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By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway May 7, 2021

That Mysterious Black Target From Kirtland AFB Was Related To A Program Called TDU-X

Documents show connections between this SR-71-shaped object and the testing of countermeasures systems and lasers.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Apr 30, 2021

F-22 And F-35 Datalinks Finally Talk Freely With Each Other Thanks To A U-2 Flying Translator

Beyond linking up F-22s and F-35s, the U-2 and its gateway payload also connected naval and ground assets, and more.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Feb 15, 2021

The Navy Wants To Get Rid Of Its Nearly Brand New Patrol Boats

The Navy is looking to have all of its Mk VI patrol boats, the oldest of which it acquired just six years ago, decommissioned by the end of the year.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Feb 10, 2021

Northrop Grumman Reveals Its "LongShot" Air-Launched Missile-Toting Drone Concept (Updated)

A DARPA program is seeking drone concepts that can help extend the range of friendly aircraft and make them less vulnerable in aerial engagements.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Feb 8, 2021

DARPA Is Developing Aircraft-Launched Missile-Like Drones That Fire Their Own Air-To-Air Missiles

The LongShot program could enable aircraft to engage aerial threats further away, remain less vulnerable while doing so, and much more.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jan 7, 2021

Why Plainclothes Police Had Striped Reflective Tape On Their Glocks During The Capitol Siege

Pictures of officers behind a barricade during yesterday's siege show some had interesting red-and-white striped tape on the sides of their guns.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Dec 7, 2020

These Bizarre Infrared Pods Put Missile Seekers And Countermeasures To The Test

Infrared data collected by the pods is used for developing new missiles, sensors, aircraft, and countermeasures, and for the evaluation of enemy ones.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Oct 28, 2020

F-16 Pops Flares Grabbing Trump's Attention After Plane Strays Into Airspace Over Rally

Trump and the crowd below were not exactly sure what was going on, but cheered as the F-16 intercepted the wayward aircraft.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Oct 15, 2020

Navy's Troubled Stealth Destroyers May Have Radars Replaced Before Ever Sailing On A Mission

A cost-cutting effort years ago left the DDG-1000 destroyers with degraded capabilities and a one-off combat system, but that could be changing.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Oct 12, 2020

We Take A Closer Look At North Korea's New Prototype Main Battle Tank

What we are seeing is likely more aspirational than operational, but that can change quicker than most care to admit.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Sep 9, 2020

Trump Discloses Supposed Existence Of A Secret New Nuclear Weapon System To Bob Woodward

Other sources reportedly confirmed that the weapon system does exist, but declined to get into specifics.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Sep 8, 2020

China's Secret Spacecraft Looks To Have Landed At This Remote Base With A Massive Runway

The craft, which is thought to be a spaceplane designed to land on a traditional runway, also appears to have launched a small payload into orbit.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Aug 26, 2020

The Potentially Revolutionary Celera 500L Aircraft Officially Breaks Cover

Otto Aviation aims to disrupt the aviation landscape with a design that flies at jet speeds, but uses a fraction of the gas, and has more range.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Aug 21, 2020

Image Shows Russia Extending Runway At Arctic Base, Could Support Fighter Jets, Bombers

The runway expansion could point to forthcoming permanent or semi-permanent deployments of combat jets to Moscow's most northerly base.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Aug 4, 2020

This Is The First Photo Ever Of A Stealthy Black Hawk Helicopter

Almost a decade since we learned of the stealth Black Hawks used in the Bin Laden raid, we have seen no images of them or of their lineage, until now.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jul 28, 2020

Here’s All The Ridiculous Military Pork Baked Into The Proposed COVID-19 Bill

The draft $1 trillion spending package includes money for F-35s, warships, missile defense projects, and much more.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jul 8, 2020

This Qatari 747-8i Jumbo Jet For Sale May Be The Worlds Most Lavish Flying Palace (Updated)

The massive private jet has just over a thousand hours, is outfitted with an art deco interior fit for a king, and it could be yours!

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jul 7, 2020

Cognitive Electronic Warfare Could Revolutionize How America Wages War With Radio Waves

The holy grail of this concept is electronic warfare systems that can spot new or otherwise unexpected threats and immediately begin adapting to them.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jun 29, 2020

Mysterious Wave Glider Spotted Off Florida Keys Had Electronic Intel Gathering System (Updated)

The craft could be part of one of a number of programs aimed at providing persistent maritime surveillance coverage for the U.S. Navy.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jun 26, 2020

Here Are The Air Force's Reports On Aircrew Encounters With Unidentified Flying Craft

This is what the Air Force says it has in its safety records system about the issue, but its possible, if not probable, there's more elsewhere.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jun 2, 2020

Military Helicopters Descend On Washington In Bizarre Very Low-Altitude Show Of Force (Updated)

Using military helicopters to intimidate U.S. citizens is certainly a new tactic in the ongoing crisis.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway May 4, 2020

Armed F-15C Eagle Skidded Off Runway During Emergency Landing At Andrews Air Force Base

The incident occurred after the jet suffered an "in-flight malfunction."

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Mar 25, 2020

This Is The First Video Of An Su-57 Firing A Missile From Its Side Weapon Bay, Or Is It?

A closer examination of the details visible in the video raises questions about exactly what we are seeing.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Mar 4, 2020

Australia To Sell Retired F/A-18 Hornet Fighters To Private Aggressor Firm Air USA

The adversary support contractor could get up to 46 of the surplus fighters, giving them one of the most capable private air forces in the world.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Feb 27, 2020

NASA Airstrip Deep In The Mojave Desert Has Been Turned Into A Military Drone Base

Located inside the Army's National Training Center among deep space listening antennas, Goldstone Airport has taken on a very different new mission.