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6 April

Air

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Spotswood, right, Tech Sgt. Zachary Warners, middle, and Tech. Sgt. Ambrose Kun, all 192d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems craftsmen, carry a missile in preparation to load an F-22 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 11, 2022. These Airmen were a part of a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, demonstrating their capability to load, troubleshoot and repair aircraft armament systems, while under threat of simulated chemical warfare and attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

NY Firm Unveils Systems to Mitigate Toxic Fallout From Missile Interceptions

New York-based Ducon Technologies has introduced a new line of solutions aimed at reducing environmental and health risks from high-altitude missile interceptions.

6 April

Air

MIM 104 Patriot fired at the Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021

Bea Castañeda

MIM-104 Patriot: The Missile Shield Defending the Skies, Explained

Discover our guide to the MIM-104 Patriot, detailing its capabilities, evolution, and role in modern air and missile defense across global battlefields.

6 April

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New Tactical Drone From a US Firm Requires Only Two Seconds to Take Off

A new unmanned aerial vehicle from US firm XDOWN is designed to cut deployment time to just two seconds, shifting almost instantly from stowed to active flight.

6 April

Americas

A US Air Force pilot officer and several airmen in OCP uniforms huddle around a handheld tactical device near field equipment, illustrating collaborative efforts to solve emerging drone warfare challenges

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Air Force Turns to Students to Solve Emerging Drone Warfare Challenges

A US Air Force program is giving students a front-row seat to modern warfare by tasking them with developing solutions to aerial drone threats.

6 April

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Lumberjack in Action: Northrop Tests Flexible Strike-and-Scout Platform

Northrop Grumman recently put its new Lumberjack unmanned aerial vehicle through a live demonstration, showcasing its readiness for complex mission environments.

6 April

Americas

A Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) fired in the sky

Christine Casimiro

US Approves $83M Sale of GMLRS Alternative Warheads to Singapore

The US State Department has cleared a potential foreign military sale of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Alternative Warheads to Singapore.

6 April

Americas

Plumes of smoke rise following reported explosions allegedly near Iran's Ministry of Intelligence on Araqi Street in Tehran on March 1, 2026, after Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed a day earlier in a large US and Israeli attack, prompting a new wave of retaliatory missile strikes from Iran.

Staff Writer With AFP

Israeli Strikes Kill Iran Guards Intel Chief as Trump Deadline Looms

Israeli strikes killed Iran Guards intelligence chief as Tehran defies Trump threats to target civilian infrastructure over Hormuz closure.

6 April

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Red Cat Lands NATO Order for Black Widow Drones

Red Cat has secured a contract from a NATO member state for its Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system.

5 April

Middle East

A national flag is photographed on the ruins of a police station that is struck during US-Israeli attacks in Tehran, Iran, on March 3, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

UAE Says Air Defenses Responding to Iran Missiles, Drones

Emirati air defenses were responding to missile and drone attacks from Iran, the United Arab Emirates' defence ministry said Sunday, as Tehran said it was targeting aluminium industries in the Gulf nation.

5 April

Middle East

A residential area where a ballistic missile struck in Dimona, southern Israel on March 22, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iranian Missile Fire Wounds Civilians in Central Israel: Medics

Israeli emergency services said its crew treated five people who were injured Saturday in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas after Iran fired several rounds of missiles toward Israel.

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