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While far from new, the converted KC-135Rs will make up a fleet of three WC-135R nuke-sniffing jets that replace problem-plagued models.

Following heavy Ukrainian bombardment, Russian forces have now performed a “tactical withdrawal” from the strategic outpost in the Black Sea.

Federal agents who protect trucks carrying America's most powerful weapons are set to be armed with spendy 'Gucci Glock' inspired pistols.

Sikorsky's fast-flying Raider X attack and reconnaissance helicopter is already sporting its 20mm chin-mounted gun and Hellfire missiles.

The Pentagon won't say how many new troops will go to Europe, but additional destroyers and air combat capabilities are part of the plan.

Flying missions against enemies that are physically there and others that aren't is the key to simulating complex real world threats.

The wreckage of an apparent Ukrainian Tu-143 drone near Kursk points further to the type’s use as an ad-hoc vengeance weapon.

The light tanks, known as as Mobile Protected Firepower Vehicles, will provide armored fire support for light infantry.

Turkey agreed to allow Finland and Sweden to join NATO in exchange for concessions on Kurdish resistance groups.

The Air Force has abandoned an ambitious concept for developing its next manned combat jet but it could use it for its loyal wingman drones.

After an eventful career, the sole pump-jet-driven Kilo class submarine is likely about to embark on combat operations against Ukraine.

We exchanged some some shop talk with a Ukrainian engineer who is behind one of Ukraine's wildest battle buggies.

A clearer image is coming into view of the clandestine aspects of Ukraine's defense as Russian missiles strike a crowded mall.

Fatalities continue to mount after a large tank of chlorine was dropped while being craned onto a ship in the Jordanian port of Aqaba.

Russia denies any damage to its air defense systems on Snake Island, instead claiming Ukraine suffered losses during an attack.

Ukraine looks set for a much-needed upgrade to its hard-pressed Soviet-era ground-based air defense systems in the form of NASAMS.

Iskander-M missiles have been used heavily against Ukraine and have already been deployed to Belarus during the buildup to the invasion.

Russian bombers struck from Belarus for the first time Saturday while it appears Sievierodonetsk has finally fallen to Russian forces.

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A veteran air defense operator has some ideas as to what could have led to this spectacular mishap in Ukraine.