Developed for the US Air Force, ARMD completed its first flight using a storable liquid rocket engine, presenting a faster, scalable, and lower-cost approach to hypersonic weapons.

The US Air Force has issued two new requests for information to improve base defense against small drones, focusing on detection, tracking, and hard-kill defeat options. The effort is being led by the newly established Point Defense Battle Lab, with responses due by April 30, 2026.

US and allied air assets are trying to intercept Iran’s low-cost Shahed-type kamikaze drones with fighter jets. However, experts warn that this method brings high costs, serious risks, and long-term sustainability concerns.

The US use of A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft against Iran-linked fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz has reignited debate over the platform’s planned retirement. Analysts argue the Warthog remains highly effective in low-cost, long-endurance combat missions.

The US Air Force has designated Northrop Grumman’s Talon drone as YFQ-48A, identifying it as a strong contender for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

Developed by General Atomics, the AI-enabled Gambit Series introduces autonomous collaborative aircraft, giving the U.S. and allies next-generation air superiority capabilities.

The U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider successfully conducted its second test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, boosting strategic deterrence capabilities.

The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman successfully tested the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM’s second-stage solid rocket motor under simulated spaceflight conditions.