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By Thomas Newdick Jan 25, 2021

The “Lady Bird Special” Was The Lowliest Of Air Force One Aircraft

President Lyndon B. Johnson used the small King Air to access his beloved ranch in Texas.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 25, 2021

The United Kingdom Has Chosen Who Will Build Its First Prototype Loyal Wingman Combat Drone

The technology demonstrator is positioned to pave the way for a semi-autonomous combat drone to accompany the UK’s F-35, Typhoon, and Tempest.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 22, 2021

Iranian Supreme Leader’s Tweet Suggests A Revenge Drone Assassination Of A Golfing Trump

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was slapped with a Twitter suspension for the image that called for revenge against the former U.S. president.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 21, 2021

The Air Force’s New Report On Ballistic And Cruise Missiles Misses Its Target

According to a U.S. think tank, the Ballistic and Cruise Missile Threat report is both inconsistent and contradictory.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 20, 2021

Royal Air Force Turned A Torpedo Bomber Into A Flying Flamethrower During World War II

With the weapon installed, the aircraft could spew a terrifying stream of flame behind it, but that doesn't mean it was effective.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 19, 2021

No More Freedom Class Littoral Combat Ships For The Navy Until Major Design Defect Is Fixed

Enduring problems with the drive train of the Freedom class warships means that deliveries are suspended pending a workable solution.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 19, 2021

Australia Reportedly Looking At An Alternative To Its Costly New French-Designed Submarines

The plan to introduce 12 new and highly advanced Attack class submarines is running into political and financial flak.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 18, 2021

Israeli Corvette Emerges With A Double Load Of Iron Dome Missiles As Potential Threats Grow

Israel has tested Iron dome on these ships before, but we've never seen two launchers on one of their decks, and the timing is also peculiar.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 18, 2021

The Story Of The Jet That Would Have Delivered South Africa’s Nuclear Bomb

The British-made Buccaneer strike aircraft was adapted to carry apartheid-era South Africa’s guided nuclear bomb.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 15, 2021

North Korea’s New Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Is Its Biggest Yet

The latest Pukguksong-5 submarine-launched ballistic missile comes amid a burst of anti-American rhetoric from Kim Jong-un.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 14, 2021

Russia Should Ditch Its Cursed Aircraft Carrier And Focus On Its Two New Amphibious Assault Ships

While refit work on Russia's aging aircraft carrier seems to have slowed, its two new amphibious assault ships are set to grow even bigger.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 13, 2021

Declassified Document Outlines Trump Administration’s Secret Pacific Strategy

The previously classified document reveals America's approach to key regional players, including China, North Korea, and India.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 12, 2021

First Peacetime Terror Attack On The Air Force Destroyed Eight A-7 Attack Jets 40 Years Ago

In 1981, Puerto Rican separatists launched an unprecedented and highly successful raid on the Air National Guard Base on the island.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 12, 2021

Iran Commissions Its Massive Oil Tanker Turned Sea Base Into Service

The 755-foot vessel seems to be Iran's answer to the U.S. Navy’s Expeditionary Sea Bases.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 11, 2021

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter First Flew 10 Years Ago Today. A Two-Seater Could Be Next.

As China's J-20 fighter crosses the ten-year mark, its manufacturer has hinted at a twin-seat version, which could be of considerable value to China.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 8, 2021

This Stretched Super FB-111 Was A Low-Cost Challenger To The B-1 Bomber

With the B-1 canceled, the Air Force looked to a radically revised, truly strategic FB-111 variant that carried more than double the fuel and weapons.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 7, 2021

The Iraqi Air Force’s F-16 Fleet Is On The Brink Of Collapse Despite Showy Flybys

A high-profile 23 F-16 flyover may only have served to paper over the cracks in what is an increasingly precarious Iraqi Viper fleet.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 6, 2021

Iran Just Fired Its Sidewinder Missile Clone From A Drone

Reports claim that the drone-launched Azarakhsh missile successfully brought down an aerial target.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 5, 2021

Greece Joins Forces With Israel To Revamp Its Fighter Pilot Training Program

The Israeli firm Elbit will establish a new flight academy in Greece, equipped with M-346 advanced jet trainers.

By Thomas Newdick Jan 4, 2021

First Royal Air Force Wedgetail Radar Plane Will Be Converted From An Ex-Chinese Airliner

The Royal Air Force will receive a reworked former Chinese carrier's 737 to help accelerate its E-7 Wedgetail program.

By Thomas Newdick Dec 31, 2020

It’s Official: Pentagon Puts F-35 Full-Rate Production Decision On Hold

With critical test and evaluation work still unfinished, the full-rate production decision will be left to the future Biden administration.

By Thomas Newdick Dec 31, 2020

China’s Z-20 Black Hawk Clone Is Now Packing Air-To-Ground Missiles

The result looks a lot like Hellfire-armed H-60 Black Hawk variants, especially U.S. Army special operations ones.

By Thomas Newdick Dec 30, 2020

The Navy Got Its Hands On Its First Operational F-4 Phantom Sixty Years Ago Today

The service introduction of the mighty Phantom wasn’t without its problems.

By Thomas Newdick Dec 30, 2020

B-2 Bombers Practice Stealth Team Tactics With F-35 Pilot Trainees For The First Time

The first training event of its kind provided a high-end finale for the F-35A student pilot syllabus.

By Thomas Newdick Dec 29, 2020

Watch This F-15 Take Out A Target With A Sidewinder Missile At Very Close Range

We don’t often get the chance to see such a close-quarters aerial engagement with live weapons.