@AirPowerNEW1 AirPower | MIL-STD

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Social category influence stocks 21.05% finance 8.77% countries 4.39% automotive brands 1.75% currencies 0.88% travel destinations 0.88%

Social topic influence in the 11.4%, the first 9.65%, systems #454, air #1544, strike 8.77%, future #1826, flight #1031, lockheed martin #95, air force 5.26%, drop 3.51%

Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @straumlirealm @abdelra94515048 @joshua883085773 @straumli_realm @wintersix @theenginerd @theintelfrog @aviationintel @franticgoat @mergenewsletter @brett_327 @defensescm1 @johannbg @defensenews @aviationweek @usnavy @comnavairlant @usnavynnpp @usarmys @deptofwar

Top assets mentioned Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Raytheon Technologies Corp (RTX) Boeing Co (BA)

Top Social Posts

Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

""A controlled artillery round that can hit targets from [---] kilometers away in GPS-denied environments was successfully tested at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Arizona. General Atomics ES Long Range Maneuvering Projectile #LRMP was fired from an M777 howitzer platform using M231 powder charges during an August test". Via @defense_news 🔗👇"
X Link 2025-10-16T10:31Z 23K followers, 904.7K engagements

"USAF #QF16 #FSAT Aerial Targets are seen on the flightline during Checkered Flag 26-1 at Tyndall AFB Florida Oct. [--] [----]. As a large-force live-fly exercise #CheckeredFlag provides realistic combat training readying units for their assigned missions. (📸Z Naeem)"
X Link 2025-11-15T22:13Z 23K followers, [----] engagements

"People need to step back and ask a few questions. Why NG that had no issues delivering APG-77 to the ATF in the early 2000s and thousands of AESA radars to programs since taking an insane amount of time to develop and test individual APG-85 radars. And secondly why can the APG-85 not simply be a simple drop in replacement for the APG-81. And then why would the AF and DOD classify basically everything about this radar when they did no such thing for APG-77 [--] [--] and other GaAs or GaN based radars they have purchased Then the more serious folks can file FOIA applications in an attempt to learn"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:43Z 23K followers, [----] engagements

""Verifying A-GRA autonomy government reference architecture across multiple partners is critical to our acquisition strategy It proves that we are not locked into a single solution or a single vendor. We are instead building a competitive ecosystem where the best algorithms can be deployed rapidly to the warfighter on any A-GRA compliant platform regardless of the vendor providing the algorithm.The A-GRA is being integrated by the programs mission autonomy vendors RTXCollinsand Shield AI" US Air Force #CCA #NGAD https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022089424104821073"
X Link 2026-02-12T23:24Z 23K followers, 55.1K engagements

"The #CCA airframe is a commodity. The mission autonomy is the product. "Verifying A-GRA autonomy government reference architecture across multiple partners is critical to our acquisition strategy It proves that we are not locked into a single solution or a single vendor. We are instead building a competitive ecosystem where the best algorithms can https://t.co/VqUvYTyw35 "Verifying A-GRA autonomy government reference architecture across multiple partners is critical to our acquisition strategy It proves that we are not locked into a single solution or a single vendor. We are instead building"
X Link 2026-02-13T11:34Z 23K followers, 46K engagements

"Another often overlooked point on the new radar is that it is GFE or government furnished equipment on the F-35. Unlike the AN/APG-81 which is provided under the Lockheed Martin contract and considered part of the F-35 air-vehicle order the AN/APG-85 has been developed and is procured directly from Northrop Grumman by the DOD. This is similar to how the engine was selected developed and is acquired. I am not aware of any other sensor onboard the F-35 that is purchased or installed as a stand alone GFE"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:20Z 23K followers, [----] engagements

"Lastly Northrop Grumman is not a novice in the field of AESA radars. With over [----] deliveries few if any have delivered more airborne AESA radars as it has with a history of testing and production going back more than a quarter of a century. These guys hey live and breathe 'hard' when it comes to advanced RF systems. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022301579861180815 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022301579861180815"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:27Z 23K followers, [----] engagements

"https://x.com/shieldaitech/status/2022326776815341621 https://x.com/shieldaitech/status/2022326776815341621"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:36Z 23K followers, [----] engagements

"For those new here I've been following the AN/APG-85 radar since the DAF dropped some of the first references to its existence. While most of the upgrade effort is not publicly discussed I've documented everything that has. https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1732224744584302872 The DOD has revealed that it is getting ready to award the sixth #F35 AN/APG-85 production lot contract to Northrop Grumman with options for lots [--] & [--]. That's not a typo - it appears they've already secretly awarded contracts for the first five production lots. More 👇"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:00Z 23K followers, [----] engagements

""We recently put a [---] mm system into . We shipped it in April.We trained it for two weeks.That system is destined to be one of the first soft recoil systems in combat. It's going into combat to test on live targets" Mike Evans AM General (🎥US FA Association) #HAWKEYE"
X Link 2024-06-22T22:48Z 22.9K followers, 198.3K engagements

"A good point not very commonly reported. The Pacific focused air wing fields some of the most advanced capability in the US Navy. F-35C's on deck EA-18G with operational AN/ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer #NGJ Mid Band AIM-174 and probably a whole host of classified capability. Today the U.S. confirmed the 4-ship Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group chopped into U.S. 5th Fleet-CENTCOM AOR. The most advanced air wing in the fleet joins forward-deployed squadrons of USAF F-15E Strike Eagles F-16 Fighting Falcons & A-10 Warthogs. Details & sources: https://t.co/a5a0EYxYaT Today the U.S. confirmed"
X Link 2026-01-26T23:49Z 22.8K followers, 57.4K engagements

"Ive always wanted the AARGM-ER/SiAW family to eventually upsize to a 17-inch or 21-inch form factor. Northrop Grumman already has a fielded and well-tested 17-inch Solid Rocket Motor in production to support that kind of evolution. The Air Force recently conducted up an AoA on a program that could require this type of performance bump. Good to see the program get back to testing. https://t.co/WoK99oRitk Good to see the program get back to testing. https://t.co/WoK99oRitk"
X Link 2026-01-27T22:58Z 22.8K followers, 36.9K engagements

""The U.S. Air Force in December [----] awarded Northrop Grumman contracts for the next production lot Lot [--] LRIP of B-21 Raider bombers along with advanced procurement for a future lot. The Air Force and Northrop Grumman have outlined a goal to accelerate bomber production along with a strong likelihood that the program of record will increase beyond the current level of 100." @AviationWeek 🔗👇 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016479117315604779 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016479117315604779"
X Link 2026-01-28T11:51Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Notably the USS John F. Kennedy is slated to be the first Ford-class carrier assigned to the Pacific. Once delivered and operational it will mark the class debut for the F-35C. The likely integration of the MQ-25A Stingray in the coming years will ensure the vessel possesses one of the most modern air wings in the Navy. Today our nations newest aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (#CVN79) departed our #NewportNewsShipbuilding division to begin builders sea trials. These trials will test important ship systems and components at sea for the first time. @USNavy @COMNAV_AIRLANT @USNavyNNPP (1/2)"
X Link 2026-01-29T10:55Z 22.8K followers, 64.6K engagements

""Lockheed Martin has signed a framework agreement with the Department of War to quadruple the production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense #THAAD interceptors from [--] to [---] interceptors per year. This announcement builds on the first-of-its-kind agreement signed between the parties earlier this month to accelerate production of PAC-3 MSE interceptors scaling to [----] missiles per year" Lockheed Martin https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016843600374411523 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016843600374411523"
X Link 2026-01-29T11:59Z 22.9K followers, 69.8K engagements

""L3Harris is applying its industry-leading 3D printing technology to quickly and affordably produce ramjet propulsion systems at scale. L3Harris has increased its internal investments in developing ramjet technology by 170% over the past three years" L3Harris"
X Link 2026-01-29T19:03Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Lockheed Martins Missile & Fire Control segment reported no new classified program charges for [----]. The [----] write-down likely tied to fixed-price AIM-260 #JATM production lots appears to be a contained event. With the FY26 budget confirming DoD production buys since FY'24 (likely the first production lot) the program seems to be moving past its initial fiscal volatility. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017194668992221277 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017194668992221277"
X Link 2026-01-30T11:14Z 22.7K followers, [----] engagements

"Raytheon has secured a $1.025bn U.S. Army contract modification for year two production of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS). The award funded via fiscal [----] procurement funds facilitates the generational upgrade of Patriot system with #GaN-based radar technology improving performance and increasing coverage and defended area. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017394384002596889 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017394384002596889"
X Link 2026-01-31T00:27Z 22.9K followers, 40.1K engagements

""In partnership with EverFox and leading cloud providers L3Harris is developing an integrated enterprise level EMSO architecture. DiSCO provides the connective tissue needed for real-time data sharing analysis battle management and command and control (C2) to enable spectrum dominance and closure of long-range kill chains" L3Harris DiSCO consists of seven main parts: leading edge sensors datalink communications interface hardware tactical cross domain solutions graphics processing unit software algorithms (i.e. AI/ML) cloud access graphical user interface and an application marketplace"
X Link 2026-01-31T13:17Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"F-35 AF67 being prepped for its ferry flight April [----]. Lockheed Martin Fort Worth Texas (📸Angel DelCueto)"
X Link 2026-01-31T20:26Z 22.7K followers, [----] engagements

""The U.S. Air Force demonstrated a new benchmark conducting a live-warhead test of a standoff cruise missile known as Extended Range Attack Munition on the Eglin Test and Training Range Jan. [--] [----] less than [--] months from the program's initial contract award. The event which met all primary objectives including a full warhead detonation gathered critical data to mature a new cost-effective long-range strike capability. US Air Force #RustyDagger #ERAM Zone [--] Rusty Dagger. #AffordableMass https://t.co/Pzj1KnceHC Zone [--] Rusty Dagger. #AffordableMass https://t.co/Pzj1KnceHC"
X Link 2026-01-31T22:46Z 22.8K followers, 46.3K engagements

"Correct but thats the trap. Dispersal and pre-positioning as far as I'm concerned is indistinguishable from preparing to launch. If the IRGC begins moving TBMs at the scale seen in the 12-Day War it becomes a massive incentive for a preemptive strike. At that point the "weeks away" logistical timeline becomes irrelevant. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018018287443939742 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018018287443939742"
X Link 2026-02-01T17:47Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements

"SDA's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture T1 constellation "will consist of [---] operational SVs including [---] Transport Layer SVs and [--] Tracking Layer SVs plus four missile defense demonstration SVs equipped with optical communications terminals and Ka-band radio frequency receive/transmit capability. SDAs mesh network of optically-connected satellites is primarily focused on tactical data delivery to the warfighter at the edge tracking and targeting for advanced missile threats and beyond-line-of-sight targeting for time sensitive or mobile targets on land at sea and in the air"."
X Link 2026-02-02T11:15Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Integration with what If air-launched a PrSM form factor Stand off Weapon is what I've tried to show in the middle of the three missiles rendered. Its slightly longer than PrSM (about [--] ft.) but leverages the same solid rocket motor which Northrop Grumman produces. SiAW is a fully digitally designed weapon (part of USAFs investment into the program) which lends itself nicely to these types of modifications and enhancements. The guidance section is what's really critical so an 'upsized' siaw guidance section would be really useful. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018357947668049991"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:16Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements

"Both Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have now conducted initial tests of their respective Stinger missile replacement candidates. 📰 JUST ANNOUNCED: Raytheon completes successful ballistic test for @USArmy's Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI). Details: https://t.co/gXcNSYGeB6 https://t.co/DIQ0b42ZR5 📰 JUST ANNOUNCED: Raytheon completes successful ballistic test for @USArmy's Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI). Details: https://t.co/gXcNSYGeB6 https://t.co/DIQ0b42ZR5"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:27Z 22.8K followers, 19.4K engagements

"This is a valid point. The US Air Force / DOD has been funding and looking to fund JASSM-ER and LRASM production with the aim reaching [----] per year. Concurrently the service has spent the last decade to line up enhancements. Improvements in networking seeker insertion (LRASM) Low Observable coatings more resilient PNT and range extensions. All these are being / will be cut into production as they are readied. Anything but massively scaling production of the existing design. Endless R&D cycles next to no procurement. Europe will never compete with the United States on cruise missiles until"
X Link 2026-02-03T02:12Z 22.8K followers, 31K engagements

"@Straumli_Realm @Abdelra94515048 Yeah. Both that and the PrSm motor are made by Northrop Grumman so I stuck to those parameters"
X Link 2026-02-03T02:20Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements

"An F-35C Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) [---] prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Jan. [--] [----]. (📸 Daniel Kimmelman)"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:56Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

""Under the frameworks announced today RTX will annual production of Tomahawks to more than [----] AMRAAMs to at least [----] and SM-6 to more than 500." 👇 📰#NEWS: Raytheon partners with @DeptofWar on landmark multiyear agreements to increase annual production and delivery of Tomahawk and AMRAAM missiles as well as SM-3 and SM-6 interceptors. Details: https://t.co/1XYlJxMx1L https://t.co/WLOYML7gbf 📰#NEWS: Raytheon partners with @DeptofWar on landmark multiyear agreements to increase annual production and delivery of Tomahawk and AMRAAM missiles as well as SM-3 and SM-6 interceptors. Details:"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:38Z 22.9K followers, 16K engagements

"I had predicted Raytheon's portfolio was also going to eventually get engaged as part of the munition framework. With AMRAAM scaling to 2K and JATM already in production since FY'24 DOD will soon have an A2A missile capacity exceeding [----] per year. https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/2017216702098841608 While Lockheeds missile defense output quadruples the Navys Standard Missile family appears overlooked. It is not. Recent Pentagon and industry efforts to secure additional sources for critical components like solid rocket motors are clearly focused on preparing the supply"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:46Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements

"U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Foust 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief prepares to marshal an aircraft during Exercise Point Blank at RAF Lakenheath England Jan. [--] [----]. (📸Delanie Brown)"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:20Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"A U.S. Army Mobile-Low Slow small unmanned aircraft Integrated Defeat System or M-LIDS is positioned on a training area during a civilian one-way attack drone demonstration on Jan. [--] [----] at Fort Hood Texas. (📸Russell Shirley-Jones)"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:32Z 22.9K followers, 22.8K engagements

""The Air Force should plan to buy no fewer than [---] F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance #NGAD platforms across the future years defense program if it wants to be dominant in sustained conflict across several theaters according to a not-yet released Mitchell Institute report" Air Force needs at least [---] F-47s to ensure future air superiority report says https://t.co/gMckjMyIBh Air Force needs at least [---] F-47s to ensure future air superiority report says https://t.co/gMckjMyIBh"
X Link 2026-02-04T23:24Z 22.8K followers, 16.5K engagements

"In January [----] the first F/A-22 Raptor touched down at Nellis Air Force Base to begin the era of 5th gen. air dominance. 20+ years later the machinery is turning to the next leap. The DoD has issued solicitations for dedicated F-47 NGAD facilities at Nellis AFB. U.S. Seeks Proposals for F-47 Facilities at Nellis AFB The U.S. Department of Defense has launched a market research project seeking sources for the development of facilities for the Boeing F-47 at Nellis Air Force Base Nevada. Story: https://t.co/OiRPvTFxsz U.S. Seeks Proposals for F-47 Facilities at Nellis AFB The U.S. Department"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:26Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

""During the flight over the Pacific Ocean west of California the X-43A set the world speed record for a jet-powered aircraft reaching Mach [---]. The mission originated from NASAs Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards California. After the first flight attempt in June [----] failed when the booster rocket went out of control the second and third attempts resulted in highly successful record-breaking flights. Mach [---] was reached on March [--] [----] and Mach [---] was achieved in the final flight on Nov. [--] 2004" NASA"
X Link 2026-02-06T02:31Z 22.9K followers, 79.4K engagements

"19000 professionals. Mile long footprint. 1300+ deliveries/ 1+ million flight hours. (📸Lockheed Martin)"
X Link 2026-02-06T11:56Z 22.9K followers, 19.8K engagements

"A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron taxis at Tyndall Air Force Base Florida Jan. [--] [----]. (📸Zeeshan Naeem)"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:40Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"L3Harris has been selected by the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command to develop test and manufacture Red Wolf vehicles for the Marine Corps Precision Attack Strike Munition program. Red Wolf extends the range of weapons launched from vertical take-off and landing platforms to proven distances of [---] nautical miles (370 km). The Navys selection builds off 52launched effects vehicle flights including recentlow-altitude test firing from a Marine AH-1Z helicopter" L3Harris https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019839022340714586 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019839022340714586"
X Link 2026-02-06T18:22Z 22.9K followers, 33.5K engagements

"Details on L3 Harris's Wolf-Pack concept of Launched Effects https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1945999042917417457 "#RedWolf and #GreenWolf are the first in L3Harris expanding family of multi-role vehicles. Red Wolfis a kinetic platform for long-range precision strikes while Green Wolf is an electronic warfare platform equipped with electronic attack and detect identify locate and report https://t.co/VdzaNotku7 https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1945999042917417457 "#RedWolf and #GreenWolf are the first in L3Harris expanding family of multi-role vehicles. Red Wolfis a kinetic platform for"
X Link 2026-02-06T18:22Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Almost exactly three years ago the DARPA/USAF #HAWC program crossed its final finish line. The Lockheed vehicle and its Aerojet #scramjet engine nailed their final flight test objective. DARPA tasked two separate teams with maturing two distinct airframe and scramjet engine architectures. In a rare feat for such high-risk technology both teams emerged with flying colors. Walter Price the USAF deputy on the HAWC program called the effort the "most successful hypersonic air breathing flight test program in history." Launched following the [----] final flight of the scramjet X-51 Waverider HAWC"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:39Z 22.8K followers, [---] engagements

"The Air Force sees the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile #HACM as its path to affordable hypersonic capability but there is clearly more in the works for air breathing systems. Building on the successes of X-51 and #HAWC the service worked with both scramjet propulsion providers (Northrop Grumman & L3Harris) to successfully ground test a significantly larger engines. Approximately [--] feet in length and capable of thrust in excess of [-----] lbs these "fighter-engine sized" powerplants are designed for much more than tactical cruise missiles. The Air Force concluded more than 12-months of"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:52Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"@Straumli_Realm You mean both HAWC performers I thought so as well. At least take both through to CDR and test demonstrations. But I think there's other classified hypersonic work for L3/Aerojet and Lockheed to continue to keep its team engaged"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:05Z 22.8K followers, [---] engagements

"A BQM-34 unmanned aerial target releases a Solid Fuel Integral Rocket Ramjet (SFIRR) demonstrator missile over the Point Mugu Sea Range January [----]. (US Navy)"
X Link 2026-02-07T21:32Z 22.9K followers, 20.3K engagements

"As previously highlighted the shift toward 10X scaling over the X-51 class is a core component of the USAF scramjet development and fielding roadmap. This spans the entire spectrum of strike and ISR requirements. The timeline is long but the successful demonstrations of these intermediate steps (13000 lb class engines for example) proves the overarching development process is on track. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020496386219794520 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020496386219794520"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:54Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Strike Eagles with APKWS. 😉 The 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing currently deployed to the Middle East saluting during the national anthem leading up to kickoff at the Super Bowl. https://t.co/QXrWyjq3oU The 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing currently deployed to the Middle East saluting during the national anthem leading up to kickoff at the Super Bowl. https://t.co/QXrWyjq3oU"
X Link 2026-02-09T00:24Z 22.9K followers, 64.5K engagements

"U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Georgia Ganster 16th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron pilot flies a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Nov. [--] [----]. (📸Travis Knauss)"
X Link 2026-02-09T00:55Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"The SM-6 Block IB was never intended to be a simple range extension. Its 21-inch diameter second stage motor was designed specifically to unlock the higher velocities required to intercept increasingly complex high end threats. This evolution aimed to provide the fleet with a significantly more capable multi-mission tool. While the programs future remains contingent on Navy direction Raytheon is currently prioritizing the expansion of production capacity for its established SM-3 and SM-6 portfolios"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:39Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"With the SM-3 IIA fielded and moving to rate production Raytheon faces a gap in its Navy and MDA RDT&E pipeline. While the company pursues Army bids like IFPC (SHORAD) and NGSI (VSHORAD) its maritime missile defense future currently relies on upgrades to fielded systems. Unless the SM-6 1B is revived its the next major opportunity is the Armys Lower Tier Future Interceptor (LT-FI) that bridges the capability gap between PAC-3 MSE and THAAD. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020842500856918493 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020842500856918493"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:49Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

""The Air Force should also plan to acquire [--] F-35A and [--] F-15EX fighters per year to reverse decades of force cuts and hedge against future risk. These aircraft will help create a balanced penetrating and stand-off force mix for conducting long-range precision strikes including attacks against maritime targets Mitchell Policy Papers [--] counterair operations electromagnetic warfare and other missions" Mitchell Institute For Aerospace Studies https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020912995887432159 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020912995887432159"
X Link 2026-02-09T17:29Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"@Winter_Six Lockheed has NGI while NG has GPI"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:41Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"@Winter_Six Raytheon lost the competition for both NGI and GPI"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:49Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements

"@AlexLuck9 @Dr_M_Davis @usairforce That is correct. Its merely stating the obvious. 185+ is needed to cover F-22 units. Actual planned numbers or programmatic details (such as planned low and full rate production quantities and production lot sizes) remain classified"
X Link 2026-02-10T10:57Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements

"Not sure how much vertical integration Hypersonica plans but that does appear to be the strategy Castelion is pursuing to control cost and develop and field capability quicker than completion. Castelion continues to mature its "in house" systems as it scales toward operational capability for the DoD. While the current trajectory appears to be focused on competing in the high-demand long range fires (ER-GMLRS / PrSM competitor) with multi-domain launch options their https://t.co/t9TEzWIiTb Castelion continues to mature its "in house" systems as it scales toward operational capability for the"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:30Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Earlier this year Castelion broke ground on its highly ambitious [----] acre New Mexico based production campus. In keeping with its vertical integration strategy the site will focus on solid rocket motor manufacturing testing and final assembly of the company's weapon system offerings. Castelion plans to complete initial phase and have the facility ready for production by the end of this year. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021257120423788672 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021257120423788672"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:17Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"NAVAIR is moving to expand Maritime Strike Tomahawk production throughput via a planned contract modification for Raytheon. The initiative targets manufacturing enhancements and workforce stabilization to meet rising demand for Block V/Va missiles. A contract award is anticipated in the second quarter of FY2026 as per a Navy solicitation dated January [--] [----]. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021281605981995404 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021281605981995404"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:54Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"" has started to make payments for key components for [--] additional F-35s.The money for these [--] a/c is in addition to the contract for a first order of [--] F-35s which will start being delivered to the Canadian Armed Forces at the end of the year" https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-f35-purchase-components-9.7081240 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-f35-purchase-components-9.7081240"
X Link 2026-02-11T23:36Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"FTX-40 served as a key risk reduction flight for the new MDA-developed test target and a data collection opportunity for the Aegis baseline against a hypersonic representative target. This exercise is a building block for a live intercept of the MRBM HTV-1 target using the upgraded SM-6.(FTM-43). https://www.mda.mil/news/25news0002.html https://www.mda.mil/news/25news0002.html"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:38Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Rare footage courtesy BeechRAC Missiles of the MARC-R-282 solid-fueled ducted rocket/ramjet engine during ground testing in [----]. This powerplant serves as the heart of the GQM-163A Coyote (13.8 inch dia) providing its signature sea skimming supersonic performance. While much of Atlantic Research Corporations archival footprint has disappeared from the internet their work on Variable-Flow Ducted Rocket (VFDR) technology was foundational. This includes the development and ground testing of a [--] inch diameter AMRAAM-class VFDR motor as early as the mid-1990s. Next generation of that motor was"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:56Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"@the_engi_nerd @TheIntelFrog @Aviation_Intel @FranticGoat I get that. My point was more for those asking why cant it just fit in place of the existing radar or utilize its footprint and other things"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:42Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"My answer pointed directly to it. You are asking the wrong question. There are radars that are 'drop' in replacements and others that require significant platform modifications. In both instances certain things need to be understood. Do you design the radar to perform within those 'drop' in constraints or do you green light sensor requirements that necessitate platform modifications. We have examples of both. Look into various prior RMPs for both examples. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021990858833183071 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021990858833183071"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:52Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements

"Again look at RMPs of the past. Some have been asked to stick to existing footprint and considerations and be a drop in. Others have not.due to requirements that force them to deviate from being simple 'drop in' requirements (you are fixated on housing but there are other mods as well). Read between the lines (and classification around the sensor) on why a RMP would lead to a design that would require extensive platform changes. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021992397719093301 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021992397719093301"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:58Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements

"Exactly. You can have a drop in sensor be fitted with a quick turn around time to install and test (a few days etc). Or you can have aircraft spending 120+ days in a depot getting the new sensor. We have had recent examples of both in the relatively recent past. One must also ask why Northrop Grumman itself takes so long to produce and especially so long to test each AN/APG-85 relative to all other radars in its portfolio. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022019422366372138 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022019422366372138"
X Link 2026-02-12T18:46Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements

"No. Its the opposite. The design and production has been sized to deliver single to low double digit targets to the Navy each year. As @Straumli_Realm mentioned its not really the type of system you want to weaponize. If you want air breathing propulsion we have significant investments made by Northrop Grumman L3Harris to enhance air breathing (ramjet and scramjet) production capacity. Leverage a better and more optimized design. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022100610074783866 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022100610074783866"
X Link 2026-02-13T00:08Z 22.9K followers, [--] engagements

"As previously noted the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program utilizes a mission autonomy suite built around a Government Reference Architecture. This architecture remains distinct from the air vehicle and its airframe OEM-supplied flight autonomy suite. Collins (RTX) and Shield AI were shortlisted to develop the mission autonomy suite intended for integration across all CCA increments. (AIAA) https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022105150635094444 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022105150635094444"
X Link 2026-02-13T00:26Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"1F-22s pulled from Super Bowl flyover after reassignment for operational missions 2Air Forces William Tell Weapons Meet Postponed"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:54Z 23K followers, 11.2K engagements

"While the Marines are buying the current production version of the Tamir interceptor and utilizing elements of the Iron Dome Command and Control system and paired with the services' organic S-band AESA radar the US Army's requirements are different. Army wants fully IAMD-BCS compliant interceptor integrated to its existing IAMD launcher and capable of working with an X-band fire control radar and X-band missile communication data link (RIG-360). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021182079279514050 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021182079279514050"
X Link 2026-02-10T11:18Z 23K followers, [----] engagements

"Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) [--] inspect an AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) prior to installation on board a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft October [--] [----]. (📸Curtis D. Spencer.)"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:17Z 23K followers, 54.2K engagements

"https://news.northropgrumman.com/aesa/valen-a-generational-leap-in-sensing-techutm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign= https://news.northropgrumman.com/aesa/valen-a-generational-leap-in-sensing-techutm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign="
X Link 2026-02-16T14:50Z 23K followers, [----] engagements

"Quite a significant leap in capability for the Navy over what it had just a few years ago. 🔸AIM-120D3 #AMRAAM 🔸AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile #JATM 🔸AIM-174B (AL-SM6) 🔸AIM-9X (3/4) getting a next gen. seeker"
X Link 2025-02-23T05:58Z 22.9K followers, 147K engagements

"While the F-35 (A & C) is being upgraded to carry [--] AIM-120D and (in future) AIM-260A missiles internally Meteor carriage would limit these jets to a [--] missile magazine. I would not be surprised if Raytheon follows through on its plans to offer the AMRAAM-ER to F-35A users. A US Marine Corps #F35B has conducted the first test flights of a #Meteor missile. The inert missile is used to gather environmental data as part of the campaign to integrate UK weapons onto F-35. https://t.co/Twqx3igowB A US Marine Corps #F35B has conducted the first test flights of a #Meteor missile. The inert missile is"
X Link 2025-02-28T12:54Z 22.9K followers, 125.9K engagements

"Aircraft parked in the open. Not a hardened shelter in sight. For those new here I've been writing about the drone threat to aircraft in the open since [----]. 🙃 How do we solve this A 🧵 1/265"
X Link 2025-06-01T16:39Z 22.9K followers, 2.8M engagements

"The US Army's FY26 budget request includes discretionary (base) funding for [--] IFPC Inc [--] launchers [---] AIM-9X missiles and [--] IFPC magazines. Mandatory (reconciliation) dollars fund another [---] AIM-9X missiles and associated magazines. The Army continues to make RDT&E investments to support development of the second IFPC Increment [--] interceptor optimized to defeat supersonic cruise missiles as it rapidly fields initial capability with ground launched AIM-9X"
X Link 2025-07-14T05:36Z 22.9K followers, 39.1K engagements

"Whether through Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (#HACM) or larger airbreathing systems the US Air Force is following an S&T strategy established in the early 2010s during the finalization of the DARPA partnership following X-51 Waverider. While timelines have shifted the core objective remains constant. This long term roadmap view represents a "stair-step" approach to technology maturation where each program serves as a building block for the next. The current push toward operational capability with HACM is the immediate goal but the development of larger more powerful scramjet architectures"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:56Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"If you missed the connection the Medium Scale Critical Components (MSCC) scaling effort mentioned in Maj. Gen. Tom Masiello's AFA presentation (2014/15) referenced 👆is the direct lineage for the [-----] lb class [--] ft. long scramjet engines tested by Northrop Grumman and Aerojet Rocketdyne respectively in [----] and [----]. While the media narrative suggested USAF interest in air breathing hypersonics flamed out after the X-51 the reality was a quiet and disciplined transition into a medium-long term roadmap. These MSCC funded engines are capable of powering air vehicles 10x the size of the X-51"
X Link 2026-02-08T02:12Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Northrop Grumman is the lead prime contractor on the Missile Defense Agencies Glide Phase Interceptor #GPI. Jointly produced with Japanese industrial partners the GPI features a three stage design. L3Harris (Aerojet) is developing the boost stage and the re-ignitable third stage while Northrop Grumman is developing the second stage. GPI capability is being accelerated for delivery by [----]. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020618787033096647 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020618787033096647"
X Link 2026-02-08T22:00Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have solidified their leads in the next-gen missile defense interceptor market through the Next Gen. Interceptor (NGI ICBM defeat IOC 2028-2030) and Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI HGV glide phase defeat IOC 2032) programs. This leaves Raytheon as the odd prime out in the current acquisition cycle. While terminal HGV defense via the SM-6 Block IA remains active the pause on the 21-inch SM-6 Block IB creates a significant strategic gap in Raytheon's missile defense portfolio for the next decade. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020837829400555856"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:30Z 22.9K followers, 19.5K engagements

"Rafael joins Lockheed and the Boeing-Anduril team on the US Army's IFPC Increment [--] second interceptor competition. Late last year R2S opened its East Camden Arkansas facility where the Tamir interceptors will be produced to support the U.S. Marine Corps' MRIC program. Rafael joins Lockheed Boeing-Anduril team for second IFPC Inc [--] competition https://t.co/42jZ4SuJ0L Rafael joins Lockheed Boeing-Anduril team for second IFPC Inc [--] competition https://t.co/42jZ4SuJ0L"
X Link 2026-02-10T11:15Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"An F-22 Raptor from the 433rd Weapons Squadron Nellis Air Force Base Nevada takes off for a United States Air Force Weapons School Integration mission Dec. [--] [----]. (📸Zachary Rufus)"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:14Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"The Missile Defense Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Navy successfully executed Flight Test FTX-40 or Stellar Banshee on March [--] [----]. In doing so the agency achieved a significant step in advancing defenses to counter hypersonic threats. During the test USS Pinckney (DDG 91) demonstrated the ability to detect track and perform a simulated engagement of an advanced maneuvering hypersonic target using the Sea Based Terminal (SBT) Increment [--] capability embedded in the latest Aegis baseline. The tracking exercise included firing a simulated Standard Missile (SM)-6 upgraded missile at the"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:38Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

""USAF has requested funding to develop the sixth generation F-47 fighter which is estimated to have a combat radius greater than [----] nautical miles a larger internal payload than any other free world fighter and all aspect wide band stealth to penetrate the most capable IADS. The Air Force would like to acquire more than [---] F-47s with initial operational aircraft on the ramp by the end of [----]. F-47s operating with B-21s and other aircraft in the Air Force long range strike family of systems can be the DoWs sanctuary denial force. " Mitchell Institute For Aerospace Studies"
X Link 2026-02-09T17:21Z 23K followers, 39K engagements

"RT @Gabriel64869839: Note: time from "full" contract to F-35 delivery in terms of manufacture is stable at circa [--] months Fact Switzerl"
X Link 2026-02-15T12:55Z 23K followers, [--] engagements

"Im often asked why the US doesn't just "weaponize" the GQM-163A or its Variable-Flow Ducted Rocket (VFDR) ramjet technology. The short answer They've looked into that and pursued other options instead. Aerojet (ARC) developed a 7" VFDR motor for AMRAAM decades ago later evolving it for flight under the DARPA's Triple Target Terminator or T3 program in [----] (flight tests). Working with Raytheon they even optimized for efficient carriage in IWB's (see single inlet configuration of the third 📸). Both Boeing and Raytheon saw multiple successful flight tests in support of the T3 including flight"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:30Z 23K followers, 22.2K engagements

"Glide Phase Interceptor #GPI. Hadn't seen this slide in English. https://t.co/2tXCjfo2T9 https://t.co/p3Onpppyas Hadn't seen this slide in English. https://t.co/2tXCjfo2T9 https://t.co/p3Onpppyas"
X Link 2026-02-08T17:37Z 23K followers, 41.5K engagements

""Congress and the Department of War should support the acquisition of at least [---] sixth-generation F-47 NGAD fighters as part of the Air Forces future force design. At that force size the F-47s longer range larger payload and all-aspect wideband low observability may provide the Air Force a combat advantage against Chinas formidable IADS" Mitchell Institute For Aerospace Studies (📸 via Reddington777) https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020911926159564999 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020911926159564999"
X Link 2026-02-09T17:25Z 23K followers, 22.1K engagements

"Long Range Anti Ship Missile #LRASM (📸 US Air Force )"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:02Z 23K followers, 14.9K engagements

"US Air Force Now Denies Receiving F-35s Without Radars USAF F-35A lot [--] aircraft are delivering with APG-81 radars Air Force Now Denies Receiving F-35s Without Radars The F-35 Joint Program Office had declined just earlier this week to confirm or deny a report that jets without radars were being delivered. https://t.co/HJUpX0g3Yl Air Force Now Denies Receiving F-35s Without Radars The F-35 Joint Program Office had declined just earlier this week to confirm or deny a report that jets without radars were being delivered. https://t.co/HJUpX0g3Yl"
X Link 2026-02-13T00:45Z 23K followers, 14.9K engagements

"As I have noted when data is sparse the best course is to demand more. APG-85 is a highly sensitive topic. This is not a simple incremental upgrade to the F-35 radar suite. It represents a fundamental overhaul of the aircraft's RF architecture. https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/2021973408553026018 @the_engi_nerd @TheIntelFrog @Aviation_Intel @FranticGoat People need to step back and ask a few questions. Why NG that had no issues delivering APG-77 to the ATF in the early 2000s and thousands of AESA radars to programs since taking an insane amount of time to develop and test individual APG-85"
X Link 2026-02-13T00:51Z 23K followers, 62.9K engagements

"The common perception is that Northrop Grumman's AN/APG-85 is a Gallium Nitride #GaN upgrade to the AN/APG-81. However a transition to GaN alone does not explain the extreme secrecy surrounding the program. The DoD already operates a wide array of GaN-based systems including those on the F/A-18 F-15EX EA-18G and EA-37B not to mention ground based radars and EW. This has also likely already made its way into the F-22 and F-35 RF components and EW suite. Previous reporting indicates that the initial APG-85 units took [--] times longer to test and deliver than the legacy APG-81. This delay"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:46Z 23K followers, 55.7K engagements

"Despite the emergence of the AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) the AIM-120 AMRAAM will remain an important weapon in the Pentagon's air to air weapon inventories of the future. A new production framework with Raytheon scales AIM-120 C8 and D3 output from [----] to nearly [----] missiles annually. These higher rates are expected to be sustained through into the 2030s enabling the U.S. services and export customers to recapitalize legacy AIM-120C inventories with the latest more capable variants. Airmen assigned to the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Nellis AFB Nevada prepare to"
X Link 2026-02-16T11:59Z 23K followers, 11.6K engagements

"While D3 designation implies a modest shift those who have tested it confirm it is a major upgrade over the D variant. With production secured for the next decade further enhancements can be expected. https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1754270007339454879 "AIM-120 D3.that actually should have been a completely different variant so E or F model.I worked in one of the units that was doing the test.everything is new in this missile.everything about it is different." MIke B @MergeNewsletter Follow & subscribe to the podcast👇 https://t.co/ZyOXifrBQi"
X Link 2026-02-16T11:59Z 23K followers, [----] engagements

"Northrop Grumman introduces #Valen a 3D-printed multifunction #AESA designed to integrate radar electronic warfare and communications into a single aperture. This internally funded wideband array is lighter and more affordable than legacy systems and is designed for wide ranging applications across manned unmanned and space. Valen was successfully flight tested on Northrop Grumman owned flight test aircraft according to a company announcement dated Feb. [--] [----] 🔗👇 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023409517833138653 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023409517833138653"
X Link 2026-02-16T14:49Z 23K followers, [----] engagements

"Valen seems to be targeting the cost & SWaP constrained CCA application in addition to other manned & unmanned apps requiring a low cost highly producible multi function RF sensor. In that capacity NGs offering joins Ghost Mantis and Phantom Strike competing in the same space. CCA Mission System / Payloads Ghost Mantis is a low-cost modular next-gen EW payload that enables advanced concepts of ops for Collaborative Combat Aircraft #CCA. SRC is trying to sync completion of Ghost Mantiss dev. with the 1st Inc. of the USAF CCA as per company officials https://t.co/ARX7e540Lb CCA Mission System /"
X Link 2026-02-16T15:18Z 23K followers, [----] engagements

"Standard Operating Procedure: [--]. Locate the nearest aircraft carrier [--]. Locate the nearest garlic knots (yes I know this bs) Various pizzerias nearby the Pentagon including [--] of the closest pizzerias are reporting high traffic. As of 3:14pm ET https://t.co/hOZEWBPbgF Various pizzerias nearby the Pentagon including [--] of the closest pizzerias are reporting high traffic. As of 3:14pm ET https://t.co/hOZEWBPbgF"
X Link 2026-01-29T20:24Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Beijing has a strict no-refunds policy on scrap metal. Beijing and Tehran are deepening military coordination. Reports indicate massive Chinese arms shipments to Iran including air defense and missile systems as U.S. naval and air assets move closer to the region and President Trump signals readiness amid rising tensions. https://t.co/3sUefZ9mhR Beijing and Tehran are deepening military coordination. Reports indicate massive Chinese arms shipments to Iran including air defense and missile systems as U.S. naval and air assets move closer to the region and President Trump signals readiness amid"
X Link 2026-01-29T20:43Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Lockheed Martins Missile & Fire Control segment reports no new classified program charges for [----]. The [----] write-down likely tied to fixed-price AIM-260 #JATM production lots appears to be a contained event. With the FY26 budget confirming DoD production buys since FY'24 (likely the first production lot) the program seems to be moving past its initial fiscal volatility. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017193702867849246 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017193702867849246"
X Link 2026-01-30T11:10Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Based on FY'26 budget materials & supporting documents the USAF has ordered or budgeted for roughly [---] AIM-260A missiles. We can probably assume a similar number for the US Navy. There are likely to be several LRIP lots before JATM enters FRP. https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1938944500979638700 "USAF is asking $376.9 MM for [---] #AIM260 #JATM missiles.but revealed that it bought [---] missiles in fiscal [----] and [--] in 2025.That puts the cost of the latest missiles cost at about $3.36 million each down from $4.14 million in 24" Via @ASForcesMag https://t.co/llqCASRjJK"
X Link 2026-01-30T11:21Z 22.5K followers, [----] engagements

"@spam_generale They have Navy contracts. Not from OEM which has gone to production partners it has worked with in the past"
X Link 2026-01-30T13:14Z 22.5K followers, [---] engagements

"Some good shots in the video below of Boeing's new [------] sq ft facility at MidAmerica. The US Navy expects its 2040+ Air Wing of the Future to be 60% unmanned. Boeing would hope to build a lot of autonomous unmanned aircraft (besides the MQ-25) at these facilities over the coming decades. One Step Closer to the Sky - The MQ-25A Stingray successfully completed its first low-speed taxi test. Under the control of #VX23 #UX24 pilots monitored the Stingray as it taxied from Boeings production facility to the taxiway at MidAmerica St. Louis. Video Courtesy of Boeing https://t.co/0CWjGglOop One"
X Link 2026-01-31T01:14Z 22.6K followers, 13.1K engagements

"@LowestOctave No. This is not it. Boeing Defense has been in that cluster for decades. The region was McDonnell Douglas's HQ"
X Link 2026-01-31T14:55Z 22.5K followers, [---] engagements

"Its a really poor argument. The Carrier can deploy a lot more aircraft than the wing currently puts out in deployments. A SH freed from recovery tanking is one more strike aircraft available for strike missions. The alternative cannot even perform the MQ-25's mission tanking mission without daisy chaining an insane number of Super Hornets. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017634757748654133 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017634757748654133"
X Link 2026-01-31T16:23Z 22.5K followers, [--] engagements

"There is no context. It is a huge upgrade and the spot factor parity of the MQ-25 to the SH is a plus not a negative. You are able to replace a very expensive (and strike fighter diluting) asset that is at best a recovery tanker with a true mission tanking capability. You need this capability because the air wing desperately lacks range. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017649156261605752 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017649156261605752"
X Link 2026-01-31T17:20Z 22.5K followers, [--] engagements

""The future fight demands we create an asymmetric advantage by developing cost-effective attritable systems like ERAM that give commanders the ability to generate mass. This test is a critical milestone on that path" https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4394143/air-force-advances-standoff-cruise-missile-program-with-live-fire-test/ https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4394143/air-force-advances-standoff-cruise-missile-program-with-live-fire-test/"
X Link 2026-01-31T22:47Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"@WinstonSyme4 @Coolsongmoa Your reasoning is completely divorced from reality and the demands and pressures currently felt by the Carrier air wing and why mission tanking was considered important in the first place"
X Link 2026-01-31T22:53Z 22.5K followers, [--] engagements

"@aron_cowen @John_A_Ridge Right. And a dispersed force burdens C2 and communication which is an intel goldmine"
X Link 2026-02-01T20:59Z 22.5K followers, [---] engagements

"@Abdelra94515048 Two of these are [--] inch and [--] inch dia missiles. Each can be paired with MK41 and will outperform SM-6 as a strike weapon"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:20Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

""During the DOD-led exercise at Yuma Proving Ground Arizona the [--] mm APKWS-guided rockets demonstrated [---] percent effectiveness when fired against [--] to [--] pound drones traveling at more than [---] mph" BAE Systems"
X Link 2023-05-15T01:41Z 22.9K followers, 331.2K engagements

"" The tactical control officer that shot down that first #Kinzhal #Killjoy was [--] years old. " (🎥US Army)"
X Link 2024-06-09T16:40Z 22.9K followers, 159.3K engagements

"A B-21 #Raider conducts flight testing which includes ground testing taxiing and flying operations in California. (U.S. Air Force Sept. 2024)"
X Link 2025-03-29T19:33Z 22.9K followers, 76.9K engagements

"The DOD has revealed that it is getting ready to award the sixth #F35 AN/APG-85 production lot contract to Northrop Grumman with options for lots [--] & [--]. That's not a typo - it appears they've already secretly awarded contracts for the first five production lots. More 👇 The F35 Joint Program Office is preparing to award a contract for the production of [---] AN/APG-85 #AESA radars (AN/APG-81 replacement) for the #F35. According to #JPO this would constitute production lots 6-8 of the APG-85 radar which suggests five previously contracted lots. https://t.co/THPYVSCyFt The F35 Joint Program"
X Link 2023-12-06T02:25Z 22.9K followers, 37.2K engagements

""AIM-120 D3.that actually should have been a completely different variant so E or F model.I worked in one of the units that was doing the test.everything is new in this missile.everything about it is different." MIke B @MergeNewsletter Follow & subscribe to the podcast👇 Our latest episode is on a key air defense from @RaytheonDefen__ that is active in Ukraine. and protects the Washington DC 24/7. and it repurchases missiles from fighter jets. NASAMS. Check it out 👇 https://t.co/1vaQsuYF7b Our latest episode is on a key air defense from @RaytheonDefen__ that is active in Ukraine. and"
X Link 2024-02-04T22:25Z 23K followers, 41.8K engagements

"CCA Mission System / Payloads Ghost Mantis is a low-cost modular next-gen EW payload that enables advanced concepts of ops for Collaborative Combat Aircraft #CCA. SRC is trying to sync completion of Ghost Mantiss dev. with the 1st Inc. of the USAF CCA as per company officials"
X Link 2024-12-23T11:28Z 23K followers, 42.3K engagements

"The Network Centric Airborne Defense Element #NCADE boost phase intercept system seeker demonstration flight tests December [----]. (📹US MDAVia Aviation Week)"
X Link 2025-06-22T20:10Z 23K followers, [----] engagements

"DARPA #OpFires developed and demonstrated a novel ground-launched system focused on enabling a hypersonic boost glide weapons to penetrate modern enemy air defenses and rapidly and precisely engage critical time sensitive targets. The novel multi-stage propulsion concept and launcher system was developed and validated during the initial phases in just [--] months culminating in a [----] flight test. The #Hypersonic glide body intended as one of its payloads is entering production for the USAF's AGM-183A #ARRW"
X Link 2025-09-01T11:21Z 22.9K followers, 62K engagements

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