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By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jun 7, 2019

The Mysterious And Potentially Revolutionary Celera 500L Aircraft May Fly Soon

New details about its engine, together with other design features, point to extremely efficient performance that could change commercial air travel.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 7, 2019

Everything We Know About The Near Collision Between U.S. And Russian Warships In The Pacific

Videos show the two warships passingly within an alarmingly close distance of each other in the Philippine Sea.
By Chris "Ox" Harmer Jun 6, 2019

Why Navy SEALs Almost Always Go Into Action Aboard Non-Navy Helicopters

Compared to the Army or the Air Force, the Navy hasn't invested anywhere near as heavily in its airborne special operations transport capabilities.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 6, 2019

Explosive-Filled Dummies And Other Ruses Helped Clear The Way For Real Paratroopers On D-Day

75 years after the Allied invasion of France, it remains one of the largest single military operations ever, which required massive deception to hide.
By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway Jun 5, 2019

Navy Hovercraft Storm Beaches In Oregon And Washington In Preparation For "The Big One"

These hovercraft could be vital assets in the aftermath of a serious disaster, such as a major tsunami, which could devastate coastal communities.
By Tyler Rogoway Jun 5, 2019

Tom DeLonge’s Origin Story For To The Stars Academy Describes A Government UFO Info Operation

DeLonge is either lying and his company can't be trusted or dark areas of the military-industrial complex had a direct hand in its founding.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 5, 2019

Saudis Rescue Injured Iranian Sailor From Covert Mothership Supporting Yemeni Rebels

Saudi Arabia said it treated the request for aid as a humanitarian issue even though it sees the ship as a threat to regional security.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 4, 2019

America's Top General In Afghanistan Packs An Old School 1911 Pistol

General Scott Miller, who was previously a member of the elite Delta Force, was spotted with this increasingly rare government issued sidearm.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 4, 2019

Navy's F-35C Stealth Fighters Won't Fly From Troubled New Ford Class Carriers For Years

Now, lawmakers want to make it illegal for the Navy to take delivery of the next carrier in the class if it can't deploy the jets.
By Tyler Rogoway Jun 3, 2019

The Movie War Games Inspired President Reagan To Take Cybersecurity Seriously

36 years ago today we learned that when it comes to nuclear war between superpowers "the only winning move is not to play."
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 3, 2019

The Army Is Working On A Mini Assault Rifle That Performs Like An M4, But Is Half As Big

The Army says the core technology could help in the development of lighter, smaller rifles and machine guns, too.
By Joseph Trevithick Jun 3, 2019

Here's What The Army's First Ever Operational Hypersonic Missile Unit Will Look Like

The service plans to use the unit mostly for testing and evaluation, but it will be ready for combat within the next four years, if necessary.
By Tyler Rogoway Jun 1, 2019

Enjoy Your Moment Of Zen With A.G. Bill Barr As He Stares Out The Back Of A C-130

The embattled Attorney General is on a tour of Alaska and he ended up hitching a ride of Hercules transport due to some logistical issues.
By Tyler Rogoway May 31, 2019

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

We can talk about strange aerial encounters, the competitors in the Navy's frigate tender, geopolitics, underground bases—you know, no big whoop.
By Joseph Trevithick May 31, 2019

Stratolaunch Reportedly Shuts Down Leaving World's Largest Plane With An Uncertain Future

Less than a year after founder Paul Allen's death, the ambitious project appears to have come to an end and everything will be up for sale.
By Joseph Trevithick May 31, 2019

Dive Into These Incredible New Images Of Navy SEALs Operating Underwater

It's unusual to get such high-quality official shots of the Navy's elite special operators plying their deadly trade beneath the waves.
By Joseph Trevithick May 31, 2019

Need A 50mm Cannon For Your Bradley Fighting Vehicle Replacement Design? Just Ask The Army

The plan would help defense contractors ensure there's at least enough space to retrofit the larger cannon into their designs in the future.
By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway May 30, 2019

Carrier Group In Recent UFO Encounters Had New Air Defense Tech Like Nimitz In 2004 Incident

These incidents came a decade after UFOs appeared near a carrier group conducting large scale drills with an earlier version of this same capability.
By Tyler Rogoway May 30, 2019

Spread Your Mighty Wings In This Rad T-Shirt That Features The Real Stars Of Top Gun

Show the world how dangerous you really are by grabbing one of these shirts and a couple more for your wingmen.
By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway May 30, 2019

What We Actually Know About Reports The White House Tried To Hide USS McCain

President Trump and Secretary of Defense Shanahan have denied knowing anything about the plan and nothing seems to have actually happened in the end.
By Joseph Trevithick May 29, 2019

Is The U.S. Navy Missing The Boat By Not Including The Type 26 In Its Frigate Competition?

The Navy wants to focus on designs that are already in service, but the under construction Type 26 design represents a unique opportunity.
By Tyler Rogoway May 29, 2019

Latest Video Of Iran's Bond Villain-Like Ballistic Missile Lairs Shows Key New Detail

Iran has invested heavily in its subterranean ballistic missile infrastructure and is able to build, service, and fire them from underground.
By Joseph Trevithick May 29, 2019

U.S. Says Russia Might Be Setting Off Very Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons On This Arctic Island

Such tests would be in violation of an international nuclear test ban treaty that Russia has signed and ratified.
By Tyler Rogoway May 29, 2019

No, This Bizarre Installation Near Area 51 Is Not A Secret Military Base

It may not be hiding aliens or flying saucers, but the extremely unique project is highly intriguing and culturally relevant in its own right. 
By Joseph Trevithick May 28, 2019

Lockheed Bails On The Navy's New Frigate Program, But Will Supply Systems To Whoever Wins (Updated)

The company had reportedly been having trouble meeting the Navy's requirements with a version of its Freedom-class littoral combat ship.