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These Are The Proposed Paint Schemes For The Navy’s New Adversary Super Hornets
U.S. Navy

These Are The Proposed Paint Schemes For The Navy’s New Adversary Super Hornets

Many of the paint jobs replicate those worn by Chinese, Russian, North Korean, and Iranian fighter aircraft.

China’s National Insignia Appears On U.S. Navy Adversary F/A-18 Hornet
U.S. Navy

China’s National Insignia Appears On U.S. Navy Adversary F/A-18 Hornet

Chinese insignia on Navy jets, as well as full planned PLA-inspired paint schemes and new patches, reflect how China is now America's 'pacing threat.'

A B-1B Bomber That Just Circumnavigated The Arabian Peninsula Has Stunning Photos To Show For It
B-1

A B-1B Bomber That Just Circumnavigated The Arabian Peninsula Has Stunning Photos To Show For It

Fighters from Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt, and Bahrain joined the swing-wing bomber on its journey around one of the world's toughest neighborhoods.

Tailless Fighter-Like Airframe Spotted At Chinese Jet Manufacturer’s Test Airfield
China

Tailless Fighter-Like Airframe Spotted At Chinese Jet Manufacturer’s Test Airfield

The object in question looks very much like a tailless fighter design similar to the U.S. X-44 Manta and new NGAD concepts.

The Navy Just Released Its Vision For Its Future F/A-XX Next Generation Strike Fighter
U.S. Navy

The Navy Just Released Its Vision For Its Future F/A-XX Next Generation Strike Fighter

The Navy wants F/A-XX to be faster, longer-ranged, and better equipped than its Super Hornets, and to be a "quarterback" for future drones.

Bunker Talk: Spooktacular Edition
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Spooktacular Edition

It's Halloween, so howl amongst yourselves.

Disembodied Voices Were Blasted Into The Jungle By The U.S. In Vietnam To Spook The Enemy
Vietnam War

Disembodied Voices Were Blasted Into The Jungle By The U.S. In Vietnam To Spook The Enemy

During the Vietnam War, Operation Wandering Soul used ghost stories and creepy sounds to encourage the enemy to surrender.

China Will Pay To Build A New Military Base On Tajikistan’s Border With Afghanistan
Afghanistan

China Will Pay To Build A New Military Base On Tajikistan’s Border With Afghanistan

Chinese-supported border security bases in Tajikistan are just one part of a changing geopolitical environment across the region.

China’s Carrier-Capable Naval Stealth Fighter Has Flown
China

China’s Carrier-Capable Naval Stealth Fighter Has Flown

The long-awaited naval version of the FC-31 aims to provide China's expanding carrier fleet with a stealthy multi-role fighter.

An OV-10 Bronco Pilot’s Adventure Teaching Thai Flyers Forward Air Control
OV-10

An OV-10 Bronco Pilot’s Adventure Teaching Thai Flyers Forward Air Control

A mission to train Thai aircrew gave one U.S. Air Force OV-10 pilot unique insight into a shadowy local counter-narcotics mission.

Russian Su-35 Fighters Appear For The First Time At Northeastern Syria Airbase: Reports
Syria

Russian Su-35 Fighters Appear For The First Time At Northeastern Syria Airbase: Reports

Reports suggest four of the Flanker fighters have arrived at the airbase that sits on the Turkish border, close to U.S. forces.

This Is A Great Comparison Between General Atomics’ Avenger Drone Configurations
Avenger

This Is A Great Comparison Between General Atomics’ Avenger Drone Configurations

Examples of General Atomics Avenger and Avenger ER unmanned aircraft were spotted landing after taking part in a major exercise.

Iranian MiG-29 Blasts Target Out Of Sky In Bonkers Low-Level Display (Updated)
Iran

Iranian MiG-29 Blasts Target Out Of Sky In Bonkers Low-Level Display (Updated)

This is a rare chance to see an Iranian MiG-29 Fulcrum fire an R-73 missile and immediately destroy a target launched by an F-5.

India’s Stealthy Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Demonstrator Breaks Cover (Updated)
India

India’s Stealthy Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Demonstrator Breaks Cover (Updated)

India is jumping into the stealthy drone game, but it will take time to catch up with its rival China's robust pursuits in this arena.

Ukraine Strikes Russian-Backed Forces Using Turkish-Made TB2 Drones For The First Time
Turkey

Ukraine Strikes Russian-Backed Forces Using Turkish-Made TB2 Drones For The First Time

Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 has already proven to be a game-changer in recent conflicts in Syria, Libya, and between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

This Is Our First Look At A Two-Seat Variant Of China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter (Updated)
China

This Is Our First Look At A Two-Seat Variant Of China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter (Updated)

The arrival of the long-rumored two-seat 'J-20B' would signify a major boost to China's future air combat capabilities.

Here’s Why This New Mysterious Air Force Drone Contract Is A Big Deal (Updated)
OBSS

Here’s Why This New Mysterious Air Force Drone Contract Is A Big Deal (Updated)

The Off-Board Sensing Station combat drone, which will use a normal runway, focuses on affordability with an eye toward large-scale production.

America’s Troubled New Aircraft Carrier Will Finally Go On Its First Deployment Next Year
U.S. Navy

America’s Troubled New Aircraft Carrier Will Finally Go On Its First Deployment Next Year

After multiple issues and delays, the USS Gerald R. Ford is now set to go to sea for its maiden deployment in 2022

China’s Massive New Maritime Patrol Ship Looks Like A Cruise Ship Inside
China

China’s Massive New Maritime Patrol Ship Looks Like A Cruise Ship Inside

The Haixun 09, which displaces more than 10,000 tons, is remarkably ornate for a patrol ship and has some puzzling features.

Ecuadorian Navy Sailing Ship Catches Low-Profile Narco Speedboat
South America

Ecuadorian Navy Sailing Ship Catches Low-Profile Narco Speedboat

The tall sailing vessel Guayas captured the drug-smuggling boat and its crew during a highly unusual training voyage.