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fromFortune
3 hours ago

The U.S. military set up an improvised airfield deep inside Iran to rescue the F-15 airman. Marines just practiced building one in the desert | Fortune

The U.S. military executed a complex rescue mission for a downed F-15 officer in Iran, involving improvised airfields and significant operational challenges.
Washington DC
fromFortune
6 hours ago

During the rescue of the F-15 airman in Iran, the U.S. military blew up two of its own transport planes that had to be left behind | Fortune

The U.S. successfully rescued two aviators shot down over Iran, marking a significant military operation in enemy territory.
fromAxios
6 hours ago
Right-wing politics

Exclusive: Trump says U.S. feared Iran trap during F-15 crew rescue

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

WE GOT HIM!' Trump Celebrates Miraculous' Rescue of Second F-15 Crew Member Who Was Shot Down in Iran

U.S. special forces successfully rescued a crew member from an F-15 fighter jet shot down in Iran, marking a historic military operation.
World news
fromFortune
3 hours ago

The U.S. military set up an improvised airfield deep inside Iran to rescue the F-15 airman. Marines just practiced building one in the desert | Fortune

The U.S. military executed a complex rescue mission for a downed F-15 officer in Iran, involving improvised airfields and significant operational challenges.
Washington DC
fromFortune
6 hours ago

During the rescue of the F-15 airman in Iran, the U.S. military blew up two of its own transport planes that had to be left behind | Fortune

The U.S. successfully rescued two aviators shot down over Iran, marking a significant military operation in enemy territory.
fromAxios
6 hours ago
Right-wing politics

Exclusive: Trump says U.S. feared Iran trap during F-15 crew rescue

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

WE GOT HIM!' Trump Celebrates Miraculous' Rescue of Second F-15 Crew Member Who Was Shot Down in Iran

U.S. special forces successfully rescued a crew member from an F-15 fighter jet shot down in Iran, marking a historic military operation.
#us-airforce
World news
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

A U.S. Airforce officer was rescued after evading capture in Iran for over a day following his plane being shot down.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 hours ago

Iran Wars Fuels RTX Growth Story as Defense Demand Rockets Higher

CEO Chris Calio emphasized the urgency of delivering critical products for national security, stating, 'We understand that our products are critical to national security. And I can tell you across the organization, we absolutely feel the responsibility and urgency to deliver more and to deliver it faster.'
Business
#us-navy
European startups
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump sons to Gulf states: we've got some drone interception tech to sell you | Fortune

A drone company backed by Trump’s sons is selling to Gulf nations amid conflict with Iran, potentially profiting from the war initiated by their father.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Here's how US combat search-and-rescue crews save downed fighter pilots in the middle of a war

Air Force combat search-and-rescue, also known as CSAR, is the military's force dedicated to rescuing downed aircrew. Combat search-and-rescue missions are dangerous under the best of conditions, ideally on dark nights with no moonlight.
Roam Research
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Drones strike Russia's Ust-Luga port again as EU officials visit Ukraine

Ukraine's air defenses intercepted 267 of 289 Russian drones, while Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure continue to escalate.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The frontline is like Terminator': fighting robots give Ukraine hope in war with Russia

Ukraine's new battery-powered land robots are transforming modern warfare and logistics in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Drones strike Russia's Ust-Luga port again as EU officials visit Ukraine

Ukraine's air defenses intercepted 267 of 289 Russian drones, while Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure continue to escalate.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'US pilot rescued and another still missing' after fighter jet shot down over Iran; EU prepares for fuel rationing

The EU is preparing for a prolonged energy crisis due to the Middle East conflict, considering fuel rationing and emergency oil releases.
#nato
Europe politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump threatens to break NATO's promise over Iran war

NATO's mutual defense framework is challenged by U.S. actions regarding Iran, raising questions about the alliance's future and European security independence.
Europe politics
fromTheregister
1 week ago

NATO needs layered defenses to deal with swarms of drones

NATO must develop affordable air defense systems to counter the threat of cheap, mass-produced drones, learning from Ukraine's experience.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 days ago

Iran Exposed a New Reality for U.S. Air Power

Operation Epic Fury challenged the assumption of uncontested skies, requiring a significant effort to achieve air superiority over Iran.
Retirement
fromAxios
3 days ago

Hegseth removes Army's top general during Iran war

George was nominated by President Biden in 2023 but was asked to retire immediately by Hegseth.
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.
DC food
#f-15e
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

US rescues second crew member of downed F-15E fighter jet from Iran

The second crew member of a downed F-15E fighter jet was rescued by US forces after a two-day search in southwest Iran.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

US rescues second crew member of downed F-15E fighter jet from Iran

The second crew member of a downed F-15E fighter jet was rescued by US forces after a two-day search in southwest Iran.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Easter Miracle!' Rescue of Air Force Officer Took a Heroic Effort from Hundreds of Special Ops Troop, Reports Reveal

A daring rescue mission successfully saved a U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran, involving extensive military coordination and deception tactics.
#drone-warfare
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 weeks ago
World politics

Cheap Drones, Expensive Consequences: The New Economics of War

Commercial drones powered by artificial intelligence are democratizing airpower, enabling non-state actors and less wealthy militaries to conduct aerial warfare previously exclusive to advanced nations.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago
World news

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Drones haven't won the fight in Ukraine. That matters as the West learns new ways of war.

Drones have transformed warfare in Ukraine but are not decisive for victory, reflecting deeper constraints in air superiority and combat strategy.
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago

The FAA's "Temporary" Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE

The Trump administration's flight restriction limits the First Amendment right to record law enforcement using drones near ICE and CBP vehicles.
#pentagon
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Shahed-killing interceptor drones may look simple, but building them to keep up with the threat isn't easy

Interceptor drones are complex systems essential for countering cheap drone attacks, with Ukraine producing them at scale to meet rising global demand.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Boeing Gains 5%, Lockheed Martin Up 2%: Defense Stocks Are Having a Moment as Pentagon Spending Accelerates

Boeing and Lockheed Martin shares rose significantly due to a major Pentagon contract to triple production capacity for PAC-3 missile seekers.
#us-iran-conflict
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
World news

Iranian TV urges public to search for missing American pilot after F-15 shot down as US launch frantic search and rescue mission

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

Miraculous': US rescues second pilot downed in Iran, Trump confirms

The US successfully rescued a second F-15 pilot while Iran claims to have shot down another US aircraft involved in the operation.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Iranian TV urges public to search for missing American pilot after F-15 shot down as US launch frantic search and rescue mission

The US launched a rescue operation after a fighter jet was downed over Iran, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
#drones
fromFortune
1 week ago
European startups

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago
US news

America's Drone Future

State and local governments will face significant challenges managing the increasing number of drones in U.S. airspace.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
European startups
fromFortune
1 week ago

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

Drones are revolutionizing warfare, prompting the Army to create an online marketplace for rapid procurement of unmanned aircraft systems.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Cheap drones allowing war with volume

Drones have transformed warfare, allowing less equipped nations to effectively combat larger forces through high-volume, low-cost technology.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
#iran
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

Concerns grow for U.S. pilots ejected over Iran after an F-15E fighter jet was downed, with Iran offering rewards for their capture.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Despite propaganda coup of F-15 crew rescue, downing is reminder to US that Iran can fight back

The downing of an F-15 fighter highlights Iran's ability to challenge US air superiority and raises concerns over military operations in the region.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says 'it's war' | Fortune

Iran shot down two U.S. military planes, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with one service member rescued and another missing.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iranian forces launch search for crew of downed US fighter jet

Iranian forces are searching for the crew of a downed US fighter jet, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

Concerns grow for U.S. pilots ejected over Iran after an F-15E fighter jet was downed, with Iran offering rewards for their capture.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Despite propaganda coup of F-15 crew rescue, downing is reminder to US that Iran can fight back

The downing of an F-15 fighter highlights Iran's ability to challenge US air superiority and raises concerns over military operations in the region.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says 'it's war' | Fortune

Iran shot down two U.S. military planes, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with one service member rescued and another missing.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iranian forces launch search for crew of downed US fighter jet

Iranian forces are searching for the crew of a downed US fighter jet, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Hegseth asked General Randy George, who was just over halfway through his slated tenure as Army chief of staff, to step down and retire immediately, a Pentagon official told us.
Washington DC
#spain
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Spain closes airspace to US military over Iran war, widening rift with US

Spain has closed its airspace to US military aircraft involved in the Iran war, asserting its opposition to the conflict.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Spain closes airspace to US military over Iran war, widening rift with US

Spain has closed its airspace to US military aircraft involved in the Iran war, asserting its opposition to the conflict.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The delusion of easy victory from the air may have seduced the US into another war

Giulio Douhet proposed a revolution in warfare, stating that victory would come from large-scale aerial bombardments targeting civilians and infrastructure rather than just combatants.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

NATO allies are linking their defenses together to better hunt and kill drones on its eastern edge

NATO and the US are developing an integrated counter-drone network along Russia's border using rapid 90-day testing cycles to detect, track, and neutralize aerial threats including Shahed-type drones.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Ukrainian troops showed 'greater tactical imagination' than Western trainers, British officer says, pointing to their ambush tactics

Ukrainian soldiers demonstrate greater tactical creativity and flexibility compared to their Western trainers, particularly in ambush tactics.
#air-defense
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago
World politics

Total air defense is effectively impossible. In a major war, the West may have to make hard choices.

The West must make difficult choices about air defense priorities in large-scale wars due to limitations in resources and technology.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

US allies are scrambling to buy Ukraine's counter-drone tech, but gear alone isn't enough to defeat the Shahed threat

American allies must develop comprehensive air defense systems against drones, not just purchase technology from Ukraine.
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Total air defense is effectively impossible. In a major war, the West may have to make hard choices.

The West must make difficult choices about air defense priorities in large-scale wars due to limitations in resources and technology.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

US allies are scrambling to buy Ukraine's counter-drone tech, but gear alone isn't enough to defeat the Shahed threat

American allies must develop comprehensive air defense systems against drones, not just purchase technology from Ukraine.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
#f-15
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day ago

Even Top US Jets Face Risks: F-15 Incident Highlights Complex Airspace Over Iran

The F-15, despite its success, faces risks in contested airspace, highlighted by recent incidents and historical losses to ground defenses.
World news
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

U.S. F-15 Shot Down Over Iran, Search for Crew Underway

An American F-15 fighter jet was shot down over southern Iran, prompting a U.S. search-and-rescue operation for the crew.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day ago

Even Top US Jets Face Risks: F-15 Incident Highlights Complex Airspace Over Iran

The F-15, despite its success, faces risks in contested airspace, highlighted by recent incidents and historical losses to ground defenses.
World news
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

U.S. F-15 Shot Down Over Iran, Search for Crew Underway

An American F-15 fighter jet was shot down over southern Iran, prompting a U.S. search-and-rescue operation for the crew.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
17 hours ago

Iran war: US says missing crew member from downed jet found

Trump claimed US military dominance after rescuing airmen in Iran, despite Iranian reports of a downed US aircraft during the operation.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

An Air-Campaign Primer

Air campaigns offer unique advantages in concentration, speed, and flexibility, but differ fundamentally from ground operations in their goals, strengths, and inherent limitations.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Bolton believes Trump is 'probably in panic mode' US hunt for the missing pilot - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

It sounds to me like he's probably back in a panic mode. Wishing he could find a way to declare victory and get out of this war, regardless of whether or not he opens the Strait of Hormuz before he does it.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A NATO fighter wing showed up for front-line air patrols with drone defenses for the first time

ŠIAULIAI AIR BASE, Lithuania - A Spanish fighter wing deployed to the Baltics for air patrol missions alongside anti-drone defenses for the first time, a reaction to growing uncrewed threats to European infrastructure. Spain's 15th Wing arrived at Šiauliai Air Base in December to begin a four-month rotation contributing to NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission, designed to protect the airspace around Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. The Crow counter-drone system came with it.
Careers
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Iran war: Search on for missing crew member of downed US jet

The UNSC will vote on a resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats and international opposition.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

15 minutes to launch: Inside the sprint for NATO fighter pilots on scramble alert

Spanish fighter pilots at Šiauliai Air Base stand ready to scramble within 15 minutes to intercept unidentified or Russian aircraft during NATO Baltic policing missions.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The US is burning through expensive missiles. DARPA is looking for cheaper ones that can be built in days, not months.

"To accelerate current weapons development timelines, DARPA is considering an alternative development paradigm to increase the nation's magazine depth and breadth."
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Libyan military leader may have combat drones despite UN embargo

Khalifa Haftar's forces may have acquired Chinese and Turkish drones at Al Khadim airbase, despite a UN weapons embargo.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Defending the Homeland: Pentagon Shifts Strategy on Drone Threats

DoD policy empowers commanders to use defensive measures, extend perimeters beyond installation fences, and counter UAS threats after an uncoordinated CBP laser incident.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare and catching the U.S. off guard

Iran's relatively inexpensive drones are depleting U.S. interceptor missile supplies faster than anticipated, raising concerns about sustained defense capability in the Middle East.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

No single piece of tech is going to defeat all drone threats, new US counter-drone force commander says

Layered, integrated networks of kinetic and non-kinetic systems are required to detect, track, identify, and defeat small uncrewed aerial systems.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Pentagon Conducted Lethal Boat Strike With Aircraft Disguised as Civilian Plane

Disguising military aircraft as civilian planes constitutes perfidy and can be a war crime under international law and U.S. military rules.
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