F-16s carrying the A-10’s 30mm cannon actually saw combat
Alex Hollings
July 15, 2026
The Air Force once tried mounting the A-10’s massive 30mm cannon on the F-16 to replace the Warthog in the Close Air Support role.
The Air Force once tried mounting the A-10’s massive 30mm cannon on the F-16 to replace the Warthog in the Close Air Support role.
America is upgrading its ancient B-52 bomber fleet despite having two fleets of newer bombers in service and a new stealth bomber in active testing.
The Department of Defense is investing millions of dollars in new laser weapons that can shoot down enemy drones and cruise missiles.
The future might not be unmanned or manned, but, instead, a combination of both.
Friday, July 17, 2026
“Bullpups are the rifle of the future, and always will be.”
Since July 6, Ukraine has been hammering Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov striking more than 110.
Despite a close relationship with Argentina, the U.S. chose to support Great Britain during the Falklands War helping it with crucial intelligence.
The awarded contracts are both for the CCA drones themselves and the mission autonomy software system that will power them.
The American F-15E pilot who was shot down over Iran in April was also among the three who were shot down by a friendly Kuwaiti fighter.
The F/A-XX program is the Navy’s arm of the Next Generation Air Dominance Program that also produced the Air Force’s F-47.
This is one of the most impressive operations of its kind in recent history.
The footage demonstrates the very real risk American aviators continue to face as this conflict stretches toward its fourth week.
The Air Force once tried mounting the A-10’s massive 30mm cannon on the F-16 to replace the Warthog in the Close Air Support role.
America is upgrading its ancient B-52 bomber fleet despite having two fleets of newer bombers in service and a new stealth bomber in active testing.
The Department of Defense is investing millions of dollars in new laser weapons that can shoot down enemy drones and cruise missiles.
Since July 6, Ukraine has been hammering Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov striking more than 110.
Ukraine needs PAC-3 MSE interceptors as these can shoot down Russian ballistic missiles that its other air defenses cannot.
“This is the deepest long-range strike on enemy territory during the entire time of the full-scale invasion,” the Ukrainian SOF unit responsible for the attack said.
“Bullpups are the rifle of the future, and always will be.”
The Department of Defense is investing millions of dollars in new laser weapons that can shoot down enemy drones and cruise missiles.
CENTCOM stated that this attack marked the first time American forces have employed sea drones for combat operations.
The presence of the SEALs there is likely a part of the Trump Administration’s wider effort to target narcotics trafficking into the U.S. from the region.
During the eight years the unit was operational, MACV-SOG commandos received 12 Congressional Medals of Honor.
Every military unit, fire station, or police department has that guy.
A troubled new class of ships that had already been whittled down from 20 vessels to just two may be facing even more bad news.
CENTCOM stated that this attack marked the first time American forces have employed sea drones for combat operations.
The Navy and Army are inching closer to adding hypersonic weapon capability to their arsenals, but continue to deal with testing challenges and delays.
Despite a close relationship with Argentina, the U.S. chose to support Great Britain during the Falklands War helping it with crucial intelligence.
The Air Force once tried mounting the A-10’s massive 30mm cannon on the F-16 to replace the Warthog in the Close Air Support role.
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