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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.
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WASHINGTON (AFNS), (September 11, 2025): The Space Development Agency has announced the successful launch of the first Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 1 (T1) Transport Layer space vehicles (SV) from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket delivered, Sept. 10, on orbit 21 T1 data transport SVs built by York Space Systems that will provide low-latency communication links to support the warfighter with a resilient network of integrated capabilities, including tracking of advanced missile threats, enabled by beyond-line-of-sight tactical data links from low-Earth orbit (LEO).
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Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs, (September 11,2025): The Department of the Air Force announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft, Sept. 11, at Edwards Air Force Base, California, enhancing the Air Force's capacity to conduct comprehensive testing and sustainment training.
The addition of the second aircraft expands the service's testing capabilities beyond initial flight performance checks, enabling progression into critical mission systems and weapons integration testing phases. This advancement marks a step toward operational readiness of the nation's sixth-generation stealth bomber.
Read more: AIR FORCE ANNOUNCES ARRIVAL OF SECOND B-21 TEST AIRCRAFT