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By Thomas Newdick Jul 23, 2021

The Navy's Next Attack Submarine Will Be An “Apex Predator” According To Undersea Warfare Chief

The Navy’s future attack submarine will be more like the Seawolf class than the Virginia class, but it won’t come cheap.
By Tyler Rogoway Jul 22, 2021

Watch This C-17 Make A Bonkers "Tactical Departure" From Portland International Airport (Updated)

The C-17 is far more nimble than it appears, which is a great trait to have if need to get safely in the air while surrounded by enemies.
By Brett Tingley Jul 22, 2021

U.S. Weighs Deploying Balloons To Provide Internet Access To Cubans During Crackdown

The Cuban government is making it hard for citizens to communicate with the outside world, limiting internet access and possibly jamming radio bands.
By Tyler Rogoway Jul 22, 2021

The Case For Stripping The P-8 Poseidon Down Into An RB-8 Multi-Role Arsenal Ship

A non-maritime patrol variant of the P-8 could provide the Air Force with a highly flexible platform for augmenting the bomber force and much more.
By Thomas Newdick Jul 21, 2021

Marine UH-1Y Venom Helicopters Have Been Assisting In The Hunt For Submarines

The adaptable UH-1Y Venom is now playing a role in the Marine Corps’ pivot toward the anti-submarine warfare mission.
By Tyler Rogoway Jul 21, 2021

F-117 Aggressors Photographed Low Over The Nevada Desert During Red Flag War Games

The officially retired F-117 Nighthawks are busier than ever playing the role of stealthy bad guys.
By Brett Tingley Jul 21, 2021

Air Force Directed Energy Report Argues Defensive Force Fields May Be "Just On The Horizon"

The Air Force Research Laboratory argues that we've hit a tipping point with directed energy technologies, bringing many science fiction concepts closer to reality.
By Thomas Newdick Jul 21, 2021

Russia Threat Could See U.K. Fighter Jets Operating From Highways Once Again

The Royal Air Force has plans for a series of drills that will test its fighters' abilities to operate from dispersed airstrips.
By Brett Tingley Jul 20, 2021

Security Surrounding Nuclear Football Being Officially Reviewed In Aftermath Of Capitol Siege

The Office of Inspector General is evaluating the safety of the "nuclear football" after the recent high-profile breach of security at the Capitol.
By Thomas Newdick Jul 20, 2021

This Is Our First View Of Russia’s New S-500 Air Defense System In Action

The much-delayed air defense system is designed to swat down both air-breathing and ballistic missile threats.
By Brett Tingley Jul 20, 2021

This Spherical Manned Airship Was Tested By The Navy As An Eye In The Sky

The AeroSphere was designed to be an optionally-manned high-altitude surveillance platform that could loiter for long periods above a target area.
By Thomas Newdick Jul 20, 2021

Russia’s Checkmate Light Tactical Fighter Is Officially Unveiled (Updated)

After a much-hyped buildup, Russia’s latest fighter jet design has arrived on the international stage.
By Thomas Newdick Jul 20, 2021

The Navy Is Looking At Fitting Its Future Attack Submarines With Inflatable Sails

The Navy has called upon industry to develop pop-up sails for its submarines in an effort to maximize speed, stealth, and maneuverability.
By Brett Tingley Jul 19, 2021

This Dude Fished An Anti-Tank Missile's Tail Section Out Of The English Channel

A vacationer in Southern England found what appears to be the tail section of a very specific anti-tank missile while free diving.
By Adam Kehoe and Marc Cecotti Jul 19, 2021

The Strangest Encounters With Unidentified Aircraft We've Found In The FAA's Huge Database (Updated)

We found over 50 highly unusual incidents with our new FAA data mapping tool. And yes, there even are a few flying 'disks' and 'cylinders' in there.
By Brett Tingley Jul 19, 2021

MQ-9 Reaper Tests Prove It Can Operate From Unprepared Locations On The Fly

The Air Force recently tested a new landing and take-off capability that could allow the MQ-9 to self deploy to a much wider range of locales.
By Thomas Newdick Jul 19, 2021

Iranian Navy Ships Enter The English Channel

The sea base ship Makran and Iran’s most advanced frigate are supposedly headed for the Baltic Sea.
By Tyler Rogoway Jul 18, 2021

Russia's New Fighter Design Seen Uncovered For The First Time (Updated)

Our full analysis on the first uncovered images of Russia's "Checkmate" single-engine fighter concept.
By Tyler Rogoway Jul 17, 2021

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

A laid-back weekend discussion with old friends and new.
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 16, 2021

China Says It Conducted A Successful Suborbital Test Of A Reusable Spaceplane

The Chinese spaceplane test appears to be linked to ostensibly commercial endeavors, but could have military applications.
By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway Jul 16, 2021

Now We Know Russia’s Mysterious New Fighter Is A Single-Engine Design (Updated)

Russia hasn't put a single-engine fighter into production since the Cold War and this one looks like it is largely aimed at export customers.
By Joseph Trevithick Jul 16, 2021

A Fifth Of The Air Force's Combat-Coded F-22 Stealth Fighters Are Headed For Guam

Dozens of F-22s will take part in a large exercise to demonstrate the Air Force's ability to project combat airpower into the Pacific.
By Tyler Rogoway Jul 16, 2021

Show You Aren’t Afraid To Fly The Snake With This Rad Iron Eagle-Inspired T-Shirt

"Reach deep down where you keep your guts" like Doug Masters had to and pony-up for this one-of-a-kind Iron Eagle-inspired t-shirt!
By Brett Tingley Jul 15, 2021

Watch This Black Hawk Clip Street Lights During Emergency Landing In Romanian Capital

The US Army Black Hawk helicopter rehearsing for a military ceremony had to make a harrowing landing on the streets of Bucharest, Romania.
By Thomas Newdick Jul 15, 2021

Russia’s New Fighter Jet Design Breaks Cover (Updated)

The eagerly awaited new fighter seems to be named Checkmate and is due to be unveiled at the MAKS air show next week.
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