Monthly Archives: July 2026

NATO to confirm Swedish Saab GlobalEye selection over US planes at Ankara Summit despite Trump pressure.

NATO is preparing to officially select the Swedish Saab GlobalEye surveillance platform during the upcoming Ankara Summit on July 7–8 to completely replace its aging fleet of fourteen U.S.-built E-3A Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft. The strategic shift concludes a highly volatile procurement process triggered by the U.S. Air Force canceling its ownContinue reading “NATO to confirm Swedish Saab GlobalEye selection over US planes at Ankara Summit despite Trump pressure.”

Lots of news, some sad, about America’s final cruiser class.

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) returned to her homeport at San Diego on 27 June, following 11-months of sustained operations at sea in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. Yup, 11 months in SOUTHCOM. That’s a lot of low-intensity ops. NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2026) – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake ErieContinue reading “Lots of news, some sad, about America’s final cruiser class.”

USS Nimitz: An Aircraft Carrier’s Final Journey

Twenty-six ships from 13 partner and allied nations steam in formation with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as part of Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 in the Atlantic Ocean, June 25, 2026. US Navy photo Caitlyn Burchett July 3, 2026 8:57 AM ABOARD USS NIMITZ UNDERWAY IN THE ATLANTIC ― Approximately 100 miles offContinue reading “USS Nimitz: An Aircraft Carrier’s Final Journey”

U.S. Air Force Extends A-10 Warthog Attack Aircraft Combat Range with HC-130J Refueling.

The U.S. Air Force has demonstrated a new way to extend the combat reach of its A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) pictures published on X on July 3, 2026, showing an HC-130J Combat King II refueling multiple Warthogs in flight. The capability significantly enhances the A-10’s endurance and operational flexibility, allowing the close airContinue reading “U.S. Air Force Extends A-10 Warthog Attack Aircraft Combat Range with HC-130J Refueling.”

Royal Navy launches strike drone at sea in landmark trials – slideshow

3 July 2026 Topic: Equipment and TechTechnology The Royal Navy has successfully launched a strike-capable drone from a ship at sea, marking a significant step forward in the UK’s drive to create a hybrid naval force to defend against evolving threats. Working with British Army colleagues, sailors on experimentation ship XV Patrick Blackett launched theContinue reading “Royal Navy launches strike drone at sea in landmark trials – slideshow”