The US military is preparing to accept new F-35s without the APG-85 radar due to delays in the system’s development, potentially limiting the aircrafts’ combat capability for a temporary period.

The Pentagon’s Space Data Network aims to deliver missile warning and tracking data to defensive systems in near real time. The network is expected to serve as a critical backbone for the Golden Dome missile defense architecture.

US officials say the threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems is set to become a greater security challenge than the roadside bombs seen in Iraq and Afghanistan. Washington is rapidly expanding its counter-drone capacity to protect both domestic sites and overseas bases.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that American firepower over Iran will be increased dramatically. CENTCOM also stated that nearly 200 targets across Iran have been struck in recent days.

The US Navy has signed a $71 million robotics and artificial intelligence deal with Gecko Robotics to accelerate maintenance for ships and air platforms.

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.

U.S. defense company Anduril will begin producing the YFQ-44A Fury unmanned combat aircraft at its Arsenal-1 facility in Ohio months ahead of schedule. With this move, the company aims to strengthen its position in the U.S. Air Force’s CCA program and activate high-rate production capacity earlier than planned.

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.