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By Joseph Trevithick Jul 31, 2018

Army Tried To Get Data On Soviet Lasers With Bond-Like Sensors Hidden In Consumer Cameras

The service needed a way to get the sensors closer to their targets without arousing the suspicions of Soviet commanders in Germany.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 31, 2018

Here's How The Pentagon Plans To Create A New U.S. Space Command Within Months

The U.S. military is consolidating space-focused operational activities, but questions remain regarding budgets, roles and missions, and more.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 30, 2018

Japan's New Super-Sized Destroyer Will Help Defend Against Ballistic Missiles And More

The pair of ships could shoot down North Korea missiles, as well as challenge Chinese claims and aid Japan in projecting power beyond its shores.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 30, 2018

Now Russia Wants To Bring Back Missile-Armed Ekranoplans To Defend Its Claims In The Arctic

The combat-capable "Orlan" could be as much an anti-access weapon as a tool for improving operational access to remote areas.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 27, 2018

USAF Plans To Test A System Called 'Symphony' Inside An 'Irascible Pod' On A U-2 Spy Plane

The Air Force is still exploring expanding the aircraft's capabilities and mission sets even after more than 60 years of service.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 27, 2018

USAF C-17 Brings Remains Of American Troops To Osan Air Base From North Korea

Trump had elicited a pledge from North Korea's Kim to reboot this repatriation effort during their summit in Singapore.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 26, 2018

Official Story On The Rockets The Army Fired At A Ship During RIMPAC Doesn't Add Up

Artillery soldiers reportedly used short-range practice rockets when even standard types wouldn't have had the range to reach the target area.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 26, 2018

Congress Set To Put the Brakes On Marine Plans To Buy More Of Its Popular M27 Rifles

A new defense spending bill would slow purchases until the service explains how the guns align with an Army-led ammunition study.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 25, 2018

Unique Horse-Mounted USAF Unit Went Hunting For That RQ-4 Drone That Crashed On Mt. Whitney

The Mounted Horse Patrol from Vandenberg Air Force Base was well equipped to scour the rugged terrain for parts of the drone.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 25, 2018

A Swedish Air Force Gripen Fighter Jet Just Literally Bombed A Forest Fire

Officials decided to try this approach to help contain a fire spreading at a military training range that is threatening nearby communities.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 25, 2018

Congress Demands Space-Based Missile Defense Weapons and Sensors No Matter What

The latest draft defense spending bill orders the Pentagon to develop these systems even if its own experts oppose them.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 24, 2018

Israel Shoots Down Syrian Jet As Tensions Along The Two Countries' Border Ratchet Up (Updated)

The shootdown comes soon after Israeli forces tried to knock out Syrian missiles that appeared to be headed for the country.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 23, 2018

USAF Offers New Details About New Air Force Ones, But Doesn't Back Up Trump's Cost-Cutting Claims

A formal justification of the deal with Boeing cites the president's personal intervention in the program, but doesn't say he saved any money.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 23, 2018

Those Suped-Up OV-10 Broncos That Took On ISIS In Iraq Are Being Sold Off

The planes are likely headed to the Philippines, but they might only be a stopgap until A-29 Super Tucanos replace the OV-10s for good.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 20, 2018

Marines Conduct First Field Test Of 'Non-Lethal' Mortar Rounds Full of Flash-Bangs

The shells could help rapidly disperse violent mobs and may also be useful for disorienting enemy forces in actual combat.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 19, 2018

Army To Replace M249 SAWs With New Squad Automatic Rifles Only In 'Close-Combat' Units

As the service begins evaluating five different prototype designs, it says that secondary units will continue using existing guns for years to come.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 19, 2018

Russia Releases Videos Offering An Unprecedented Look At Its Six New Super Weapons

After a controversial summit between Trump and Putin, the Kremlin gives us a glimpse of its latest strategic weapons developments.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 18, 2018

Oops! The Spanish Navy Is Constructing New Submarines That Are Too Big For Their Pens

Spain will likely have to spend millions of dollars to build a proper home for the boats, which have already suffered years of problems and delays.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 17, 2018

Army Buys Small Suicide Drones To Break Up Hostile Swarms And Potentially More

Raytheon's Coyote is an inherently modular system that the United States has already tested as a possible weapon and a scientific tool.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 16, 2018

U.S. Trying to Sell Turkey Patriot Missiles to End Spat Over Russian S-400 Purchase

The Turkish missile system order has caused a chill in relations between the two countries, but an alternative arms deal might not fix things.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 16, 2018

The U.K.'s New 'Tempest' Stealth Fighter Project Already Faces Serious Challenges

The country is eager to remain competitive militarily and economically, but it's not clear if they can afford their own advanced fighter jet.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 13, 2018

USAF Reveals Details About Some Of Its Most Secretive Drone Units With New Awards

The service gave out medals with a new "remote" operations device to one drone crew for their role in a controversial targeted strike.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 13, 2018

The Navy May Use One Hull Design To Replace Its Cruisers And Some Destroyers

There's nowhere left to go with the Arleigh Burke design, meaning the service will have to find a new ship to meet its energy-hungry demands.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 12, 2018

Syrian Drone Prompts Israel To Retaliate As Netanyahu and Putin Try to Cut a Deal

Israel still wants Iran out of Syria as Assad's troops, backed by Russian and Iranian forces, get closer to its border.

By Joseph Trevithick Jul 12, 2018

The OV-1 Mohawk Was One Of The U.S. Military's First Forgotten Light Attack Planes

Infighting within the US Army and with the US Air Force meant the plane never got to reach its full potential.