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Global Hawk Retirement Points Again To RQ-180 Waiting In The Wings
Q-4

Global Hawk Retirement Points Again To RQ-180 Waiting In The Wings

The Air Force wants to have retired all of its remaining RQ-4 drones by the end of 2027 to make room for more 'survivable' capabilities.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth utilized a Silver Bullet Command and Control module on his first overseas trip.
C-17

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

After more than two decades, a replacement for the Silver Bullet is on the way that will finally be fully airworthy.

F-22 Raptors land at RAF Lakenheath
F-22

F-22 Raptors Are Heading To Poland

The F-22 is making its first appearance in the European theater since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began over five months ago.

SINKEX uss denver
U.S. Homeland

Retired USS Denver Sent To Davy Jones’ Locker During Second RIMPAC SINKEX

The U.S. and Japan teamed up for another Rim of the Pacific sinking exercise using a wide array of weapons to pummel the mothballed ship.

This Is Why A NASA WB-57F Canberra Jet Is In South Korea
South Korea

This Is Why A NASA WB-57F Canberra Jet Is In South Korea

One of NASA's trio of high-flying WB-57F jets recently drew attention on social media after it appeared in East Asia.

Navy Helicopters Flipped Over By Storm In Norfolk (Updated)
U.S. Navy

Navy Helicopters Flipped Over By Storm In Norfolk (Updated)

MH-53E and MH-60R/S helicopters were among those left on their sides at Naval Air Station Norfolk after a severe thunderstorm.

HIMARS Launch
Russia

Are There Enough Guided Rockets For HIMARS To Keep Up With Ukraine War Demand?

Ukraine is burning through guided artillery rockets to great effect, but even with tens of thousands stockpiled, the U.S. could find its supply under pressure.

Bridge Kherson
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Strategic Russian-Held Bridge Out Of Action From HIMARS Strike

A vital bridge used to support the Russian war effort in the south of Ukraine came under HIMARS barrage overnight.

Extremely Rare Photos Inside Taiwan’s Underground Fighter Jet Caves
Taiwan

Extremely Rare Photos Inside Taiwan’s Underground Fighter Jet Caves

The elaborate network of tunnels connected to a major airbase was built to protect Taiwan's precious fighter jets from a Chinese attack.

Senate Intel Committee Wants ‘UAP’ Investigators To Focus On Ones That Are ‘Not Man-Made’
U.S. Homeland

Senate Intel Committee Wants ‘UAP’ Investigators To Focus On Ones That Are ‘Not Man-Made’

A newly released Senate report criticizes the Pentagon's responses to what it says are 'exponentially' growing threats posed by unidentified phenomena.

AGM-84 Harpoon missile
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Navy Wary Of Anti-Ship Missile Threat

While Western-donated ship-killing missiles can't end the blockade, they have been enough to prevent an amphibious landing near Odesa.

Taiwan Strait Airbase Upgraded
China

Chinese Airbase Right Across From Taiwan Operating Again After Major Upgrades

Chinese Flankers have now joined aging J-6 fighters, which have likely been converted into drones, at the significantly enhanced base opposite Taiwan.

IAF S-300 Russia Syria
Syria

Russian-Operated S-300 SAM System Fired At Israeli Jets Over Syria Says Top Official

The latest claims from the Israeli Ministry of Defense come amid worsening relations between Israel and Russia.

Our First Clear Look At China’s KJ-600 Carrier-Based Radar Plane’s Nose
China

Our First Clear Look At China’s KJ-600 Carrier-Based Radar Plane’s Nose

China's E-2 Hawkeye-like KJ-600 is moving deeper into flight testing in preparation for joining the Type 003's enhanced carrier air wing.

‘I Never Had To Look Up’ Before: Top U.S. Special Ops General On Drone Threat
U.S. Homeland

‘I Never Had To Look Up’ Before: Top U.S. Special Ops General On Drone Threat

The drone threat is rapidly growing and targeting supply chains and crafting new international norms could be just as important as shooting them down.

MIG-29 Ukraine
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Slovakia Ready To Make A Deal For Its MiG-29s

As new weapon systems continue to arrive in Ukraine, it is still in need of additional fighters and Slovakia says it is ready to make a deal.

FA-50
South Korea

Big South Korea-Polish Arms Deal Includes FA-50 Fighters, K2 Tanks, K9 Howitzers

The deal is a win for Poland that needs modern weapons fast and for South Korea's defense industry.

Minuteman III China Spying
China

Nuclear Experts Question Possible Effects Of Chinese Cell Towers On U.S. Missile Silos

The intel community is reportedly worried about Chinese cell tower gear near nuclear missile silos, but experts don’t necessarily agree with the claims.

Long John Silver in the film Treasure Island
Americas

Everything You Know About Pirates Is Wrong

Books, movies, and amusement rides have warped the reality surrounding the golden age of piracy, but the truth is just as fascinating.

Attack Odesa Grain
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Strikes Port Just After Grain Export Deal Reached

The U.N.-brokered deal to get grain out of Ukraine could already be dead in the water after a missile strike next to port silos.