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Russia

Low, Fast And Dangerous: A Firsthand Account Of Ukraine’s Secret Helicopter Rescue Missions

In an exclusive interview, one rescuer describes the helicopter missions into the besieged Azovstal Steel plant in Russian-occupied Mariupol.

South Korea

Aerial ‘Show Of Force’ Missions Are Back Over South Korea

Amid fears of an imminent North Korean nuclear test, South Korea and the United States have resumed large-scale airpower demonstrations.

Russia

‘Crowdfunded’ Aid For Russian Jet Squadron Looks Like Someone Raided A Home Depot

Russian combat aviation units fighting in Ukraine have received some curious donations.

China

Taiwan Uses Naval Mines Designed Over A Century Ago

Taiwan's brand new minelaying ships are training to employ the U.S.-designed Mk 6 naval mine, which was designed in 1917.

Civil Aviation

I Bet You’ve Never Seen A Private Jet Fly An Approach To An Aircraft Carrier Before

It's not everyday you see an Embraer Phenom private jet fly an approach on a U.S. Navy carrier, but Top Gun: Maverick made it happen.

China

U.S. RC-135U Spy Plane Just Surveilled China’s Strategic Southern Coast

China's southern coast, including the highly strategic Hainan Island, is packed with air defense assets.

Russia

Ancient Russian T-62 Tanks Spotted Wearing Cage Armor In Ukraine

Similar armor appeared on some Russian tanks prior to the invasion, but proved ineffective at mitigating attacks from anti-tank missiles.

Australia

Chinese Fighter’s Decoy Dump In Front Of A P-8 Sets Dangerous New Precedent (Updated)

A Chinese J-16 released chaff right in front of a P-8 maritime patrol jet, which could have had deadly consequences.

KC-46

KC-46 Tanker’s Recent “97 Percent” Milestone Isn’t The Whole Story

The Air Force says its KC-46s are getting closer to being fully operational, but that's still years off and the jets have major limitations.

NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Reinforcements Stymie Russia’s Advance In Severodonetsk

Foreign fighters arrived at the frontline city Saturday as Ukraine commits more forces against the Russian onslaught.

B-1

Four B-1B Bombers Appear At Andersen AFB In Guam

B-1B bombers are back in Guam as tensions with China and Russia grow and as North Korea may be on the verge of a provocative weapons test.

Secret Service

President Evacuated After Plane Flew Too Close To Delaware Beach Home

The aircraft entered restricted airspace around the President's beach house resulting in a Secret Service contingency plan being put into action.

Bunker Talk

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

Relax over some good conversation among friends.

Germany

Tank-Killing German Tripwire Mines Are In Use With Ukrainian Forces

The relatively rare ‘off-route’ mines were supplied by Germany and further diversify Ukraine's anti-tank arsenal.

NATO

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Controls Fifth Of Country After 100 Days

The 100th day of the conflict in Ukraine sees Russia making advances in the east, but on the defensive everywhere else.

U.S. Marine Corps

Marines Handoff Loitering Munition Control Between Air, Sea, Land Platforms

Sharing control of loitering munitions among Marine Corps air, ground, and sea units means major operational flexibility for littoral operations.

U.S. Homeland

Rocket Sled Track Sets Mach 5.8 Recoverable Test Speed Record

The reusable rocket sled, which traveled at around Mach 5.8, will provide critical data for hypersonic weapons development.

U.S. Homeland

The World’s Most Secretive 737 Just Migrated To Oklahoma

The shyest and most heavily modified 737 on the planet just left its usual test airspace confines and flew to Oklahoma.

Northern Europe

Sweden Is Sending ‘Robot 17’ Coastal Defense Missiles To Ukraine

The Robot 17 system will provide Ukraine with a survivable short-range coastal defense capability.

Hollywood

Skunk Works On How They Brought Top Gun: Maverick’s Darkstar To Life

Skunk Works says Darkstar isn't necessarily real, but that the capabilities depicted are not necessarily "mere fiction."