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By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jan 27, 2022

Space Shuttle Carrying 747 Was Secretly Modified To Defend Itself From Heat-Seeking Missiles (Updated)

NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft was secretly equipped with infrared countermeasures for its high-profile 1983 European tour.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Nov 20, 2021

Trio Of Afghan Mi-17 Helicopters Quietly Arrive At The U.S. Air Force’s Boneyard

There is immense pressure to keep ex-Afghan Air Force aircraft out of the hands of the Taliban.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Oct 29, 2021

The Navy Just Released Its Vision For Its Future F/A-XX Next Generation Strike Fighter

The Navy wants F/A-XX to be faster, longer-ranged, and better equipped than its Super Hornets, and to be a "quarterback" for future drones.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Oct 28, 2021

This Is A Great Comparison Between General Atomics' Avenger Drone Configurations

Examples of General Atomics Avenger and Avenger ER unmanned aircraft were spotted landing after taking part in a major exercise.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Oct 7, 2021

Air Force Stumped By Sudden Pitch Down Events Reported On Upgraded KC-135 Tankers

Reports that autopilots were causing sudden nosedives led to flight restrictions on all upgraded Block 45 KC-135s.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Aug 30, 2021

America's 20-Year War In Afghanistan Ends After Last Troops Depart Kabul (Updated)

With the final aircraft departing Hamid Karzai International Airport at 11:59 pm local time, America's longest war has come to an end.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Aug 29, 2021

American Drone Strike Hits Suicide Attackers Targeting Kabul Airport (Updated)

Security threats grow as the time left before the US military is scheduled to fully withdraw from Afghanistan is likely measured in hours, not days.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Aug 26, 2021

Japanese Fighters Intercept Three Chinese Drones In As Many Days

It isn't clear if the surge in Chinese drone presence over the East China Sea is indicative of a new trend or prelude to a major naval movement.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Aug 18, 2021

The State Department Has Abandoned Its CH-46 Helicopters In Afghanistan

Evacuations in Kabul will likely be the last major mission for U.S. CH-46 "Phrogs," which served in this same role in Saigon nearly 50 years ago.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Aug 15, 2021

Mayhem At Kabul Airport Causing American Troops To Fire Warning Shots To Push Back Crowds (Updated)

Large groups of Afghan civilians have flooded onto the flightline at Hamid Karzai International Airport as they flee the Taliban's final advance.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jul 14, 2021

Gigantic Hangar Near Secretive Chinese Test Facilities Points To Exotic Airship Development

The hangar, which is one of the largest on earth, sits among remote missile defense and anti-satellite development installations.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jul 6, 2021

New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Rendering Released By The Air Force (Updated)

New B-21 artwork accompanied the release of an official fact sheet on the bomber.

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jun 9, 2021

Supersonic Aircraft Tracked Off San Diego Coincided With Mysterious "Skyquake"

There are strong indications that a mysterious boom heard in and around San Diego was from a supersonic aircraft on a training mission off the coast.

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.