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USS Jimmy Carter

Seabed Espionage Variant Of Virginia Class Submarine In Development

A new variant of the Virginia class nuclear submarine is being developed to execute espionage missions on the seafloor.

People's Liberation Army Navy (China)

New Chinese Carrier Concept Looks A Lot Like U.S. Navy’s Ford Class

China's growing carrier ambitions were underscored recently by the use of its newest operational carrier to send a signal to Taiwan.

U.S. Homeland

Boston’s Airport Has A Runway Where Big Boats Can Block A Plane’s Approach

When a big ship passes near runway 4R at Logan International Airport, special procedures and technologies are used to help pilots land safely.

FLRAA

Sikorsky’s Protest Of Bell’s V-280 Win Over Its SB>1 Shot Down

With the stakes so high, the formal protest was Sikorsky-Boeing's last clear shot at being selected for the Army's Black Hawk replacement.

Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Border Towns Hit With Onslaught Of Attacks

For Russians, the war in Ukraine continues to have consequences at home as border towns were hit with attacks Thursday.

U.S. Army

Botched FBI, Army Special Ops Training Raid Captures Unsuspecting Hotel Guest

Army special operations forces and FBI personnel raided the wrong room at a hotel in Boston, cuffing and interrogating an innocent man.

Spy Satellites

Check Out These Images Of A Satellite In Orbit Taken By Another Satellite

Satellites imaging other satellites is rare in the public domain but it is a major tactic in the growing practice of on-orbit espionage.

China

Our Best Look At China’s Re-Engined Y-20B Cargo Jet

Reports from China indicate that the Y-20B, with locally produced engines, may now be in operational service.

E-2

CMV-22 Ospreys Could Fill In For Navy E-2 Hawkeyes As Communications Nodes

In addition to being backups communications platforms, the Navy is exploring new missions for its CMV-22s beyond carrier group logistics.

Israel

Finland Buys Israel’s David’s Sling For Huge Air Defense Upgrade

David's Sling is a huge upgrade for Finland's air defenses and will protect the country from ballistic and other high-speed missiles.

China

China’s Massive Fleet Of Radar Planes And The Strategy Behind It

China’s path to fielding airborne early warning aircraft wasn't straightforward, but has yielded big results that speak to a wider strategy.

U.S. Navy

Navy Carrier-Based Drones Will Be Able To Be Controlled By The Air Force

The future carrier air wings will be 60% unmanned and there is now "unbelievable cooperation" with the Air Force on making that happen.

Russia

Mine-Clearing System Seen Being Used As Devastating Urban Artillery In Ukraine

The mine-clearing vehicle that fires an explosive line charge was apparently captured from the Russians, and has now been turned against them.

Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Latest U.S. Aid Package Includes New Drone Defenses

The U.S. will provide Ukraine with new laser-guided anti-drone rocket systems and anti-drone 30mm gun trucks.

U.S. Navy

Navy Blasts Supersonic Sea-Skimming Target With SM-2 Missiles In Impressive Video

The video offers an impressive look at the Navy's Aegis-equipped warships' ability to quickly engage supersonic sea-skimming cruise missiles.

U.S. Navy

New Maritime Strike Missile Concept Unveiled By Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman's maritime strike missile concept reflects huge demand within the U.S. military for new longer-range and faster-flying weapons.

Hollywood

Designing Star Trek With Picard’s Dave Blass

Turning 25th Century Starfleet into into reality on screen is a dream come true for Dave Blass, but one with its own galaxy-sized challenges.

U.S. Navy

Navy Drops Air Force’s Mission From Its Next ‘Doomsday Plane’

The Navy is removing the Air Force's ICBM communications part of the airborne command and control mission from its new C-130-based E-XX.

U.S. Homeland

The Netherlands Is Going To Bet Big On Long-Range Weapons

The weapons, which can be launched from air, land, and sea domains, include an Israeli-made rocket system, as well as Tomahawks and JASSMs.

Eastern Europe

Ukraine Situation Report: Polish MiG-29s Delivered

Initiatives to transfer at least some of Poland's MiG-29s to Ukraine have come and gone for a year, making the delivery a major breakthrough.