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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, (June 24, 2026) - Today, the first milestone test of Golden Dome for America (GDA) was a full mission success — and I was honored to witness it firsthand.
Cutting edge directed energy was harnessed and the Dynamic Defense Autonomous Defeat (DDAD) system flawlessly and autonomously cued, targeted, and eliminated a multitude of incoming threats. This test was executed on schedule — and dynamicallydefeated every threat.
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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, (May 13, 2026) - U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 23d Maintenance Squadron install an air refueling probe onto an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Moody Air Force Base. The new refueling capability allows A-10 aircraft to receive fuel from HC-130J aircraft at lower altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)
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ALABAMA, UNITED STATES, (May 21, 2026) - Aviation Center of Excellence - Troy Brannon, DEVCOM Armaments Center Science and Technology Representative for Aviation Lethality and Survivability, loads a rocket onto a TRV-150 tactical resupply drone prior to a live-fire test at Fort Rucker, Ala. The event successfully demonstrated the system's ability to fly and fire from a new three-shot launcher configuration. (Photo by Leslie Herlick)
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PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, (March 6, 2026): The U.S. Army has cleared the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade (OHG) for Full Material Release (FMR). Developed by the Capabilities Program Executive Ammunition and Energetics (CPE A&E), in conjunction with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center at Picatinny Arsenal, the M111 OHG will replace the obsolete body and fuze of the Mk3A2 hand grenade series, marking the first new lethal hand grenade to achieve FMR since 1968 when the Mk3A2 entered service. The Mk3A2 is restricted for use due to its asbestos body unlike the M111 which utilizes a plastic body that is fully consumed during detonation.
Read more: ARMY APPROVES M111, FIRST NEW LETHAL HAND GRENADE SINCE 1968
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATE, (September 19, 2025): 1st Fighter Wing. An F-22 Raptor performs an aerial demonstration at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. Rapid changes in angle of attack create visible vapor around the aircraft, providing a clear view of its aerodynamic performance. This demonstration highlights the F-22’s advanced maneuvering capabilities, showcasing its speed, agility, and thrust-vectoring performance. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin.