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By Joseph Trevithick Apr 2, 2021

Park Police Helicopter Makes Dramatic Landing Outside US Capitol After Car Rams Barrier (Updated)

The incident has offered a glimpse of the plans that are now in place to respond to these kinds of contingencies.
By Joseph Trevithick Apr 2, 2021

U-2 Flight Along The Border Yesterday Wasn't A Surveillance Mission

The sortie had caught people's attention due to the current headlines and because other US military aircraft have supported border security missions.
By Thomas Newdick Apr 1, 2021

This Is The Early Warning Radar Helicopter The Royal Navy Could Have Had

Her Majesty’s Navy turned down a Merlin equipped with an active electronically scanned radar for a far less cutting-edge solution.
By Joseph Trevithick Apr 1, 2021

Army Makes Gargantuan Bet On New Augmented Reality Goggles For Its Soldiers

Augmented reality headsets could give individual Army soldiers unprecedented situational awareness and immediate access to critical information.
By Tyler Rogoway Apr 1, 2021

The RQ-180 Drone Will Emerge From The Shadows As The Centerpiece Of A Air Combat Revolution

The Air Force's secretive, very stealthy, and high-flying drone won't be just a better spy aircraft, it will be a deeply networked game-changer.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 31, 2021

Russian Armor Floods Toward Border With Ukraine Amid Fears Of An "Imminent Crisis"

A flurry of alarming reports and social media posts indicate that Russia is pouring military hardware into Crimea and its border with Eastern Ukraine.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 31, 2021

Navy’s Aviation Boss Lays Out Big Vision For Drone-Packed Carriers Of The Future

The Navy’s Next Generation Air Dominance program is now seeking to replace its Super Hornets and Growlers with a family of systems.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 31, 2021

Air Force Shows Off Squadron Logo Highlighting Stockpile Of Nuclear Bombs In Belgium

Though an 'open secret,' the Belgian government does not confirm or deny it hosts these weapons, which its F-16 fighter jets could carry in a crisis.
By Tyler Rogoway Mar 30, 2021

The World's Most Secretive 737 Just Showed Its Bizarre Self Over The Mojave Desert

America's notoriously shy and increasingly geriatric flying signature measurement testbed aircraft has surfaced once again.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 30, 2021

Saab Has Begun Testing 3D Printing To Repair Battle-Damaged Fighter Jets

Trials of a 3D-printed replacement part aboard a Gripen fighter could pave the way to a new concept of battle damage repair for combat aircraft.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 30, 2021

Watch A Saudi F-15 Fighter Swoop In Low To Blast A Houthi Rebel Drone Out Of The Sky

The action-packed clip underscores the immense expenditure of resources on the part of the Saudis to respond to these relatively low-cost threats.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 30, 2021

Three New F-35 Squadrons To Be Based At Florida's Previously Storm-Ravaged Tyndall Air Force Base

Adding 72 of the stealth fighters to its roster will complete a remarkable, albeit controversial, turnaround for the hurricane-hit base.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 29, 2021

Russian Submarine Surfaced Beside Huge Hole Blown Open In The Ice Seen In Satellite Imagery

The Russian sub might have used a torpedo to blast apart the ice during a recent exercise to prove it could launch its missiles during a time of war.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 29, 2021

The First Flight Test Of The Air Force's New Hypersonic Missile Appears To Be Imminent

All the pieces appear to be falling into place for what will be a historic event for the Air Force and American hypersonic weapons development.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 29, 2021

Special Operations Command's New A-29 Super Tucano Pays Tribute To World War II Air Commandos

The Super Tucano is one of three that will be handed over to Air Force Special Operations Command later this year.
By Tyler Rogoway Mar 27, 2021

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

Sit back, relax, discuss! 
By Thomas Newdick Mar 26, 2021

The “Birth” Of A Chinook Is The Weirdest Helicopter Display You Will Ever See

Australian air shows did things differently back in 1981, as evidenced by this bizarre video.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 26, 2021

Chinese Aerial Armada With Bombers, Fighters, And More Filled Airspace Near Taiwan

Twenty Chinese military aircraft were involved in the latest incursion of Taiwan’s southwest air defense identification zone.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 26, 2021

Three Russian Ballistic Missile Submarines Just Surfaced Through The Arctic Ice Together

The unprecedented exercise served as a bold statement of Russia's presence and capabilities in the increasingly tense Arctic region.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 25, 2021

North Korea Carried Out The First Known Test Of Its Newest Ballistic Missile

The launches were also the first ballistic missile tests to have occurred since President Joe Biden took office.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 25, 2021

The Air Force Spent $134M To Repair 39 Hail-Damaged T-1 Jet Trainers It’s About To Retire

On average, $3.4M was spent fixing each T-1. The aircraft aren’t worth anywhere near that and are set to be retired in the coming years.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 25, 2021

NORAD Fighters Are Using Arresting Gear For Year-Round Ops At Greenland’s Thule Air Base

The Arctic airbase hasn’t had a permanent fighter presence since the 1950s but is once again ready to accommodate fighters all year round.
By Stephen Walker Mar 25, 2021

Canada’s CF-105 Arrow Interceptor Is The Cold War Legend That Refuses To Die

Sixty years later, we compile and unpack the rumors, myths, and conspiracy theories surrounding the fate of the intriguing Avro Arrow.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 25, 2021

American Special Operators Set To Get New Advanced Computerized Sights For Their Rifles

The Israeli-designed sighting system tells the shooter right where to aim, even when engaging moving targets, such as small drones.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 24, 2021

Dozens Of AH-1Z And UH-1Y Helicopters Will Be Retired As Part Of The USMC's Force Redesign

Around one-fifth of the combined AH-1Z and UH-1Y fleets, which are still very young, are headed for long-term storage in the coming years.
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