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7 April

General Atomics’ Dark Merlin Drone Crashes During CCA Flight Test

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.’s drone prototype for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program has crashed following a mishap after takeoff.

7 April

Jodesz Gavilan

US Navy Orders Ultra Maritime Sonobuoys to Track Quieter Submarines

Ultra Maritime has secured a US Navy contract for the low-rate initial production of AN/SSQ-125B sonobuoys, designed to detect increasingly quiet submarines at longer ranges.

7 April

Iranian worshippers hold national flags and participate in Tehran's Friday prayers at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on March 6, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Defiant as Deadline Looms for Trump Threat to Infrastructure

Iran remained defiant ahead of a US deadline to reopen Hormuz, rejecting pressure despite warnings of strikes on civilian infrastructure.

6 April

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, performs a practice demonstration for the 2026 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2026. The Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course is an annual event where military and civilian pilots train together to fly in formations, showcasing both modern and vintage military aircraft. These flights are performed at airshows across the country to honor the service and contributions of every U.S. Airmen, past and present, while educating the general public on the importance of the U.S. Air Force and its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Mary Bowers)

Rojoef Manuel

Mobix to Supply Filtered Connectors for F-22 Raptor Jets

Mobix Labs has received subcontracts to deliver filtered connectors for the US F-22 Raptor program.

6 April

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Spotswood, right, Tech Sgt. Zachary Warners, middle, and Tech. Sgt. Ambrose Kun, all 192d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems craftsmen, carry a missile in preparation to load an F-22 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 11, 2022. These Airmen were a part of a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, demonstrating their capability to load, troubleshoot and repair aircraft armament systems, while under threat of simulated chemical warfare and attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

Rojoef Manuel

NY Firm Unveils Systems to Mitigate Toxic Fallout From Missile Interceptions

New York-based Ducon Technologies has introduced a new line of solutions aimed at reducing environmental and health risks from high-altitude missile interceptions.

6 April

U.S. Marine Corps 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines utilize a computer while conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise on the flight line at North Auxiliary Airfield, North, South Carolina, Jan. 25, 2022. The Marine units established an expeditionary advance base in support of a pre-deployment training capstone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bailee A. Darbasie)

Rojoef Manuel

A Warfighter’s ‘Digital Adjutant’: EdgeRunner Unveils Offline AI Assistant

EdgeRunner AI is pushing military artificial intelligence into disconnected environments with a new tool designed to support tactical operations without relying on constant connectivity.

6 April

Inder Singh Bisht

BAE Lands $145M US Army Deal to Boost M777 Barrel Production

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a $145.83-million contract for the production of 155mm M776 cannon tubes in support of the M777A2 howitzer.

6 April

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New Tactical Drone From a US Firm Requires Only Two Seconds to Take Off

A new unmanned aerial vehicle from US firm XDOWN is designed to cut deployment time to just two seconds, shifting almost instantly from stowed to active flight.

6 April

A US Air Force pilot officer and several airmen in OCP uniforms huddle around a handheld tactical device near field equipment, illustrating collaborative efforts to solve emerging drone warfare challenges

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Air Force Turns to Students to Solve Emerging Drone Warfare Challenges

A US Air Force program is giving students a front-row seat to modern warfare by tasking them with developing solutions to aerial drone threats.

6 April

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Lumberjack in Action: Northrop Tests Flexible Strike-and-Scout Platform

Northrop Grumman recently put its new Lumberjack unmanned aerial vehicle through a live demonstration, showcasing its readiness for complex mission environments.

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