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Tyler Rogoway

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Creator/Editor-In-Chief of TWZ.com. Gizmodo Media Group and Time Inc. alum.

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Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 6

This Could Be Our Best View Yet Of China’s J-36 Very Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet

The latest image taken of the jet while on the ground appears to show new details, including two smaller weapons bays straddling a large main bay.

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This Could Be Our Best View Yet Of China's J-36 Very Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet

The latest image taken of the jet while on the ground appears to show new details, including two smaller weapons bays straddling a large main bay.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 6

Russia Executes Revenge Strikes Against Ukraine For Blowing Up Its Bombers

Ukraine also launched a flurry of drone attacks it said were preemptive against long-range Russian aviation bases.

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Russia Executes Revenge Strikes Against Ukraine For Blowing Up Its Bombers

Ukraine also launched a flurry of drone attacks it said were preemptive against long-range Russian aviation bases.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 6

A Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine Is Being Scrapped For The First Time

Including the former HMS Swiftsure, the Royal Navy has a backlog of 23 retired nuclear-powered subs that it needs to dispose of.

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A Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine Is Being Scrapped For The First Time

Including the former HMS Swiftsure, the Royal Navy has a backlog of 23 retired nuclear-powered subs that it needs to dispose of. Including the former HMS Swiftsure, the Royal Navy has a backlog of 23 ...

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 6

This Is How The U.S. National Security Apparatus Is Dependent On SpaceX

An intense feud between Trump and Musk serves as a reminder of just how important SpaceX has become to the U.S. military and federal agencies.

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This Is How The U.S. National Security Apparatus Is Dependent On SpaceX

A bitter feud between Trump and Musk serves as a reminder of just how important SpaceX has become to the U.S. military and federal agencies.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 5

German F-35s Will Be Armed With Stealthy Joint Strike Missiles

The cruise missiles will give German F-35As a potent land-attack and anti-ship capability that doesn’t sacrifice the jet’s stealth advantage.

Story: www.twz.com/air/german-f...

German F-35s Will Be Armed With Stealthy Joint Strike Missiles

The cruise missiles will give German F-35As a potent land-attack and anti-ship capability that doesn’t sacrifice the jet’s stealth advantage. The cruise missiles will give German F-35As a potent land-...

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 5

North Korean Frigate Now Floating After Partially Capsizing During Disastrous Launch

The vessel is now moored in the middle of the harbor as recovery efforts are ongoing, though the extent of the damage remains unknown.

Story: www.twz.com/sea/north-ko...

North Korean Frigate Now Floating After Partially Capsizing During Disastrous Launch

The vessel is now moored in the middle of the harbor as recovery efforts are ongoing, though the extent of the damage remains unknown.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 5

Plan To Turn Ex-RAF E-3 AWACS Into E-6B ‘Doomsday’ Jet Trainer Abandoned By Navy

The Navy acquired a E-3D Sentry from Britain to turn into a dedicated E-6B trainer jet, but now they are scrapping it.

Story: www.twz.com/air/plan-to-...

Plan To Turn Ex-RAF E-3 AWACS Into E-6B 'Doomsday' Jet Trainer Abandoned By Navy

The Navy acquired a E-3D Sentry from Britain to turn into a dedicated E-6B trainer jet, but now they are scrapping it.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 5

Pentagon Wants To Shift Funds From Navy F/A-XX To USAF F-47: Report

Amid the uncertainty surrounding F/A-XX, the Navy continues to stress its need for the sixth-generation stealth fighter.

Story: www.twz.com/air/pentagon...

Pentagon Wants To Shift Funds From Navy F/A-XX To USAF F-47: Report

Amid the uncertainty surrounding F/A-XX, the Navy continues to stress its need for the sixth-generation stealth fighter. Amid doubts around the F/A-XX, the Navy continues to stress its need for the si...

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 4

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Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 4

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Ukrainian Commander’s Exclusive Insights On Brutal Drone Warfare On The Frontline

The commander of Azov's Unmanned Systems Battalion shares the latest details about how tactics are evolving in the bloody Donbas region.

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Ukrainian Commander's Exclusive Insights On Brutal Drone Warfare On The Frontline

The commander of Azov's Unmanned Systems Battalion shares the latest details about how tactics are evolving in the bloody Donbas region.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 4

Confirmed Losses Of Russian Aircraft Mount After Ukrainian Drone Assault

Some of the bombers were armed with cruise missiles when Ukraine’s drones rained down on them.

Story: www.twz.com/air/firm-evi...

Confirmed Losses Of Russian Aircraft Mount After Ukrainian Drone Assault

Some of the bombers were armed with cruise missiles when Ukraine’s drones rained down on them. Some of the bombers were armed with cruise missiles when Ukraine’s drones rained down on them.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 3

Doomed North Korean Frigate Appears Upright Again In Satellite Image

The frigate looks to be upright again, but the full extent of the damage remains unclear, as is how they will move it somewhere to get fixed.

Story: www.twz.com/sea/doomed-n...

Doomed North Korean Frigate Appears Upright Again In Satellite Image

The unnamed frigate looks to be upright again, but the full extent of the damage below the deck remains unclear.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 3

Otto Aviation’s Phantom 3500 Aims To Massively Disrupt Private Jet Market

The Phantom 3500 follows Otto Aviation's exotic, tear-drop-shaped Celera 500L with a targeted first flight in 2027.

Story: www.twz.com/air/otto-avi...

Otto Aviation's Phantom 3500 Aims To Massively Disrupt Private Jet Market

The Phantom 3500 follows Otto Aviation's exotic, tear-drop-shaped Celera 500L with a targeted first flight in 2027

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 3

Latest On Russian Aircraft Loss Assessments From Ukrainian Drone Strikes

The full extent of Russia's losses of bombers and other prized aircraft to Ukraine's unprecedented covert drone operation is still emerging.

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Latest On Russian Aircraft Loss Assessments From Ukrainian Drone Strikes

The full extent of Russia's losses of bombers and other prized aircraft to Ukraine's unprecedented covert drone operation is still emerging.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 3

Royal Navy To Arm Its Carriers With Long-Range Missiles

The plan for “hybrid air wings” combines high and low-end drones with long-range missiles and crewed F-35B stealth jets.

Story: www.twz.com/sea/royal-na...

Royal Navy To Arm Its Carriers With Long-Range Missiles

The plan for “hybrid air wings” combines high and low-end drones with long-range missiles and crewed F-35B stealth jets. The plan for “hybrid air wings” combines high- and low-end drones with long-ran...

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 3

Ukraine Strikes At The Heart Of Russia’s Highly Defended Kerch Bridge

This is the third time Russia's prized span connecting its mainland with Crimea has been successfully struck, although the extent of the damage is unclear.

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Ukraine Strikes At The Heart Of Russia's Highly Defended Kerch Bridge

This is the third time Russia's prized span connecting its mainland with Crimea has been successfully struck, although the extent of the damage is unclear.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 3

Mass Drone Attack On Exposed Russian Bombers Puts Spotlight On Hardened Aircraft Shelter Debate

Ukraine's unprecedented covert drone operation serves as a dire warning as to the threat of drone attacks on unhardened airfields.

Story: www.twz.com/air/mass-dro...

Mass Drone Attack On Exposed Russian Bombers Puts Spotlight On Hardened Aircraft Shelter Debate

Ukraine's unprecedented covert operation also underscores the dangers of even lower-end drone attacks, the bar to entry for which is low.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 2

What We Know About Ukraine’s Mass Drone Assault On Russian Bombers

New details are emerging about how Ukraine pulled-off its highly-coordinated drone strike operation at multiple airbases in Russia.

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What We Know About Ukraine's Mass Drone Assault On Russian Bombers

New details are emerging about how Ukraine pulled-off its highly-coordinated drone strike operation at multiple airbases in Russia.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 2

What Ukraine’s Unprecedented Drone Attack Means For Russia's Bomber Force

Russia is currently in no position to replace large losses of its strategic bombers and future operations will likely be impacted by force protection needs.

Story: www.twz.com/air/what-ukr...

What Ukraine’s Unprecedented Drone Attack Means For Russian Bomber Force

Russia is currently in no position to replace large losses of its strategic bombers and future operations will likely be impacted by force protection needs. Russia is currently in no position to repla...

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 1

Russian Strategic Bombers Destroyed In Unprecedented Wide Scale Drone Attack

The attacks that went after the heart of Russia's strategic aviation capabilities and one arm of its nuclear deterrent should serve as a global wake-up call.

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Russian Strategic Bombers Destroyed In Unprecedented Wide Scale Drone Attack

The attacks that went after the heart of Russia's strategic aviation capabilities and one arm of its nuclear deterrent, should serve as a global wake-up call.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · Jun 1

Chinese Laser Weapon Is Claimed To Be In Russian Service

Video of a purported Chinese laser system in use by Russia appears similar to one Beijing has already provided Iran.

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Chinese Laser Weapon Is Claimed To Be In Russian Service

Video of a purported Chinese laser system in use by Russia appears extremely similar to one Beijing has already provided Iran.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · May 31

China’s J-36 Very Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet Photographed Head-On For First Time

The imagery underscores just how large the J-36 is and all but confirms it features a side-by-side crew arrangement under a huge bubble canopy.

Story: www.twz.com/air/chinas-j...

China's J-36 Very Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet Photographed Head-On For First Time

The imagery underscores just how large the J-36 is and all but confirms it features side-by-side crew arrangement under a huge bubble canopy.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · May 30

Weaponized Russian Jet-Powered Target Drone Shot Down Over Black Sea: Ukraine

Russia's purported conversion of target drones into strike weapons or decoys isn't much of a surprise.

Story: www.twz.com/air/weaponiz...

Weaponized Russian Jet-Powered Target Drone Shot Down Over Black Sea: Ukraine

Russia's purported conversion of target drones into strike weapons or decoys isn't much of a surprise.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · May 30

F-15E Armed With Drone Killing Laser-Guided Rockets Appears In Middle East

With 42 rockets and eight missiles, an F-15E now has 50 air-to-air engagement opportunities, not including its gun.

Story: www.twz.com/air/f-15e-ar...

F-15E Armed With Drone Killing Laser-Guided Rockets Appears In Middle East

With 42 rockets and eight missiles, an F-15E now has 50 air-to-air engagement opportunities, not including its gun.

Tyler Rogoway @aviationintel.bsky.social · May 30

Trump Offers F-47 Sixth-Gen Fighter To Japan: Reports

Fears about delays to the Global Combat Air Program appear to be pushing Japan toward considering alternatives, including more F-35s.

Story: www.twz.com/air/trump-of...

Trump Offers F-47 Sixth-Gen Fighter To Japan: Reports

Fears about delays to the Global Combat Air Program appear to be pushing Japan toward considering alternatives, including more F-35s. Fears about delays to the Global Combat Air Program appear to be p...