![Russian Telegram channels say a Russian Mi-8 transport helicopter was down by a drone, the first time that has happened.](https://www.twz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mi-8-Drone-Downed-Top1.jpg?w=1440)
Ukraine Situation Report: Russians Say Mi-8 Hip Helicopter Was Shot Down By Drone
The Russian Mi-8 loss would be the first known successful drone attack on an airborne helicopter.
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![Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has shed some more light on the status of the new sixth-generation stealth combat jet under development as part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. “We’re taking a pause,” Kendall said this morning, before reiterating that while fighter at the heart of the wider NGAD initiative will have a human pilot to start with, an optionally crewed version might be developed too.](https://www.twz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NGAD_FIGHTER.jpg?w=800)
Air Force Secretary “Absolutely Confident” 6th Gen Crewed Fighter Will Move Forward (Updated)
Secretary Kendall has moved to allay fears about the future of the service’s sixth-generation combat jet as the program takes a brief pause.
![Nulcear Warhead inventory released by NNSA](https://www.twz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Warheads-Thumb3-copy.jpg?w=800)
Just How Many Nuclear Weapons Does The U.S. Actually Have?
Newly released nuclear warhead inventory numbers give us an updated idea of the status of America's strategic arsenal.
![USAF aircraft flying in formation](https://www.twz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/F-22-and-F-35-with-XQ-58.jpg?w=800)
Colonel Tasked With Testing Future Of Air Dominance Talks Candidly About Progress And Challenges
We talk in-depth with the 53rd Wing's commander about how his team is racing to turn future air warfare concepts, including Collaborative Combat Aircraft, into reality.
![North Korean NLOS missile vehicle in Ukraine](https://www.twz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bulsae-4-M-.jpg?w=800)
North Korean Anti-Tank Missile-Toting Vehicle Appears To Be Operating In Ukraine
The Bulsae-4 would be the first known armored vehicle and short-range anti-tank missile system provided by North Korea to Russia.
![Ukrainians F-16s will immediately be able to get more out of stocks Western munitions that have already been deliverd, as well as other benefits.](https://www.twz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ukrainian-f-16-munition-options.jpg?w=800)
F-16s Will Let Ukraine Get More Out Of Western Munitions: USAF’s Top Officer In Europe
USAF Gen. James Hecker says F-16s will give Ukraine key new capabilities in the near and long terms, but that they're not a "golden bullet."
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Commemorate F-15E Strike Eagle’s Historic Drone Hunt With This Galaga-Inspired T-Shirt
Just like any ace Galaga player, F-15E crews had to manage timing, limited missiles, and agility to stop hordes of Iranian kamikaze drones.
![New Russian drone in use in Ukraine.](https://www.twz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Drone-Ukraine-Russia.jpg?w=799)
New Russian Long-Range Drone Appears In Ukraine
Potentially capable of flying a range of missions, the Gerbera appears to be a Russian-developed complement to the Shahed-136 series.
![The US Army and US Navy recently "initiated" a test of a hypersonic weapon system, but the US military won't say whether or not it was a success or failure, or even if there was an actual launch at all.](https://www.twz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/army-navy-hypersonic-test-uncertainty.jpg?w=800)
Hypersonic Weapon Just Tested In Florida, Results Unclear
Vague details about a recently "initiated" test comes after the Army scrubbed three planned hypersonic missile launches last year.
![The world awaits Israel's response after a deadly Hezbollah rocket attack on a soccer field.](https://www.twz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Israel-Response-7.29.24.jpg?w=800)
World Awaits Israel’s Response To Deadly Hezbollah Rocket Attack That Hit Soccer Field
A major effort is underway behind the scenes to keep Israel from launching a major ground operation into Southern Lebanon or hitting civilian infrastructure.
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