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ARab Israel Air Defense network
Iran

Israel-Arab Air Defense Alliance A Real Possibility Due To Iran Threat

In an exclusive interview with The War Zone, former CENTCOM commander Frank McKenzie talks about the Middle East Air Defense Alliance.

Snake Island
Russia

Snake Island Bombardment Continued Even After The Russians Left

The Russians didn't want weapons to fall into Ukrainian hands. Ukraine wanted to destroy them before Russia tried to retrieve them.

KF21 taxi test
South Korea

South Korea Readies Its KF-21 Next-Generation Fighter Jet For Takeoff

South Korea has taken an unorthodox approach for its new KF-21 fighter jet that now appears poised to start flight testing.

USS Independence 4th of july
U.S. Homeland

The Glorious History Of American Warships Named Independence

On this 4th of July, celebrate the American warships that were proudly named Independence with this colorful trip through U.S. naval history.

MV22 crash USS green bay 2017
MV-22

Harrowing Video Of Deadly 2017 MV-22 Osprey Crash Emerges

The MV-22 was packed full of Marines when it suddenly dropped while about to land aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay.

Bunker Talk: 4th Of July Weekend Edition
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: 4th Of July Weekend Edition

Enjoy the fireworks!

The Airbus Zephyr S solar-powered high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft.
Unmanned

Zephyr Drone Has Been Flying For 17 Days From Arizona To Belize

The solar powered Zephyr S was last tracked over the Gulf of Mexico after having flown from its Arizona test area to Belize.

NASAMS Ukraine
NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Confirms NASAMS Air Defense System Transfer

Ukraine is getting a modern medium-range SAM system, while overnight strikes on Odesa apparently saw Russian Tu-22M3 bombers back in action.

Optical Bar Camera film retirement U2 Beale
U-2

The U-2 Dragon Lady Finally Says Goodbye To Film Cameras At Beale AFB

The U-2's highest resolution camera took its last flight from Beale, also ended film processing there, which one tech calls "a tragedy."

Shaman talks raids inside russia
Russia

Meet The Shadowy Ukrainian Unit That Sabotages Targets Inside Russia

Known as the Shaman Battalion, these Ukraine special operations troops infiltrate into Russian territory to strike key targets.

Air Force’s First ‘New’ Constant Phoenix Nuke-Sniffing Jet Has Flown
KC-135

Air Force’s First ‘New’ Constant Phoenix Nuke-Sniffing Jet Has Flown

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.

Russia Withdraws From Snake Island
Russia

Russia Withdraws From Snake Island

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

A ZEV Technologies OZ9 Combat pistol
U.S. Homeland

U.S. Nuclear Convoy Guards’ New Pistol Looks Right Out Of John Wick

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

Raider Sikorsky chin gun and hellfires
FARA

Raider X High-Speed Helicopter Brandishes Weapons As It Takes Shape

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

F-35As at RAF Lakenheath
U.S. Homeland

Here’s What’s In Biden’s European Troop Boost Plan

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.

SLATE pod live virtual constructive
Fighters

Blending Live Enemies With Virtual Ones Is Transforming The Way Fighter Pilots Train

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

Tu-143 Kursk Russia
Unmanned

Tu-143 Missile-Like Drone Downed In Russian Territory Near Ukraine

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

A General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) light tank prototype.
U.S. Army

The Army Just Selected Its First Light Tank In Decades

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

Sweden, Finland, closer to joining NATO
Turkey

Ukraine Situation Report: Turkey Cuts NATO Membership Deal With Finland, Sweden

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

NGAD Northrop Grumman
U.S. Homeland

Next Generation Air Dominance ‘Fighter’ Is Still Being Competed

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.