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April 14, 2026

The Air National Guard is pushing Congress to boost fighter numbers as it seeks to modernize its aging inventory. With the Air Force at large feeling the effects of years of underinvestment in new fighters, and with China presenting a massive pacing challenge, the move is the latest effort to ensure that the service can keep up in terms of numbers and capability.

According to a report from Air & Space Forces Magazine, Air National Guard adjutants general from more than 20 states sent a letter to Congress last week that requests multiyear funding for the acquisition of between 72 and 100 new fighters each year.

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Catch up with our latest coverage of the U.S.-imposed military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz here. Must Read Articles Navy Turns Around Ships Trying To Run Blockade Of Iran (Updated) Meanwhile, CENTCOM says the blockade is working as communications between Washington and Tehran continue in hopes of more in-person talks. READ NOW Angry Kitten Jamming Pod Testing On HC-130J Focuses On Receiving Threat Updates Via Satellite Being able to rapidly reprogram Angry Kitten pods remotely based on the real-time threat environment would be hugely valuable. READ NOW Flurry Of Navy Minesweepers Appear To Be Heading Toward The Middle East The migration of U.S. Navy minesweeping assets west from the Pacific indicates preparations are underway for a major de-mining operation. READ NOW This May Be Our Best Look At Ukraine’s Secretive New Surface-To-Air Missile The Koral surface-to-air missile apparently made its public debut as part of a recent lineup of homegrown weapon systems. READ NOW Regent Squire Wing-In-Ground Effect Drone Demonstrator Makes First Flight Squire is designed to take on multiple roles and the Marines say they are monitoring the aircraft's progress. READ NOW KC-135 Tanker Covered In Shrapnel Patches Seen Landing In UK A KC-135 damaged in an Iranian strike has made its way to RAF Mildenhall in the UK thanks to field repairs. READ NOW From the Archive F-15 Eagle Driver On What It Is Like Flying Against Ukraine’s Fighter Pilots An F-15 pilot's firsthand account of how Ukrainian fighter crews' performance in training made it no surprise they have kept Russia at bay. READ NOW Hot Shots A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, releases flares over the Gulf Coast. USAF photo by Tech Sgt Thomas Barley U.S. Navy aircrewman attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 hoist a NASA Astronaut to a MH-60S Seahawk after their return from the Artemis II lunar mission. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe U.S. Army soldiers launch a mortar round from a 60mm M2 Mortar Tube at Fort Benning, Georgia. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Chase Murray

Nye fly

 

Vel ikke akkurat nytt, men med external stores blir dette et 4,5 gemerasjons fly. F-35 kan også fly med utvendige tanker, men da blir den degenerert, akkurat som F-22. Tror jeg. (Red.)

F-22 Raptor “2.0” Spotted Undergoing Flight Testing

We've gotten our best look yet at new stealthy underwing tanks and sensor pods for the F-22, and the B-52's new AGM-181 nuclear cruise missile.

Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Aviation24.be med nyheter

 

Aviation24.be In the 04/15/2026 edition:

Amazon strikes $11.6 billion deal for Globalstar to boost satellite ambitions vs. rival Starlink United–American merger idea faces steep regulatory headwinds United CEO floats American Airlines merger idea to Trump Boeing delivers 143 commercial aircraft in Q1 2026 Virgin Atlantic launches daily London–Seoul service Airbus AGM approves all resolutions, announces Board leadership change Flibco launches Door-to-Gate shuttle with fast track at Brussels South Charleroi Aer Lingus launches new Dublin – Raleigh-Durham route Brussels Airport sees modest growth despite disruptions Nice Airport opens expanded Terminal 2 to boost capacity and experience

Regjeringen

 

Norge og Ukraina inngår tettere forsvarssamarbeid

Pressemelding | 14.04.2026 | Statsministerens kontor

Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre og Ukrainas president Volodymyr Zelenskyj er enige om at Norge og Ukraina skal styrke samarbeidet om forsvar og sikkerhet. De vil legge til rette for at norsk og ukrainsk forsvarsindustri jobber tettere for å utvikle ny teknologi og øke produksjonen. Ukrainske droner skal nå produseres i Norge.

Arktis

 

At the time of writing, six Northern Norwegian parliamentarians are on their way to Alaska, where they will clearly state what they think about Trump's threats. (Norwegian only)

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På tide at NATO oppretter fareområde øst for delingslinjen..... (Red.)

The rocket launch is taking place at the Plesetsk cosmodrome, southern Arkhangelsk Oblast.

 

Map-illustration: Barents Observer / Google Earth

Russia warns of rocket splashdowns north of Varanger and Bear Island

Russia has issued a navigation warning for areas north of Varanger and northeast of Bear Island, in the Norwegian sector of the Barents Sea. The warning remains in force until 30 April.

Sjekk https://tinyurl.com/37mhwzfa

Growing fears in Murmansk. Governor Andrei Chibis prepares for Ukrainian strikes against the Kola Peninsula.

Photo: Chibis on social media

Ukrainian long-range strikes spur mounting concern on Kola Peninsula

“The current situation calls for the utmost vigilance,” Governor Andrei Chibis emphasised as he summoned representatives of the FSB, the Northern Fleet and other law enforcement agencies.

Sjekk https://tinyurl.com/4bfnyx23

Repetitions for the May 9 parade in Murmansk, 2018.

 

Photo: Atle Staalesen

Prestigious 9 May military parades cancelled in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions

Amid growing fears that Ukraine’s long-range drones could strike deep into northern Russia, military authorities have decided to cancel one of the country’s most symbolic displays of military power: the 9 May Victory Day parade.

Sjekk https://tinyurl.com/fb753694

Droner

 

‘Infrastructure is the weapon’: Inside the race to build portable interceptor factories As the Iran war drives global demand for interceptor drones, defense startups are betting they can fit a production line into a shipping container. Read More Missile-wielding Airbus interceptor engages one-way attack drone in test

The drone-missile combination makes large-scale interception economically viable, the manufacturers claim. Read More

Estonia raids combat-vehicle funds to buy more drones, air defenses

The defense minister said the decision was based on lessons learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Read More US and UK teaming up to destroy underwater drones America and Britain are joining forces to tackle the threat of underwater drones to ports and other critical infrastructure. Read More ----oooo00O00oooo----

Quantum Systems Announces Additional German-Ukrainian Joint Ventures

By The Editor on Apr 15, 2026 06:50 am

During Ukrainian-German government consultations in Berlin, Quantum Systems announced the creation of two additional joint ventures under its “Build with Ukraine” initiative, further deepening industrial cooperation between Germany and Ukraine. Following the successful launch of Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) in partnership with Frontline Robotics, the company is now expanding with two new ventures. Quantum WIY […]


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France Trials Reaper in C-UAS Role

By The Editor on Apr 15, 2026 06:45 am

France is trialling its General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range (ER) unmanned aerial vehicles in a counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) role, the Ministry of the Armed Forces disclosed on 8 April. In early April, at the Île du Levant firing range in southeastern France, the French Air and Space Force (AAE), working with […]

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UK Start-Up to Supply Interceptor Missiles to UK Military and Gulf Partners

By The Editor on Apr 15, 2026 06:40 am

The UK military and Gulf partners will be better protected against drone attacks, as a veteran-founded British start-up is set to supply new interceptor missiles. Speaking at the London Defence Conference, Defence Secretary John Healey MP announced the Ministry of Defence intends to buy cutting-edge interceptor missiles, designed to counter Iranian Shahed-style attack drones, for the UK Armed Forces and Gulf […]

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MTU Aero Engines Acquires AeroDesignWorks to Expand into UAV Propulsion Systems

By The Editor on Apr 15, 2026 06:15 am

Aircraft propulsion specialist MTU Aero Engines AG is acquiring AeroDesignWorks GmbH, a Cologne-based developer of drone propulsion systems. The company will become a wholly owned subsidiary, marking MTU’s strategic expansion into propulsion solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and modern guided missile systems. In turn, AeroDesignWorks will gain access to MTU’s industrial-scale manufacturing expertise. MTU […]

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NATO

 

Betyr "Made in USA" det samme som at USA har eierskap til det de selger utenlands? (Red.)

Poland holds tight to its Patriot batteries amid reported US call for Middle East transfer

“Our allies know well and understand how important are our tasks here,” the country's deputy prime minister and defense minister wrote on social media. Read More