Nuclear Triad Explained: ICBMs, Submarines and Bombers
The nuclear triad explained: what it means, the three U.S. legs of ICBMs, submarines and bombers, warhead counts, replacements and costs.
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Aircraft · China · Taiwan · United States · Warfare
Chengdu J-20: China’s Stealth Fighter Fleet, Versions and Rivals
J-20 stealth fighter explained: China’s three versions, missiles, fleet estimates from 150 to 500, deployments near Taiwan, and the F-22 match.
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Airbus Loan Puts US-EU Aircraft Truce at Risk, USTR Warns
USTR says a record €3 billion Airbus loan from the EIB threatens the 2021 aircraft truce. What the market-terms rule says and what could trigger tariffs.
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F-47 Fighter: Air Force Plans $1.06B Nellis Test Campus
The Air Force released a draft plan for a $1.057 billion F-47 campus at Nellis AFB, where the sixth-generation fighter will undergo operational testing.
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F-35 Deal: Pentagon and Lockheed Set 10-Year Floor of 850 Jets
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agreed on a 10-year F-35 framework: at least 850 U.S. jets and $7 billion in company funding, if Congress approves.
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EA-18G Growler: Navy Jamming Jet Gets Next Generation Jammer
The EA-18G Growler jams enemy radars for the Navy and Australia. New jammer pods, an $876M Low Band award and the end of the production line explained.
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MQ-25 Stingray: Navy Flies Drone Tanker From a Carrier at Sea
A Navy carrier in the Pacific controlled an MQ-25A Stingray drone tanker 2,100 miles away. Production, cost and schedule questions explained.
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UH-60M Black Hawk: Army’s New Deal After a One-Aircraft Budget
The Army ordered 16 UH-60M Black Hawks under a flexible deal, after its 2027 budget asked for one. Sikorsky is also pitching autonomy upgrades.
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Aircraft · Geopolitics · Russia · Ukraine · Warfare
NATO Black Sea Reinforcements: Sensors and Forensics, No Escorts
NATO sends patrol aircraft, radar, drones and forensic teams to the Black Sea after ship attacks off Romania and Bulgaria, but no escorts or attribution.
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UK Sends RAF Typhoons to Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Strikes
Britain will fly RAF Typhoons over Saudi Arabia against Houthi missiles and drones and extend tanker support. What the package adds and what it signals.
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