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By Joseph Trevithick Dec 4, 2019

Canada's VVIP 'Can Force One' Jet Faces Months Of Repairs After Rolling Into A Hangar Wall

The aircraft has already been a source of controversy on many occasions over its nearly three decades in Royal Canadian Air Force service.
By Tyler Rogoway Dec 3, 2019

This Photo Proves How The Hellfire Missile That Uses Blades Instead Of Explosives Works

This core of the AGM-114R9X missile, with its swing-out sword-like blades, is exactly how this gruesome weapon goes about plying its deadly trade.
By Joseph Trevithick Dec 3, 2019

Navy Amphibious Warfare Ship USS Portland Spotted Heading To Sea With New Laser Turret (Updated)

The laser represents a large leap in power output over previous systems and is hardened to operate in the harsh maritime environment.
By Joseph Trevithick Dec 3, 2019

Another Syrian Terrorist Seemingly Killed By Hellfire Missile With Pop-Out Sword Blades (Updated)

The targeted strike took place less than 10 miles from where U.S. forces recently conducted a raid that led to the death of ISIS' leader al-Baghdadi.
By Tyler Rogoway Dec 2, 2019

No, Japan Isn't Going To Install Catapults And Angled Decks On Its Izumo Class Carriers

The leaked image sparked outlandish and baseless speculation that Japan is actually wanting to do this and buy F-35Cs to go with the plan. 
By Joseph Trevithick Dec 2, 2019

China's New Surveillance Blimp In The South China Sea Is Likely Just The Beginning

Tethered sensor-laden aerostats are a low-cost way for China to expand its situational awareness in the region and to help defend its island outposts.
By Joseph Trevithick Dec 2, 2019

Russia Plans To Set Up Massive New Radar Array To Help "Control" The Arctic Region

Russia claims the new radar would give it enhanced early warning of incoming aircraft, cruise missiles, and hypersonic weapons from the region.
By Tyler Rogoway Dec 2, 2019

What Aircraft Snuck Trump Out Of Florida On His Way To Afghanistan For Thanksgiving?

We have the likely answer as well as some major questions as to how Air Force One was able to reach Afghanistan without aerial refueling. 
By Tyler Rogoway Nov 29, 2019

Here Is What Really Happened With That Mysterious Washington D.C. Air Defense Scare

There have been confusing reports of mysterious blobs in the sky and mistaken birds flocks. This is exactly what was detected and what wasn't and why.
By Tyler Rogoway Nov 29, 2019

Show The World You Have A Taste For Subs With This Captain Ramius Inspired T-Shirt

We are diving deep into the holiday spirit and wishing you a very Red December with these awesome limited edition shirt designs.
By Tyler Rogoway Nov 28, 2019

Bunker Talk: Turkey Day Edition!

We can talk about Turkey Birds, stuffing, gravy, and fight about partisan politics, just like home!
By Tyler Rogoway Nov 27, 2019

Disney's Plan To Fly X-Wings Over Star Wars Park Speaks To Perception Manipulation Tactics

It looks like Boeing and Disney's Imagineers have joined forces to make flyable X-Wings and it should remind us that seeing shouldn't mean believing.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 27, 2019

The First Narco Submarine Ever Seized Off A European Coast Is A Monster

This is the first time authorities in Europe have intercepted one of these vessels, which have been a staple in Latin American drug smuggling.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 27, 2019

The Army Has Been Buying Alternative "Barrier Blind" Hollow-Point Ammo For Its New Pistols

The cartridge is designed to better punch through obstacles such as windows or even just heavy clothing and then still work like it's supposed to.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 26, 2019

Mysterious Airspace Violation That Triggered D.C. Lockdowns Highlights Air Defense Challenges

Reports now say a flock of birds, a balloon, or something else, may have been the culprit, but the response to it was telling, regardless.
By Tyler Rogoway Nov 26, 2019

Australia Buying B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Is A Fantasy But Other Options Exist

The chances of Australia being allowed or actually wanting to buy B-21s is next to none, but it doesn’t need them to chuck missiles far from home.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 26, 2019

U.S. Inspectors Have Examined Russia's Imminently Operational Hypersonic Missile

The U.S. government sent officials to Russia to inspect the weapon system under the terms of a strategic arms control deal.  
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 25, 2019

Is This Mysterious Russian Air-To-Air Missile Tailored To Fit The Su-57's Side Bays?

It has long been unclear what missile the Su-57 was supposed to carry in its wing root bays. This could be the answer.
By Tim McMillan Nov 25, 2019

Area 51 Veteran And CIA Electronic Warfare Pioneer Weigh In On Navy UFO Encounters

Having worked on some of the most highly-classified aerospace programs in the world, all this new UFO talk sounds very familiar to these two men.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 25, 2019

Famous Military Dog Conan Who Chased ISIS Leader Al Baghdadi Gets Medal At The White House

Conan has acted as the mascot for the historic raid that brought down one of the most sadistic human beings in modern history. 
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 25, 2019

Turkey Tests F-16s And F-4s Against S-400 Radars In Defiance Of U.S. Sanctions Threats

The U.S. government has called on its Turkish counterparts for months to not "activate" the radars and abandon the purchase altogether.
By Tyler Rogoway Nov 24, 2019

The AGM-86C Cruise Missile That Introduced GPS Guided Weaponry Is Bowing Out Of Service

The Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missile that was first used during the opening shots of Operation Desert Storm is being retired.
By Tyler Rogoway Nov 23, 2019

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

We can talk about mysterious GPS spoofing, special ops submarines, geopolitics, errant Syrian SAMs—you know, no big whoop.
By Tyler Rogoway Nov 22, 2019

The First Boom-Equipped Tanker For A Private Aerial Refueling Company Has Arrived

The second-hand KDC-10 now in the hands of Omega Air could blaze a trail to a much more active contractor aerial refueling marketplace.
By Tyler Rogoway Nov 22, 2019

This Photo Of An F-16 High Over Arizona At Sunset Is Mind Blowingingly Stunning

The image is perfect in composition, timing, and exposure, but beyond its technical merits, it just kicks a ton of ass.