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By Tyler Rogoway Mar 16, 2021

This Cockpit View Of A C-17's Wild Ride Through Star Wars Canyon Is Bonkers

The C-17 is a big, but incredibly nimble beast, as proven in this video of one making hard maneuvers while rocketing low through the Jedi Transition.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 16, 2021

Parachute Snag Leaves Russian Soldier Dangling Perilously From Helicopter

Whatever went wrong here, this particular parachutist seems to have had a very lucky escape.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 16, 2021

The UK Says It Could Now Use Nuclear Weapons Against Threats From “Emerging Technologies”

The British government has announced it will change the terms of when it might use its submarine-based nuclear weapons.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 16, 2021

Air Force Wants To Give Its F-15s Game-Changing Cognitive Electronic Warfare Capabilities

Artificial intelligence and machine learning could improve the ability of future electronic warfare suites to respond, in real-time, to new threats.
By Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick Mar 15, 2021

Mysterious High-Altitude Flight Corridor Was Opened Up Between Area 51 And The Pacific

The restricted strip of airspace bridged the Nevada Test and Training Range with the Pacific Ocean during a few-hour window last Saturday evening.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 15, 2021

F-22 Stealth Fighter Ends Up Nose Down On The Runway At Eglin Air Force Base In Florida

The pilot did not need to eject, but was taken to an on-base medical facility for an evaluation after the mishap.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 15, 2021

British Typhoons Have Used Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles For The First Time In Combat

The RAF Typhoon jets had the cruise missile added to their inventory to allow the retirement of the Tornado.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 15, 2021

UK To Increase Its Nuclear Warhead Stockpile For The First Time Since The Cold War: Report

With the Ministry of Defense eager to launch co-development of the new W93 warhead with the US, the increase could be an overture to Washington.
By Jamie Hunter Mar 15, 2021

Top British F-35 Pilot On How His Fledgling Team Is Forging Its Own Path Forward

A senior F-35 commander explains the triumphs and tribulations of operating the UK's first stealth fighter.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 15, 2021

Marines Reportedly 'Decommissioning' AH-1Zs As They Shutter Helicopter Operations In Hawaii (Updated)

The Marines say ending helicopter operations in Hawaii will help make the service more flexible in the Pacific, especially in any conflict with China.
By Tyler Rogoway Mar 13, 2021

This Photo Of A Pair Of A-10 Warthogs Is Mesmerizing

The photographer captured what is truly a once-in-a-lifetime image during this year's Heritage Flight Conference at Davis Monthan AFB. 
By Tyler Rogoway Mar 13, 2021

Israel Could Be Waiting For Surplus U.S. Air Force F-15s Instead Of Buying New Advanced Eagles

With the U.S. Air Force buying F-15EXs to replace its F-15C/Ds, the Israeli Air Force may be waiting to turn one country's trash into treasure. 
By Tyler Rogoway Mar 13, 2021

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

Sit back, relax, discuss! 
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 12, 2021

Air Force Makes Extremely Rare Mention Of Deployment Of RQ-170 Stealth Drones

More than 10 years after the Air Force publicly acknowledged the existence of these stealth drones, information about their exploits remains limited.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 12, 2021

Drunken Ukrainian Air Force Officer Smashed His Volkswagen Into A MiG-29 Fighter

The flight line collision left the jet with substantial damage and the driver injured.
By Brett Tingley Mar 12, 2021

Modular Solar Generators Could Be Key In Helping Power Remote Bases During A Major Conflict

Solar generators that fit inside standard shipping containers could help revolutionize energy logistics for critical expeditionary operations.
By Tyler Rogoway Mar 11, 2021

Behold The Air Force's Updated F-15 Eagle Family Portrait Including The New F-15EX

The Air Force just took delivery of its first F-15 in 17 years, and that's a very exciting thing.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 11, 2021

Israel Has Been Launching Clandestine Attacks On Iranian Shipping: Report (Updated)

The alleged Israeli campaign against Iran's commercial ships could be linked to previously unexplained incidents and possible Iranian retaliation.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 11, 2021

The Pentagon Is Once Again Considering Early Retirement For One Of Its Aircraft Carriers

The fate of the USS Harry S. Truman, which was spared decommissioning in 2019, is up for review as a cost-saving measure.
By Jamie Hunter Mar 11, 2021

Air Force Combines Wargames To Make The Mother Of All Airpower Testing Events

The Air Force has melded its Orange and Black Flag test events, and their exotic participants, to bring new capabilities to the fight even faster.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 11, 2021

F-15EX's Future Role As A Hypersonic Missile Truck Touted Officially By The Air Force

The formal delivery of the Air Force's first new F-15 in years comes as the service is looking at making major changes to its force structure plans.
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 10, 2021

One Of America's Most Capable Submarines Has Been In An Ongoing Battle Against Bed Bugs

Members of the submarine's crew allege that they have been battling an infestation of the blood-sucking bugs for a year now.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 10, 2021

The U.S. Navy’s Submarine-Launched Aerial Drone Capacity Is Set To Greatly Expand

The Blackwing drones, which can be fired from countermeasures launchers, will carry surveillance payloads, and possibly more in the future. 
By Joseph Trevithick Mar 10, 2021

Northrop Grumman Reveals Sky Viper Chain Gun And New Suicide Drone For Future Helicopters

Swarming loitering munitions, fast-firing cannons, and other new capabilities are core components of the Army's Future Vertical Lift initiative.
By Thomas Newdick Mar 10, 2021

Belgium’s Hard-Worked F-16 Fighter Jet Fleet Has Just Been Grounded

A dramatic engine failure last month means the Netherlands has had to step in to protect Belgian airspace.
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