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A B-52H Stratofortress conducting a test sortie in support of the Radar Modernization Program (RMP) crashed at Edwards Air Force Base shortly after takeoff on June 15, 2026, killing eight crew members including two Boeing employees. The aircraft was testing the AN/APQ-188 AESA radar supplied by Raytheon....
New footage confirms China's R6000 uncrewed tiltrotor (also known as UR6000/Zhang Ying/Steel Shadow) has progressed from tethered hover trials to sustained free flight, completing pedal turns and forward flight with proprotors fully tilted. Developed by United Aircraft, the R6000 features a fixed-nacelle design similar to the U....
The FBI disrupted an alleged plot by five individuals to attack the UFC 250 event at the White House on June 14, 2026 with explosive-laden drones, then shoot fleeing attendees. The plan involved staging on the White House's north side and detonating drones over the arena....
French automaker Renault Group and defense firm Thales announced a partnership at Eurosatory 2026 to produce the Toutatis loitering munition at industrial scale — targeting 1,000 units per month from 2027. Renault will switch production from 3D printing to plastic injection molding, cutting part count by 40% and costs significantly....
KNDS proposed a new bridging main battle tank design at Eurosatory 2026, combining French and German technology to fill the capability gap left by further delays in the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) program. The interim vehicle draws on Leclerc and Leopard 2 components....
Rheinmetall unveiled at Eurosatory 2026 a 20-foot shipping container capable of launching 18 FV-014 loitering munitions via rocket-assisted start. Each munition carries a 4kg warhead with a 100km range and 70-minute flight time....
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