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The US Air Force's Air Mobility Command has outlined a critical need to give its fleets new counter-drone defenses they can use wherever they go.

Built-In Counter-Drone Defenses Sought For Air Force Transports, Tankers Built-In Counter-Drone Defenses Sought For Air Force Transports, Tankers

By Eric Tegler, Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 3:55 PM EDT

The Missile Defense Agency has released rare video footage showing the entire launch sequence of a mock medium-range ballistic missile from a C-17 cargo plane during a recent test.

C-17 Launching Mock Ballistic Missile Seen Like Never Before C-17 Launching Mock Ballistic Missile Seen Like Never Before

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 9 2:10 PM EST

Silver Bullet C-17

C-17’s Airstream ‘Silver Bullet’ VVIP Pods Weren’t Airworthy For 20 Years C-17’s Airstream ‘Silver Bullet’ VVIP Pods Weren’t Airworthy For 20 Years

By Howard Altman

Jul 28 12:50 PM EDT

Eight US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III airlifters at Bardufoss Air Station in Norway on May 10, 2022. The inset is a screen shot from an online flight tracking website showing the aircraft leaving Norway.

Conga Line Of C-17s Spotted Heading South Over Europe From Norway (Updated) Conga Line Of C-17s Spotted Heading South Over Europe From Norway (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

May 10 5:12 PM EDT

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

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

By Joseph Trevithick and Brett Tingley

Jan 18 7:52 PM EST

These Images Of Aussie C-17s Flying Among Skyscrapers In Brisbane Are The Best We’ve Ever Seen

These Images Of Aussie C-17s Flying Among Skyscrapers In Brisbane Are The Best We’ve Ever Seen These Images Of Aussie C-17s Flying Among Skyscrapers In Brisbane Are The Best We’ve Ever Seen

By Tyler Rogoway

Oct 5 5:02 PM EDT

Our Best Look Yet At ‘Rapid Dragon’ Cargo Plane-Launched Stealth Cruise Missiles In Action

Our Best Look Yet At ‘Rapid Dragon’ Cargo Plane-Launched Stealth Cruise Missiles In Action Our Best Look Yet At ‘Rapid Dragon’ Cargo Plane-Launched Stealth Cruise Missiles In Action

By Tyler Rogoway and Thomas Newdick

Sep 21 4:54 PM EDT

Slovak Military Refutes Claim That One Of Their Special Operators Was On One Of The Last C-17s Out Of Kabul

Slovak Military Refutes Claim That One Of Their Special Operators Was On One Of The Last C-17s Out Of Kabul Slovak Military Refutes Claim That One Of Their Special Operators Was On One Of The Last C-17s Out Of Kabul

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 3 9:55 PM EDT

Packed C-17 Cargo Jet Out Of Kabul Actually Had 823 People Onboard Setting New Record (Updated)

Packed C-17 Cargo Jet Out Of Kabul Actually Had 823 People Onboard Setting New Record (Updated) Packed C-17 Cargo Jet Out Of Kabul Actually Had 823 People Onboard Setting New Record (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 20 2:40 PM EDT

Situation At Kabul Airport “Would Have Been Difficult For Anyone To Predict” Says Pentagon Spokesman (Updated)

Situation At Kabul Airport “Would Have Been Difficult For Anyone To Predict” Says Pentagon Spokesman (Updated) Situation At Kabul Airport “Would Have Been Difficult For Anyone To Predict” Says Pentagon Spokesman (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 17 1:51 PM EDT

800 People Evacuated From Kabul Aboard A Single C-17 Cargo Jet (Updated)

800 People Evacuated From Kabul Aboard A Single C-17 Cargo Jet (Updated) 800 People Evacuated From Kabul Aboard A Single C-17 Cargo Jet (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 16 6:44 PM EDT

Apache Helicopters Chase Afghans Swarming A C-17 On Kabul Airport’s Runway (Updated)

Apache Helicopters Chase Afghans Swarming A C-17 On Kabul Airport’s Runway (Updated) Apache Helicopters Chase Afghans Swarming A C-17 On Kabul Airport’s Runway (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 16 1:34 PM EDT

Watch This C-17 Engage Its Thrust Reversers In Mid-Air To Make An Extremely Rapid Descent

Watch This C-17 Engage Its Thrust Reversers In Mid-Air To Make An Extremely Rapid Descent Watch This C-17 Engage Its Thrust Reversers In Mid-Air To Make An Extremely Rapid Descent

By Thomas Newdick

Aug 3 8:52 PM EDT

Watch This C-17 Make A Bonkers “Tactical Departure” From Portland International Airport (Updated)

Watch This C-17 Make A Bonkers “Tactical Departure” From Portland International Airport (Updated) Watch This C-17 Make A Bonkers “Tactical Departure” From Portland International Airport (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 28 8:58 PM EDT

C-17 Pilot Who Made That Intense Takeoff From Portland Explains The Maneuver

C-17 Pilot Who Made That Intense Takeoff From Portland Explains The Maneuver C-17 Pilot Who Made That Intense Takeoff From Portland Explains The Maneuver

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 28 8:31 PM EDT

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

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 16 8:50 PM EDT