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18 March

Air

Angry Kitten ‘Cognitive’ EW Pod Tested on C-130

The US Air Force is considering integrating the Angry Kitten electronic warfare pod on larger platforms, such as the C-130 Hercules.

12 March

Air

Joe Saballa

US B-52 Strategic Bombers Conduct First-Ever Live Weapons Drop in Sweden

Two US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers completed their first-ever live weapons drop over Swedish airspace during a military exercise.

11 March

Air

Lockheed Martin is flying a CMMT that deploys from airlifters to put affordable mass on target.

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Unveils Low-Cost, Modular, Mass-Producible Cruise Missiles

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new type of modular and mass-producible air vehicle shaped like a cruise missile: the Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT).

11 March

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop, USAF Complete Static Fire Test of Sentinel ICBM Motor

The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman have completed a full-scale qualification static fire test of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile stage-one solid rocket motor.

10 March

Air

A Eurofighter Typhoon flies alongside a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during bomber task force mission SPARTAN MACE.

Giulia Bernacchi

US, Italy Enhance Interoperability During Bomber Task Force Mission

Italy and the US have participated in SPARTAN MACE, a Bomber Task Force mission focused on enhancing close-air support interoperability.

7 March

Air

Christine Casimiro

Anduril, Zone 5 Technologies Advance in US Military Enterprise Test Vehicle Prototype

The US Air Force and Defense Innovation Unit have chosen Anduril and Zone 5 Technologies to advance in their modular and cost-effective air vehicle program.

7 March

Air

Members of Holloman, TowFLEXX Miltech and Evitado conduct an MQ-9 Reaper towing demonstration at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Feb. 27, 2025. The 49th Maintenance Group is enhancing mission readiness by partnering with Evitado Technologies and TowFLEXX Miltech to develop a cutting-edge anti-collision solution for aircraft towing, integrating sustainable, emissions-free technologies that align with the Department of Defense’s Green Procurement Program and improve operational safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah Pedrazzini)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Demos Electric Aircraft Towing System in New Mexico

The US Air Force has demonstrated a fully electric towing capability in New Mexico to support independent aircraft operations at military bases.

7 March

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

F-35B Flight Tested With Long Range Anti-Ship Missile

Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force have completed an initial flight test to integrate the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile onto the F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet.

4 March

Americas