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By Tyler Rogoway Aug 24, 2019

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

We can talk about Raptor vapor trails, giant Chinese amphibious assault ships, geopolitics, game-changing B-2 Spirit upgrades—you know, no big whoop.
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 23, 2019

Brazil To Deploy Military To Fight Amazon Fires As 747 Supertanker Arrives In Bolivia

Brazil's response to the crisis so far has not been encouraging, which is deeply troubling because the Amazon accounts for 20% of the Earth's oxygen.
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 23, 2019

Putin Demands Response To U.S. Tomahawk Test Despite Having Treaty-Busting Missiles

The seemingly obvious course of action is to "reveal" the long-range ground-launched cruise missiles it has now, but Russia may need to wait to do so.
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 23, 2019

The First Flight Of A Mirage F-1 Belonging To A Private Aggressor Company Has Occurred

The Airborne Tactical Advantage Company has put the first of its 63 second-hand Mirage F-1s into the air for the first time. 
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 22, 2019

Has Israel's Air War On Iranian-Backed Militias Secretly Migrated To Iraq? (Updated)

Rumors and speculation are swirling that Israel, the United States, ISIS terrorists, or even simple accidents may be the cause.
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 22, 2019

China's New Amphibious Assault Ship Is A Monster

The vessels will give China a high-end amphibious assault capability that can be used both regionally and far from home. 
By Joseph Trevithick Aug 22, 2019

The B-2 Bomber Is Still Getting "Game-Changing" Upgrades As Focus Shifts To The B-21

The upgrades the B-2 and its sustainment program are getting now will have a direct influence on the capabilities of the B-21 in the future.
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 21, 2019

Behold The Navy's New Radar For Nimitz Class Carriers And Amphibious Assault Ships

A new generation of advanced and highly capable modular radar systems is going to be deployed across the Navy's fleet in many configurations.  
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 21, 2019

Israeli Forces Accidentally Opened Fire On A Light Plane Flying Over The Golan Heights (Updated)

The friendly fire incident occurred in a historically tense area that is on extremely high alert for enemy drone activity. 
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 20, 2019

You Have To See The Rest Of This Shot Of An F-22 Tearing Across A Stormy Chicago Skyline

The epic image shows an F-22 rocketing past Hancock Tower as it pours vapor due to some very moist conditions. 
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 20, 2019

It's Official! Trump Admin Sends Taiwan F-16 Deal To Congress, Here's What's In It (Updated)

The news represents long-awaited progress for Taiwan, but for China, it's crossing a "red line" that it has ominously warned the U.S. about.
By Tyler Rogoway Aug 19, 2019

Let's Talk About The Post-INF Treaty U.S. Test Of A Ground-Launched Tomahawk Missile

The U.S. test of a ground-launched cruise missile just 16 days after it withdrew from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty is a big deal.
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.