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By Joseph Trevithick May 24, 2018

Russia's S-500 Air Defense System Reportedly Hits Target Nearly 300 Miles Away

The record-breaking achievement could indicate significant progress in the program, which has been delayed multiple times already.

By Joseph Trevithick May 24, 2018

Watch One Of Russia's Newest Ballistic Missile Subs Launch A Rare Four Missile Salvo

The dramatic test underscores Russia's renewed interest in a submarine-based nuclear deterrent as it increased underwater activity in general.

By Joseph Trevithick May 23, 2018

Here Is Boeing's Master Plan For The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet's Future

The new Block III configuration is on track for the U.S. Navy, but some update options aren't included.

By Joseph Trevithick May 22, 2018

Israeli-Made Bolt-On Kit Turns 122mm 'Grad' Artillery Rockets Into Precision Weapons

The multi-mode guidance package could be a particularly cost-effective upgrade for any country still using derivatives of the Soviet-era system.

By Joseph Trevithick May 22, 2018

Israel Says Its F-35Is Have Flown Strikes As The Drumbeat For War With Iran Gets Louder

The head of the Israeli Air Force made the rare public announcement at a conference, which comes after numerous rumors about the jet's combat debut.

By Joseph Trevithick May 21, 2018

Excalibur Was A Vulcan Gatling Gun Wielding Air Defense Vehicle Straight Out of G.I. Joe

The US Army never adopted the eight-wheeled design, but the service is now looking at wheeled anti-aircraft vehicles once again.

By Joseph Trevithick May 21, 2018

Pompeo's 12 Demands For Iran Read More Like A Declaration Of War Than A Path To Peace

The United States has effectively called for Iran to surrender all of its interests without explaining what happens when they don't.

By Joseph Trevithick May 18, 2018

Crazy Low-Flying Saudi C-130 Buzzes Right Over A Soldier On The Ground In Yemen

When they're not hot-dogging, the planes are hauling troops, weapons, and even aid as part of Riyadh's campaign against Iranian-backed rebels.

By Joseph Trevithick May 18, 2018

Rumors Fly As Huge Mystery Blasts Rock Syrian Air Base With Iranian Ties

Reports suggest the incident at Hama Military Airport was accidental, but there are already rumors of Israeli involvement.

By Joseph Trevithick May 17, 2018

We've Posted The Pentagon's Entire Moment-By-Moment Niger Ambush Video Briefing

The high-quality video presentation shows friendly fire, French forces racing to the rescue, and contractor helicopters recovering the fallen.

By Joseph Trevithick May 17, 2018

Photo Of Secretive French Spy Plane Supporting Campaign Against ISIS Slips Out Online

France typically gives out few official details and photos regarding the operations of its two C-160G Gabriel signals intelligence aircraft.

By Joseph Trevithick May 16, 2018

Taiwan Wants To Speed Up Construction Of Its New Missile-Toting Stealthy Catamarans

The Taiwanese Navy is in desperate need of the additional ships to at all keep pace with China, but they're still years away from entering service.

By Joseph Trevithick May 16, 2018

The Marines Have Finally Received Their First Monster CH-53K King Stallion Helicopter

Now the service is looking for ways to trim back the massively expensive helicopter's costs as it works to get its first unit operational in 2019.

By Joseph Trevithick May 16, 2018

Night Stalker MH-47D Chinooks Once Snatched A Libyan Hind Gunship From Chad

Eager to get ahold of one of the Soviet helicopters largely intact, the U.S. military sent the elite Army aviators on an unusual covert mission.

By Joseph Trevithick May 15, 2018

North Korea Threatens To Scrap Summit With The United States Over Military Exercise (Updated)

The regime in Pyongyang has already canceled a meeting with South Korean officials over the issue and appears to be look for more concessions.

By Joseph Trevithick May 15, 2018

A-10 Warthogs May Stop Firing Controversial Depleted Uranium Ammunition For Good

The service's existing stockpiles are getting old and it is taking the opportunity to see whether new rounds could use another metal instead.

By Joseph Trevithick May 14, 2018

Marine RQ-21 Blackjack Drones Are Flying Three Times More Than Expected In Iraq and Syria

The service needs extra funds to support operational demands now and it only wants the aircraft to have more even more capabilities in the future.

By Joseph Trevithick May 14, 2018

U.S. Lawmakers Want To Axe Funding For New Surveillance Planes To Monitor Russia

Representatives say they don't want to pay for new aircraft to support the Open Skies Treaty until the Kremlin is again complying with the deal.

By Joseph Trevithick May 11, 2018

This High-Speed Amphibious Armored Vehicle Could Race Russia's Naval Infantry Ashore

Russia's naval infantry units are still stuck riding in Soviet-era armored personnel carriers that are slow and increasingly vulnerable.

By Joseph Trevithick May 11, 2018

The U.S. Military's Niger Ambush Investigation Raises More Questions Than It Answers

The official narrative is hard to believe and points to a broader operation in Niger than the Pentagon or Congress would like to admit.

By Joseph Trevithick May 10, 2018

Special Operators Getting A New Round For Their Precision Rifles And An 'Assault' Machine Gun

The two types of weapons will both fire the same 6.5mm cartridge, which offers better range and accuracy over existing ammunition.

By Joseph Trevithick May 9, 2018

Russia's Tiny Machine Gun-Toting Snowmobile Keeps Occupants Warm Even When It's 50 Below

The Berkut-2 could be an increasingly important part of Russian Arctic operations, especially when it comes to more mundane day-to-day activities.

By Joseph Trevithick May 9, 2018

Navy Eyes 'Hard-Kill' Defenses For Transport, Tanker, and Possibly Unmanned Escort Planes

The service is looking for a system that launches interceptors at incoming missiles and could end up on more than half a dozen types of aircraft.

By Joseph Trevithick May 8, 2018

Here's What You Need To Know About What Trump Just Did To The Iran Nuclear Deal

The president has announced the United States will withdraw from the multi-national agreement, but it will be a months-long process.

By Joseph Trevithick May 8, 2018

China Teases Its H-20 Stealth Bomber and Trolls Northrop Grumman At The Same Time

The clip from China's state-run aviation consortium shows what looks to be a flying wing type aircraft under a sheet.