According to congressional aides and US lawmakers, a US Customs and Border Protection drone mistakenly shot down a US military laser-based counter-drone system near Fort Hancock, Texas. This incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to expand flight restrictions along the US-Mexico border.
The US Embassy in Jerusalem has urged non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel while commercial flights are still available, citing safety risks. According to Breaking Defense, the Department of State authorized the evacuation due to security incidents and potential threats from Iran.
Skyfall, a Ukrainian drone maker, showcased its tech at the Dubai Airshow, aiming to garner international attention and opportunities in the US military market. The company's products have garnered recognition for their effectiveness, particularly in real-time feedback.
The US Space Force is expanding its capabilities to address growing concerns about satellite targets. According to Gen.
The New York Times reports that the US used a secret aircraft to carry out a precision strike at sea in the Caribbean. Citing officials briefed on the mission, the NYT says the aircraft was painted to look like a civilian plane and had no external weapons visible on the wings.
NATO announced a command restructuring plan that will see the US cede leadership of two warfighting-level commands to European senior officers. The US will hand over charge of Joint Force Command Norfolk to the UK, while Italy takes over Naples.
Flights across the Middle East were rerouted on February 28, 2026, following explosions reported in Tehran and other Iranian cities. The US had launched 'major combat operations' against Iranian missile capabilities, while Israel declared a nationwide emergency posture.
Joby Aviation has successfully flown its first hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, with plans to pitch it to military customers through an agreement with L3Harris. The autonomous system will be produced by Joby but missionized for military users.
The Trump Administration's decision to revoke the EPA 'endangerment finding' is emblematic of a trend in American politics - to ignore science when it makes people uncomfortable. However, turning a blind eye doesn't change the fact that climate change is happening and impacting the US military's mission.