â– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Operation Epic Fury has struck nearly 2,000 targets in Iran within 100 hours. â–º Over …
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How Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1’s First Flight Advances America’s Race to Field Reusable Supersonic Drones
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 10 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Hermeus flew Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 on March 2, 2026 at Spaceport America, New Mexico — …
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Operation Epic Fury and What B-2 Spirit Strikes on Iran’s Missile Cities Reveal About U.S. Strategic Bombing Doctrine
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Four B-2A Spirit stealth bombers flew directly from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to strike …
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Patria NEMO 120mm Mortar System: Finland’s Fire-on-the-Move Solution Reshaping Global Indirect Fire Support
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 12 minutes readRevolutionary Mortar Technology Sets New Standards for Battlefield Mobility Finnish defense technology company Patria has established itself as the global market leader …
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Italy Approves $10.7 Billion For GCAP Sixth-Generation Fighter Program
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 9 minutes readItaly Commits Nearly $11 Billion to Trilateral Fighter Program Italy’s parliament has approved approximately €8.77 billion in funding for the Global Combat …
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Global Air Dominance: Ranking the World’s 10 Largest Modern Fighter Jet Fleets in 2026
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 11 minutes readThe balance of airpower continues to define global military superiority in 2026, with nations investing billions in advanced fighter aircraft to secure …
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World’s Best Fighter Jets Beyond American Borders: Elite Combat Aircraft Dominating Global Skies
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 9 minutes readInternational Fighter Jets Challenge American Air Dominance While best non-American fighter jets continue gaining global recognition, the United States maintains its position …
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Why the Mach 6 SR-72 Darkstar Won’t Become America’s Next Hypersonic Bomber
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 10 minutes readStrategic Reconnaissance, Not Strategic Strike The United States Air Force continues evaluating next-generation capabilities as peer competitors advance their military technologies. Among …
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Air Force Needs 200 B-21 Bombers, 300 F-47 Fighters to Counter China Threat: Mitchell Institute Report
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 11 minutes readStrategic Analysis: Air Force Requires Expanded Sixth-Generation Fleet for Sustained Combat Operations The U.S. Air Force needs at least 200 B-21 Raider …
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Stavatti Aerospace Unveils Mach 4+ SM-39 Razor Fighter Concept Amid Questions Over Company’s Production Track Record
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 9 minutes readSM-39 Razor Fighter Concept Minnesota-based Stavatti Aerospace has unveiled specifications for its SM-39 Razor, a concept sixth-generation fighter aircraft that the company …