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By Joseph Trevithick Apr 6, 2021

Broken ARRW: Air Force's First Hypersonic Missile Fails During Inaugural Test

The prototype missile never left the wing of the B-52H bomber carrying it during the hugely anticipated test.
By Thomas Newdick Apr 5, 2021

Stealthy Valkyrie Drone Uses Weapons Bay For First Time To Launch Smaller Drone

On its sixth test flight, Kratos' low-cost stealthy drone launched a drone of its own via a tube launcher in its weapons bay.
By Adam Kehoe and Marc Cecotti Apr 5, 2021

Navy's Top Officer Says ‘Drones’ That Swarmed Destroyers Remain Unidentified

A series of bizarre events off Southern California in 2019 remain unexplained according to the Chief of Naval Operations.
By Thomas Newdick Apr 5, 2021

Israel’s New Surveillance Jet Combines Two Other Aircraft’s Missions Into A Single Airframe

The Nachshon Oron is the first of an undisclosed number of advanced multi-mission intelligence-gathering aircraft for Israel.
By Tyler Rogoway Apr 5, 2021

Netflix's The Crown Is A Love Letter To Aviation

The show's attention to detail in how it depicts the intersection between aviation and the monarchy is a triumph that other shows should strive for.
By Joseph Trevithick Apr 5, 2021

These Are The Two Companies Competing To Build The Army's Next Arctic Combat Vehicle

The new vehicles will offer Army soldiers added mobility and other capabilities while operating in the increasingly strategic Arctic region.
By Adam Kehoe Apr 4, 2021

China's Liaoning Carrier Strike Group Passes Through Japan’s Miyako Strait

China's ability to integrate its carriers with an increasingly advanced strike group continues to evolve, as does its blue water operations ambitions.
By Tyler Rogoway Apr 3, 2021

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

Sit back, relax, have a conversation! 
By Brett Tingley and Tyler Rogoway Apr 2, 2021

The Cheyenne Attack Helicopter Had A Crazy Rotating Gunner's Seat Right Out Of Star Wars

Lockheed's AH-56 Cheyenne was ahead of its time in many ways. While its swiveling gunner's seat was not one of them, it certainly was cool.
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 An 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! 
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