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Saudi Arabia Is Running Out Of Patriot Missiles In Its Conflict With The Houthis

The Saudis need to restock their depleted Patriot Missile arsenal due to constant ballistic missile barrages from Houthi forces in Yemen.

By Joseph Trevithick Dec 7, 2021

The Wreck Of A Crashed British F-35 Has Been Pulled Out Of The Mediterranean

The U.K. Ministry of Defense says the remains of the jet have been successfully recovered, ending concerns that they could become security risks.

By Joseph Trevithick Dec 7, 2021

U.S. Military Steps Up Planning For Evacuation Operation In Ukraine As Crisis Deepens: Report (Updated)

News of more active contingency planning with regards to Ukraine came ahead of a meeting between Presidents Biden and Putin today.

By Thomas Newdick Dec 7, 2021

Flying Boats Flew Japan’s Little-Known Follow-On Raid On Pearl Harbor

The second attempted attack on Pearl Harbor indirectly changed the course of the war in the Pacific.

By Joseph Trevithick Dec 6, 2021

Two New Secret Drone Programs Could Emerge In The Air Force's Next Budget Proposal

Better late than never: Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall wants funds for classified advanced drones with 'loyal wingman' capabilities.

By Thomas Newdick Dec 6, 2021

The British Army’s Got Its Hands On Its New Sky Sabre Air Defense Systems

Using the same missiles as Royal Navy warships, the Sky Sabre is a much-needed replacement for the veteran Rapier missile.

By Joseph Trevithick Dec 6, 2021

Iran's Newest Warship Has Fallen On Its Side In A Dry Dock (Updated)

An Iranian corvette under construction in Bandar Abbas had a major accident, video and satellite imagery confirm.

By Thomas Newdick Dec 6, 2021

Finland Chooses F-35 As Its Next Fighter: Report

The Joint Strike Fighter looks to have emerged successfully from its latest fighter competition, to replace Finland’s F/A-18 Hornets.

By Tyler Rogoway Dec 5, 2021

Iran's RQ-170 Clone Crashes Suspiciously On 10th Anniversary Of The Real One Falling Into Its Hands

The crash recovery looks bizarrely similar to the one that followed the real downing of the RQ-170 Sentinel exactly 10 years ago.

By Thomas Newdick Dec 4, 2021

Draken Doubles Its Fleet Of Private Aggressor F-16s With A Dozen Surplus Jets From Norway

After securing a dozen former Dutch F-16s, Draken International has now signed a deal for up to 12 more from Norway.

By Brian O'Rourke Dec 3, 2021

Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About Our Coverage This Past Week

What's on your minds?

By Tyler Rogoway Dec 3, 2021

A Flock Of U.S. Military Business Jets Has Descended On Southern California

It's a vivid reminder that the Pentagon's brass flies in style.

By Joseph Trevithick Dec 3, 2021

Delivery Of The U.S. Coast Guard's New Heavy Icebreaker Has Been Delayed Yet Again

The U.S. Coast Guard's only operational heavy icebreaker might not have a replacement by the time it needs to retire, even after a major overhaul.

By Joseph Trevithick Dec 3, 2021

Russia Bolsters Supply Lines, Deploys Medical Units Near Ukraine As Invasion Fears Grow: Report (Updated)

Logistical and medical capabilities would be critical for Russia to sustain any future major operation in Ukraine that could last weeks or more.

By Thomas Newdick Dec 3, 2021

The UAE Just Became The Biggest Export Customer For Dassault’s Rafale Fighter

Selection of the French-made fighter comes as U.S. plans to sell the F-35 to the Emiratis remain stalled.

By Thomas Newdick Dec 2, 2021

Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray Tanker Drone Goes Aboard A Carrier For The First Time

A series of deck-handling trials aboard a supercarrier is part of the buildup toward planned operational capability in 2025.

By Joseph Trevithick Dec 2, 2021

The U.S. Military Has A Missing Explosives Problem

A new report highlights serious difficulties the U.S. military faces in even knowing explosives and other ordnance have gotten stolen or been lost.

By Thomas Newdick Dec 2, 2021

The U.S. Wants South Korea To Help Take On The Chinese Military As Well As North Korea

A new joint war plan is coming together and it envisages an expanded role for the South Korean military in the Asia Pacific region.

By Joseph Trevithick Dec 2, 2021

T-38 Jets In Recent Fatal Crash Were Executing A Formation Approach: Report

Air Force T-38 pilots have been banned from landing in formation since an earlier deadly mishap, but can still conduct approaches together.

By Kevin Noonan Dec 2, 2021

An S-3 Viking Once Flew A Captured Terrorist On A Record-Breaking Flight To The United States

The carrier-based S-3 anti-submarine jet transported the terrorist all the way from the Mediterranean to Washington on a high-stakes mission.

By Thomas Newdick and Joseph Trevithick Dec 1, 2021

It’s Official, Canada Has Rejected The F/A-18 Super Hornet As Its Next Fighter

The F-35 and Gripen will be left to duke it out after the surprise removal of the Boeing jet from the competition.

By Joseph Trevithick Dec 1, 2021

NATO Pushes Back Against Russian President Putin's 'Red Lines' Over Ukraine

Putin had warned NATO members against expanding their military presence in Ukraine, where there continue to be fears of a new Russian invasion.

By Tyler Rogoway Dec 1, 2021

China's New Carrier-Capable Stealth Fighter's Canopy Is Its Most Intriguing Feature

The new navalized derivative of the Shenyang FC-31 fighter has something oddly in common with the F-35B.

By Thomas Newdick Dec 1, 2021

The Air Force Wants A New Generation Of Affordable Air-To-Ground Munitions With Swappable Warheads

It’s hoped that this new class of weapons will be more versatile than current munitions as well as more plentiful.

By Joseph Trevithick Nov 30, 2021

U.S. Satellites Are Being Attacked Every Day According To Space Force General

Space Force general details how jamming, blinding lasers, cyber attacks, and other satellites have America's space-based capabilities under siege.

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