This year marks the 20th anniversary of the F-22 Raptor’s Initial Operational Capability. Since 2005, the aircraft has set the global benchmark for air superiority, combining advanced capability, readiness, and mission success to maintain US Air Force dominance. Continued modernization ensures the F-22 evolves to meet future battlespace challenges and drives the development of integrated airpower.
AeroVironment’s JUMP 20-X to Power Navy Surveillance Missions
AeroVironment has been selected by the US Navy to compete for contracts providing contractor-owned, contractor-operated ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) services. The company will...
Warthog Surge: Dozens of A-10s Prepare for Overseas Deployment
Dozens of A-10 Warthog attack aircraft appear set to deploy or expand operations under Operation Epic Fury, highlighting the US military’s renewed reliance on...
New Funding Fuels Saronic’s Autonomous Maritime Expansion
Saronic Technologies raised $1.75 billion in Series D funding, led by Kleiner Perkins, valuing the company at $9.25 billion. The capital will be used...
Türkiye’s K2 UAV Outmatches Shahed-136 with Size, Range, and AI
The K2 Kamikaze UAV, developed by Turkish Baykar and introduced on March 14th, 2026, is a large, AI-enabled, expendable drone capable of autonomous swarm...
Crop Duster with a Punch: The USAF Skyraider II Takes Aim
Originally posted October 24, 2025.
The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has taken delivery of the first 12 OA-1K Skyraider II (Sky Warden) light-attack...
Navy Scraps MASC, Shifts to Rapid-Fielding Unmanned Fleet Strategy
The US Navy has cancelled its Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) program and is shifting to a new acquisition strategy under the “Golden Fleet”...
