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By Tyler Rogoway Jul 19, 2019

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

We can talk about the return of Maverick, the crisis in the Persian Gulf, geopolitics, keeping-up the U.S. Navy's fleet—you know, no big whoop.
By Tyler Rogoway Jul 19, 2019

Marines Winding Down Weapon Systems Officer Position, F/A-18Ds To Fly With Pilot Only

The long-established Weapon Systems Officer position is in the twilight of its existence within the Marine Corps tactical jet community. 
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 19, 2019

Iran Has Followed Through With Its Threat To Capture A British Tanker In The Middle East (Updated)

Iran has been threatening for weeks to retaliate for U.K. officials detaining one of its supertankers over sanctions violations.
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 19, 2019

Skunk Works' Exotic Fusion Reactor Program Moves Forward With Larger, More Powerful Design

This will be the company's fifth major design iteration as it pushes ahead toward building a potentially revolutionary practical prototype.
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 18, 2019

Marine Anti-Drone Buggies On USS Boxer Knocked Down "Threatening" Iranian Drone (Updated)

We also have a full analysis of the photos of Boxer and the rest of her convoy transiting the Strait of Hormuz around the time of the incident.
By Tyler Rogoway Jul 18, 2019

The First Trailer For Top Gun 2 Has Finally Touched Down

The long-awaited trailer to Top Gun: Maverick touts gobs of nostalgia and some extreme action sequences. 
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 18, 2019

Here's What We Know About The Missing Tanker Iran Now Says It Has Seized

The Iranians initially said the ship had broken down and had asked for assistance, but now claim it was involved in smuggling fuel.
By Chris "Ox" Harmer Jul 18, 2019

An Army Marches On Its Stomach And A Fleet Deploys On Maintenance, Especially Its Carriers

Surging carriers and other Navy ships comes at a big cost that must be paid down the line the form of disruptive and time-consuming deep maintenance.
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 17, 2019

U.S. F-35s Won't Hit 80 Percent Mission Capable Goal Amid Spare Parts Supply Problems

The U.S. government's official decision to kick Turkey out of the Joint Strike Fighter Program may exacerbate these issues.
By Tyler Rogoway Jul 17, 2019

Northrop Grumman's Optionally Manned Firebird Aircraft Has Its First Official Customers

Firebird has been flown aboard a 747 to the U.K. for the country's biggest air show and aerospace expo that kicks off this weekend. 
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 17, 2019

Spanish Connection Emerges In Case Of Mysterious Qatari Missile Seized In Italy

Qatar says it sold the missile, which Italian cops found when arresting a number of neo-fascists earlier this week, to a "friendly nation" in 1994.
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 16, 2019

The U.K.'s Pint-Sized Martlet Missile Will Guard Royal Navy Ships And Much More

The Royal Navy is planning on using these missiles as air-launched weapons against small boats, too, and has tested them in the surface-to-air role.
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 16, 2019

Here's How North Korea Got Kim Jong Un His New Armored S600 Mercedes Maybach Limos 

A new and highly detailed report shows how the regime in Pyongyang shipped the contraband cars through four different countries to evade sanctions.
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 15, 2019

The Afghan Air Force Just Can't Quit The Hind Gunship Helicopter

The Afghan Air Force is still flying the iconic attack helicopters, despite the NATO-led coalition refusing to help support their continued operation.
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 15, 2019

Italian Cops Raid Neo-Fascists And Find Air-To-Air Missile That France Had Sold To Qatar

The operation targeted individuals over links to the conflict in Ukraine and also netted various guns and Nazi memorabilia.
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 13, 2019

France Launches The First Of Its New Class Of Super Quiet "Barracuda" Attack Submarines

The Suffren and her sisters are set to usher in a new era of French Navy submarine operations.
By Tyler Rogoway Jul 13, 2019

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

We can talk about advanced F-15 sensor pods, surplus Army ships, geopolitics, AC-130 gunships—you know, no big whoop.
By Tyler Rogoway Jul 12, 2019

This Overview Of NASA's SR-71 Blackbird Is A Must Watch

Even the tiniest details about the SR-71 tend to be fascinating, but a good overview of the jet and its operations is also very intriguing.
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 12, 2019

Turkey's Newly Delivered S-400 Air Defense System Threatens To Shoot Down Relations With U.S. (Updated)

The U.S. decision to expel Turkey from the F-35 program looks to be past the point of no return and more sanctions will likely follow.
By Tyler Rogoway Jul 12, 2019

Qatar To Get New AMRAAM-ER Surface To Air Missiles, U.S. Capital May Be Next

The hybrid missile design will give the same SAM system that protects Washington, D.C. a major boost in range and over overall performance. 
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 11, 2019

Pentagon Will Raid F-35 Spare Parts Budget To Help Pay For Kicking Turkey Out Of The Program

The Pentagon says it needs hundreds of millions in extra funds to find new suppliers for critical parts for the Joint Strike Fighters.
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 11, 2019

You Can Buy One Of The Army's Most Capable Ships As The Service Guts Its Naval Fleets (Updated)

The decision to sell two of these Logistics Support Vessels, along with dozens of landing craft and tugs, might be one the Army comes to regret.
By Tyler Rogoway Jul 10, 2019

Nearly All F-15Es Photographed Arriving In Middle East Carried Dragon's Eye Radar Pods 

The radar pods give the F-15E a highly potent surveillance and targeting capability that can peer through clouds, smoke, and dust. 
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 10, 2019

AC-130J Ghostrider Gunships Have Flown Their Very First Combat Missions

The AC-130J's arrival in Afghanistan marks a historic changing of the guard as older AC-130Us have now finished their last scheduled deployment.
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 10, 2019

One Company Is Putting A New Spin On How To Yank Downed Pilots Out Of Enemy Territory

The novel system, similar to some Cold War-era concepts, involves a friendly plane dropping a tether and literally towing the individual to safety.