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Confessions Of Series

The Tale Of The Duty Cat

A veteran S-3 Viking crewman untangles the complex history of the iconic Duty Cat that watched over 60 years naval aviation history.

France’s Upgraded Atlantique 2s Are More Than Just Maritime Patrol Planes
Europe

France’s Upgraded Atlantique 2s Are More Than Just Maritime Patrol Planes

The newly commissioned latest version of the Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft is now equally proficient in overland missions.

Massive Russian Missile Barrage Plunges Much Of Ukraine Into Darkness (Updated)
Russia

Massive Russian Missile Barrage Plunges Much Of Ukraine Into Darkness (Updated)

Scores of Russian missiles hit Ukraine's power grid today, leaving many without electricity with temperatures set to drop below freezing.

Elbit Systems LANIUS drone-based loitering munition
Israel

These Israeli Urban Battlefield Assassin Drones Are Nightmare Fuel

Based on racing drones, the new LANIUS loitering munition could easily get into and attack in tight places, like tunnels and buildings.

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Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: No Russian Cruise Missile, Iranian Drone Strikes In Past Week Kyiv Says

The pause in missile and Iranian drone strikes is being chalked up to Russia's dwindling stockpile of those weapons.

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Test Jet Now Has Its Engine
NASA

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Test Jet Now Has Its Engine

The X-59, which could help transform supersonic flight, continues to take shape ahead of its first flight next year.

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F-16

Luke’s Last F-16 Squadron Sends Its Block 25 Vipers To The Boneyard

What will soon be Luke Air Force Base’s last F-16 unit, the 309th Fighter Squadron “Wild Ducks,” has now bid farewell to its oldest Vipers.

China’s Quad-Tracked Amphibious Unmanned Vehicle Is Fascinating
China

China’s Quad-Tracked Amphibious Unmanned Vehicle Is Fascinating

The intriguing unmanned amphibious vehicle could be useful in future operations, such as during an invasion of Taiwan.

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X-37B

Details About X-37B Payload Adapter Revealed After Record-Setting Mission

The sixth X-37B mission saw the uncrewed spaceplane fitted with a new service module to boost its payload capability.

Dan Blown Up Ukraine
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia’s Demolition Of Roadway Over Dam Seen In Incredible Video (Updated)

Russia is preparing for a heavily fortified defense of what territory remains between the frontline and Crimea.

B-17 In Horrific Mid-Air Collision At Dallas Airshow (Updated)
WWII

B-17 In Horrific Mid-Air Collision At Dallas Airshow (Updated)

Local authorities are responding after the fiery crash in Dallas' Oak Cliff neighborhood.

International Security Assistance Force on Patrol in Kandahar
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Veterans Day Edition

Thank you to all who served, and to the families and friends who support them.

Liberation of Kherson
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: What Comes Next After Kherson?

While Ukrainians are jubilant about the liberation of Kherson City, the road ahead remains perilous.

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U.S. Army

Array Of Sensors, Unmanned Systems Creating Data Headaches For Army Commanders

Battlefield data is vital, and lots of it is great, but Army leaders are concerned they are burdened with an embarrassment of riches.

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Russia

Ukraine’s Shadowy Kamikaze Drone Boats Officially Break Cover

Ukraine hopes to raise enough money to build 100 of these unmanned surface vessels to counter Russia's Black Sea Fleet.

Our First Full Look At China’s Own ‘Mother Of All Bombs’
China

Our First Full Look At China’s Own ‘Mother Of All Bombs’

It could be a thermobaric weapon, like the GBU-43/B 'Mother of All Bombs' used to destroy targets with devastating blast waves and heat.

X-58A Valkyrie drones arrive at Eglin Air Force Base
XQ-58

XQ-58A Valkyrie Drone Has Joined Eglin Air Force Base’s Test Wing

Two of the stealthy Kratos-designed Valkyries will support flight testing with the Air Force's Autonomous Aircraft Experimentation team.

Kherson Liberated Bridge
Russia

Ukraine Liberates Kherson, Antonivskyi Bridge Knocked Down In Russian Retreat (Updated)

Kherson, the first major city to fall into Russian hands, appears to have been retaken by Ukrainian forces.

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Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Rumors Swirl Around Bombardment Of Russians Fleeing Kherson

Reports state that retreating Russian troops are apparently panicking as Ukrainian forces close the noose around Kherson City.

Avenger Air Defense Systems Headed To Ukraine
Ukraine

Avenger Air Defense Systems Headed To Ukraine

The U.S. AN/TWQ-1 Avenger short-range air defense systems will help guard key target areas against the scourge of Iranian drones.