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The US Plan to Give Afghanistan a Fleet of Black Hawks Is Deeply Flawed

The US Plan to Give Afghanistan a Fleet of Black Hawks Is Deeply Flawed The US Plan to Give Afghanistan a Fleet of Black Hawks Is Deeply Flawed

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:34 PM EDT

Germany Might Join the F-35 Program

Germany Might Join the F-35 Program Germany Might Join the F-35 Program

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:34 PM EDT

Yes, Britain Really Did Just Issue a Terror Warning for Antarctica

Yes, Britain Really Did Just Issue a Terror Warning for Antarctica Yes, Britain Really Did Just Issue a Terror Warning for Antarctica

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:34 PM EDT

Three Planes Will Square Off in the USAF’s Light Attack Experiment

Three Planes Will Square Off in the USAF’s Light Attack Experiment Three Planes Will Square Off in the USAF’s Light Attack Experiment

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:33 PM EDT

U.S. Special Operators and Marines Want A New Long-Range Machine Gun

U.S. Special Operators and Marines Want A New Long-Range Machine Gun U.S. Special Operators and Marines Want A New Long-Range Machine Gun

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:33 PM EDT

This U.S. Army Manual Has New Official Details About the RQ-170 Sentinel Drone

This U.S. Army Manual Has New Official Details About the RQ-170 Sentinel Drone This U.S. Army Manual Has New Official Details About the RQ-170 Sentinel Drone

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:33 PM EDT

A Simple Screw Up Caused $4 Million in Damage to Air Force One

A Simple Screw Up Caused $4 Million in Damage to Air Force One A Simple Screw Up Caused $4 Million in Damage to Air Force One

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:32 PM EDT

As Tensions Simmer, CIA Says It Will Spy Even Harder on Pyongyang

As Tensions Simmer, CIA Says It Will Spy Even Harder on Pyongyang As Tensions Simmer, CIA Says It Will Spy Even Harder on Pyongyang

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:32 PM EDT

US Gives Syrian Kurds Combat Vehicles, Mortars, Anti-Tank Weapons, and More

US Gives Syrian Kurds Combat Vehicles, Mortars, Anti-Tank Weapons, and More US Gives Syrian Kurds Combat Vehicles, Mortars, Anti-Tank Weapons, and More

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:32 PM EDT

The Army Is Once Again Looking to Replace the 5.56mm Cartridge

The Army Is Once Again Looking to Replace the 5.56mm Cartridge The Army Is Once Again Looking to Replace the 5.56mm Cartridge

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:32 PM EDT

Russia’s “Safe Zones” In Syria Only Make Things More Complicated

Russia’s “Safe Zones” In Syria Only Make Things More Complicated Russia’s “Safe Zones” In Syria Only Make Things More Complicated

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:31 PM EDT

USAF Reaper Drones Can Finally Drop GPS Guided Joint Direct Attack Munitions

USAF Reaper Drones Can Finally Drop GPS Guided Joint Direct Attack Munitions USAF Reaper Drones Can Finally Drop GPS Guided Joint Direct Attack Munitions

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:30 PM EDT

U.S. Navy SEAL Dies in Somalia Raid as Pentagon Steps Up Operations

U.S. Navy SEAL Dies in Somalia Raid as Pentagon Steps Up Operations U.S. Navy SEAL Dies in Somalia Raid as Pentagon Steps Up Operations

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:30 PM EDT

The US Military is Formally Ending its Hunt For Joseph Kony and the LRA

The US Military is Formally Ending its Hunt For Joseph Kony and the LRA The US Military is Formally Ending its Hunt For Joseph Kony and the LRA

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:30 PM EDT

More U.S. Strykers Appear in Syria as Tensions With Turkey Flare

More U.S. Strykers Appear in Syria as Tensions With Turkey Flare More U.S. Strykers Appear in Syria as Tensions With Turkey Flare

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:29 PM EDT

Freighter Full of Sheep Accidentally Sinks Russian Spy Ship

Freighter Full of Sheep Accidentally Sinks Russian Spy Ship Freighter Full of Sheep Accidentally Sinks Russian Spy Ship

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:29 PM EDT

The USMC Is Interested In This Crazy Speedboat That Transforms Into A Submarine

The USMC Is Interested In This Crazy Speedboat That Transforms Into A Submarine The USMC Is Interested In This Crazy Speedboat That Transforms Into A Submarine

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:29 PM EDT

The USAF’s F-35s in Estonia Are a Message to Russia and Critics

The USAF’s F-35s in Estonia Are a Message to Russia and Critics The USAF’s F-35s in Estonia Are a Message to Russia and Critics

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:28 PM EDT

The U.S. Army Wants to Call in Cyber Attacks Like Artillery Fire

The U.S. Army Wants to Call in Cyber Attacks Like Artillery Fire The U.S. Army Wants to Call in Cyber Attacks Like Artillery Fire

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:28 PM EDT

The U.S. Army’s Laser-Armed Stryker Has Blasted Dozens of Drones

The U.S. Army’s Laser-Armed Stryker Has Blasted Dozens of Drones The U.S. Army’s Laser-Armed Stryker Has Blasted Dozens of Drones

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:28 PM EDT

This Is How America Keeps Watch Over North Korea From The Sky

This Is How America Keeps Watch Over North Korea From The Sky This Is How America Keeps Watch Over North Korea From The Sky

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:28 PM EDT

This Throw-Away Drone Could Rush Supplies to Marines in Need

This Throw-Away Drone Could Rush Supplies to Marines in Need This Throw-Away Drone Could Rush Supplies to Marines in Need

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:28 PM EDT

USAF To Keep Upgraded F-16s Till 2048 As Fate Of F-15C In Doubt

USAF To Keep Upgraded F-16s Till 2048 As Fate Of F-15C In Doubt USAF To Keep Upgraded F-16s Till 2048 As Fate Of F-15C In Doubt

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:27 PM EDT

Russia’s Arctic Troops Are Getting These Specialized Mobile Air Defenses

Russia’s Arctic Troops Are Getting These Specialized Mobile Air Defenses Russia’s Arctic Troops Are Getting These Specialized Mobile Air Defenses

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:27 PM EDT

Sikorsky and Boeing Give us a Glimpse of Their New Attack Helicopter Concept

Sikorsky and Boeing Give us a Glimpse of Their New Attack Helicopter Concept Sikorsky and Boeing Give us a Glimpse of Their New Attack Helicopter Concept

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:27 PM EDT

U.S. And NATO Special Ops Just Fought a Fake Guerrilla War in West Virginia

U.S. And NATO Special Ops Just Fought a Fake Guerrilla War in West Virginia U.S. And NATO Special Ops Just Fought a Fake Guerrilla War in West Virginia

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:26 PM EDT

America Is Still Training Ukrainian Troops to Fly a Drone They Hate

America Is Still Training Ukrainian Troops to Fly a Drone They Hate America Is Still Training Ukrainian Troops to Fly a Drone They Hate

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:25 PM EDT

America Is Expanding Its Secretive War in Somalia

America Is Expanding Its Secretive War in Somalia America Is Expanding Its Secretive War in Somalia

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:25 PM EDT

Yet Another Version of the U.S. Army’s New Spy Plane Appears in Arizona

Yet Another Version of the U.S. Army’s New Spy Plane Appears in Arizona Yet Another Version of the U.S. Army’s New Spy Plane Appears in Arizona

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:24 PM EDT

This Crazy Tandem Rotor Drone May One Day Rescue U.S. Army Casualties

This Crazy Tandem Rotor Drone May One Day Rescue U.S. Army Casualties This Crazy Tandem Rotor Drone May One Day Rescue U.S. Army Casualties

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:24 PM EDT

A Higher-Risk US Strategy to Rout ISIS From Mosul Emerges

A Higher-Risk US Strategy to Rout ISIS From Mosul Emerges A Higher-Risk US Strategy to Rout ISIS From Mosul Emerges

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Jun 29 6:24 PM EDT

The U.S. Army’s Newest Spy Plane Is in Action in Africa and Latin America

The U.S. Army’s Newest Spy Plane Is in Action in Africa and Latin America The U.S. Army’s Newest Spy Plane Is in Action in Africa and Latin America

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:22 PM EDT

U.S. Special Operators Want a Tiny Assault Rifle

U.S. Special Operators Want a Tiny Assault Rifle U.S. Special Operators Want a Tiny Assault Rifle

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 5:48 PM EDT

Why Russia Has Sent Troops to Egypt for Possible Operations in Libya

Why Russia Has Sent Troops to Egypt for Possible Operations in Libya Why Russia Has Sent Troops to Egypt for Possible Operations in Libya

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 5:48 PM EDT

U.S. Air Force Buying Special Drone-Snagging Shotgun Shells

U.S. Air Force Buying Special Drone-Snagging Shotgun Shells U.S. Air Force Buying Special Drone-Snagging Shotgun Shells

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 5:48 PM EDT

America’s Counter-Terrorism Fight in Yemen Is Entering a New Phase

America’s Counter-Terrorism Fight in Yemen Is Entering a New Phase America’s Counter-Terrorism Fight in Yemen Is Entering a New Phase

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 5:47 PM EDT

U.S. Marines Secretly Set Up Artillery Base North of Raqqa

U.S. Marines Secretly Set Up Artillery Base North of Raqqa U.S. Marines Secretly Set Up Artillery Base North of Raqqa

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 5:47 PM EDT

THAAD Might Not Be Ready to Take on North Korea’s Missiles

THAAD Might Not Be Ready to Take on North Korea’s Missiles THAAD Might Not Be Ready to Take on North Korea’s Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 5:45 PM EDT

U.S. Army M1 Abrams Tanks in Europe Are Getting Explosive Reactive Armor

U.S. Army M1 Abrams Tanks in Europe Are Getting Explosive Reactive Armor U.S. Army M1 Abrams Tanks in Europe Are Getting Explosive Reactive Armor

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 5:45 PM EDT

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

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 29 3:41 AM EDT

Docs Show Navy Got ‘UFO’ Patent Granted By Warning Of Similar Chinese Tech Advances

Docs Show Navy Got ‘UFO’ Patent Granted By Warning Of Similar Chinese Tech Advances Docs Show Navy Got ‘UFO’ Patent Granted By Warning Of Similar Chinese Tech Advances

By Brett Tingley and Tyler Rogoway

Jun 28 4:22 PM EDT

F-22 Raptors Deploy To Qatar For The First Time Ever Amid Iran Tensions

F-22 Raptors Deploy To Qatar For The First Time Ever Amid Iran Tensions F-22 Raptors Deploy To Qatar For The First Time Ever Amid Iran Tensions

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 28 4:11 PM EDT

Army Tried To Get Data On Soviet Lasers With Bond-Like Sensors Hidden In Consumer Cameras

Army Tried To Get Data On Soviet Lasers With Bond-Like Sensors Hidden In Consumer Cameras Army Tried To Get Data On Soviet Lasers With Bond-Like Sensors Hidden In Consumer Cameras

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 28 1:09 PM EDT

Rolled Over Stryker Crushed Army Ranger In Fatal Training Accident Last Year

Rolled Over Stryker Crushed Army Ranger In Fatal Training Accident Last Year Rolled Over Stryker Crushed Army Ranger In Fatal Training Accident Last Year

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 27 2:34 PM EDT

Russia Reportedly Developing Its Own AC-130-Like Gunship From Converted An-12 Cargo Planes

Russia Reportedly Developing Its Own AC-130-Like Gunship From Converted An-12 Cargo Planes Russia Reportedly Developing Its Own AC-130-Like Gunship From Converted An-12 Cargo Planes

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 26 9:18 PM EDT

Navy’s Newest Littoral Combat Ship Damaged After Smacking Into A Moored Ship In Canada

Navy’s Newest Littoral Combat Ship Damaged After Smacking Into A Moored Ship In Canada Navy’s Newest Littoral Combat Ship Damaged After Smacking Into A Moored Ship In Canada

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 25 9:36 PM EDT

The United Kingdom Becomes The Third Country To Send F-35s Into Combat

The United Kingdom Becomes The Third Country To Send F-35s Into Combat The United Kingdom Becomes The Third Country To Send F-35s Into Combat

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 25 2:49 PM EDT

U.S. Navy Buys Blue Angels A Surplus Royal Air Force C-130J To Replace Fat Albert

U.S. Navy Buys Blue Angels A Surplus Royal Air Force C-130J To Replace Fat Albert U.S. Navy Buys Blue Angels A Surplus Royal Air Force C-130J To Replace Fat Albert

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 25 9:40 AM EDT

Soldiers Can Look Like Star Wars Bounty Hunters With This Crazy Helmet

Soldiers Can Look Like Star Wars Bounty Hunters With This Crazy Helmet Soldiers Can Look Like Star Wars Bounty Hunters With This Crazy Helmet

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 24 1:48 PM EDT

Our Holiday Gift Guide For The Aviation Or Military Geek In Your Life

Our Holiday Gift Guide For The Aviation Or Military Geek In Your Life Our Holiday Gift Guide For The Aviation Or Military Geek In Your Life

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 22 6:27 AM EDT

Bunker Talk: Let’s Chat About All The Stories We Did And Didn’t Report On This Week

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By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 22 4:53 AM EDT

This Gorgeous Gallery From Russia’s Massive “Army 2017” Weapons Expo Is A Must View

This Gorgeous Gallery From Russia’s Massive “Army 2017” Weapons Expo Is A Must View This Gorgeous Gallery From Russia’s Massive “Army 2017” Weapons Expo Is A Must View

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 22 2:17 AM EDT

Here’s Everything We Know About The U.S. Strikes On Iran That Never Came

Here’s Everything We Know About The U.S. Strikes On Iran That Never Came Here’s Everything We Know About The U.S. Strikes On Iran That Never Came

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 21 3:15 PM EDT

Recent UFO Encounters With Navy Pilots Occurred Constantly Across Multiple Squadrons

Recent UFO Encounters With Navy Pilots Occurred Constantly Across Multiple Squadrons Recent UFO Encounters With Navy Pilots Occurred Constantly Across Multiple Squadrons

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 21 1:58 PM EDT

Everything We Know About Iran’s Claim That It Shot Down A U.S. RQ-4 Global Hawk Drone (Updated)

Everything We Know About Iran’s Claim That It Shot Down A U.S. RQ-4 Global Hawk Drone (Updated) Everything We Know About Iran’s Claim That It Shot Down A U.S. RQ-4 Global Hawk Drone (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 20 7:59 PM EDT

No Easy Decisions For U.S. Over How To React To Iran Shooting Down Navy Drone

No Easy Decisions For U.S. Over How To React To Iran Shooting Down Navy Drone No Easy Decisions For U.S. Over How To React To Iran Shooting Down Navy Drone

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 20 7:58 PM EDT

Navy Explosives Expert Shows Off Evidence Of Iranian Involvement In Tanker Attacks

Navy Explosives Expert Shows Off Evidence Of Iranian Involvement In Tanker Attacks Navy Explosives Expert Shows Off Evidence Of Iranian Involvement In Tanker Attacks

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 20 1:33 PM EDT

Congressional Meddling Could Begin To Sink The Navy’s Frigate Program

Congressional Meddling Could Begin To Sink The Navy’s Frigate Program Congressional Meddling Could Begin To Sink The Navy’s Frigate Program

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 19 9:00 PM EDT

Marine One Has A Plush New Interior

Marine One Has A Plush New Interior Marine One Has A Plush New Interior

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 19 2:38 PM EDT

Russia’s Most Modern Warship And Its Escorts Have Entered The Caribbean Sea

Russia’s Most Modern Warship And Its Escorts Have Entered The Caribbean Sea Russia’s Most Modern Warship And Its Escorts Have Entered The Caribbean Sea

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 19 12:49 PM EDT

Northrop And Raytheon Have Been Secretly Working On Scramjet Powered Hypersonic Missile

Northrop And Raytheon Have Been Secretly Working On Scramjet Powered Hypersonic Missile Northrop And Raytheon Have Been Secretly Working On Scramjet Powered Hypersonic Missile

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 18 2:48 PM EDT

Watch This Gorgeous Time Lapse Of A P-3s Voyage Over Greenland’s Glaciers

Watch This Gorgeous Time Lapse Of A P-3s Voyage Over Greenland’s Glaciers Watch This Gorgeous Time Lapse Of A P-3s Voyage Over Greenland’s Glaciers

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 18 8:04 AM EDT

Check Out The Cockpit In Draken International’s Private Mirage F-1M Aggressor Jets

Check Out The Cockpit In Draken International’s Private Mirage F-1M Aggressor Jets Check Out The Cockpit In Draken International’s Private Mirage F-1M Aggressor Jets

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 18 8:00 AM EDT

Kim Jong Un’s Praetorian Guards Are Really A 100,000 Man Personal Army

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By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 18 7:57 AM EDT