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By Joseph Trevithick Oct 28, 2019

Here's What We Know The Shadowy X-37B Was Up To During Its Record 780 Days In Space

The experimental X-37B is blazing a trail to new and more flexible space-based capabilities as threats to existing assets in orbit grow.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 25, 2019

Former Top U.S. Defense Official Questions B-21 Schedule As Air Force Hedges Timeline

The senior Air Force official overseeing the B-21 program says he would not "bet on" the new stealth bomber making its first flight in 2021.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 25, 2019

Air Force Sends B-1B Bombers To Saudi Arabia Amid U.S. Military Buildup In The Kingdom

This appears to be the first time American bombers have deployed to Saudi Arabia and follows an earlier deployment of F-22 stealth fighters.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 24, 2019

Here's Everything We Know About The Reported U.S. Plan To Send Tanks To Syria (Updated)

The United States is considering sending an armored force to prevent Assad and his allies or terrorists from taking strategic oil and gas fields.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 24, 2019

Top Navy Official Lashes Out Over Troubled New Carrier That May Not Be Ready Until 2024 Now

Navy Secretary Richard Spencer said Trump should fire him if certain systems didn't work on time, now he's bemoaning Congress and the shipbuilder.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 23, 2019

Boeing Fears End Of Its Work On New Air Force ICBM As Lockheed Wins Reentry Vehicle Deal

Boeing has publicly questioned the Air Force's contracting processes and a formal protest could lead to delays in the development of the new ICBMs.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 23, 2019

Russian Tu-160 Bombers Touch Down In South Africa In Historic First-Ever African Visit (Updated)

The bombers' arrival, which comes as Russia is hosting a major summit for African leaders, underscores the Kremlin expanding ties across Africa.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 21, 2019

Air Force Hires Seven Companies In Long-Awaited Mega Adversary Air Support Contract

Years in the making, the deal is a long-awaited moment for the contractor aggressor services industry and it will be a game-changer.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 21, 2019

China Reveals Wind Tunnel Tests Of Space Plane-Launching High-Speed Mothership Aircraft

Such a system would give China the ability to rapidly and unpredictably access space with a reusable orbiter.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 18, 2019

Cartel "Narco Tanks," Heavy Weapons On Full Display During Battle Over El Chapo's Son

The weaponry used in a chaotic urban battle in the city of Culiacán looked more at home in war-torn Syria than in a country that borders the US.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 17, 2019

What We Know About The Army Teaming Up With Rockstar Tom DeLonge's UFO Research Company

The Army says it will be exploring "novel materials" and other technologies under an unpaid collaboration with To The Stars Academy.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 17, 2019

This Exotic Bullpup Rifle Is Competing To Replace The Army's M4 Carbines And M249 SAWs

This is the only entry in the Army's competition to use a bullpup configuration and it has other unique features, such as a recoiling barrel assembly.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 16, 2019

This Containerized Launcher For The XQ-58A Valkyrie Combat Drone Could Be A Game Changer

The system would be air, rail, road, or sea transportable, allowing for long-range, hard-hitting drone swarms to make unpredictable attacks.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 15, 2019

U.S. Airpower Makes Show Of Force To Protect Troops In Syria As Security Situation Unravels

As American troops withdraw in northern Syria, it looks as if Turkey is on a collision course with the Assad regime and its Russian backers.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 15, 2019

The Movie Star Ripsaw Mini-Tank Has Reemerged Unmanned And Packing A Big 30mm Cannon

The Army has been testing manned and unmanned versions for years and this newest variant will be competing in its new Robotic Combat Vehicle tender.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 14, 2019

U.S. Reviewing Options For Pulling Nuclear Bombs Out Of Turkey, Here's How They Might Do It

The rapidly evolving crisis in Syria may prompt the U.S. to finally remove its nuclear stockpile from Turkey, a move that some say is long overdue.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 11, 2019

U.S. Troops Reportedly Caught Up In Turkish Artillery Attack In Syria (Updated)

The incident underscores just how risky the situation is becoming for American troops as Turkey targets their local Syrian Kurdish partners.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 11, 2019

South Korea Considers Building Large Aircraft Carriers As Country Prepares To Buy More F-35s

As the security situation in the region erodes, the carrier question becomes more pressing for Seoul.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 10, 2019

Air Force's XQ-58A Valkyrie Drone Suffers Damage After Third Flight Test

The drone's manufacturer Kratos says that the airbag system it uses to cushion its parachute landings after flights suffered an "anomaly."

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 10, 2019

U.S. Sells Seized North Korean Freighter As Pyongyang Threatens Nuke And Missile Tests

The money made from the sale will likely go to the families of Otto Warmbier and Kim Don Shik, who died at the hands of the North Korean regime.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 9, 2019

Top Senator And Trump Ally Pushes For Arms Embargo On Turkey After Syria Invasion Begins

The proposed legislation would prohibit U.S. arms sales to Turkey and would hit any foreign companies that do the same with additional sanctions.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 9, 2019

China Reveals Exotic Flying Saucer-Shaped "Armed Helicopter" Concept (Updated)

The Chinese claim the design will have impressive performance, but similar aircraft in the past have had trouble just getting off the ground.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 9, 2019

Tests For DARPA's Gremlins Drones Are All Laid Out But May Be Headed To New Venue

Earthquake damage to the Navy's China Lake test base has already delayed the first test flight of these air-launched and recovered drones.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 8, 2019

Area 51 Has Its Own Unique Fleet Of HH-60U Ghost Hawk Helicopters

Originally intended as replacements for the Air Force's aging HH-60G Pave Hawks, they now exclusively support operations at the top-secret base.

By Joseph Trevithick Oct 7, 2019

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Raises Alarm That Trump May Axe The Open Skies Treaty

U.S. lawmakers have long argued that the Kremlin is exploiting the treaty, but proponents note it has been immensely beneficial to smaller countries.