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By Thomas Newdick Nov 12, 2020

Israel Has Taken Delivery Of Its Most Capable Warship Ever

The first of the Sa’ar 6 class missile corvettes will help extend the Israeli Navy’s reach far into the Mediterranean.
By Thomas Newdick Nov 12, 2020

The Amazing Story Of How This Nazi Recon Plane Ended Up Being Tested In The U.S. During WWII

The World War II warplane’s extraordinary journey began with a Romanian defector and ended at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway Nov 12, 2020

The Laser System Protecting The Capital Against Aerial Intruders Is Getting An Upgrade

It is a fairly obscure but critical component of the integrated air defense system that guards Washington, D.C. against aerial threats.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 12, 2020

Army UH-60 Crashes Off Egypt's Sinai Peninsula Killing Seven, Including Five Americans (Updated)

Another American survived the crash, which appears to have been an accident, and was medically evacuated.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 11, 2020

The Youngest World War II Medal Of Honor Recipient Threw Himself On Two Grenades And Lived

"Indestructible" Jack Lucas' selfless actions saved three other Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Now he is getting a destroyer named after him.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 11, 2020

Putin Reveals Existence Of New Nuclear Command Bunker

Russia already has two very large bunker complexes built underneath mountains, including one housing a key nuclear doomsday command system.
By Thomas Newdick Nov 11, 2020

Israel’s Specially-Built F-35I Test Jet Just Touched Down In-Country

This unique version of the F-35I stealth fighter will help introduce new weapons and avionics for the “Adir.”
By Stephen Walker Nov 11, 2020

What It's Really Like Piloting Private Jets For The Rich And Famous

Sometimes bad weather or a short runway isn't the biggest challenge, it is the cargo of VIPs you are carrying in the cabin.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 10, 2020

Army Offers Glimpse Of New Low-Cost Surface-To-Air Missile

The weapon is intended to fill a critical gap between high-end Patriot and shoulder-fired Stinger surface-to-air missile systems.
By Thomas Newdick Nov 10, 2020

Taiwan Issues Rare Confirmation That U.S. Special Operators Are Training On The Island (Updated)

The unusual step of announcing the presence of U.S. Marine Raiders operating in Taiwan is bound to draw the ire of the mainland.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 10, 2020

Here's Exactly What's In America's Massive Advanced Weapons Deal With The UAE

The arms deals, valued at almost $23.4 billion, include F-35s, drones with anti-submarine warfare kits, stealthy cruise missiles, and more.
By Thomas Newdick Nov 10, 2020

Russia’s Strategic Bomber Trio Poses With Nearly All Its Weapons

The Russian Air Force's Long-Range Aviation assets are photographed with their ordnance laid out around them. 
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 9, 2020

Video Indicates Armenia Has Fired Its Russian-Made Iskander Ballistic Missiles At Azerbaijan

The footage emerged just hours before the two sides signed a Russian-brokered peace deal, which includes major concessions to Azerbaijan.
By Tyler Rogoway Nov 9, 2020

Northrop Grumman's Plan To Replace The MQ-9 Reaper With Stealthy Autonomous Drones

We talk to Northrop Grumman Vice President Richard Sullivan about what his company has potentially in store for the Air Force's MQ-Next tender. 
By Thomas Newdick Nov 9, 2020

This May Be Our First Glimpse Of China’s New Air-Launched Anti-Radiation Missile

Looking very much like America’s radar-killing HARM, the new weapon was recently seen under a J-11BS Flanker’s wings.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 9, 2020

Russian Mi-24 Hind Gunship Shot Down In Armenia Near Border With Azerbaijan (Updated)

The incident runs the risk of drawing the Kremlin deeper in the ongoing conflict between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over a long-disputed region.
By Tyler Rogoway Nov 7, 2020

The Army Has Officially Selected The Navy's SM-6 Missile To Be Used In A Strike Role

A ground-launched SM-6 could become one of the Army's most versatile weapons.
By Tyler Rogoway Nov 6, 2020

Bunker Talk: Hurry Up And Wait Edition

Relax, have some laughs, shoot the shit. 
By Thomas Newdick Nov 6, 2020

Canadian Fighter Pilot Training Company To Buy FA-50 Light Combat Jets

The jets could be used for advanced pilot training, adversary, and other duties that the firm provides. 
By Thomas Newdick Nov 6, 2020

The Trump Administration Plans To Sell The United Arab Emirates Armed Reaper Drones

After administration approved F-35s, a deal for maritime variants of the Reaper could be next for the UAE.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 6, 2020

British Army Apache Gunship's 30mm Cannon Accidentally Fires During Maintenance

The training round doesn't appear to have caused any injuries or damage, but the British Army is still trying to figure out exactly where it went.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 5, 2020

New Images Of Chinese Bomber Carrying Huge Mystery Missile Point To Hypersonic Capability

Newly visible details further indicate that China is developing an air-launched hypersonic weapon, one that may be air-breathing.
By Joseph Trevithick Nov 5, 2020

Marine Corps Boss Has Big Plans To Get Into The Business Of Hunting And Killing Submarines

Marines could find themselves searching for and attacking enemy submarines, as well as indirectly supporting other anti-submarine operations.
By Thomas Newdick Nov 5, 2020

Spad To The Bone: Texas F-16 Squadron Marks 75th Anniversary With Bold Paint Job

The “Lone Star State” scheme is one of the most flamboyant to have been applied to a USAF jet in recent years.
By Tyler Rogoway Nov 5, 2020

Aussie F/A-18 Hornet Bristling With Missiles Joins Others For Jaw-Dropping Photo Shoot

The F/A-18A/B Hornet will be retired next year, so the Royal Australian Air Force is taking some awesome pics of the jets before they disappear.
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