Air Warfare

TAI exec claims 20 Turkish KAAN fighters to be delivered in 2028

TAI exec claims 20 Turkish KAAN fighters to be delivered in 2028
TAI exec claims 20 Turkish KAAN fighters to be delivered in 2028

Temel Kotil, TAI’s general manager, claimed that the domestically-produced Turkish jet will outperform the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Army wraps up FLRAA PDR, incorporating special ops design changes

Army wraps up FLRAA PDR, incorporating special ops design changes
Army wraps up FLRAA PDR, incorporating special ops design changes

According to a SOCOM official, the Army included feedback from the command that led to design changes like hardware for a refueling probe and features that will enable special operators to make unique modifications.

UK picks 90 suppliers to support Hypersonic strike program

UK picks 90 suppliers to support Hypersonic strike program
UK picks 90 suppliers to support Hypersonic strike program

The various suppliers were all picked to join a Hypersonic Technologies and Capability Development Framework (HTCDF) agreement, making them eligible to compete for eight lots worth a maximum value of £1 billion ($1.3 billion) over the next seven years.

Taking aim: Army leaders ponder mix of precision munitions vs conventional

Taking aim: Army leaders ponder mix of precision munitions vs conventional
Taking aim: Army leaders ponder mix of precision munitions vs conventional

Three four-star US Army generals this week weighed in with their opinions about finding the right balance between conventional and high-tech munitions – but the answers aren’t easy.

The sights of SOF Week 2024 [Photos]

The sights of SOF Week 2024 [Photos]
The sights of SOF Week 2024 [Photos]

A look at some of what this year’s SOF Week conference in Tampa had to offer.

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New capabilities make GA-ASI’s MQ-9A Reaper® more resilient against cyber threats & anti-aircraft weapons

New capabilities make GA-ASI’s MQ-9A Reaper® more resilient against cyber threats & anti-aircraft weapons
New capabilities make GA-ASI’s MQ-9A Reaper® more resilient against cyber threats & anti-aircraft weapons

These upgrades will play a central role in the way American and allied forces fight, and are destined to keep them at the vanguard for a long time.

In fiery speech, Aussie defense chief urges support for ‘extraordinary’ AUKUS subs

In fiery speech, Aussie defense chief urges support for ‘extraordinary’ AUKUS subs
In fiery speech, Aussie defense chief urges support for ‘extraordinary’ AUKUS subs

Gen. Angus Campbell also defended the conduct of the Australian military after a recent run-in with Chinese helicopters.

Following Replicator win, AeroVironment sees strong demand for Switchblade, loitering munitions

Following Replicator win, AeroVironment sees strong demand for Switchblade, loitering munitions
Following Replicator win, AeroVironment sees strong demand for Switchblade, loitering munitions

“We already expanded production ahead of Replicator, and irrespective of Replicator, because we know where this is going,” AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi told Breaking Defense.

Air Force nears Wedgetail deal with Boeing after jostle over costs

Air Force nears Wedgetail deal with Boeing after jostle over costs
Air Force nears Wedgetail deal with Boeing after jostle over costs

“We think we can substantially improve over what Boeing offered us. I would say we will not meet in the middle,” said Air Force acquisition czar Andrew Hunter.

Eight ‘capability coalitions’ are rushing arms to Ukraine. Here’s who will donate what. (EXPLAINER)

Eight ‘capability coalitions’ are rushing arms to Ukraine. Here’s who will donate what. (EXPLAINER)
Eight ‘capability coalitions’ are rushing arms to Ukraine. Here’s who will donate what. (EXPLAINER)

NATO has established eight different capability coalitions designed to get critical systems or ammo into Ukrainian hands quickly. Here’s a deep dive into how they’re all faring.

SOCOM tables amphibious MC-130J ambitions: Official

SOCOM tables amphibious MC-130J ambitions: Official
SOCOM tables amphibious MC-130J ambitions: Official

The command carried out steps like hydrostatic and wind tunnel tests, but is now “kind of hitting a pause” on implementing a water landing capability due to budget concerns.

Airbus US finalizes acquisition of Aerovel as it eyes low-cost drone market

Airbus US finalizes acquisition of Aerovel as it eyes low-cost drone market
Airbus US finalizes acquisition of Aerovel as it eyes low-cost drone market

Airbus would also likely respond to a recent request for information on drone capabilities that could replace the Navy’s MQ-8C Fire Scout uncrewed helicopters, said CEO of Airbus U.S. Space and Defense Rob Geckle.

Can tech reduce civilian deaths in conflict? Mark Milley isn’t so sure.

Can tech reduce civilian deaths in conflict? Mark Milley isn’t so sure.
Can tech reduce civilian deaths in conflict? Mark Milley isn’t so sure.

“How are we going to reduce civilian deaths to the smallest amount humanly possible?” asked Palantir’s Alex Karp this week. “That is a tech problem.”

Austin confirms ‘pause’ in bomb shipments to Israel

Austin confirms ‘pause’ in bomb shipments to Israel
Austin confirms ‘pause’ in bomb shipments to Israel

“We are assessing. We have not made any final decisions on this yet,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said about a shipment of Boeing-made weapons to Israel. “But yes, there are some things we are taking a closer look at.”