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By Joseph Trevithick Oct 26, 2020

Turkey's Forward Deployed F-16s In Azerbaijan Have Moved To A New Base

It seems the Turkish F-16s left their original base of operations in Azerbaijan after the area came under Armenian attack.
By Thomas Newdick Oct 26, 2020

This Is The Elite Unit That Raided The Tanker Threatened By Stowaways Off The UK Coast

Whether on land or at sea, Britain's secretive Special Boat Service has a history of getting the toughest jobs done. 
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 26, 2020

Putin Says He'll Limit Cruise Missile Deployments To Get Missile Defense Site Inspections

The Kremlin also wants to block the fielding of missiles to Europe that had been banned under the now defunct INF treaty.
By Tyler Rogoway Oct 24, 2020

Check Out The Hulk Of That C-130J That Collided With An F-35B Over Southern California

The badly damaged Hercules tanker-transport has been partially disassembled and is awaiting its fate in Thermal, California.
By Tyler Rogoway Oct 24, 2020

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

We can talk about A-10 upgrades, domestic Patriot missile deployments, foreign policy, Navy flag-flying traditions—you know, no big whoop!
By Thomas Newdick Oct 23, 2020

Japanese F-35As Train With USS America As Tokyo Looks Toward Its Aircraft Carrier Future

Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35As worked alongside the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship during maneuvers in the western Pacific.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 23, 2020

Donald Trump's Famous S-76 Helicopter Is For Sale

The red and black helicopter that was owned by the 45th President and starred in The Apprentice is now for sale.
By Jamie Hunter Oct 23, 2020

The A-10 Warthog Is Preparing For Its Biggest Upgrade In Over A Decade

A new large-area cockpit display and additional weapons are all in the grand plans to get the A-10 ready for higher-end missions.
By Thomas Newdick Oct 23, 2020

France’s Fire-Damaged Nuclear Submarine Will Return To Service After A Nose Job

Workers will use the front section from a retired submarine to help repair extensive damage suffered during a fire.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 23, 2020

Watch This Finnish Leopard 2 Tank Roll Over Troops During "Tank Terror" Training

The drills are supposed to help recruits learn to manage their fears about facing down armored vehicles in combat.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 22, 2020

Tanked Russian Soldiers Plow 'Tank' Through Airport Wall

The drunken joyride took place at Russia's Volgograd International Airport in the southwestern part of the country.
By Tyler Rogoway Oct 22, 2020

This F-22 Raptor Wing Tank Storage Facility Looks Like A Science Fiction Movie Set

Very few things are simple in the fighter aircraft business, including storing and moving around giant external fuel tanks. 
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 22, 2020

Air Force Confirms, Then Retracts Statement That One Of Its RC-135W Spy Planes Flew Over Taiwan

The United States has also just approved three arms deals for Taiwan, one of which includes short-range ballistic missiles that can hit the mainland.
By Tyler Rogoway Oct 22, 2020

Check Out These Close-Up Shots Of F-117s Deployed To Miramar

The jets have fresh radar-absorbent coatings and are adorned with bright tail codes, tail bands, and Nighthawk emblems.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 21, 2020

The Navy Just Sent A Drone To Deliver Cargo To One Of Its Ballistic Missile Submarines

The Navy is exploring new options for replenishing its submarines out at sea, which could have broader impacts on how it resupplies all of its fleets.
By Tyler Rogoway Oct 21, 2020

Patriot Missile Battery Suddenly Appears At Small Regional Airport In Texas

Waking up to a sea of missile launchers and military vehicles left some asking what was going on and nobody seemed to have an answer, until now.
By Thomas Newdick Oct 21, 2020

It Looks Like Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Test Program Is Back In Business

Satellite imagery indicates that work on the controversial Burevestnik missile has resumed at a test site in the Russian Far North.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 21, 2020

All Of The Navy's Arleigh Burke Destroyers Will Get Hypersonic Missiles Top Official Says

Adding hypersonic missiles to the arsenals of dozens of Arleigh Burke class destroyers could be a very expensive and labor intensive endeavor.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 20, 2020

Navy Hires Boeing To Develop A Very Fast And Long-Range Strike Missile Demonstrator

The Navy will use the new high-speed demonstrator to help refine its requirements for future stand-off anti-ship and land-attack missiles.
By Tyler Rogoway Oct 20, 2020

F-117s Make Surprise Visit To Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (Updated)

The F-117s have become highly active as of late, but they've never staged out of a base like Miramar since their retirement.
By Tyler Rogoway Oct 20, 2020

The Warthog Mask Is Back Along With Our New Line Of Aggressor Inspired Masks For A Limited Time

Look Brrrrttttiful and ready to turn and burn with the best of them while doing your part to slow the spread!
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 20, 2020

Navy Fighter Jet Crashes In The Desert Near China Lake Test Base (Updated)

The pilot of the F/A-18E Super Hornet was able to safely eject and is in good condition.
By Thomas Newdick Oct 20, 2020

Spain To Buy More Eurofighter Typhoons To Replace Aging F/A-18 Hornet Fighter Jets

After Germany, now Spain is planning to increase its Eurofighter fleet.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 20, 2020

New Nuke Transporting Tractor Trailer Tested By Launching Another Semi At It Using Rockets

The test provided data on the safety of the new trailers, which will haul nuclear weapons around the country, and what might happen in an accident.
By Thomas Newdick Oct 19, 2020

Brazil’s Upgraded Tiger IIs Might Be The Most Capable F-5s In The World

Local industry has just completed a wide-ranging modernization program for the Brazilian F-5 Tiger II fleet.
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