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By Tyler Rogoway Aug 19, 2019

There Are More Fighters On This Packed Ramp In Wisconsin Than In Some Entire Air Forces

This impressive and diverse gathering of tactical jets occurred in Wisconsin during exercise Northern Lightning. 
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 18, 2019

This Crazy Blue Flash From A Nuclear Reactor Firing Up Looks Right Out Of Science Fiction

The light is as beautiful as it is eerie and there's some fascinating science behind its origins. And yes, it also looks like the birth of Godzilla.
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 17, 2019

Here Is The Lowdown On That F-16 Being Sold In Florida

The firm actually has three upgraded F-16s for sale, which could represent an attractive opportunity for a limited set of potential buyers. 
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 17, 2019

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

We can talk about busy weekends at Area 51, crazy Canadian missile launchers, geopolitics, surplus head of state 747s—you know, no big whoop.
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 16, 2019

Taiwan Announces It's Getting New Block 70 F-16s As U.S. Government Advances Deal

The process of approving the sale remains informal, but Taiwan and Congress are treating it like a done deal and its still sure to enrage China.
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 16, 2019

Russia's Fire-Damaged "Losharik" Spy Submarine Heads For Repairs As New Details Emerge

New information is trickling out about the harrowing incident that killed 14 decorated submariners as Russia moves to make the sub serviceable again.
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 16, 2019

Watch This Crazy Cockpit Video Of The Thunderbirds Nailing A Perfect Bomb Burst Cross

The Air Force's demonstration squadron put on quite a show in Abbotsford last weekend and they used 360 video tech to capture a crazy highlight.
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 15, 2019

Navy Ships Look To WWII Era Message-Filled Bean Bags To Communicate Without Radios

Helicopters would rapidly ferry the messages between ships in a reboot of a communications method that dates back to World War II.
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 15, 2019

The Experimental Littoral Combat Ship Sea Slice Has Met A Sad Demise In Denmark

It was hoped Sea Slice would get a second chance at life as a wind turbine logistics ship, but a far less happy fate for the vessel has come to pass.
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 15, 2019

Russian Surveillance Plane Is Flying Missions Over U.S. Military Bases In Hawaii

The Russian Tu-154M-ON has been grabbing pictures of Hickam Air Force Base and other strategic sites under the Open Skies Treaty.
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 15, 2019

U.K. Says Iran's Supertanker Is Free To Go Even As The U.S. Tries To Keep It Impounded

Officials in Gibraltar are still considering the American request to take custody of the ship and Iran is still holding a British-flagged tanker.
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 14, 2019

Sailors On U.S. Navy Carriers Are Still Training To Use Unreliable Anti-Torpedo Torpedoes

The Navy plans to rip these systems out of five Nimitz class carriers, but until then, the service wants its crews trained on how to use them.
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 14, 2019

Test Pilot Recounts F-117's Wobbly First Flight And Entering Into Its Top Secret World

Skunk Works test pilot Harold "Hal" Farley Jr. was at the controls of the YF-117 as it wobbled into the skies for the first time over Area 51. 
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 14, 2019

Taiwan Reveals Land-Based Variant Of Naval Point Defense Missile System To Guard Key Sites

Taiwanese military installations face ever-increasing risks from Chinese cruise missiles, as well as other aerial threats.
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 13, 2019

Navy May Need More Than $5 Billion To Fix Its China Lake Base After Powerful Quakes

The service needs to completely replace dozens of buildings at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, which is its premier test and development base.
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 13, 2019

Canadian Destroyers Had These Totally Wacky Sea Sparrow Missile Launcher Systems

They had pretty much all the attributes you don't want in a point defense system, which limited the Iroquois class' air defense capabilities. 
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 13, 2019

Russia Will "Briefly" Evacuate Village Near Site Of Nuclear-Powered Missile Accident (Updated)

Regional authorities have not explained why they're only now telling residents to leave the area five days after the accident.
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 12, 2019

Chinese Paramilitary Police Have Appeared In Force Near Hong Kong As Tension Mounts

The deployment is supposedly for an exercise, but it certainly seems like a veiled threat to the demonstrators.
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 12, 2019

You Can Buy Japan's 'Air Force One' 747 Jumbo Jet

The pristine 28-year-old 747-400 served 14 Prime Ministers, but has low time and is outfitted with a tasteful and very functional custom interior.
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 12, 2019

Evidence Grows That Russia's Nuclear-Powered Doomsday Missile Was What Blew Up Last Week (Updated)

Seven personnel from a major nuclear weapons research laboratory died in the mysterious incident at a test site in northwestern Russia.
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 11, 2019

Something Big Seems To Be Going Down Near Area 51 This Weekend

Various pieces of information point to some important and secretive testing taking place in the Nevada Test and Training Range over the weekend. 
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 10, 2019

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

We can talk about code words, surplus MiG-29s, geopolitics, Russian nuclear accidents—you know, no big whoop.
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 9, 2019

Russia Admits Mysterious Missile Engine Explosion Involved A Nuclear 'Isotope Power Source' (Updated)

This new detail and other information suggest that the accident might have involved one of Russia's nuclear-powered cruise missiles.
By Tim McMillan Aug 9, 2019

Here Is How The Pentagon Comes Up With Code Words And Secret Project Nicknames

We venture into the dark, fascinating, and often misunderstood world of the Defense Department's code word and nickname generating processes. 
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 9, 2019

Navy Eyes Yet Another Arleigh Burke Destroyer Variant After Warship Plans Hit Snags

Unfortunately, there are serious questions about whether the Arleigh Burke class hullform can support any additional capability growth.