The US military seeks semi-autonomous escort solutions to protect unarmed commercial vessels from asymmetric threats, primarily from uncrewed surface vessels. Through the Pulling Guard program, the Pentagon is looking to substitute for more costly and sparsely-available escort options such as guided missile destroyers and carrier strike groups. This will involve autonomous systems remotely supervised by […]
US; Air Force initiates ground testing of YFQ-44A CCA jet
The U.S. Air Force has officially begun ground testing of the YFQ-44A, a next-generation unmanned fighter aircraft developed by defense technology company Anduril Industries. This testing phase, taking place in a state-of-the-art chamber in Costa Mesa, California, represents a pivotal step in advancing the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, an ambitious initiative to redefine the […]
Canada; Government mulls joining US Golden Dome program
Canada is looking at potential investments in U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed $175-billion Golden Dome missile defense shield, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday. Trump said on Tuesday he had selected a design for the project and named a Space Force general to head the program, which is aimed at blocking threats from China […]
US Army; Secretary reveals proposed solution to protect MBT from drones
The US Army is rethinking how it uses tanks on the battlefield, adapting to the growing threat posed by loitering munitions and low-cost drones in modern warfare. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, speaking on the War on the Rocks podcast, said the surge of inexpensive drones capable of striking tanks’ most vulnerable points demands a major […]
USAF; Two Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes selected
The United States Air Force has unveiled its first officially designated uncrewed fighter aircraft under the highly ambitious Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program: the YFQ-42A, developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, and the YFQ-44A, created by Anduril Industries. Both aircraft have moved swiftly from paper concepts to reality and are now undergoing ground testing, with […]
Us Army; DoD cancels M10 Booker light tank program
Finally, the U.S. Army will not have a light battle tank developed on the basis of the Spanish Ascod design. The M10 Booker program, as the new platform was baptized, has been canceled by the U.S. Department of Defense in the review process being carried out by the Pentagon. The plan is outlined in the […]
Canada; MoD mulls buy of Swedish Gripen fighters instead of US F-35
On April 6, 2025, Saab CEO Micael Johansson confirmed during an interview with Dagens industri that negotiations are ongoing with Canada regarding the JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft. He added that Saab is maintaining contacts with Portugal and continuing discussions with potential Gripen customers in Latin America. This follows the recent announcement by Colombian President […]
Canada; MoD plans $5B HIMARS order from US despite tensions
The Canadian military is planning to procure the US-built M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, amid strained ties between the neighbors over tariffs. A sole-source deal plan is being proposed by Canadian military leadership to buy a number of HIMARS, Ottawa Citizen revealed, citing sources. The potential deal could be executed through a […]
Canada; MoD approves $5.8 billion for three River-class destroyers
The new destroyer programme aims to build 15 new vessels over at least the next 25 years, the first of which should launch in the early 2030s. Canada has signed an agreement with Irving Shipbuilding Inc (ISI) to begin building three new destroyers for C$8 billion (US$5.8 billion). The three River-class destroyers, which will ultimately […]
US; Navy tests new AIM-260 air-to-air missile
According to information published by the AirPower 2.0 X account on March 7, 2025, relaying a message from the U.S. Navy’s VX-31 Dust Devils, the squadron successfully conducted live-fire tests of the new AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) air-to-air missile on February 5, 2025. Based at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, VX-31 is […]