MV-75 Cheyenne II Progresses As Bell Completes First Wing Structures

Bell completed the wing structures for the first two MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotors, which will soon join fuselage and engine nacelles currently progressing through assembly. Bell has announced that it has completed the wing structures for the first two MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotors. The milestone further advances the production of the first eight test aircraft, […]

Mapping the Turning Points: 4 Official WWII Histories for June

June marks the anniversary of the turning tides of World War II. While names like Midway and Normandy live on in historical memory, the full picture of how these massive operations were planned, sustained, and won requires looking at the official record. Whether you are an academic researcher, a military history buff, or a collector, […]

FAA details first official response to D.C. crash safety recommendations

Air safety reporting is made accessible without a subscription as a public service. Subscribe to The Air Current for full access to our scoops, in-depth reporting and industry analysis. The Federal Aviation Administration detailed for the first time how it is responding to nearly three dozen National Transportation Safety Board recommendations issued in the wake of the January 2025 midair…

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Anduril to Supply 3,000 Container-Launched Barracuda-500M Cruise Missiles to the U.S. Army

Anduril will provide the U.S. Army with a minimum of 3,000 Surface-Launched Barracuda-500M, starting in 2027 with the first 1,000 along with the associated containerized launch systems. Anduril announced on May 13, 2026, that it signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to deliver a minimum of 3,000 Surface-Launched Barracuda-500M (SLB-500M) autonomous […]

Honoring Our Heroes: Exploring America’s Military Heritage

As we observe Military History Month, we invite you to reflect on the historic publications that document America’s enduring role in global peace. From the nation’s founding in 1776 to the complexities of the modern era, the GPO Bookstore serves as the premier gateway to our shared military heritage. Whether you are a dedicated history […]

MH-60S Sea Hawk and AH-64 Apache Helicopters Destroy Six Iranian Boats

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk and U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters were used to sink six Iranian small attack boats which were threatening commercial shipping. Adm. Brad Cooper, head of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), said to media that U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk and U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters were used on May 4, […]

SNC’s ATHENA-S ISR Jets Are Now Operational with the U.S. Army

Sierra Nevada Corporation announced that two Contractor-Owned Contractor-Operated ATHENA-S jets finished testing and are now operational in support of the U.S. Army’s Aerial-ISR mission. Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has announced on Apr. 15, 2026, that both contractor and government testing of the Army Theater level High Altitude Expeditionary Next Airborne ISR-Signals Intelligence (ATHENA-S)…

U.S. Army Officially Names MV-75 as Cheyenne II

The U.S. Army has officially named the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft as Cheyenne II, in a tribute to the Cheyenne Tribes known for mobility, resilience, and disciplined strength. The U.S. Army has officially announced that the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) will be named as Cheyenne II. The new popular name […]

Pete Hegseth Breaks Teeth for Jesus

Over the course of the 2010s, it felt as though Heathens in the U.S. military made steady, if slow, progress on their religious rights. Pete Hegseth claims to have reversed all those gains in a matter of weeks. Karl E.H. Seigfried considers where Heathens go from here.

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Honoring Our Heroes: National Vietnam War Veterans Day

March 29 marks the anniversary of the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam in 1973. While it took decades for their sacrifices to be formally recognized, the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 officially designated this day to honor the 2.7 million Americans who served in uniform. The Vietnam War was a […]

VIDEO: U.S. Military Forces Crossed into Mexico, Asked to Leave, Stayed for an Hour

News outlets in Mexico are claiming that a group of soldiers from the U.S. Army crossed into Mexico while they were reinforcing the border fence. The issue sparked some tensions when Mexican military forces asked them to leave, but the troops stayed in their spot until they finished their task.

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U.S. Considering Deployment of 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East

Senior officials are reportedly considering the deployment of the Immediate Response Force, which includes a Battalion Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division, according to U.S. media. After increasing rumors regarding a deployment of U.S. Army troops being in progress, new reports now mention that senior U.S. officials are indeed considering it. According to the […]

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