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"We'll go from around 650 #PAC3 #MSE seekers this year, which is the most we've ever produced [in a single year] in the history of PAC-3 seekers..We're anticipating going to 2,250 [seekers per year] by the end of 2028/2029" ~ Steve Parker, Boeing

"We'll go from around 650 #PAC3 #MSE seekers this year, which is the most we've ever produced [in a single year] in the history of PAC-3 seekers..We're anticipating going to 2,250 [seekers per year] by the end of 2028/2029" ~ Steve Parker, Boeing

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The US Army is planning to use FY'27 funding to finish the Critical Design Review and final Development Testing of the Next Generation Counter UAS Missile (NGCM). The Army also plans to fund the integration of NGCM and current C-sUAS effectors into a common launcher. NGCM, being developed by AV, is Army's next generation missile system designed to defeat emerging Group 3+ UAS threats at stand off ranges.

The US Army is planning to use FY'27 funding to finish the Critical Design Review and final Development Testing of the Next Generation Counter UAS Missile (NGCM). The Army also plans to fund the integration of NGCM and current C-sUAS effectors into a common launcher. NGCM, being developed by AV, is Army's next generation missile system designed to defeat emerging Group 3+ UAS threats at stand off ranges.

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Periodic reminder: In every recent fighter competition where they went head-to-head (Canada, Finland, Switzerland, Czech Republic etc), the F-35 didn't just win, it took the Gripen’s lunch money. Keep in mind, the F-35 was handing out these beatings before the advanced post-SDD configurations were even offered. While F-35 fleets are currently logging combat sorties that inform real-time modernization, Sweden has barely inducted a single operational Gripen E.

Periodic reminder: In every recent fighter competition where they went head-to-head (Canada, Finland, Switzerland, Czech Republic etc), the F-35 didn't just win, it took the Gripen’s lunch money. Keep in mind, the F-35 was handing out these beatings before the advanced post-SDD configurations were even offered. While F-35 fleets are currently logging combat sorties that inform real-time modernization, Sweden has barely inducted a single operational Gripen E.

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Here's a 2025 video of the first of two US Air Force E-7 AEW&C being assembled under the MTA effort.

Here's a 2025 video of the first of two US Air Force E-7 AEW&C being assembled under the MTA effort.

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The US Air Force first took combat coded F-35A's to Exercise Red Flag in 2017. It was an overwhelming success. Israel then deployed its F-35I Adir in combat operations with success. The IAF has since overwhelmingly dominated the Iranian IADS and C2 capability on the back of its F-35I's and other capabilities. USAF's F-35A's were the first aircraft to enter Iranian Air Space during Ops Midnight Hammer paving the way (SEAD) for the strike package to follow. The JPO and its dismal modernization track record deserve the heat. Yet the F-35’s current capability remains second to none. It is a platform proven in large force exercises, expeditionary deployments, and combat operations, all forged by the most exhaustive flight test program in history. Credit the designers, the operators, and the testers for that. #F35 #5Gen #EpicFury #FlightTest

The US Air Force first took combat coded F-35A's to Exercise Red Flag in 2017. It was an overwhelming success. Israel then deployed its F-35I Adir in combat operations with success. The IAF has since overwhelmingly dominated the Iranian IADS and C2 capability on the back of its F-35I's and other capabilities. USAF's F-35A's were the first aircraft to enter Iranian Air Space during Ops Midnight Hammer paving the way (SEAD) for the strike package to follow. The JPO and its dismal modernization track record deserve the heat. Yet the F-35’s current capability remains second to none. It is a platform proven in large force exercises, expeditionary deployments, and combat operations, all forged by the most exhaustive flight test program in history. Credit the designers, the operators, and the testers for that. #F35 #5Gen #EpicFury #FlightTest

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Professional militaries fall back on training when the fight begins. The only clear oversight in this instance was neglecting to coordinate with the numerous self-appointed Chiefs of Staff currently providing expert analysis across South and West Asian media and X.

Professional militaries fall back on training when the fight begins. The only clear oversight in this instance was neglecting to coordinate with the numerous self-appointed Chiefs of Staff currently providing expert analysis across South and West Asian media and X.

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"Northrop Grumman’s kinetic CUAS solution combines the Mobile-Acquisition Cueing and Effector (M-ACE) platform, Advanced Ammunition and the Bushmaster Chain Gun. Built for rapid deployment, this system is ideal for protecting high-value assets in challenging locations. Fielded and ready now, MACE and Agnostic Gun Truck (AGT) deliver an end-to-end solution across the entire kill chain– from detection to defeat" ~ Northrop Grumman

"Northrop Grumman’s kinetic CUAS solution combines the Mobile-Acquisition Cueing and Effector (M-ACE) platform, Advanced Ammunition and the Bushmaster Chain Gun. Built for rapid deployment, this system is ideal for protecting high-value assets in challenging locations. Fielded and ready now, MACE and Agnostic Gun Truck (AGT) deliver an end-to-end solution across the entire kill chain– from detection to defeat" ~ Northrop Grumman

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"During the flight over the Pacific Ocean west of California, the X-43A set the world speed record for a jet-powered aircraft, reaching Mach 9.6. The mission originated from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. After the first flight attempt in June 2001 failed when the booster rocket went out of control, the second and third attempts resulted in highly successful, record-breaking flights. Mach 6.8 was reached on March 27, 2004, and Mach 9.6 was achieved in the final flight on Nov. 16, 2004" ~ NASA

"During the flight over the Pacific Ocean west of California, the X-43A set the world speed record for a jet-powered aircraft, reaching Mach 9.6. The mission originated from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. After the first flight attempt in June 2001 failed when the booster rocket went out of control, the second and third attempts resulted in highly successful, record-breaking flights. Mach 6.8 was reached on March 27, 2004, and Mach 9.6 was achieved in the final flight on Nov. 16, 2004" ~ NASA

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US Army's Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher's (CAML) mission is to provide elements across all echelons with a mobile, autonomous, optionally manned, versatile cross-domain fires capability. The CAML launcher platform will support cross-domain fires to include TLAMs, Patriot interceptors, MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM), IFPC interceptors, and in the future the Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL) missile. MFOM, Blackbeard GL and IFPC launch capability will reside in the CAML-Medium (7.5 ton chassis) while the CAML-Heavy (15 ton chassis) will support additional TLAM and PAC-3 MSE capability.

US Army's Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher's (CAML) mission is to provide elements across all echelons with a mobile, autonomous, optionally manned, versatile cross-domain fires capability. The CAML launcher platform will support cross-domain fires to include TLAMs, Patriot interceptors, MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM), IFPC interceptors, and in the future the Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL) missile. MFOM, Blackbeard GL and IFPC launch capability will reside in the CAML-Medium (7.5 ton chassis) while the CAML-Heavy (15 ton chassis) will support additional TLAM and PAC-3 MSE capability.

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The US Army leased back to Israel both of its Iron Dome batteries a few years ago. Whether one of those is what wound its way into the UAE is worth tracking.

The US Army leased back to Israel both of its Iron Dome batteries a few years ago. Whether one of those is what wound its way into the UAE is worth tracking.

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I don't claim to have the deep expertise of Jakub but unless one just woke up from a coma, the primary military objectives of Epic Fury have been clearly laid out by those executing the campaign. Several times. They were laid out in the Feb. 28 address from POTUS and highlighted by Admiral Cooper a few days ago as well. That is what the sorties and combat power is being devoted to accomplish.

I don't claim to have the deep expertise of Jakub but unless one just woke up from a coma, the primary military objectives of Epic Fury have been clearly laid out by those executing the campaign. Several times. They were laid out in the Feb. 28 address from POTUS and highlighted by Admiral Cooper a few days ago as well. That is what the sorties and combat power is being devoted to accomplish.

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Sounds like the US Air Force E-7 Wedgetail platform purchase is back on track. ⤵️ "The E-7 is the replacement for the E-3 [AWACS]..The E-2 [D] is a great platform but it is not in the same class. We have 2 Rapid Prototype jets on contract and funded. We have contracts in place for five more EMD platforms and the Department is committing to work with you [Congress] to figure out how to adjust the 2027 budget submission to fund the E-7 [procurement] and work the 28 (FY-2028) going forward. " ~ Dr. Troy Meink Secretary of the US Air Force (Apr 30, 2026)

Sounds like the US Air Force E-7 Wedgetail platform purchase is back on track. ⤵️ "The E-7 is the replacement for the E-3 [AWACS]..The E-2 [D] is a great platform but it is not in the same class. We have 2 Rapid Prototype jets on contract and funded. We have contracts in place for five more EMD platforms and the Department is committing to work with you [Congress] to figure out how to adjust the 2027 budget submission to fund the E-7 [procurement] and work the 28 (FY-2028) going forward. " ~ Dr. Troy Meink Secretary of the US Air Force (Apr 30, 2026)

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"I have been signaling to industry the need for improved propellant recipes so that we get longer ranges and shorter time of flight..to look for an essentially an AIM-120D like capability in an AIM-9X package. I'm looking for magazine depth" #IFPC ~ Brigadier General Frank Lozano

"I have been signaling to industry the need for improved propellant recipes so that we get longer ranges and shorter time of flight..to look for an essentially an AIM-120D like capability in an AIM-9X package. I'm looking for magazine depth" #IFPC ~ Brigadier General Frank Lozano

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A formation of 48 #F35A Lightning IIs and 12 #F16s during a routine readiness exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 25, 2022. (Danielle Sukhlall)

A formation of 48 #F35A Lightning IIs and 12 #F16s during a routine readiness exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 25, 2022. (Danielle Sukhlall)

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The first aircraft to land on the flight deck of second Ford Class Carrier, Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter attached to the “Dusty Dogs” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, lands during Builder’s Trials, Jan. 28, 2026. (📹Nolan Pennington)

The first aircraft to land on the flight deck of second Ford Class Carrier, Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter attached to the “Dusty Dogs” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, lands during Builder’s Trials, Jan. 28, 2026. (📹Nolan Pennington)

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DARPA #OpFires developed and demonstrated a novel ground-launched system focused on enabling a hypersonic boost glide weapons to penetrate modern enemy air defenses and rapidly and precisely engage critical time sensitive targets. The novel multi-stage propulsion concept and launcher system was developed and validated during the initial phases in just 26 months culminating in a 2022 flight test. The #Hypersonic glide body, intended as one of its payloads, is entering production for the USAF's AGM-183A #ARRW.

DARPA #OpFires developed and demonstrated a novel ground-launched system focused on enabling a hypersonic boost glide weapons to penetrate modern enemy air defenses and rapidly and precisely engage critical time sensitive targets. The novel multi-stage propulsion concept and launcher system was developed and validated during the initial phases in just 26 months culminating in a 2022 flight test. The #Hypersonic glide body, intended as one of its payloads, is entering production for the USAF's AGM-183A #ARRW.

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Sling Blade Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems. ⤵️

Sling Blade Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems. ⤵️

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