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- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Moves To Study Next Heavy Bomber As B-52 Upgrade Era Begins
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes readExecutive Summary: The U.S. Air Force is preparing to formally study alternatives to the B-52 Stratofortress as a long-range strike platform, even …
- Aerospace & AviationDrones & UAVs
Tรผrkiye Unveils Long-Range Kamikaze Drone Exceeding 1,000 km
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readExecutive Summary: Türkiye has unveiled a new kamikaze drone with a reported range exceeding 1,000 kilometers, marking a major step in its …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
How the B-21 Raider Production Surge Reshapes U.S. Long-Range Strike Strategy
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman signed a deal on February 23, 2026 at …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Israel Equips F-35I Adir With Stealth Fuel Tanks to Extend Long-Range Strike Reach Against Iran
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 11 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, confirmed the IAF’s F-35I Adir fleet carries stealth-compatible …
- Military & OrdnanceHypersonic Weapons
US Unveils Blackbeard GL Hypersonic Missile for HIMARS, Extending Strike Range to 1,000 km
by TeamDefenseWatch 2 minutes readUS Unveils Blackbeard GL Hypersonic Missile for HIMARS The United States has unveiled the Blackbeard GL hypersonic missile for HIMARS, signaling a …
- Global News
Chinaโs YJ-20 Hypersonic Missile Test from Type 055 Destroyer Signals Shift in Naval Strike Power
by TeamDefenseWatch 3 minutes readChina’s recent test of the YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile aboard a Type 055 destroyer matters because it shows how Beijing is pushing …
- Aerospace & Aviation
B-52 Stratofortress Celebrates 70 Years of Vigilance as Radar Modernization Nears Flight Testing
by TeamDefenseWatch 3 minutes readThe Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, America’s enduring heavy bomber, recently celebrated 70 years of service with the U.S. Air Force. As the venerable …