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By Brett Tingley Jun 24, 2021

Space Force Wants Its Operations To Extend To The Expanse Between Traditional Orbits And The Moon

An Air Force Research Laboratory document makes it clear that Space Force will have to contend much farther out in space than it currently is.
By Thomas Newdick Jun 24, 2021

Russian Video Proves Patrol Boat Was Far From British Destroyer When It Fired Warning Shots

More details emerge of the standoff in the Black Sea, including footage of a Russian Border Guard vessel opening fire.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 24, 2021

Guam's New Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Could Go Underground And Mobile 

New details about plans to establish an Aegis Ashore site on Guam underscore the threats that the system itself could face in a major conflict.
By Thomas Newdick Jun 24, 2021

Air Force Finds New Need For Low-Cost Engine Tech Used On Nazi Buzz Bombs

A startup is reviving the powerplant used in the V-1 flying bomb for use in an air-launched decoy, and possibly more.
By Thomas Newdick Jun 23, 2021

The Most Replayed Carrier Crash In History Happened 70 Years Ago Today

This F9F Panther ramp strike incident provides a graphic reminder of the risks involved in early jet operations from aircraft carriers.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 23, 2021

Marines Pick Loitering Munition To Arm Light Vehicles And Drone Boats

So-called "suicide drones" will give Marine units a new option for finding threats and engaging them precisely on land and at sea.
By Brett Tingley Jun 23, 2021

The National Guard Just Simulated A Cyberattack That Brought Down Utilities Nationwide

This year's Cyber Yankee exercises simulated the increasingly likely scenario of cyberattacks crippling huge sections of the nation's infrastructure.
By Thomas Newdick Jun 23, 2021

Russia Claims Bombs Dropped To Warn Off British Warship, Royal Navy Says It Never Happened (Updated)

Reports state that more than 20 Russian aircraft buzzed the Royal Navy destroyer while Border Guard vessels approached to within 100 meters.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 22, 2021

Russian Warships Came Within Just 34 Miles Of Hawaii During Recent Drills

A Russian naval flotilla passing so close to the Hawaiian Islands is an extremely unusual show of force.
By Thomas Newdick Jun 22, 2021

China’s Latest Submarine Seems To Have Lifted Its Sail Design From Sweden’s New A26 Class

The Type 039C Yuan submarine looks set to build on China’s existing, highly capable fleet of diesel-electric attacks subs and is likely even quieter.
By Brett Tingley Jun 22, 2021

Police Helicopter Crew Says Mysterious Craft They Chased Was “Not Like Any Other” Drone

We obtained the Tucson Police Department report that shows its helicopter crew was baffled by the "drone" they pursued earlier this year.
By Brett Tingley Jun 22, 2021

Air Force Flightlines Are Under Threat From Drones And It Wants Your Ideas On How To Protect Them

The AFWERX initiative is reaching out to industry for ideas on how to protect its flightlines from drone incursions and more.
By Thomas Newdick Jun 22, 2021

HMS Queen Elizabeth Is First British Carrier To Send Jets Into Combat In Over Two Decades (Updated)

British and American fighter jets from the Royal Navy aircraft carrier are now engaged in anti-ISIS operations over the Middle East.
By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jun 21, 2021

An Ohio Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Just Made A Rare And Very Quick Stop In San Diego (Updated)

One of the Navy's 'boomers' made a peculiar arrival and rapid departure from San Diego Bay this afternoon.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 21, 2021

Iranians Blame "Technical Fault" For Emergency Shutdown At Country's Only Nuclear Power Plant

The still largely unexplained decision to cease operations at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant can only prompt questions and concerns.
By Jamie Hunter Jun 21, 2021

U.S. Navy Adversary Unit Reveals Super Hornet Masquerading As Russia’s Top Fighter

Navy adversary squadron VFC-12 has unveiled a newly painted F/A-18E that looks like a Su-57 Felon as it commences the overhaul of its fleet.
By Thomas Newdick Jun 21, 2021

Russia Practices Destroying Enemy Carriers In Pacific Drills Sending U.S. Alarm Bells Ringing

Russia’s Pacific Fleet has been flexing its muscles not far from Hawaii as the U.S. military gears up for an apparent missile test in the area.
By Brett Tingley Jun 21, 2021

Israel Has Shot Down Drones With An Airborne High-Power Laser

Israel's airborne laser program aims to add to its multi-layered air defense system that is increasingly tasked with countering low-end drone attacks.
By Tyler Rogoway Jun 19, 2021

Shocking Images: America's Newest Aircraft Carrier Endures Explosive Tests Off Florida (Updated)

At one point, the Navy wanted to skip the critical tests in an attempt to get the USS Gerald R. Ford into service faster after years of delays.
By Brett Tingley and Joseph Trevithick Jun 19, 2021

Missile Defense Agency Lays Out How It Plans To Defend Against Hypersonic Threats

The concept incorporates numerous new and existing sensors and weapons into a multi-layered hypersonic missile defense architecture.
By Tyler Rogoway Jun 19, 2021

Bunker Talk: Let's Chat About All The Stories We Did And Didn't Cover This Week

A laid-back weekend chat with old friends and new.
By Tyler Rogoway Jun 18, 2021

Giant Studio Model Of Broken Arrow's B-3 Stealth Bomber Is On The Auction Block

The movie was pretty bad, but its B-3 stealth bomber model is pretty damn good!
By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway Jun 18, 2021

Why The F-117 Made Its First Flight In Pastel Camouflage 40 Years Ago Today

The stealth attack jet may be known for its black attire, but the aircraft has flown in a number of schemes over the last four decades.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 18, 2021

Chinese Pilots Are Also Dueling With AI Opponents In Simulated Dogfights And Losing: Report

The reported testing of AI against Chinese fighter pilots mirrors US military efforts and underscores China's major investments in this technology.
By Brett Tingley Jun 17, 2021

Air Force Says Hypersonic Missile Tests Could Kill Four Snails And 90 Clams

A USAF report cites a range of environmental impacts that could be caused by missile testing including the highly anticipated ARRW live-fire test.
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