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By Joseph Trevithick Oct 25, 2019

Former Top U.S. Defense Official Questions B-21 Schedule As Air Force Hedges Timeline

The senior Air Force official overseeing the B-21 program says he would not "bet on" the new stealth bomber making its first flight in 2021.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 25, 2019

Air Force Sends B-1B Bombers To Saudi Arabia Amid U.S. Military Buildup In The Kingdom

This appears to be the first time American bombers have deployed to Saudi Arabia and follows an earlier deployment of F-22 stealth fighters.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 24, 2019

Here's Everything We Know About The Reported U.S. Plan To Send Tanks To Syria (Updated)

The United States is considering sending an armored force to prevent Assad and his allies or terrorists from taking strategic oil and gas fields.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 24, 2019

Top Navy Official Lashes Out Over Troubled New Carrier That May Not Be Ready Until 2024 Now

Navy Secretary Richard Spencer said Trump should fire him if certain systems didn't work on time, now he's bemoaning Congress and the shipbuilder.
By Tyler Rogoway Oct 24, 2019

Coast Guard Cutters Once Carried Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles And They Could Again

The Coast Guard is increasing its presence in dangerous waters far from home to help counter peer state threats. Will new weapons be part of the plan?
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 23, 2019

Boeing Fears End Of Its Work On New Air Force ICBM As Lockheed Wins Reentry Vehicle Deal

Boeing has publicly questioned the Air Force's contracting processes and a formal protest could lead to delays in the development of the new ICBMs.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 23, 2019

Russian Tu-160 Bombers Touch Down In South Africa In Historic First-Ever African Visit (Updated)

The bombers' arrival, which comes as Russia is hosting a major summit for African leaders, underscores the Kremlin expanding ties across Africa.
By Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick Oct 22, 2019

Satellite Photos Call Into Question Impact Of U.S. Bombing Its Own Syrian Base After Retreat

Exclusive satellite imagery shows the base sustained relatively little damage in the airstrikes with many of its facilities being left intact.
By Kevin Noonan and Tyler Rogoway Oct 22, 2019

Confessions Of A Submarine Hunting S-3 Viking Crewman During The Twilight Of The Cold War

How the shadowy art of anti-submarine aerial warfare works and what it was like putting it to use while barreling through the sky in an S-3 Viking.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 21, 2019

Air Force Hires Seven Companies In Long-Awaited Mega Adversary Air Support Contract

Years in the making, the deal is a long-awaited moment for the contractor aggressor services industry and it will be a game-changer.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 21, 2019

China Reveals Wind Tunnel Tests Of Space Plane-Launching High-Speed Mothership Aircraft

Such a system would give China the ability to rapidly and unpredictably access space with a reusable orbiter.
By Tyler Rogoway Oct 19, 2019

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

We can talk about ancient sub hunters, navalized high-power lasers, geopolitics, metamaterials—you know, no big whoop.
By Tyler Rogoway Oct 18, 2019

Mysterious Object Northrop Is Barging From Redondo Beach Is A High-Power Naval Laser

The system being moved represents a big leap in ship-based directed energy capabilities and is slated to be tested aboard USS Portland. 
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 18, 2019

Cartel "Narco Tanks," Heavy Weapons On Full Display During Battle Over El Chapo's Son

The weaponry used in a chaotic urban battle in the city of Culiacán looked more at home in war-torn Syria than in a country that borders the US.
By Joseph Trevithick and Brett Tingley Oct 18, 2019

The Army Wants To Verify To The Stars Academy's Fantastic UFO Mystery Material Claims

An official agreement makes it clear the Army wants to explore the possibility that To The Stars Academy may actually have something game-changing.
By Tyler Rogoway Oct 18, 2019

What Massive Mystery Object Is Northrop Moving By Barge From Redondo Beach This Weekend?

The secret cargo is only being described as a "U.S. Navy demonstration project" that is destined for San Diego.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 17, 2019

What We Know About The Army Teaming Up With Rockstar Tom DeLonge's UFO Research Company

The Army says it will be exploring "novel materials" and other technologies under an unpaid collaboration with To The Stars Academy.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 17, 2019

This Exotic Bullpup Rifle Is Competing To Replace The Army's M4 Carbines And M249 SAWs

This is the only entry in the Army's competition to use a bullpup configuration and it has other unique features, such as a recoiling barrel assembly.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 16, 2019

This Containerized Launcher For The XQ-58A Valkyrie Combat Drone Could Be A Game Changer

The system would be air, rail, road, or sea transportable, allowing for long-range, hard-hitting drone swarms to make unpredictable attacks.
By Kevin Noonan and Tyler Rogoway Oct 16, 2019

The Making Of A Submarine Hunting S-3 Viking Crewman

This is what it took to become a sub hunter tasked with protecting America's carrier battle groups at the twilight of the Cold War.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 15, 2019

U.S. Airpower Makes Show Of Force To Protect Troops In Syria As Security Situation Unravels

As American troops withdraw in northern Syria, it looks as if Turkey is on a collision course with the Assad regime and its Russian backers.
By Tyler Rogoway Oct 15, 2019

Here Are The Photos Of Kim Jong Un Riding A White Steed You Never Asked For

It's corny, but the horse is special in North Korean culture, making this among the most propaganda-laden imagery the regime can distribute.  
By John Denton Oct 15, 2019

Veteran Special Operator On The Best Multitool To Have On Your Keychain And Why

Few items offer as much utility when you need it most and at such a low cost as a mini multitool. We break down which should be on your keyring.
By Joseph Trevithick Oct 15, 2019

The Movie Star Ripsaw Mini-Tank Has Reemerged Unmanned And Packing A Big 30mm Cannon

The Army has been testing manned and unmanned versions for years and this newest variant will be competing in its new Robotic Combat Vehicle tender.
By Tyler Rogoway Oct 14, 2019

Behold USS America Sailing With A Whopping 13 F-35Bs Embarked Aboard

The Marines are inching closer and closer to executing their "Lightning Carrier" concept that would see amphibious assault ships bristle with F-35Bs.