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Merops Interceptors Highlight Cheap, Scalable Counter-Drone Role Amid US Tech Push
defense13 days ago

Merops Interceptors Highlight Cheap, Scalable Counter-Drone Role Amid US Tech Push

A Ukrainian unit posted video allegedly showing American-made Merops interceptors pursuing a Shahed drone, underscoring the effectiveness of low-cost counter-drone tech as the U.S. moves to field a government-owned interceptor design for scale. Merops is inexpensive (about $15,000 per unit) and has downed thousands of drones, a capability NATO nations have adopted (Romania, Poland, Lithuania). The Army’s Low-Cost Interceptor program aims to enable multiple manufacturers to produce a government-owned blueprint, reducing reliance on Perennial Autonomy. Ukraine has asked the Pentagon to help scale manufacturing, but Washington reportedly declined; some Merops tests have shown failures in certain conditions.”,

via Defense News|
#counter-drone#defense#drones
Air Force Restores Flu Shot Mandate as Boot-Camp Flu Surge Unfolds
us-military20 days ago

Air Force Restores Flu Shot Mandate as Boot-Camp Flu Surge Unfolds

Amid a growing flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base that sickened about 275 recruits and involved a fatal medical event, the Air Force moved to reinstate the mandatory flu vaccine for basic training after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reversed the policy in April. Exemption requests slowed the process; the mandate was approved on June 11, but the outbreak was already underway, and officials learned June 18 that shots would be required again for incoming trainees.

via CNN|
#basic-training#defense-department#exemptions
Iran's jellyfish drone swarm may have downed U.S. F-15E, pilot says
world21 days ago

Iran's jellyfish drone swarm may have downed U.S. F-15E, pilot says

A U.S. F-15E was shot down over Iran in April. A pilot described a swarm of interconnected, jellyfish-like drones hovering in the area that may have helped bring down the jet, signaling a possible boost in Iran's drone capabilities. The pilot and weapons officer ejected; the officer was seriously injured and hid in the Zagros Mountains as rescue efforts included a CIA-backed deception and a high-risk operation by U.S. special forces, with transport aircraft destroyed on the ground to prevent capture. No U.S. fatalities were reported.

via New York Post|
#drone-swarm#f-15e#iran
Taiwan bets on a drone surge to deter China and fuel exports
defense25 days ago

Taiwan bets on a drone surge to deter China and fuel exports

Taiwan unveiled a $6.6 billion, six-year plan to buy over 208,000 coastal attack drones plus thousands of coast reconnaissance drones and uncrewed vessels, aiming to deter China and spur domestic drone production for export to the US and other buyers; firms like Thunder Tiger are expanding overseas and partnering with Western tech to win Pentagon approvals, with production projected to rise from about 15,000 drones per month to over 100,000 by 2030, though DJI’s dominance and domestic political hurdles could complicate efforts.

via Ars Technica|
#defense#defense-budget#drones
B-52 Crashes After Takeoff at Edwards AFB, Runway Closed as Investigation Opens
military29 days ago

B-52 Crashes After Takeoff at Edwards AFB, Runway Closed as Investigation Opens

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday morning. Emergency crews responded immediately, but officials have not confirmed how many crew members were aboard or if there were injuries. The airfield is closed and inbound flights are being diverted while investigators review the crash. The B-52H is an aging aircraft that has undergone upgrades, and the most recent fatal B-52 incident occurred in 2008.

via CNN|
#air-force#aviation-crash#b-52
US to shrink NATO assets in Europe, cutting jets, tankers and ships
world1 month ago

US to shrink NATO assets in Europe, cutting jets, tankers and ships

The United States plans a major reduction of its military assets available for NATO operations in Europe, including cutting F-16/F-15E numbers from about 150 to 100, trimming maritime reconnaissance aircraft from 26 to 15, and removing all eight aerial refueling tankers, while redeploying a missile-launching submarine and an aircraft carrier along with several ships and jets. One bomber group may also be reallocated. The move, described as “right-sizing” contributions, reflects Europe’s growing defense capabilities and a shift toward shared responsibility within NATO.

via Defense News|
#defense-spending#europe-defense#military-redeployment
War by Invitation: The Hidden Costs of U.S. Wartime Access
world1 month ago

War by Invitation: The Hidden Costs of U.S. Wartime Access

America’s ability to wage distant wars hinges on wartime access granted by host nations—bases, airspace, and ports that shorten supply lines and lower costs. This “empire of bases” boosts U.S. leverage but also makes hosting states vulnerable to retaliation and can encourage military action even when it isn’t clearly in the national interest. As drones and missiles proliferate, hosts may demand greater protection or withdraw access, forcing Washington to rethink its global reach.

via Foreign Affairs|
#foreign-policy#geopolitics#iran
US fires missile at Iran-bound tanker amid Hormuz blockade
world1 month ago

US fires missile at Iran-bound tanker amid Hormuz blockade

The US says it struck and disabled the Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie with a Hellfire missile after the crew ignored warnings while transiting toward Iran as part of the Strait of Hormuz blockade; Centcom released footage of the strike, and noted that six vessels have been disabled and 122 redirected since the blockade began on April 13; Iran has not commented, and Botswana’s government was contacted for comment.

via BBC|
#blockade#iran#strait-of-hormuz
Training Tragedy in Irbil Claims Two Western Soldiers
world1 month ago

Training Tragedy in Irbil Claims Two Western Soldiers

A U.S. soldier and a British soldier died during a training exercise at an air base in Irbil in Iraq's Kurdish region. The American service member’s identity will be released 24 hours after next of kin notification, while the British family has been notified and a period of grace is requested before more details are released. The incident occurs as U.S. forces scale back in Iraq but retain a foothold in the Kurdish region to bolster ties.

via NBC News|
#iraq#irbil#training-accident