The U.S. Navy has publicly revealed a previously undisclosed very long-range air-to-air missile designated the AIM-424 Malice, with official imagery showing the missile being carried by both an F-18E/F and F-35C fighters. The Navy describes the AIM-424 as a next-generation weapon intended to provide a substantial increase in range, lethality and survivability against advanced airborne threats.
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Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Ali Abdollahi has provided new insight into the state of the country’s ballistic missile industry, visiting an underground facility involved in production as part of an apparent effort to send a direct message to adversaries. This appears to respond to Western claims that Iranian missile production has been degraded, particularly in the field of solid-fuel ballistic missiles.
China’s newJ-35 fifth generation fighter has appeared in recent photographs with an unusually reflective, silver-like surface, prompting speculation that China may be evaluating a new surface treatment intended to improve the type’s advanced radar evading capabilities against advanced sensors. The new coating is substantially more reflective than the subdued grey finishes normally associated with low-observable combat aircraft. Light appears to reflect strongly from portions of the fuselage, wings and empennage, giving the aircraft an almost polished-metal appearance.
A Marine Corps fighter squadron received a rare Air Force award this month for actions in the Middle East in the spring and summer of 2025.
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 received the Department of the Air Force’s Gallant Unit Citation for actions between March 15-Oct. 7, 2025, according to an Aug. 19 Marine Administrative Notice on new awards.
The Korean People’s Army is reportedly sending a specialised contingent of drone operators to Russia, potentially marking a significant expansion of North Korea’s direct involvement in the ongoing Russian war effort in the Ukrainian theatre. Ukrainian intelligence officials reported that among the estimated 8,500 North Korean military personnel in Russia, around 400 were drone operators. The latest contingent reportedly also includes approximately 1,000 engineers and sappers, most of whom are deployed in Russia’s Kursk region.
The Republic of Korea Army is preparing to integrate a new active protection system onto its K2 Black Panther main battle tanks that will significantly enhance their ability to engage hostile drones. The program, approved by the country’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), will add an active protection system (APS), electronic-warfare equipment and a remotely controlled weapon station to the K2. The K2 Tank Performance Upgrade Project is valued at approximately 3.43 trillion won ($2.43 billion) and is scheduled to run from 2028 to 2046.
A great video of a Ukrainian MiG forcing down a Russian drone.
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For months now the media and the American public has been fixated on the food-borne parasite cyclospora, which is responsible for an “explosive diarrhea” outbreak that has left tens of thousands sick all across the country.
A new study shows that this cyclospora outbreak, while garnering a ton of attention, isn’t new or novel. Indeed, the incidence of foodborne parasite illnesses is staggering.
Update on the completely dishonorable Air Force Major Jason Watson—a 2009 US Air Force Academy graduate in the USAF for 17 years and passed over twice for Lt. Colonel.
Recall that back in July he stood on US Capitol steps in his Air Force uniform to denounce his Commander-in-Chief President Trump and Vice President Vance, thus skewering his already lackluster career.
Watson was arrested and taken into custody at Air Force at Joint Base Andrews who put him under a gag order.
Ukraine Strikes Major Oil Refinery – Ukraine’s long-range drone and missile strike campaign hit a major Russian oil refinery overnight into Saturday, August 22. For the first time, the Ukrainian strikes also hit a logistics center belonging to Russian online retail giant Ozon.
The attacks are part of a months-long campaign by Ukraine to raise the cost of sustaining the war and impact Russian military infrastructure and logistics. The overnight attacks killed at least 10 people across Russia and Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine, according to regional authorities.