Aerospace and Defence

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These Are The American Destroyers Actually Equipped With Laser Weapons The U.S. Navy has placed directed energy systems on nine surface combatants and is looking to expand testing and deployment of similar systems across the fleet. https://www.twz.com/sea/these-are-the-american-destroyers-actually-equipped-with-laser-weapons

2026-05-21 - twitter_thewarzonewire

Germany Unveils Latest Tranche 4 Eurofighter With an advanced radar and other upgrades, the Tranche 4 Eurofighter is increasingly central to Berlin’s airpower plans. https://www.twz.com/air/germany-unveils-latest-tranche-4-eurofighter

2026-05-21 - twitter_thewarzonewire

Navy Working On Teaming SEALs In Mini-Submarines With Underwater Drones Pairing uncrewed underwater vehicles and SEALs in submersibles opens the door to new operational possibilities, but there are challenges. Exclusive: https://www.twz.com/sea/navy-working-on-teaming-seals-in-mini-submarines-with-underwater-drones

2026-05-21 - twitter_thewarzonewire

The White House Ballroom Is A Deep Fortress In Disguise We now know the building goes six floors underground and will have "the greatest drone empire you've ever seen that's going to protect Washington" on its roof. https://www.twz.com/news-features/the-white-house-ballroom-is-a-deep-fortress-in-disguise

2026-05-21 - twitter_thewarzonewire

RT by @SpaethFlies: NEW: For the first time, the NTSB has released security video of the fatal UPS Boeing MD-11F crash in Louisville last November. The video shows the left engine separating from the wing after the catastrophic failure of the aft engine mount.

2026-05-21 - twitter_SpaethFlies

Pretty cool - world's first @ATRaircraft #ATR72 in "bizjet" layout with just 26 seats 1+1 for Berjaya #Malaysia #avgeek #paxex https://youtu.be/AmC9iHANUu8?si=Yhxqu21tHoiCSHmu

2026-05-21 - twitter_SpaethFlies

RT by @SpaethFlies: NTSB has released a new animation showing how the left engine separated from the wing of the UPS MD-11F crash in Louisville. On Nov. 4, 2025, UPS Flight 2976 crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing all 3 crew members and 11 people on the ground, while injuring 23 others. The aircraft involved was MD-11F N259UP.

2026-05-21 - twitter_SpaethFlies

RT by @SpaethFlies: The same part that caused UPS MD-11 crash has failed ten times before, NTSB said Tuesday in first day of investigative hearing In post-accident investigation, UPS found three planes showed signs of that part migrating https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-maintained-plane-flaw-found-10-other-times-ntsb-finds/

2026-05-21 - twitter_SpaethFlies

Plan To Test OA-1K Skyraider II’s Rapid Deployability Outlined By Air Force Special Ops Command The Air Force also plans to add laser-guided rockets to the OA-1K’s armament as it works toward operational capability amid relevance concerns. https://www.twz.com/air/plan-to-test-oa-1k-skyraider-iis-rapid-deployability-outlined-by-air-force-special-ops-command

2026-05-20 - twitter_thewarzonewire

BlitzBox Packs 100 Weaponized Drones Into An Unassuming Container DZYNE's BlitzBox is exactly the kind of containerized drone launcher the U.S. military is now very actively pursuing. https://www.twz.com/news-features/blitzbox-packs-100-weaponized-drones-into-an-unassuming-container

2026-05-20 - twitter_thewarzonewire

Sweden Chooses Unusual French Design For Its New Frigates The security situation in Europe led Sweden to choose the in-production FDI design, but it will be packed with Swedish weapon systems. https://www.twz.com/sea/sweden-chooses-unusual-french-design-for-its-new-frigates

2026-05-20 - twitter_thewarzonewire

Russia’s New Two-Seat Su-57 Felon Takes Its First Flight Official imagery confirms that the two-seat Su-57D version of the Russian fighter has begun flight testing. https://www.twz.com/air/russias-new-two-seat-su-57-felon-takes-its-first-flight

2026-05-20 - twitter_thewarzonewire

AC-130J Gunship With Mini Cruise Missiles Paired With AESA Radar To Undergo Tests The plan is to demonstrate a fully integrated, longer-range strike capability that could keep the AC-130 relevant in high-end conflicts. https://www.twz.com/air/ac-130j-gunship-with-mini-cruise-missiles-paired-with-aesa-radar-to-undergo-tests

2026-05-20 - twitter_thewarzonewire

RT by @thewarzonewire: B-1B’s Future Armament According To Its Test Pilot The Bone is getting set to spend the last decade of its career with a whole set of new arrows in its quiver. Our latest Special Access video has Jamie talking with a B-1 test pilots at Edwards AFB: https://www.twz.com/air/b-1bs-future-armament-according-to-its-test-pilot

2026-05-20 - twitter_thewarzonewire

Two-Seat Variant Of Russia’s Su-57 Felon Fighter Materializes The apparent emergence of a two-seat Su-57 points to unmanned teaming and may also indicate a revived export drive. https://www.twz.com/air/two-seat-variant-of-russias-su-57-felon-fighter-materializes

2026-05-19 - twitter_thewarzonewire

‘Cheap’ Patriot Interceptor Costing Under $1 Million Now Being Sought By Army The Army knows it needs a more affordable and producible Patriot option as enemies seek overmatch through cheap drones and throngs of ballistic missiles. https://www.twz.com/land/cheap-patriot-interceptor-costing-under-1-million-now-being-sought-by-army

2026-05-19 - twitter_thewarzonewire

Trump Claims He Called Off Imminent Iran Bombing Campaign At Behest Of Allies The president says the strikes were set for tomorrow, but it's one of many times Trump made grand threats then supposedly pulled back at the last moment. https://www.twz.com/news-features/trump-claims-he-called-off-immanent-iran-bombing-campaign-at-behest-of-allies

2026-05-19 - twitter_thewarzonewire

RT by @thewarzonewire: Ukraine’s Homegrown Glide Bomb Breaks Cover Ukraine is in urgent need of additional air-launched standoff munitions, especially ones free of foreign supply chains and use restrictions. https://www.twz.com/air/ukraines-homegrown-glide-bomb-breaks-cover

2026-05-19 - twitter_thewarzonewire

Navy E/A-18G Growlers Collide At Idaho Air Show All four crew members ejected as the aircraft became entangled and plummeted to the ground. https://www.twz.com/air/navy-e-a-18g-growlers-collide-at-idaho-air-show

2026-05-18 - twitter_thewarzonewire

Where Are The Carriers As Of May 17, 2026: Ford Is Finally Home The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group arrived home in Norfolk after a grueling, record-setting 326-day deployment. https://www.twz.com/sea/where-are-the-carriers-as-of-may-17-2026-ford-is-finally-home

2026-05-18 - twitter_thewarzonewire

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