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Plan To Fix Troubled KC-46 Tanker Risks Making Same Mistakes New Report Says
KC-46

Plan To Fix Troubled KC-46 Tanker Risks Making Same Mistakes New Report Says

There are fears that Air Force's new push to resolve critical problems with its KC-46As could actually cause new delays.

Six Russian Landing Ships That Left The Baltic Sea Have Entered The Mediterranean
Baltic Sea

Six Russian Landing Ships That Left The Baltic Sea Have Entered The Mediterranean

The arrival of these warships comes ahead of major naval maneuvers and concerns that they could take part in operations against Ukraine.

A Chinese Satellite Just Grappled Another And Pulled It Out Of Orbit
China

A Chinese Satellite Just Grappled Another And Pulled It Out Of Orbit

The maneuver raises concerns about the potential militarization of satellites designed to inspect, manipulate, or relocate other satellites.

An Air Stewardess Fell 33,000 Feet And Lived To Tell The Tale 50 Years Ago Today
People

An Air Stewardess Fell 33,000 Feet And Lived To Tell The Tale 50 Years Ago Today

The story of Vesna Vulovic's survival after a DC-9 airliner exploded in mid-air is a miraculous one.

CIA’s Havana Syndrome Report Doesn’t Sit Well With Some Lawmakers
U.S. Homeland

CIA’s Havana Syndrome Report Doesn’t Sit Well With Some Lawmakers

Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee are raising questions about the CIA's findings on the causes, or lack thereof, of the mysterious illness.

The Air Force Wants Laser Communication Pods To Securely Link Fighter Aircraft With Satellites
U.S. Air Force

The Air Force Wants Laser Communication Pods To Securely Link Fighter Aircraft With Satellites

Beyond-line-of-sight laser communications are virtually immune to jamming and interception and can quickly transfer huge amounts of data.

Qatar Surprises With A Second Advanced Jet Trainer Being Added To Its Expanding Air Force
Middle East

Qatar Surprises With A Second Advanced Jet Trainer Being Added To Its Expanding Air Force

With a huge demand for new combat pilots, the Gulf state is now flying two different lead-in fighter trainers.

Here’s What Those ‘Bunker-Defeat’ Rockets The U.S. Sent To Ukraine Are Actually Capable Of
Ukraine

Here’s What Those ‘Bunker-Defeat’ Rockets The U.S. Sent To Ukraine Are Actually Capable Of

The M141 Bunker Defeat Munition is a relatively obscure weapon in the U.S. military's arsenal with capabilities beyond what's it name might suggest.

MQ-8C Fire Scout Is The Long-Range Eyes For Beleaguered Littoral Combat Ships
Helicopters

MQ-8C Fire Scout Is The Long-Range Eyes For Beleaguered Littoral Combat Ships

The over-the-horizon targeting capabilities of the MQ-8C will help the Navy's Littoral Combat Ships finally achieve a robust strike capability.

Oshkosh Reveals New Hybrid-Electric Variant Of The Military’s Light Tactical Vehicle
U.S. Army

Oshkosh Reveals New Hybrid-Electric Variant Of The Military’s Light Tactical Vehicle

Electric vehicles continue to populate civilian roads, but the technology still has a long way to go before it can be deployed on the battlefield.

Pilot Video And FAA Interview Reveal Bizarre Encounter With Unidentified Aircraft Over Atlantic City
U.S. Homeland

Pilot Video And FAA Interview Reveal Bizarre Encounter With Unidentified Aircraft Over Atlantic City

An Air Force pilot flying a private plane seemed baffled after a strange-looking aircraft mirrored his maneuvers.

Navy Exploring Options For Recovering F-35C That Fell Into The South China Sea
U.S. Navy

Navy Exploring Options For Recovering F-35C That Fell Into The South China Sea

The lost F-35C would be an intelligence prize for any foreign power, such as Russia or China, making it a priority for the Navy to retrieve it first.

Russian And Syrian Fighters Fly Unprecedented Joint Patrol Along Syria’s Border With Israel
Israel

Russian And Syrian Fighters Fly Unprecedented Joint Patrol Along Syria’s Border With Israel

The start of a planned new series of joint air operations between Russia and Syria offers a significant boost to the Syrian Air Force.

Two U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Are Operating In The South China Sea After Massive Show Of Force
South China Sea

Two U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Are Operating In The South China Sea After Massive Show Of Force

The Navy is signaling its powerful Pacific presence to China even as the world is focused on Russia's actions near Ukraine.

F-35C Accident Aboard Carrier In South China Sea Forces Pilot To Eject, Injures Seven Sailors (Updated)
F-35C

F-35C Accident Aboard Carrier In South China Sea Forces Pilot To Eject, Injures Seven Sailors (Updated)

The fate of the F-35C, which was involved in a "landing mishap" while operating from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, is unclear.

Navy Puts Carrier Under NATO Control As Russian Ships Converge On The Mediterranean
U.S. Navy

Navy Puts Carrier Under NATO Control As Russian Ships Converge On The Mediterranean

NATO and Russian warships mass in the Mediterranean as signs grow that the Kremlin is about to launch an invasion of Ukraine.

UAE F-16s Strike Ballistic Missile Launcher In Yemen In Retaliation To Another Barrage On Abu Dhabi
UAE

UAE F-16s Strike Ballistic Missile Launcher In Yemen In Retaliation To Another Barrage On Abu Dhabi

Air defenses in the Emirates knocked down two ballistic missiles fired from Yemen and the government has banned the use of most drones.

F-35 And F-117 Spotted Flying With Mysterious Mirror-Like Skin
F-35

F-35 And F-117 Spotted Flying With Mysterious Mirror-Like Skin

The Air Force's F-117 and the Navy's F-35C join the F-22 and the Model 401 as aircraft that have donned the mysterious metallic-looking coating.

All The Crazy Quirks And Features On Russia’s Su-34 Fullback Strike Fighter
Russia

All The Crazy Quirks And Features On Russia’s Su-34 Fullback Strike Fighter

Occupying a niche role within the Russian Aerospace Forces, the 'Hellduck' is a strike aircraft like no other.

Heckler And Koch Gave Us An Update On Its HK433 Assault Rifle Program
Assault Rifles

Heckler And Koch Gave Us An Update On Its HK433 Assault Rifle Program

The HK433 is an advanced modular design, but its main selling point over HK's popular 416 series may be its relationship to the older G36 rifle.