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Missile-Laden F-16s Head To Romania Amid Fears Of Imminent War In Ukraine
F-15

Missile-Laden F-16s Head To Romania Amid Fears Of Imminent War In Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Feb 12, 2022

Podded Laser Weapon Took Center Stage In Latest Air Force Virtual Wargame
U.S. Air Force

Podded Laser Weapon Took Center Stage In Latest Air Force Virtual Wargame

By Brett Tingley

Posted on Feb 11, 2022

B-52 Bombers Return To Europe At A Very Tense Time
B-52

B-52 Bombers Return To Europe At A Very Tense Time

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Feb 11, 2022

Russia Says Its New A-100 Jet Has Flown With Its Radar Turned On For The First Time
A-50/A-100

Russia Says Its New A-100 Jet Has Flown With Its Radar Turned On For The First Time

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Feb 11, 2022

Navy Releases Timeline For Mysterious 2019 “UAS Swarm” Involving Warships Off California
Swarms

Navy Releases Timeline For Mysterious 2019 “UAS Swarm” Involving Warships Off California

By Adam Kehoe and Marc Cecotti

Updated on Feb 11, 2022

Air Force Restricts Use Of Autopilot On Upgraded KC-135 Tankers Again
KC-135

Air Force Restricts Use Of Autopilot On Upgraded KC-135 Tankers Again

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 11, 2022

Mirage F1 Aggressor Jet Crashed Near Luke Air Force Base (Updated)
U.S. Air Force

Mirage F1 Aggressor Jet Crashed Near Luke Air Force Base (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Feb 10, 2022

Fully Armed Grim Reaper F-15 Eagles Arrive In Poland In Response To Russian Build-Up
F-15

Fully Armed Grim Reaper F-15 Eagles Arrive In Poland In Response To Russian Build-Up

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Feb 10, 2022

Indonesia Finally Chooses The French Rafale Fighter To Modernize Its Air Force (Updated)
Rafale

Indonesia Finally Chooses The French Rafale Fighter To Modernize Its Air Force (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Feb 10, 2022

Inside The World’s Only Privately Owned F-16s That Are Flying As Advanced Aggressors
F-16

Inside The World’s Only Privately Owned F-16s That Are Flying As Advanced Aggressors

By James Deboer

Updated on Feb 10, 2022

A Sixth B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is Now Being Built
B-21

A Sixth B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is Now Being Built

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 10, 2022

Army Buys Artificial Intelligence-Infused Folding Quadcopters For Battlefield Use
Unmanned

Army Buys Artificial Intelligence-Infused Folding Quadcopters For Battlefield Use

By Brett Tingley

Posted on Feb 9, 2022

The Search To Replace The Air Force’s Geriatric E-3 Sentry Radar Jets Has Officially Begun (Updated)
E-3

The Search To Replace The Air Force’s Geriatric E-3 Sentry Radar Jets Has Officially Begun (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Feb 9, 2022

A UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter Just Flew Without Anyone Onboard For The First Time
UH-60

A UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter Just Flew Without Anyone Onboard For The First Time

By Brett Tingley and Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 8, 2022

F-22 Raptor Spotted Flying With Stealthy Underwing Pods
F-22

F-22 Raptor Spotted Flying With Stealthy Underwing Pods

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Feb 8, 2022

Russian MiG-31s Armed With Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles Have Arrived In Kaliningrad
Kinzhal

Russian MiG-31s Armed With Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles Have Arrived In Kaliningrad

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 8, 2022

‘Particulate Warheads’ Full Of Dust Could Help Defeat Hypersonic Weapons
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

‘Particulate Warheads’ Full Of Dust Could Help Defeat Hypersonic Weapons

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Feb 7, 2022

Video Showing Harrowing F-35 Crash Aboard USS Carl Vinson Leaked (Updated)
F-35

Video Showing Harrowing F-35 Crash Aboard USS Carl Vinson Leaked (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Feb 7, 2022

These Photos Of Armed NATO F-16s Patrolling Over The Baltics Are Absolutely Incredible
F-16

These Photos Of Armed NATO F-16s Patrolling Over The Baltics Are Absolutely Incredible

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Feb 5, 2022

Mysterious Aircraft Spotted At Area 51 In Unprecedented Satellite Image (Updated)
NGAD

Mysterious Aircraft Spotted At Area 51 In Unprecedented Satellite Image (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Feb 4, 2022

X-32’s Test Pilot On Why It Lost To What Became The F-35
F-35

X-32’s Test Pilot On Why It Lost To What Became The F-35

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Feb 4, 2022

Critical Repair Could Allow Air Force F-35s To Fly Near Lightning Storms
F-35

Critical Repair Could Allow Air Force F-35s To Fly Near Lightning Storms

By Brett Tingley

Posted on Feb 4, 2022

Western Sanctions Are Driving Delays In Fielding Russia’s New A-100 Radar Plane: Report
A-50/A-100

Western Sanctions Are Driving Delays In Fielding Russia’s New A-100 Radar Plane: Report

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Feb 3, 2022

SM-6 Missiles Are America’s Only Defense Against Hypersonic Weapons Missile Defense Chief Says
Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

SM-6 Missiles Are America’s Only Defense Against Hypersonic Weapons Missile Defense Chief Says

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 3, 2022

Night Stalker MH-60 Black Hawk Lost In Successful Raid That Killed ISIS Leader In Syria (Updated)
160th SOAR "Nightstalkers"

Night Stalker MH-60 Black Hawk Lost In Successful Raid That Killed ISIS Leader In Syria (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Feb 3, 2022

Autonomous Resupply Gliders Made Successful Deliveries On Their First Overseas Deployment
C-130

Autonomous Resupply Gliders Made Successful Deliveries On Their First Overseas Deployment

By Brett Tingley

Posted on Feb 2, 2022

Why Fighter Pilots Work Intensely For Eight Hours Just To Fly For 30 Minutes
U.S. Air Force

Why Fighter Pilots Work Intensely For Eight Hours Just To Fly For 30 Minutes

By Colin 'Farva' Price

Updated on Feb 1, 2022

Swedish Police Arrest Russian National Accused Of Flying Drone Over Royal Palace
Unmanned

Swedish Police Arrest Russian National Accused Of Flying Drone Over Royal Palace

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Feb 1, 2022

New Helicopter Units Appear To Be Joining Russian Forces Massing On Ukraine’s Borders
Helicopters

New Helicopter Units Appear To Be Joining Russian Forces Massing On Ukraine’s Borders

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 1, 2022

Lockheed’s Plan To Bring Its Version Of The Airbus A330 Tanker To America (Updated)
U.S. Air Force

Lockheed’s Plan To Bring Its Version Of The Airbus A330 Tanker To America (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Feb 1, 2022

The F-15EX Has Fired Its First Missile
F-15

The F-15EX Has Fired Its First Missile

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Jan 31, 2022

The F-35C’s Radar-Absorbent Skin Is Looking Pretty Rough After Months At Sea
F-35C

The F-35C’s Radar-Absorbent Skin Is Looking Pretty Rough After Months At Sea

By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jan 30, 2022

F-14 Flyer Looks Back At What Made The Soon To Be Scrapped USS Kitty Hawk Special
F-14

F-14 Flyer Looks Back At What Made The Soon To Be Scrapped USS Kitty Hawk Special

By Joe “Smokin” Ruzicka

Posted on Jan 28, 2022

Video Shows The Last Moments Of The Navy’s F-35C Before It Crashed Into The Sea (Updated)
F-35C

Video Shows The Last Moments Of The Navy’s F-35C Before It Crashed Into The Sea (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jan 28, 2022

Space Shuttle Carrying 747 Was Secretly Modified To Defend Itself From Heat-Seeking Missiles (Updated)
Air Force One

Space Shuttle Carrying 747 Was Secretly Modified To Defend Itself From Heat-Seeking Missiles (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jan 28, 2022

Plan To Fix Troubled KC-46 Tanker Risks Making Same Mistakes New Report Says
KC-46

Plan To Fix Troubled KC-46 Tanker Risks Making Same Mistakes New Report Says

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jan 28, 2022

The Air Force Wants Laser Communication Pods To Securely Link Fighter Aircraft With Satellites
U.S. Air Force

The Air Force Wants Laser Communication Pods To Securely Link Fighter Aircraft With Satellites

By Brett Tingley

Posted on Jan 27, 2022

Qatar Surprises With A Second Advanced Jet Trainer Being Added To Its Expanding Air Force
Air Forces

Qatar Surprises With A Second Advanced Jet Trainer Being Added To Its Expanding Air Force

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 26, 2022

MQ-8C Fire Scout Is The Long-Range Eyes For Beleaguered Littoral Combat Ships
Helicopters

MQ-8C Fire Scout Is The Long-Range Eyes For Beleaguered Littoral Combat Ships

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Jan 26, 2022

Navy Exploring Options For Recovering F-35C That Fell Into The South China Sea
F-35C

Navy Exploring Options For Recovering F-35C That Fell Into The South China Sea

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jan 25, 2022

F-35C Accident Aboard Carrier In South China Sea Forces Pilot To Eject, Injures Seven Sailors (Updated)
F-35C

F-35C Accident Aboard Carrier In South China Sea Forces Pilot To Eject, Injures Seven Sailors (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jan 24, 2022

UAE F-16s Strike Ballistic Missile Launcher In Yemen In Retaliation To Another Barrage On Abu Dhabi
F-16

UAE F-16s Strike Ballistic Missile Launcher In Yemen In Retaliation To Another Barrage On Abu Dhabi

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jan 24, 2022

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

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jan 24, 2022

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

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

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jan 23, 2022

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

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

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

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

U.S. Clears The Way For Transferring Ex-Afghan Mi-17 Helicopters To Ukraine: Report
Mi8/Mi-17

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 20, 2022

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

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jan 20, 2022

Navy Destroyer Deployed Counter-Drone Electronic Warfare System During 2019 Mystery Swarm Incident:
Swarms

Navy Destroyer Deployed Counter-Drone Electronic Warfare System During 2019 Mystery Swarm Incident:

By Adam Kehoe and Marc Cecotti

Updated on Jan 20, 2022

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

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jan 19, 2022

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

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

By Joseph Trevithick and Brett Tingley

Posted on Jan 19, 2022

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

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jan 18, 2022

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

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 18, 2022

Swedish Security Agency Declares A National Event As Drone Incursions Over Nuclear Sites Grow
Unmanned

Swedish Security Agency Declares A National Event As Drone Incursions Over Nuclear Sites Grow

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 18, 2022

Kratos Reveals Existence Of Secretive Demogorgon Unmanned Combat Aircraft Program (Updated)
OBSS

Kratos Reveals Existence Of Secretive Demogorgon Unmanned Combat Aircraft Program (Updated)

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Jan 18, 2022

Drones Suspected In Yemeni Rebels’ Multi-Target Attack On UAE (Updated)
Unmanned

Drones Suspected In Yemeni Rebels’ Multi-Target Attack On UAE (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jan 17, 2022

Mysterious Drone Incursions Confirmed Over Sweden’s Nuclear Facilities
Unmanned

Mysterious Drone Incursions Confirmed Over Sweden’s Nuclear Facilities

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Jan 17, 2022

The F-22 Raptor Could Finally Get The Infrared Sensor It Was Originally Promised
F-22

The F-22 Raptor Could Finally Get The Infrared Sensor It Was Originally Promised

By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jan 13, 2022

Incoming North Korean Missile Warning Prompted FAA’s Mysterious Air Traffic Halt
U.S. Air Force

Incoming North Korean Missile Warning Prompted FAA’s Mysterious Air Traffic Halt

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jan 13, 2022

Russia’s First New Production Tu-160 Blackjack In Decades Makes Its Maiden Flight (Updated)
Tu-160

Russia’s First New Production Tu-160 Blackjack In Decades Makes Its Maiden Flight (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jan 12, 2022

Bomblet Dropping Drones Are Now Being Used By Cartels In Mexico’s Drug War
Loitering Munitions

Bomblet Dropping Drones Are Now Being Used By Cartels In Mexico’s Drug War

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 12, 2022

Taiwan Loses F-16V After Just Two Months Of Frontline Operations (Updated)
F-16

Taiwan Loses F-16V After Just Two Months Of Frontline Operations (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jan 11, 2022

This Footage Of Jet-Powered Coyote Drones Obliterating Other Drones Is Incredible
Unmanned

This Footage Of Jet-Powered Coyote Drones Obliterating Other Drones Is Incredible

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Jan 10, 2022

Russia’s Su-34 Fullback Strike Jet Is The King Of Hauling Gas
Su-34

Russia’s Su-34 Fullback Strike Jet Is The King Of Hauling Gas

By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jan 10, 2022