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By Joseph Trevithick Jun 2, 2020

Nuclear Detection Helicopter Flies Mission Around Washington D.C. Amid Unrest

The Department of Energy's Aerial Measuring System is designed to map radiation levels after an accident, disaster, or dirty bomb attack.
By Tyler Rogoway Jun 2, 2020

About That Huge Rifle The Secret Service Sniper Was Carrying During Trump's Photo Op Walk

The highly customizable weapon has the ability to reach out and take out threats like other snipers over long distances with extreme accuracy.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 2, 2020

This Plane Wasn't Snooping On Protesters In Los Angeles It Was Dropping Irradiated Bugs

Military and police aerial activity across the country is surging and getting more public attention, but sometimes things aren't what they might seem.
By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jun 2, 2020

Military Helicopters Descend On Washington In Bizarre Very Low-Altitude Show Of Force (Updated)

Using military helicopters to intimidate U.S. citizens is certainly a new tactic in the ongoing crisis.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 1, 2020

Special Operators In Syria Are First American Unit To Use Computerized Sights On Their Rifles

The advanced sighting system locks onto targets, tells the shooter where to aim, and can even fire the gun for them at the right moment.
By Tyler Rogoway Jun 1, 2020

Watch A JAS-39 Gripen Fighter Fire A New Ground Attack Version Of The Sidewinder Missile

Germany had the bright idea of recycling its old Sidewinder missiles by turning them into laser-guided precision ground attack weapons. 
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 1, 2020

This Is What The Insurrection Act Of 1807 Is And How Trump Could Try To Use It

The President does have the authority to use the military to respond to domestic unrest, but his ability to invoke it now is very murky.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 1, 2020

Air Force Reveals B-1Bs Were Practicing Decapitating Russia's Black Sea Fleet Last Week

Russia has decried that mission, as well as other American and NATO exercises around its borders in recent months, as provocative.
By Tyler Rogoway May 31, 2020

Photographer Catches Formation Of C-130 Transports Flying Through A California Canyon

The California Air National Guard Super Hercules transports were on a celebratory 'fini-flight' for a retiring member of the unit.
By Tyler Rogoway May 30, 2020

America Has Put Its Own Astronauts In Space After A Nine Year Hiatus: A Discussion Thread

It is also the first time a private contractor has put a human in orbit. 
By Tyler Rogoway May 29, 2020

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

We can talk about F-15E stealth missile chuckers, Russia's "little green jets," geopolitics, China's wacky training facilities—you know, no big whoop.
By Joseph Trevithick May 29, 2020

Customs And Border Protection Reaper Drone Appears Over Minneapolis Protests

The unmanned aircraft looks to be surveilling the city, which has seen increasingly violent protests following the police killing of George Floyd.
By Joseph Trevithick May 29, 2020

Taiwan Wants Land-Based Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles To Counter Growing Chinese Naval Power

The announcement comes as both of China's aircraft carriers may be preparing to work together in a first-of-its-kind exercise.
By Joseph Trevithick May 29, 2020

B-1B Bombers Fly With Ukrainian Flankers and MiGs Over The Black Sea For First Time Ever

MiGs from Poland and Romania, as well as other foreign fighter jets and tankers, also took part in the long-range training sortie.
By Tyler Rogoway May 28, 2020

Stealth Missile Marks On F-15Es All But Prove They Dealt Final Blow To Al Baghdadi's Compound

The use of Strike Eagles to launch the cruise missiles that flattened the ISIS mastermind's compound has never been officially confirmed. 
By Joseph Trevithick May 28, 2020

Close-Up Images Emerge Of Unmarked MiG-29 Fighters At Russia's Air Base In Syria

The configuration and paint schemes match up with imagery the American military has released of MiG-29s that then headed to Libya.
By Joseph Trevithick May 27, 2020

Air Force Unveils First Test Of Arsenal Plane Concept And New CLEAVER Munition

The Air Force is now actively pursuing a stand-off strike capability for its cargo aircraft.
By Joseph Trevithick May 27, 2020

China's Largest Base Has Replicas Of Taiwan's Presidential Building, Eiffel Tower

Through satellite images, we explore China's premier large-scale training site that has some ominous and bizarre features.
By Joseph Trevithick May 27, 2020

Russia Now Has At Least 14 Combat Jets In Libya As Satellite Images Reveal New Details

It's now clear that the Kremlin has launched a major airpower intervention into the country.
By Tyler Rogoway May 26, 2020

Code Brown As This F-35C Sinks To Just Above The Waves After Taking A Low-Power Catapult Shot

We have two angles to watch an F-35C claw its way into the air after enduring a minimum power catapult shot. 
By Joseph Trevithick May 26, 2020

Armed Russian Fighters Fly Dangerously Close To U.S. Navy Patrol Plane Over The Mediterranean

The incident follows the American military's release of evidence that Russia has sent combat aircraft to join Libya's civil war.
By Tyler Rogoway May 26, 2020

MiG-29 Fighters Were At Russia's Air Base In Syria Just Before Showing Up In Libya (Updated)

New satellite images point to the real possibility that Russia has now deployed major airpower to Libya. 
By Tyler Rogoway May 25, 2020

One Of The Marine Corps' Most Elite Units Has The Most Solemn Of Missions

It takes great mental fortitude and physical strength to execute one of the USMC's most challenging missions and it has nothing to do with combat.
By Tyler Rogoway May 24, 2020

I Couldn't Wait For The Future After Watching Beyond 2000 As A Kid

With a hint of mystery, the show explored how technology would change our lives for the better. It's a remnant of a far more optimistic time. 
By Tyler Rogoway May 23, 2020

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

We can talk about shipborne lasers, B-1Bs going where these please, geopolitics, mini torpedoes—you know, no big whoop.
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