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Russia’s Massive Military Buildup Near Ukraine Remains In Place Despite Withdrawal Claims (Updated)
NATO

Russia’s Massive Military Buildup Near Ukraine Remains In Place Despite Withdrawal Claims (Updated)

The prospects for de-escalation of the current crisis surrounding Ukraine remain murky as Russia's Putin claims a "genocide" is going on there.

Greek F-16s Pack A Serious Punch With Their Super-Rare Twin JSOW Weapon Racks
Europe

Greek F-16s Pack A Serious Punch With Their Super-Rare Twin JSOW Weapon Racks

The Hellenic Air Force uses multiple carriage racks for its Joint Stand-Off Weapons to provide a significant boost in long-range strike capability.

Russian Artillery Moving Into “Attack Positions” Along Ukraine Border: Report (Updated)
Russia

Russian Artillery Moving Into “Attack Positions” Along Ukraine Border: Report (Updated)

American officials have warned Ukraine's President that Russia could kick off a major military incursion this Wednesday.

Unmanned Resupply Gliders Will Take Part In Largest Special Operations Exercise (Updated)
Special Operations Aviation

Unmanned Resupply Gliders Will Take Part In Largest Special Operations Exercise (Updated)

Autonomous cargo gliders could get new capabilities, including water landings and radar signature reductions, under a new Pentagon contract.

Russia Doubles Down On Claims A U.S. Submarine Was In Its Waters Despite Denial
Russia

Russia Doubles Down On Claims A U.S. Submarine Was In Its Waters Despite Denial

The submarine alleged incident off the Kuril Islands has fast become a tool in the war of words between Russia and NATO.

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About The Things We Did Or Didn’t Cover This Week
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About The Things We Did Or Didn’t Cover This Week

Avoid the fallout!

Missile-Laden F-16s Head To Romania Amid Fears Of Imminent War In Ukraine
F-15

Missile-Laden F-16s Head To Romania Amid Fears Of Imminent War In Ukraine

The U.S. is deploying more forces to Eastern Europe as it warns Russia may launch an invasion of Ukraine at any time.

Podded Laser Weapon Took Center Stage In Latest Air Force Virtual Wargame
Lasers

Podded Laser Weapon Took Center Stage In Latest Air Force Virtual Wargame

The wargame suggests the Air Force could increasingly turn to virtual environments to rapidly develop and assess future weapons concepts.

Army Releases New Plan To Adapt To Climate Change But Doesn’t Know How It Will Pay For It
U.S. Army

Army Releases New Plan To Adapt To Climate Change But Doesn’t Know How It Will Pay For It

The service has outlined wide-ranging plans for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, but it remains unclear how exactly these plans will be enacted.

B-52 Bombers Return To Europe At A Very Tense Time
B-52

B-52 Bombers Return To Europe At A Very Tense Time

The pre-planned Bomber Task Force deployment coincides with major moves by NATO in the face of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia Says Its New A-100 Jet Has Flown With Its Radar Turned On For The First Time
Russia

Russia Says Its New A-100 Jet Has Flown With Its Radar Turned On For The First Time

The first test flight of the A-100 with its radar active is a significant milestone for a program reportedly hampered by Western sanctions.

Navy Releases Timeline For Mysterious 2019 “UAS Swarm” Involving Warships Off California
U.S. Navy

Navy Releases Timeline For Mysterious 2019 “UAS Swarm” Involving Warships Off California

An official unredacted presentation shows how an encounter with the swarm went down, as well as an infrared image supposedly showing the vehicles.

Air Force Restricts Use Of Autopilot On Upgraded KC-135 Tankers Again
KC-135

Air Force Restricts Use Of Autopilot On Upgraded KC-135 Tankers Again

The Air Force lifted similar flight restrictions last year after reaching a conclusion about what was going wrong that it now says was incorrect.

Mirage F1 Aggressor Jet Crashed Near Luke Air Force Base (Updated)
U.S. Air Force

Mirage F1 Aggressor Jet Crashed Near Luke Air Force Base (Updated)

The F1 was owned by ATAC, which provides adversary support services to pilots training to fly F-35s and F-16s at Luke AFB.

Fully Armed Grim Reaper F-15 Eagles Arrive In Poland In Response To Russian Build-Up
F-15

Fully Armed Grim Reaper F-15 Eagles Arrive In Poland In Response To Russian Build-Up

Arriving from England, the F-15C/Ds from the famous Grim Reaper squadron may be making their final operational deployment.

Indonesia Finally Chooses The French Rafale Fighter To Modernize Its Air Force (Updated)
Indo-Pacific

Indonesia Finally Chooses The French Rafale Fighter To Modernize Its Air Force (Updated)

After a complicated selection process mired by political intrigue, Jakarta has chosen its new fighter jet.

Inside The World’s Only Privately Owned F-16s That Are Flying As Advanced Aggressors
F-16

Inside The World’s Only Privately Owned F-16s That Are Flying As Advanced Aggressors

Top Aces has used major upgrades to turn some of the oldest F-16s around into the most potent private aggressors on the planet.

A Sixth B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is Now Being Built
B-21

A Sixth B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is Now Being Built

Construction of the latest B-21 began just weeks ago and the Air Force hopes to roll out the first example this year.

It Looks Like Russia Wants To All But Wall Off Ukraine’s Coastlines Next Week
NATO

It Looks Like Russia Wants To All But Wall Off Ukraine’s Coastlines Next Week

The timing of Russian drills that could restrict access to much of the northern Black Sea and the Sea of Azov is concerning.

Army Buys Artificial Intelligence-Infused Folding Quadcopters For Battlefield Use
U.S. Army

Army Buys Artificial Intelligence-Infused Folding Quadcopters For Battlefield Use

The drones will be able to scout ahead for ambushes, targets of opportunity, and greatly enhance troops' situational awareness on the front lines.