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Ukraine has built its first homegrown glide bomb, which is now ready for combat. Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

Notable firsts include the use of Japan's Type-88 surface-to-ship missile system outside Japanese territory and the first launch of a Tomahawk missile from the Army's Typhon system abroad.

GBU-57s were used during Operation Midnight Hammer to hit Iranian nuclear facilities. US Air Force photo

Launching the drones from helicopters extends their reach and allows the aircraft to operate at further distances. US Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic

The TRV 150 fired a 70mm Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rocket during the recent test. APKWS

Air Force officials told Congress that there will be some hurdles to overcome in replacing the A-10 with F-35s and F-15s.

Hiring and retaining workers is one challenge, but the Navy is also concerned about the loss of institutional knowledge as workers retire.

US troops in the Middle East have been targeted via their phone location data. US Navy photo

The exoskeleton stabilizes the injury and helps bear the wearer's weight so they can stand and walk on their own.