arsenal-a-guide
China’s Growing Regional Ballistic Missile Arsenal: A Guide
From short-range missiles that threaten Taiwan to dual-capable weapons that can reach Guam, these varied systems are a key component of China’s anti-access strategy. From Taiwan-focused short-range mi...
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Trump Orders White House Helipad Construction Redo: Report The helipad was initially expected to be finished by the time Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in September. https://www.twz.com/air/trump-orders-white-house-helipad-construction-redo-report
Trump Orders White House Helipad Construction Redo: Report
The helipad was initially expected to be finished by the time Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in September
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The Army is transforming its canceled long-range supergun into a test platform that could speed hypersonic development while reducing reliance on costly flight tests. https://www.twz.com/land/army-revives-giant-cannon-to-advance-hypersonic-testing
Army Revives Giant Cannon to Advance Hypersonic Testing
The Army is transforming its canceled long-range supergun into a test platform that could speed hypersonic development while reducing reliance on costly flight tests. The Army is transforming its canc...
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The U.S. and Iran aren't exchanging blows as Trump says he's given his final chance at a deal, and the strait remains the most urgent sticking point. https://www.twz.com/news-features/iran-and-oman-working-to-control-strait-of-hormuz-shaky-ceasefire-still-holding
Iran And Oman Working To Control Strait Of Hormuz, Shaky Ceasefire Still Holding
The U.S. and Iran aren't exchanging blows as Trump says he's given his final chance at a deal, and the strait remains the most urgent sticking point.
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Being able to autonomously use onboard sensor data to engage aerial threats is exactly what the USAF wants from its future CCA drones. https://www.twz.com/air/x-62a-toting-infrared-search-and-track-pod-used-its-ai-brain-to-autonomously-intercept-an-enemy-t-38
X-62A Toting Infrared Search And Track Pod Used Its AI 'Brain' To Autonomously Intercept An 'Enemy' T-38
Being able to autonomously use sensor data to engage aerial threats is exactly what the USAF wants from its future CCA drones.
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Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: August 3, 2026 USS George Washington visits Vietnam, the first time a U.S. carrier has done so since 2023, meanwhile two carriers hold the blockade line in the Arabian Sea. Latest: https://www.twz.com/sea/where-are-the-aircraft-carriers-august-3-2026
Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: August 3, 2026
USS George Washington visits Vietnam, the first time a U.S. carrier has done so since 2023, meanwhile two carriers hold the blockade line in the Arabian Sea.
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The Navy will no longer categorize enlarged Virginia Block V and VI types as attack submarines ahead of Ohio class guided missile boats' retirements. https://www.twz.com/sea/stretched-virginia-class-recategorized-as-guided-missile-submarines-ssgns
Stretched Virginia Class Recategorized As Guided Missile Submarines (SSGNs)
The Navy will no longer categorize enlarged Virginia Block V and VI types as attack submarines ahead of Ohio class guided missile boats' retirements.
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The Navy has a plan for a revolutionary modular surface-to-air missile arsenal, and submarines are intended to be added as launch platforms. https://www.twz.com/sea/u-s-navy-is-seeking-a-submarine-launched-anti-air-missile
U.S. Navy Is Seeking A Submarine Launched Anti-Air Missile
The Naval Modular Missile vision includes submarine and ship-launched versions that all use a common interceptor.
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This Soviet Sub’s Bizarre ‘Double-Barrel’ Bow Was Built To Test Exotic Weapons The exotic-looking testbed helped develop Soviet submarine-launched missile-torpedoes during the Cold War. https://www.twz.com/sea/this-soviet-subs-bizarre-double-barrel-bow-was-built-to-test-exotic-weapons
This Soviet Sub’s Bizarre ‘Double-Barrel’ Bow Was Built To Test Exotic Weapons
The strange looking testbed helped develop Soviet submarine-launched missile-torpedoes during the Cold War. The bizarre testbed helped develop Soviet submarine-launched missile-torpedoes during the Co...
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Iryna Terekh talks Flamingo cruise missiles, weaponizing AI, Ukraine’s future interceptors and much more in our wide-ranging interview. Feature: https://www.twz.com/news-features/ukraines-fire-point-ceo-on-how-its-making-missiles-and-drones-to-destroy-the-russian-empire
Ukraine's Fire Point CEO On How It's Making Missiles And Drones To "Destroy The Russian Empire"
Iryna Terekh talks Flamingo cruise missiles, weaponizing AI, Ukraine's future interceptors and much more in our wide-ranging interview.
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The USS Pinckney is first in line to get the new AN/SPY‑6(V)4 radar, a key part of a larger upgrade package. https://www.twz.com/sea/new-radar-delivery-pushes-arleigh-burke-destroyer-modernization-work-toward-next-phase
New Radar Delivery Pushes Arleigh Burke Destroyer Modernization Work Toward Next Phase
The USS Pinckney is first in line to get the new AN/SPY‑6(V)4 radar, a key part of a larger upgrade package.
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The warship design appears tailored to sit between the capabilities of a lower-end frigate and a guided-missile destroyer, with an eye on the North American market. https://www.twz.com/sea/german-defense-giant-rheinmetall-enters-the-frigate-market
German Defense Giant Rheinmetall Enters The Frigate Market
The warship design appears tailored to sit between the capabilities of a lower-end frigate and a guided-missile destroyer, with an eye on the North American market. The warship design appears tailored...
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The Sea Phoenix air defense system would have ported the weapons system from the F-14 Tomcat onto Navy flattops. From the TWZ vault: https://www.twz.com/41956/surface-launched-version-of-the-tomcats-aim-54-phoenix-missile-nearly-armed-cold-war-carriers
Surface-Launched Version Of The Tomcat’s AIM-54 Phoenix Missile Nearly Armed Cold War Carriers
The Sea Phoenix air defense system would have ported the weapons system from the F-14 Tomcat onto Navy flattops.
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With a liquid-fueled motor and dual-mode guidance system, the Diamondback was an early effort to make a longer-range missile based on the Sidewinder. From the TWZ vault: https://www.twz.com/air/the-navy-nearly-built-a-nuclear-armed-super-sidewinder-air-to-air-missile
The Navy Nearly Built A Nuclear Armed "Super Sidewinder" Air-To-Air Missile
With a liquid-fueled motor and dual-mode guidance system, the Diamondback was an early effort to make a longer-range missile based on the Sidewinder. With a liquid-fueled motor and dual-mode guidance ...
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Red Sea Maritime Security Task Force Commander Talks Major Jump In Escort Requests The danger to Red Sea shipping has increased again after the Houthis began attacking Saudi tankers. https://www.twz.com/news-features/red-sea-maritime-security-task-force-commander-talks-major-jump-in-escort-requests
Red Sea Maritime Security Task Force Commander Talks Major Jump In Escort Requests
The danger to Red Sea shipping has increased once again after the Houthis began attacking Saudi tankers.
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U.S. Navy Is Seeking A Submarine Launched Anti-Air Missile The Navy has a plan for a revolutionary modular surface-to-air missile arsenal, and submarines are intended to be added as launch platforms. https://www.twz.com/sea/u-s-navy-is-seeking-a-submarine-launched-anti-air-missile
U.S. Navy Is Seeking A Submarine Launched Anti-Air Missile
The Naval Modular Missile vision includes submarine and ship-launched versions that all use a common interceptor.
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The F-35B Can Eject Its Pilot Automatically Only the F-35B variant has an auto-eject system, a feature that is tied to its ability to hover in mid-air. From the TWZ vault: https://www.twz.com/the-f-35b-can-eject-its-pilot-automatically
The F-35B Can Eject Its Pilot Automatically
Only the F-35B variant has an auto-eject system, a feature that is tied to its ability to hover in mid-air.
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F-35B Crashes And Burns At Marine Corps Air Station Miramar The F-35B crashed near the end of the runway at the sprawling Marine Corps base at around 10AM local time. https://www.twz.com/air/f-35b-crashes-and-burns-at-marine-corps-air-station-miramar
F-35B Crashes And Burns At Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
The F-35B crashed near the end of the runway at the sprawling Marine Corps base at around 10AM local time.
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Turkey’s Latest Kaan Fighter Prototype Begins Taxi Tests The P1 aircraft begins powered taxi testing as Turkish Aerospace pushes toward multiple flying prototypes. Story: https://www.twz.com/air/turkeys-latest-kaan-fighter-prototype-begins-taxi-tests
Turkey’s Latest Kaan Fighter Prototype Begins Taxi Tests
The P1 aircraft begins powered taxi testing as Turkish Aerospace pushes toward multiple flying prototypes. The P1 aircraft begins powered taxi testing as Turkish Aerospace pushes toward multiple flyin...
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A surprise plan to transfer Strike Eagles to the Reserves could be a preview of how a much larger F-15EX fleet will be assigned. https://www.twz.com/air/f-15es-replacing-a-10s-at-whiteman-afb-signals-bigger-realignment-of-eagle-fleet
F-15Es Replacing A-10s At Whiteman AFB Signals Bigger Realignment Of Eagle Fleet
A surprise plan to transfer Strike Eagles to the Reserves could be a preview of how a much larger F-15EX fleet will be assigned.
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Drone Strike On Egyptian Port On Mediterranean Stokes Concerns Iran Conflict Will Widen Latest: https://www.twz.com/news-features/drone-strike-on-egyptian-port-on-mediterranean-stokes-concerns-iran-conflict-will-widen
Drone Strike On Egyptian Port On Mediterranean Stokes Concerns Iran Conflict Will Widen
Claims swirl around who struck natural gas tankers far from the conflict zone, but it appears to have been meant to send a message.
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The previously unseen missile could be the air-launched Type 25, dramatically expanding the F-2’s standoff strike reach. https://www.twz.com/air/japanese-f-2-fighter-appears-with-new-large-stealth-cruise-missile-under-its-wings
Japanese F-2 Fighter Appears With New Large Stealth Cruise Missile Under Its Wings
The previously unseen missile could be the air-launched Type 25, dramatically expanding the F-2’s standoff strike reach. The previously unseen missile could be the air-launched Type 25, dramatically e...
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Confessions Of A C-2 Greyhound Carrier Onboard Delivery Pilot A C-2 pilot describes how the workhorse Greyhound we know today was a very finicky and neglected aircraft years ago. From the TWZ vault: https://www.twz.com/16535/confessions-of-a-c-2-greyhound-carrier-onboard-delivery-pilot
Confessions Of A C-2 Greyhound Carrier Onboard Delivery Pilot
A C-2 pilot describes how the workhorse Greyhound we know today was a very finicky and neglected aircraft years ago.
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Japan Has Officially Joined The Tomahawk Cruise Missile Club Japan has fired its first Tomahawk from one of its destroyers, ushering in a new era of long-range cruise missile capability. Story: https://www.twz.com/sea/japan-has-officially-joined-the-tomahawk-cruise-missile-club
Japan Has Officially Joined The Tomahawk Cruise Missile Club
Japan has fired its first Tomahawk from one of its destroyers, ushering in a new era of long-range cruise missile capability.
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As small uncrewed surface vessels proliferate, the threat they potentially pose will grow, and rules of engagement will have to adapt. https://www.twz.com/sea/chinese-destroyers-encounter-with-u-s-drone-boat-highlights-future-rules-of-engagement-issues
Chinese Destroyer's Encounter With U.S. Drone Boat Highlights Future Rules Of Engagement Issues
As small uncrewed surface vessels proliferate, the threat they potentially pose will grow, and rules of engagement will have to adapt.
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Putting YJ-20s on Type 052D destroyers, not just the giant Type 055, distributes the capability across many more hulls and potentially a much larger area. https://www.twz.com/sea/china-fires-yj-20-hypersonic-anti-ship-missile-from-smaller-destroyer
China Fires YJ-20 Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile From Smaller Destroyer
Putting YJ-20s on Type 052D destroyers, not just the giant Type 055, distributes the capability across many more hulls and potentially a much larger area. Putting YJ-20s on Type 054D destroyers, not j...
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Will The F-47 Have To Fly Initially With Inferior Engines? The timelines for a next-gen fighter engine and the F-47 appear out of sync, which could lead to a stop-gap engine, something with historical precedent. https://www.twz.com/air/will-the-f-47-have-to-fly-initially-with-inferior-engines
Will The F-47 Have To Fly Initially With Inferior Engines?
The timelines for a next-gen fighter engine and the F-47 appear out of sync, which could lead to a stop-gap engine, something with historical precedent.
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