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Three nozzle binding incidents have cost the Air Force nearly $27 million.

US Air Force Faces $100M+ Refueling Boom Crisis: KC-46 Nozzle Binding Issues Exposed

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Introduction to the DefenceDetective Newsletter The DefenceDetective Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Investigations into KC-46A Pegasus Aerial Refueling Tanker Mishaps The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command (AMC) recently released the findings of investigations into three mishaps involving the KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling […]

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Boeing has provided a new rendering for its F/A-XX proposal and it’s remarkably similar to concept artwork that has already been released for its F-47, selected for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) ‘fighter’ initiative. While it’s important to not read too much into the final appearance of either of those aircraft, based on these concepts, the new rendering does, at least, correspond with Boeing’s previous suggestions that the F/A-XX and F-47 would incorporate some commonality.

Unveiling the Future of Naval Aviation: Boeing’s F/A-XX Next Gen Fighter Jet Concept Revealed

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Introduction to the DefenceDetective Newsletter The DefenceDetective Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Boeing’s F/A-XX Proposal and Its Similarities to the F-47 Boeing has released a new rendering of its F/A-XX proposal, which bears a striking resemblance to its F-47 concept artwork. The F/A-XX

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Ukraine Unveils Advanced Glide Bomb Capability on MiG-29: A Game-Changer in Modern Warfare

Ukraine Unveils Advanced Glide Bomb Capability on MiG-29: A Game-Changer in Modern Warfare

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Introduction to the DefenceDetective Newsletter The DefenceDetective Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Recently, a Ukrainian MiG-29 Fulcrum has been spotted armed with an air-launched munition similar to the Russian UMPK, a guided glide bomb that has caused significant difficulties for Ukrainian air defenses.

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We now have our first look at a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike actually firing air-to-air optimized variants of the laser-guided 70mm Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) rocket.

US Air Force Unveils F-15E Strike Eagle’s Deadly Drone-Killing Capability with Laser-Guided Rockets

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Introduction to the DefenceDetective Newsletter The DefenceDetective Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle Tests APKWS II Rockets The US Air Force has released images of an F-15E Strike Eagle testing the air-to-air optimized variants of the laser-guided 70mm

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Evidence has emerged that Ukraine has topped up its hard-worked fleet of MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters from a somewhat surprising source: Azerbaijan. While the number of aircraft involved is not considerable, any addition to the MiG-29 fleet will be welcome for the Ukrainian Air Force, which has also received Fulcrums donated by Poland and Slovakia and which has suffered steady attrition since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.

Ukraine Boosts Air Defense: Former Azerbaijani MiG-29 Fulcrum Jets Now in Ukrainian Skies

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Introduction to the DefenceDetective Newsletter The DefenceDetective Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Ukraine’s MiG-29 Fleet Gets a Boost from Azerbaijan Evidence has emerged that Ukraine has topped up its hard-worked fleet of MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters from a somewhat surprising source: Azerbaijan. While the

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Yesterday’s “show of force” by a pair of Venezuelan F-16s close to a U.S. Navy destroyer has put the spotlight very much back on the intriguing history of the South American nation’s Viper fleet. While you can catch up with our initial reporting on the incident, which involved the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Jason Dunham, here, it’s an opportune time to review why a country now so hostile to the United States flies F-16s.

Venezuela’s Abandoned F-16 Fighters: A Forgotten Military Saga

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Introduction to the DefenceDetective Newsletter The DefenceDetective Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. This week, we’re focusing on the intriguing history of Venezuela’s Viper fleet, specifically their F-16s. Venezuela’s F-16 Fleet: A History Venezuela was the first nation in South America to be approved

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An official familiar with operations confirmed to us that U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered 10 F-35 Joint Strike fighters to head to Puerto Rico to take part in ongoing counter-narcotics opertions(

US Sends F-35 Fighters to Caribbean: Escalating Venezuela Tensions Explained

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DefenceDetective Newsletter Introduction to the DefenceDetective Newsletter The DefenceDetective Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Recent Developments in Military Technology and Foreign Policy A source familiar with the Trump administration’s counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean confirmed to DefenceDetective that 10 F-35 Joint Strike fighters

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Authorities in Poland say they have assessed that the incursions were not accidental. Polish and Dutch fighters shot down several of the intruding uncrewed aircraft.

DefenceDetective Reports Intensified Drone Takedown Efforts Over Poland: NATO Stance Remains Unaltered Amid Rising Tensions

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Introduction to the Russian Drone Incursion into Polish Airspace The TWZ Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Recently, an unprecedented incident occurred where Russian drones violated Polish airspace, prompting a significant response from NATO and its member states. Background on the Incident On September

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An air-to-air view of an F-15 Eagle sent to identify an aircraft which is possibly hauling drugs as detected by the Southern Regional Operations Center. The F-15 is part of Coronet Night Hawk, an all-guard mission using F-16s or F-15s on 24-hour alert status.

Caribbean Drug Wars: Uncovering the Long History of Deploying Fighter Jets to Combat Smuggling

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Introduction to Coronet Nighthawk The TWZ Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Recently, the deployment of 10 F-35s to Puerto Rico as part of a growing counter-narcotics mission aimed at Venezuela has drawn attention. This move is not unprecedented, as a similar mission was

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2025) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) conducts an anchoring evolution. Sailors and Marines of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) – 22nd MEU(SOC) departed Norfolk and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina after completing a comprehensive, nine-month training program. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Logan Goins)

US Military Deploys F-35 Fighter Jets to Puerto Rico for Major Counter-Narcotics Mission

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Introduction to the TWZ Newsletter The TWZ Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. In this issue, we will be discussing the deployment of F-35B stealth fighters to Puerto Rico as part of the Trump administration’s enhanced operation against narcotraffickers. F-35B Stealth Fighters Deployed to

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