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By Joseph Trevithick Sep 15, 2021

Australian Navy Goes Nuclear With Future Submarine Force

The United States and the United Kingdom will assist Australia's nuclear-powered submarine plans as part of a new trilateral defense pact.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 15, 2021

Damaged B-2 Spirit Is Sitting Wing-Down Off The Runway After Landing Mishap

Satellite imagery shows that a B-2's late-night emergency landing resulted in it ending up resting on its side off the runway at Whiteman AFB. 
By Thomas Newdick Sep 15, 2021

South Korea Tests Four New Missiles After North Korean Launches

A “high-power” ballistic missile and a supersonic cruise missile are among new developments revealed in the latest round of Korean saber-rattling.
By Thomas Newdick Sep 14, 2021

Navy’s MQ-25 Tanker Drone Refuels F-35C Stealth Fighter

Boeing's Stingray is making rapid progress in refueling trials ahead of its trip to a carrier's deck in the coming months.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 14, 2021

B-2 Stealth Bomber Damaged During Emergency Landing Incident

Airspace around Whiteman Air Force Base has been cordoned off after the stealth bomber was damaged after landing after a training sortie.
By Thomas Newdick Sep 14, 2021

Two NATO Fighters Accidentally Flew Behind The Iron Curtain 60 Years Ago Today

At a time of extreme Cold War tensions, straying into Warsaw Pact airspace could hardly have been more dangerous.
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 14, 2021

DARPA Wants Cheap Laser Communications Terminals To Allow Any Satellite To Talk To Another

A cheap laser terminal that can handle multiple waveforms will drastically expand the resiliency and capabilities of space-based communications.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 13, 2021

F-117s Make Surprise Appearance At Fresno Airport To Train Against Local F-15s

The officially retired F-117s continue to expand their adversary support mission, now making an unprecedented house call to the 144th Fighter Wing.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 13, 2021

This Mysterious Unmanned Vessel Was Just Spotted In San Diego Bay (Updated)

The low-slung drone-ship catamaran is equipped with solar panels, various antennae, and camera systems.
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 13, 2021

Chinese Warships Sailing Near Alaska's Aleutian Islands Shadowed By U.S. Coast Guard (Updated)

Pictures of the Chinese vessels off Alaska emerged after criticism of similar American naval activity from one of China's main state media outlets.
By Thomas Newdick Sep 13, 2021

Everything We Know About North Korea’s New “Strategic” Cruise Missile Test

A nuclear-armed cruise missile could significantly enhance the credibility of North Korea’s nuclear deterrent.
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 11, 2021

What 9/11 Was Like For The Only American That Watched It From Space

The only American in space on 9/11 had no idea the towers were hit until he made a call to NASA. He soon saw ground zero for himself from orbit.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 11, 2021

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

What's on your mind?
By Thomas Newdick Sep 10, 2021

Marines’ CH-53K King Stallion Lifts Stricken MH-60 Seahawk In Its First Real-World Mission

The CH-53K’s retrieval of an MH-60S Seahawk from a mountain valley is a big step for Pentagon’s most powerful helicopter.
By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway Sep 10, 2021

Bell's Plan To Finally Realize A Rotorcraft That Flies Like A Jet But Hovers Like A Helicopter

After 50 years of sporadic development, Bell thinks it can build a survivable, long-range, high-speed, VTOL aircraft adapted to tomorrow's wars. 
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 9, 2021

This Gonzo-Looking Regional Jet Just Put The F-16's New Radar To The Test

Northrop Grumman's pair of reconfigurable CRJ testbed aircraft have been extremely busy as of late, including flying in major air combat exercises.
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 9, 2021

New Unmanned Loyal Wingman Design Based On Stealthy “Son Of Ares" Jet Emerges

The two secretive Model 401 "Son of Ares" jets may now get offspring of their own, as well as the ability to be optionally manned themselves.
By Thomas Newdick Sep 9, 2021

North Korea Trades Missiles For Militias At Its Latest Parade

Dogs, horses, and tractors towing anti-tank missiles were the order of the day during the bizarre spectacle in Pyongyang.
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 8, 2021

New Navy Task Force Will Be All About Bringing Unmanned Capabilities To The Middle East

Task Force 59 is set to oversee the bulk of the Navy's unmanned operations in the air, on the surface, and beneath the waves in the Middle East.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 8, 2021

Watch This MD-80 "Mad Dog" Cargo Jet Make A Crazy Zoom Climb Out Of The Bahamas

The Everts Air Cargo MD-80 did its best fighter jet-like climb out of Nassau and it was pretty damn impressive. 
By Corporal ‘Matty’ Matthews and Thomas Newdick Sep 8, 2021

What It's Like Being A Royal Air Force Photographer Capturing The Action On Deployment

A behind-the-scenes account from an RAF Photographer on deployment with the UK contingent in Cyprus.
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 8, 2021

Previously Unreleased Photo Shows Secret Service Armored Limos Damaged On 9/11

The Secret Service has shared two pictures from inside a garage associated with its New York City field office that were taken after the 9/11 attacks.
By Joseph Trevithick Sep 7, 2021

Here's How Fighter Pilots Could Control "Loyal Wingmen" Via A Tablet On Their Thigh

Controlling unmanned wingmen could be as simple as pointing and clicking on a tablet strapped to the thighs of future fighter pilots.
By Tyler Rogoway Sep 7, 2021

Check Out What This Royal Saudi 737 Private Jet Looks Like Inside

It's very rare we get a peek inside a jet that belonged to Saudi royalty and this one can be yours!
By Michael Peck Sep 7, 2021

Special Operations Command Wants Tiny Cruise Missiles With Hundreds Of Miles Range

A pint-sized missile with at least 200 miles of standoff range sounds like a tough ask because it is. 
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