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Japan Air Self-Defense Force's RQ-4B takes maiden flight
Japan

Japan Flies Its RQ-4 Global Hawk For The First Time

The high-flying surveillance drone will help Japan and its allies keep tabs on regional foes amid heightening tensions in the Pacific.

The F-35B Can Eject Its Pilot Automatically
F-35

The F-35B Can Eject Its Pilot Automatically

Only the F-35B variant has an auto-eject system, a feature that is tied to its ability to hover in mid-air.

B-2 Spirit Bomber prepares for take-off at Whiteman Air Force Base
B-2

Runway At Whiteman AFB Reopens After B-2 Landing Incident

The base's only runway was put out of action 11 days ago after a fire broke out following the emergency landing of a B-2 stealth bomber.

F22 JB
F-22

F-22 Test Pilot Details The Raptor’s Incredible Speed

A chief test pilot on both the F-117 and the F-22, James “JB” Brown III, provides a fascinating inside look at these remarkable stealth jets.

Zelensky Biden
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Zelensky Secures Patriot Missiles, ‘Precision Aerial Munitions’ During U.S. Visit

A Patriot air defense battery tops the latest list of military assistance for Ukraine officially announced as part of Zelensky's U.S. visit.

A Roman Legion.
Ancient Warfare

Tacfarinas Made Rome Realize It Had To Fight Like The Enemy To Win

Conventional tactics failed miserably at confronting rebellion in North Africa, forcing the Roman Empire to adopt the enemy's playbook.

Zelensky in Bakhmut
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Zelensky Headed To Washington, Will Get Patriot Missiles

News of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's planned visit to D.C. came hours after he visited his troops in war-torn Bakhmut.

Army and Air Force team up to simulate hot pit refueling an M1A2 Abrams tank with a C-130J Super Hercules
C-130

C-130 Simulates Refueling M1 Abrams Tank During Exercise

Exploring the potential for a C-130 to 'hot pit' refuel an M1 underscores concerns about fuel resupply to austere locales in future wars.

Newest Air Force E-11A BACN Networking Jet Deploys To Saudi Arabia
E-11

Newest Air Force E-11A BACN Networking Jet Deploys To Saudi Arabia

The new E-11A jet is part of a larger Air Force plan to expand its fleet of these highly-prized flying communications gateways.

Was A High-Altitude Airship Spotted Recently Near The South China Sea?
China

Was A High-Altitude Airship Spotted Recently Near The South China Sea?

China, among others, has been exploring the capabilities offered by high-flying, far-traveling airships that can perform various missions.

Belarusian Su-25 Frogfoot
Eastern Europe

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Training Belarus Pilots To Fly Jets With ‘Special Warheads’

Lukashenko thanked Putin for handing over nuclear-capable Iskander short-range ballistic missiles and S-400 air defense systems.

Nuclear Weapon Tactical
Russia

Just How Radioactive Are Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons?

With Russia making nuclear threats with the focus on so-called 'battlefield' nukes, experts examine the potential effects of these weapons.

B-2 Spirit Stealth bomber still damaged on Whiteman Air Force Base's only runway
B-2

Crashed B-2 Still Blocking Whiteman AFB’s Runway, Spirit Fleet Grounded

With Whiteman AFB's only runway still closed, the installation has now also put an open-ended safety pause on all B-2 operations.

THAI CORVETTE TOPSHOT
Indo-Pacific

Thai Warship Sinks After Power Loss In Heavy Storm, Dozens Still Missing (Updated)

The search is still on for survivors after what is apparently the first loss of a Thai Navy warship since World War II.

Ukraine Situation Report: Assessing The Possibility Of A New Russian Offensive On Kyiv
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Assessing The Possibility Of A New Russian Offensive On Kyiv

Although Ukrainian officials claim a new Russian offensive on Kyiv looms, is it even possible and to what end?

Pentagon
U.S. Homeland

Pentagon’s New UFO Office: No Aliens But Many Threat Concerns

The Pentagon's new office isn't just investigating new sightings, it's also looking back decades for info on other U.S. UFO programs.

Bunker topshot
Bunker Talk

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

What's on your mind?

Mayhem Hypersonic Strike-Recon Jet Contract Awarded To Leidos
SR-72

Mayhem Hypersonic Strike-Recon Jet Contract Awarded To Leidos

The Air Force has said it wants the experimental Mayhem air vehicle to demonstrate strike and intelligence-gathering capabilities.

Textron's Cottonmouth prototype for the Marine's Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle program
Force Design 2030

Cottonmouth Amphibious Recon Vehicle Prototype Joins The Marines

The technology-packed Cottonmouth is competing to replace the aging LAV-25, but its future isn't guaranteed as changes sweep the Marines.

HK416 Finally Looks Set To Become Germany’s Next Service Rifle
Germany

HK416 Finally Looks Set To Become Germany’s Next Service Rifle

Heckler & Koch won a rebooted competition to supply Germany's next standard assault rifle after an initial surprise loss.