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By Joseph Trevithick Mar 20, 2020

Air Force's Gray Wolf Program Tests Game-Changing Small Low-Cost Jet Engine

The Air Force funded the development of the engine as part of a project to develop low-cost cruise missiles, but it could have wider applications.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 20, 2020

The Army And Navy Have Conducted The First Joint Test Of Their New Hypersonic Weapon

The Missile Defense Agency also observed the test to gather data that could be useful in developing anti-hypersonic defenses.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 19, 2020

"Hot Dog Gun" Shows How Someone Really Felt About The Army's Failed XM10 Pistol Competition

After its controversial decision to pick the Beretta M9 as the new US military standard sidearm, the service held a joke of a second competition.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 19, 2020

Air Force Wants To Acquire Losing T-X Jet Trainers To Help Revolutionize Pilot Training

The Air Force wants advanced jet trainers to start experimenting with radical new pilot training concepts now before its first T-7A Red Hawks arrive.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 19, 2020

MV-22 Osprey Spotted Making Brief Stop At U.S. Embassy In Lebanon After Prisoner Release (Updated)

The complete operation appeared to involve multiple aerial refuelings for the Osprey over the Mediterranean Sea as it headed for Jordan.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 18, 2020

Navy Hospital Ship Still Weeks Away From Arriving In New York City To Help Battle COVID-19

Military Sealift Command said just yesterday that it had not received any orders to activate either of the Navy's two hospital ships.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 17, 2020

You Can Buy This Rare Ford Presidential Motorcade "Roadrunner" Command Van

This former Secret Service vehicle features an abundance of on board electrical power that used to run satellite communications, radios, and more.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 17, 2020

Pakistani F-16 "Engaged" One Of The MH-47G Chinooks Three Times During Bin Laden Raid

These details come from a new interview that also says the Obama Administration tried at least twice to capture Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 16, 2020

The Military Can Reinforce The Postal System If COVID-19 Causes Delivery Disruptions

The standing contingency plans speak to the immense logistical resources the military could provide to help keep vital supply chains functioning.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 16, 2020

Warning To Iran: AC-130W Gunship Practices Slaying Boats With U.S. Navy In The Persian Gulf

The AC-130's massive volume of fire, precision, magazine depth, and sensors make it a ferocious tool for mitigating the threat of small boat swarms.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 13, 2020

Russian Submarines Getting Countermeasures That Jam Sonobuoys Dropped By Enemy Aircraft

Russian ballistic missile submarines, as well as other types, will use these jammers to help escape from prowling anti-submarine warfare aircraft.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 13, 2020

Space Force Just Received Its First New Offensive Weapon

This is just one of two acknowledged US "counterspace" capabilities, but there are more in the classified realm.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 13, 2020

Here's Everything We Know About America's Airstrikes On Iranian-Related Targets In Iraq

The top American commander for operations in the Middle East also offered new details about the fatal rocket attack that prompted the airstrikes.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 12, 2020

American Retaliatory Strikes Against Iranian-Backed Militias In Iraq Have Begun (Updated)

U.S. officials warned earlier in the day that a rocket attack, which killed two U.S. troops and one British service member, wouldn't be tolerated.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 12, 2020

Lawmakers Grill Army Officer Over Lack Of Missile Defenses In Iraq After Fatal Rocket Attack

The discussion centered on Israel's Iron Dome system, but reflects broader frustrations after months of rocket attacks from Iranian-backed militias.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 11, 2020

Door Gunners On The Air Force's New Grey Wolf Helicopters Need Protection From Sub-Zero Temps

The first operational MH-139As will be guarding missile silos in areas where winter temperatures can drop to minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 11, 2020

Rocket Attack In Iraq Kills American And British Personnel, Reprisal Strikes May Be Underway (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 11, 2020

Navy Filmed Russian Maritime Patrol Planes Buzzing Their Arctic Submarine Base Camp

The Russian aircraft flew at a relatively low level over the site while being flanked by U.S. and Canadian air defense fighters.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 10, 2020

Video Shows Thrusters, Sauna, Other Features Of Russia's Newest Ballistic Missile Submarine

The Borei-A class boats are said to be among the quietest in Russia's fleet and they feature some amenities that are distinctly Russian.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 10, 2020

The U.S. Military Says It Has Supported The Taliban In Fighting ISIS In Afghanistan

The revelation follows the start of American troop withdrawals from the country as part of a still controversial and fragile deal with the Taliban.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 9, 2020

Air Force F-16s Are Getting Pylons With Built-In Missile Warning Sensors And Countermeasures

The bolt-on upgrade will make aging F-16s more survivable by providing better awareness of missile threats and a better ability to fend them off.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 9, 2020

Drones Have Been "Raining" Small Bombs On American Troops Guarding Oil Sites In Syria

The tactic first appeared during the battle of Mosul and it now threatens troops anywhere in the world.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 6, 2020

This Is The Letter The Navy Sent A Congressman Who Was Demanding Answers About UFOs

The lawmaker wanted details about various sightings due to concerns that the incidents might indicate domestic security threats to the United States.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 6, 2020

The Navy's Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers To Be Armed With Hypersonic Weapon Interceptors

Some of these ships are already configured for ballistic missile defense and the Navy expects to forward deploy more of them to Europe soon.

By Joseph Trevithick Mar 5, 2020

Marines Set To Be The First To Bring Back Land-Based Tomahawk Missiles Post-INF Treaty

The Marine Corps wants to use the ground-launched cruise missiles primarily as long-range anti-ship weapons.