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By Tyler Rogoway Jan 23, 2022

F-35 And F-117 Spotted Flying With Mysterious Mirror-Like Skin

The Air Force's F-117 and the Navy's F-35C join the F-22 and the Model 401 as aircraft that have donned the mysterious metallic-looking coating.
By Brett Tingley Jan 22, 2022

NASA Once Built This Armored HAZMAT Response Vehicle That Was Loaded With Futuristic Features

The space agency owned a small fleet of APCs to be used in emergencies but envisioned a broader role for its more ambitious prototype HAZMAT vehicle.
By Joseph Trevithick Jan 22, 2022

Heckler And Koch Gave Us An Update On Its HK433 Assault Rifle Program

The HK433 is an advanced modular design, but its main selling point over HK's popular 416 series may be its relationship to the older G36 rifle.
By Tyler Rogoway Jan 21, 2022

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About The Things We Did Or Didn't Cover This Week

The bunker is open!
By Brett Tingley Jan 21, 2022

Space Force Just Launched Satellites Capable Of 'Inspecting' Enemy Satellites

Two new satellites launched as part of Space Force's push for more space domain awareness can get up close and personal with other objects in orbit.
By Brett Tingley Jan 21, 2022

CIA's Havana Syndrome Report Doesn't Sit Well With Some Lawmakers

Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee are raising questions about the CIA's findings on the causes, or lack thereof, of the mysterious illness.
By Thomas Newdick Jan 21, 2022

THAAD Missile Defense System Has Made Its First Combat Kill Defending The UAE

The THAAD was used to down a Houthi ballistic missile during an attack launched against multiple Emirati targets earlier this week.
By Joseph Trevithick Jan 21, 2022

Russia's Landing Ships Are Headed To The Mediterranean To Join A Growing Armada (Updated)

The six Russian amphibious ships, a cruiser, and a destroyer are converging on the Mediterranean, where a U.S. carrier strike group is also sailing.
By Thomas Newdick Jan 21, 2022

All The Crazy Quirks And Features On Russia’s Su-34 Fullback Strike Fighter

Occupying a niche role within the Russian Aerospace Forces, the ‘Hellduck’ is a strike aircraft like no other.
By Thomas Newdick Jan 21, 2022

Photo Emerges Of Crashed British F-35B After It Was Hauled Out Of The Mediterranean

The stealth jet was recovered from the seabed late last year after its dramatic loss while launching from HMS Queen Elizabeth. 
By Joseph Trevithick Jan 20, 2022

Chile Has Bought A Trio Of Retired E-3D Sentry Radar Planes From Britain: Reports

The second-hand E-3 aircraft could give the Chilean Air Force a significant boost in capability and allow it to retire an existing aging radar plane.
By Brett Tingley Jan 20, 2022

U.S. Sanctions Officials Accused Of Preparing To Take Over Ukraine’s Government On Russia's Behalf

The US has released a list of current and former Ukrainian officials alleged to be working with Russian intelligence to seize Ukraine from within.
By Joseph Trevithick Jan 20, 2022

U.S. Clears The Way For Transferring Ex-Afghan Mi-17 Helicopters To Ukraine: Report

The United States and its allies are racing to deliver weapons and other military equipment to Ukraine ahead of a potential new Russian invasion.
By Thomas Newdick Jan 20, 2022

Our First Look At Israel’s New Dakar Class Submarine Reveals A Very Peculiar Feature

Concept art of the Dakar class reveals an unusually long sail, which may indicate an upgrade to Israel’s second-strike nuclear deterrent.
By Joseph Trevithick Jan 20, 2022

AC-130 Gunships Are Finally Getting A New 105mm Howitzer

The AC-130's biggest gun is getting a makeover to make it more capable and reliable than its 1960s-era predecessor.
By Brett Tingley Jan 19, 2022

Navy Sends A Message By Publicizing Guided Missile Submarine's Mediterranean Presence

The choice to disclose the USS Georgia's whereabouts was likely a deterrent reminder aimed at Russia.
By Thomas Newdick Jan 19, 2022

Flotilla Of Russian Landing Ships Has Entered The English Channel

Evidence mounts that the six landing ships are ultimately headed toward the Black Sea and possible action against Ukraine.
By Joseph Trevithick Jan 19, 2022

Check Out The Gun Pods On The Rugged Mojave Unmanned Aircraft (Updated)

Precision-guided weapons are far more common armament options for drones like Mojave, but gun pods could be useful for armed overwatch missions.
By Brett Tingley Jan 19, 2022

Cyberattacks In Ukraine Show Potential For 'Widespread Damage' To U.S. Networks, Government Warns

The White House is rushing to secure critical networks from similar attacks that have brought down Ukrainian government websites in recent days.
By Thomas Newdick Jan 19, 2022

Russia Masses Iskander-M Ballistic Missiles Near Ukraine As Its Build-Up Is “Almost Completed”

A new Ukrainian intel report highlights the threat posed by these short-range ballistic missiles, which are flowing in from elsewhere in Russia.
By Joseph Trevithick and Brett Tingley Jan 18, 2022

C-17 Loads Of Anti-Tank Missiles Arrive In Ukraine Courtesy Of The United Kingdom

The shipments came with claims of controversy after the C-17s appeared to avoid German airspace, but both countries say this was not the case.
By Tyler Rogoway Jan 18, 2022

The 5G Fiasco From An Airline Pilot’s Point Of View

A first-hand account of what possible 5G interference could look like in the cockpit and the chaos surrounding it. 
By Joseph Trevithick Jan 18, 2022

More Russian Landing Ships Leave The Baltic Sea Amid Growing Fears Of Invasion Of Ukraine

Six Russian amphibious warfare ships have left the Baltic Sea in the last two days.
By Thomas Newdick Jan 18, 2022

Russian 747 Cargo Plane Made A Highly Peculiar Roundabout Flight Across Finland

Amid tensions in the Baltic, the incident has led to much speculation as to why the Jumbo Jet took such a strange route.
By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway Jan 17, 2022

Famed Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk Is On Her Final Voyage To The Scrapper's Torch

It was long hoped that one of the Navy’s last conventionally-powered aircraft carriers could be preserved as a museum, but that won't be the case.
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