News & Features (Page 37)

Latest in News & Features

A photo taken on February 8, 2022 shows an underground passage in the former vault of the Bundesbank Bunker Museum in Cochem, western Germany. The Bundesbank Bunker was a bunker of the German Bundesbank in Cochem for the storage of an emergency currency. From 1964 to 1988, up to 15 billion marks were stored in the top-secret facility to protect Germany from a national economic crisis in the event of hyperinflation caused by the Cold War.
Bunker Talk

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 9, 2024

A close-up shot of part of a T-72 tank track, produced by Cook Defence Systems
Cold War

Tank Museum In U.K. Playing Big Role In Keeping Ukraine’s Armor On Track

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 8, 2024

An intriguing video has been doing the rounds on social media recently, showing the wind-tunnel testing of a French future fighter concept, a tailless jet fitted with prominent leading-edge vortex controllers, or LEVCONs.
Europe

Su-57 Felon Feature Appears On French Future Tailless Fighter Concept

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 8, 2024

Russia appears to have started using first-person view-type kamikaze drones using a physical control line instead of a wireless link.
Russia

Russia Now Looks To Be Using Wire-Guided Kamikaze Drones In Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 8, 2024

The grounding of all US military V-22 Ospreys following a crash in November 2023 has been lifted.
Japan

V-22 Osprey Finally Cleared To Fly After Three Month Grounding

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 8, 2024

Expeditionary transfer docks and JLOTS could be used to support a Gaza mission but not with risks.
Israel

This Is How The U.S. Could Set Up A Gaza Beachhead, But Not Without Risks

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (3rd R) and Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis (2nd R) tour the streets destroyed by the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine during Mitsotakis's official visit in Odesa, Ukraine on March 6, 2024. The leaders then arrived at the port of Odesa, which has been repeatedly attacked by Russian missiles and drones, to inspect the functioning of the 'grain corridor' in Odesa.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Missile Landed Near Zelensky And Greek Prime Minister In Odesa

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

The Army has received a prototype variant of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) armed with a Patria NEMO 120mm turreted mortar.
Northern Europe

Army Gets 120mm ‘Nemo’ Mortar Turret Toting Armed Vehicle Prototype

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

Declassified documents shine new light on an incident off the coast of Florida in January 2023 where an Air Force pilot says they saw something that looked like an "Apollo spacecraft."
U.S. Homeland

Air Force Pilot’s Bizarre Encounter With Capsule-Like Craft Off Florida Declassified

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

F-16 Block 70 about to head on its delivery flight to Bahrain.
Persian Gulf

First Block 70 F-16s Are Out For Delivery (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

Inside the USMC's operational test aviation unit, VMX-1.
U.S. Homeland

Inside VMX-1, The Test Squadron Rewriting The USMC’s Air Combat Playbook

By James Deboer

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

Pulsejet drone has flown.
U.S. Homeland

Pulsejet Drone Flies, Could Have Big Impact On Cost Of Future Weapons

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

The Barbados-flagged cargo ship True Confidence has been abandoned in the Gulf of Aden following apparent attack that reportedly left it on fire and with casualties among its crew.
Iran

Another Burning Cargo Ship Abandoned After Houthi Missile Attack (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

An extraordinary video has emerged showing some of the last moments aboard the Russian Black Sea Fleet landing ship Cesar Kunikov (also written as Tsezar Kunikov) as it was attacked by Ukrainian naval drones last month.
Russia

Russian Ship Under Drone Boat Attack Seen In Dramatic Onboard Video

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

Videos have emerged showing the possible remains of a spy balloon that fishermen recently recovered off the coast of Alaska.
U.S. Homeland

Our First Look At Possible Spy Balloon Wreck Found By Alaskan Fishermen

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

For the first time, we have gotten the chance to see inside the Russian factory where license production of the Iranian Shahed-series one-way attack drone is taking place.
Russia

Our First Look Inside Russia’s Shahed-136 Attack Drone Factory

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

CF-5 refuels from a 707 tanker.
Cold War

F-5 Pilot’s Double Engine Flameout While Refueling Over The Atlantic

By Dan McWilliams

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

The British Army's 16th Air Assault Brigade Combat Team now has new computerized sights for its rifles to help knock down enemy drones.
United Kingdom

British Army Paratroopers Get Computerized Rifle Sights To Shoot Down Drones

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

Russia is taking a page out of Ukraine's play book and creating Naval drone regiments
Ukraine

Ukrainian Drone Boats Sink Russian Navy Patrol Ship

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

The US Coast Guard says it plans to award a sole source contract to buy an existing commercial icebreaker.
Arctic

Coast Guard Poised To Buy Badly Needed Private Icebreaker

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

M1 Abrams lost on the battlefield in Ukraine after hitting a mine.
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Another M1 Abrams Tank Lost (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 4, 2024

There are growing signs that an unprecedented AGM-183A hypersonic missile test staged from Guam is imminent.
U.S. Homeland

Unprecedented U.S. Hypersonic Weapon Test In West Pacific Appears Imminent

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 4, 2024

ITALIAN NAVY CAIO DUILIO
Red Sea

Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 4, 2024

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)
U.S. Homeland

XQ-58 Valkyrie Completes Second Flight With The Marine Corps

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 2, 2024

Fishing boat catches suspected spy balloon off Alaska
U.S. Homeland

Alaskan Fisherman Catch Possible Spy Balloon, FBI To Examine Wreckage: Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 2, 2024

3/12/1941- New York, NY: Hotel completes air raid shelter. A few of the Allerton House's guests showed how comfortable and practical are the conveniences incorporated in the new air-raid shelter completed in the sub-basement of the hotel. The shelter is approximately 45 feet underground, and an auxiliary lighting system has been installed in case the hotel's own light plant goes out of order. This photo shows four women happily playing cards under a sign that says "Shelter." Bettmann via Getty Images.
Bunker Talk

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 2, 2024

A-50 Mainstay
Russia

Russia Building More Dated A-50 Radar Planes Is Desperate But May Be Necessary

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 1, 2024

The Air Force has very publicly shown pictures of a live AGM-183A hypersonic missile under the wing of a B-52H bomber on Guam despite previously announcing plans to end program.
Indo-Pacific

B-52 Armed With Hypersonic Missile Makes Appearance In Guam

By Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 1, 2024

As part of the announcement of the first flight its new XQ-67A drone, the Air Force has shared new information about its Off-Board Sensing Station program and revealed the existence of a companion Off-Board Weapon Station concept.
U.S. Homeland

The XQ-67A Has A Secretive, Higher-Performance, Deadly Cousin

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 1, 2024

The head of US Strategic Command has advocated for the US military taking a serious look at going back to deploying intercontinental ballistic missiles loaded with multiple nuclear warheads.
Russia

Return To ICBMs Armed With Multiple Warheads Suggested By STRATCOM Boss

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

General Atomics' XQ-67A drone, built for the Air Force's Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) program, has made its first flight.
U.S. Homeland

XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station Drone Has Flown (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

An air-to-air right side view of a 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111F aircraft releasing its load of Mark 82 high-drag bombs over the Bardenas Reales range. The 494th TFS has been deployed to Zaragoza Air Base for training.
Cold War

The F-111 Was Faster Than You Think

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

J-15 AND J-35 MOCKUPS ON THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER LIAONING
China

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Heads To Sea With Mockup J-35 Stealth Fighter

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

A new report indicates the thresholds for Russia's use of tactical nuclear weapons are much lower than have previously been understood and also points to continued planning for a potential nuclear conflict with China.
China

Russia’s Low Threshold For Nuclear Weapons Use Detailed In New Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

Damage sustained by inclement weather at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base tornado damage
U.S. Homeland

Tornado Ravages Air Force Museum Restoration Hangar At Wright Patterson AFB

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

Germany won't send taurus missiles to Ukraine because troops would have to go with them.
Germany

Ukraine Situation Report: Scholz Says Germans Would Need To Deploy With Taurus Missiles

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 28, 2024

The US Army has announced major planned changes to its overall force structure that includes a significant boost in air and missile defense capacity with a focus on counter-drone and counter-cruise missile capabilities.
U.S. Homeland

Huge Boost To Army’s Air Defenses Planned In New Force Structure

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 28, 2024

German Navy frigate Hessen at sea
Iran

German Frigate Mistakenly Fires On MQ-9, Downs Two Houthi Drones

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 28, 2024

Singapore Adds F-35As To Expand Its Stealth Fighter Fleet
Indo-Pacific

Singapore Adds F-35As To Expand Its Stealth Fighter Fleet

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 28, 2024

The next version of the famed Little Bird helicopter for the US Army's elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment has reportedly been dubbed the MH-6R.
U.S. Homeland

New Night Stalker Little Bird Helicopters Now Dubbed MH-6R (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 27, 2024

Our Best Look At Taiwan’s First Homegrown Submarine
Taiwan

Our Best Look At Taiwan’s First Homegrown Submarine

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 27, 2024

German special operations forces are set reportedly set to become the first military operator of a variant of the HK 433 rifle.
Germany

German Special Ops To Be First HK433 Military User: Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 27, 2024

A Ukrainian Bradley on display for propaganda
Russia

Captured Ukrainian M2 Bradley Paraded On Russian Propaganda Train

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 27, 2024

A B-52 bomber made an emergency landing at Minot Air Force Base on January 23, 2024, due to an engine fire. The fire was subsequently put out an the crew of the aircraft was unharmed in the mishap.
U.S. Homeland

B-52 Stratofortress Damaged After Engine Fire

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 27, 2024

Sea Viper missiles being loaded onto HMS Diamond
Red Sea

British Destroyer Rearming In Gibraltar, Heading Back To Red Sea

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

F-15EX Afterburner
Indo-Pacific

Just How Fast Is The F-15EX Really?

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

Imagery has emerged that looks to show one of Ukraine's prized U.S.-supplied M1 Abrams tanks having suffered significant damage.
Russia

Ukraine’s First M1 Abrams Tank Loss Appears To Have Occurred

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

U.S. soldiers take time out to read newspapers and magazines above and below their sandbagged bunker in a base camp set up in a jungle clearing in South Vietnam near the Cambodian border on November 28, 1966. AP Photo/Horst Faas.
Bunker Talk

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 24, 2024

Hungary has signed a deal to buy four Gripen C fighters just days before the country is expected to approve Sweden's NATO membership.
NATO

Hungary Inks Deal For Gripen Fighters Ahead Of Sweden NATO Membership Vote

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 23, 2024

Ukraine L118 105mm Howitzer
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Warns Of Looming “Catastrophic” Arms Shortage

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 23, 2024

The Beriev A-50U 'Mainstay' airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft based on the Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft belonging to Russian Air Force in the air. 'U' designation stands for extended range and advanced digital radio systems. This aircraft was named after Sergey Atayants - Beriev's chief designer.
Russia

Another One Of Russia’s Prized A-50 Radar Planes Shot Down, Ukraine Claims

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 23, 2024

New details about the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone program, as well as recent discussions about its progress and future, all point to its potential to reshape how the service does business and fights.
U.S. Homeland

Everything New We Just Learned About The Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 23, 2024

M1 ABRAMS IN ACTION
Russia

This May Be The First Video Of A Ukrainian M1 Abrams In Combat

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 23, 2024

Drone attack inside warehouse in ukraine
Russia

Ukrainian FPV Drones Hunt, Kill Russian Armor Inside Building

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Feb 22, 2024

Unmanned drone variant concept of the Tesla Cybertruck
U.S. Homeland

The Case For Turning Cybertruck Into A Militarized Unmanned Ground Vehicle

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 22, 2024

CF-18 Cold War
Cold War

Hornet Pilot’s Cold War Mission Left Him In The “Buffer Zone” Between East And West

By Dan McWilliams

Posted on Feb 22, 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pictured emerging from Russian President Putin's armored limo
North Korea

Kim Jong Un Gifted Russian-Made Luxury Car From Pal Putin

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

Russia has reportedly recieved hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles after years of negotiations, which could present a significant new threat to Ukraine.
Iran

Iran Just Delivered Hundreds Of Iranian Ballistic Missiles To Russia: Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row
United Kingdom

Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

TF-X FIRST FLIGHT
Turkey

Turkey’s Kaan Next-Generation Fighter Has Flown

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

The Australian government has released a new plan for the country's navy's surface fleets that calls for new classes of optionally-crewed missile-armed ships and traditional crewed general purpose frigates.
Australia

Australia To Bet Big On Heavily Armed, Optionally Crewed Warships

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

Captain Maxim Kuzminov, Pilot Of A Russian Military Mi-8 Helicopter In Kyiv
Russia

Russia’s Spy Chief Says Recently Gunned-Down Pilot Defector Was A “Moral Corpse”

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 20, 2024

KN-24 SRBM
North Korea

North Korean Missile Used In Ukraine Was Packed Full Of U.S. Parts

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 20, 2024

Northrop Grumman says it has successfully conducted a shroud fly-off test as part of the development of the new LGM-35 intercontinental ballistic missile for the U.S. Air Force.
U.S. Homeland

New Sentinel ICBM’s Nose Shroud Separation Test A Flying Success

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 20, 2024