US Navy wants helicopter sonar that can detect subs – and mines Tactical April 20, 2026 As the Iran war has shown, detecting and sweeping mines is one of the biggest challenges for the U.S. Navy.…
Space Force’s 15-year vision calls for more personnel, simulators and survivability Tactical April 20, 2026 The Space Force must expand in order to accomplish its mission, says the service’s new Objective Force plan, a 100-page…
US Air Force wants better infrared jammers for its combat rescue helicopters Tactical April 20, 2026 The U.S. Air Force is looking for better infrared countermeasures for its HH-60W, the service’s prime combat search-and-rescue helicopter.Most recently,…
US Navy destroyer fires on cargo vessel attempting to sail to Iranian port Tactical April 20, 2026 A U.S. Navy destroyer operating in the Arabian Sea enforced the ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports on Sunday when…
Vessels report being hit by gunfire as Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut again Tactical April 18, 2026 Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from Iran’s navy telling them they…
US Marine Corps releases video showcasing new Medium Landing Ship design Tactical April 17, 2026 The Marine Corps this week released a video showcasing the design and capabilities of its new Medium Landing Ship, or…
Air Force unit executes test of Anduril’s semiautonomous combat drone Tactical April 17, 2026 U.S. Air Force airmen operated a semiautonomous jet-powered combat drone in a series of sorties recently, boosting the service’s Collaborative…
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower experiences small fire while undergoing maintenance Tactical April 17, 2026 The Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower sustained a small fire on Tuesday while it was sidelined for…
US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say Tactical April 17, 2026 U.S. officials have informed some European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the…
‘Actively shrinking’: Guard generals push Congress for 100 new fighters a year Tactical April 17, 2026 The nation’s Air National Guard adjutants general are making their most unified push yet to recapitalize the U.S. Air Force’s…
