US special ops eye unmanned vessels with missiles after purported Ukrainian strike
Ukraine’s claim of downing Russian jets has raised eyebrows over such a “marsupial” capability, but no one’s officially requested it yet, a SOCOM official said.
Air Force
USAF ‘Driving Toward’ 465 Tankers, As Service Accounts for 18-Month RVS 2.0 Delay for KC-46
U.S. Transportation Command needs some 465 tankers, according to its Mobility Capabilities Study, as the U.S. Air Force looks to fix five Category 1 deficiencies on its Boeing [BA] KC-46A […]
KC-46 deliveries set to resume next week
The US Air Force halted acceptance of the troubled tanker in February, following cracks discovered on the aircraft’s “outboard fixed fixed-trailing-edge support structure.”
Army leaders want FLRAA by 2028, sidestep questions on Black Hawk’s fate
“We are unwilling to make commitments that are [not], in our opinion, in the best interest of soldiers…,” Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said of the fate of a new multi-year UH-60M procurement deal.
KC-46 refueling vision system fix delayed to 2027
The new timeline is a setback for the beleaguered tanker, whose deliveries have been halted since February.
Analysts say India and Pakistan know how to de-escalate — but will they?
“Now India’s response, both verbal and written, says and underscores the point that these attacks are proportionate,” said Harsh Pant of the Delhi-based Observer Research Foundation. “They are very targeted and precise, and they…
Operation Sindoor: Army Pics Show Terror Camps Struck In Pakistan
Operation Sindoor: The precision strikes were carried out using niche technology weapons with careful selection of warheads, said the officers.Operation Sindoor was a coordinated, high-precision military operation conducted by the Indian armed forces in the early hours of May 7, 2025, in direct retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The operation targeted and destroyed
Operation Sindoor; The Rafale Effect: How India’s Advanced Fighter Fleet Has Transformed Its Defence Capabilities
India’s defence capabilities have undergone a significant transformation with the integration of Rafale fighter jets into its military arsenal. The recent Operation Sindoor showcases how these advanced aircraft, armed with sophisticated weapons systems, have enhanced India’s strike capabilities against terrorist threats. This comprehensive report examines the Rafale’s technical specifications,
Belgian defense minister: FCAS, GCAP 6th-gen fighter projects show Europe failing to integrate
“There’s [got] to be one European sixth-generation fighter jet, and then we can sell it to all the world. [That’s] not the way we’re doing it for the moment, and it’s very frustrating,” Minister Theo Francken said.
How Rafale Jets Hit Pak Terror Camps With Scalp Missiles, Hammer Bombs
In a significant military response to cross-border terrorism, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, executing precision strikes against nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).This strategic operation, carried out by the Indian Armed Forces, employed Rafale fighter jets equipped with sophisticated munitions to target terrorist facilities without crossing into