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Articulated Gun Pods Allowed Soviet Aircraft To Fire Backwards, Downwards, And Even Sideways
Cold War

Articulated Gun Pods Allowed Soviet Aircraft To Fire Backwards, Downwards, And Even Sideways

The Cold War-era gun pods were a bizarre solution for strafing ground targets, but some linger on today.

Russian Gunboats Head To The Black Sea To Join Military Buildup Near Ukraine
Russia

Russian Gunboats Head To The Black Sea To Join Military Buildup Near Ukraine

The deployment of additional naval assets to the Black Sea comes as other signs, including a spike in GPS jamming, point to a new looming crisis.

U.S. And Chinese Carrier Groups Mass In The South China Sea
People's Liberation Army Navy (China)

U.S. And Chinese Carrier Groups Mass In The South China Sea

The northern reaches of the South China Sea have become very busy as of late with two U.S. carrier groups and one Chinese carrier group in the region.

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

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

Mingle and schmooze.

Meet South Korea’s New KF-21 “Hawk” Indigenous Fighter
North Korea

Meet South Korea’s New KF-21 “Hawk” Indigenous Fighter

Developed under an ambitious timeline, the fighter will complement F-35s and older fighters as part of a revamped Republic of Korea Air Force.

Turkey Confirms U.S. Destroyers Are Headed For The Black Sea Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Turkey

Turkey Confirms U.S. Destroyers Are Headed For The Black Sea Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Two U.S. Navy destroyers will enter the Black Sea as a Russian military buildup around eastern Ukraine continues to grow.

Navy Labs To Reopen The Once Taboo Case On Nuclear Cold Fusion
U.S. Navy

Navy Labs To Reopen The Once Taboo Case On Nuclear Cold Fusion

Federal labs are reexamining the DOD's research into cold fusion and low-energy nuclear reactions, potentially leading to revolutionary technologies.

Turkish Cops Now Have Their Own Attack Helicopters
Turkey

Turkish Cops Now Have Their Own Attack Helicopters

The heavily armed and well-protected T129B ATAK might be the most potent police chopper since Blue Thunder.

The Army’s Plan To Finally Replace The Tank Busting TOW Missile
U.S. Army

The Army’s Plan To Finally Replace The Tank Busting TOW Missile

After 50 years of service, and the Army is now set on replacing the TOW with a missile that can reach at least twice as far at a much higher speed.

Now China Has Cruise Missile Carrying Catamarans Chasing Away Ships In The South China Sea
China

Now China Has Cruise Missile Carrying Catamarans Chasing Away Ships In The South China Sea

The appearance of the Chinese catamaran fast-attack missile craft adds a significant new player to these disputed waters.

One of US Special Operations Command’s Newest Spy Planes Is Hunting Terrorists In Libya
Wide Area Aerial Surveillance

One of US Special Operations Command’s Newest Spy Planes Is Hunting Terrorists In Libya

A pair of de Havilland Dash-8-based aircraft appear to have taken over directly from two older, shadowy surveillance aircraft.

The Boscombe Down Incident Remains One Of Military Aviation’s Most Intriguing Mysteries
Royal Air Force

The Boscombe Down Incident Remains One Of Military Aviation’s Most Intriguing Mysteries

A secret aircraft reportedly crashed during takeoff at RAF Boscombe Down in 1994 sparking what has been an enduring mystery.

Russia Looks To Repurpose Surveillance Jets After Open Skies Treaty Exit
Russia

Russia Looks To Repurpose Surveillance Jets After Open Skies Treaty Exit

Two relatively new sensor-equipped Tu-214ON aircraft need a new mission, which could include watching over the Arctic or military installations.

Iran Confirms Its Covert Mothership In The Red Sea Was Attacked
Iran

Iran Confirms Its Covert Mothership In The Red Sea Was Attacked

The attack was reportedly an Israeli operation and came right as the U.S. and Iran started new indirect talks over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

The F-15EX Is Now Officially Named The Eagle II
F-15

The F-15EX Is Now Officially Named The Eagle II

With plans to buy at least 144 copies, the Air Force's latest fighter is set to play a prominent role in the service's future plans.

Russian Knights Aerobatic Jet Team Launches Live Missile
Russia

Russian Knights Aerobatic Jet Team Launches Live Missile

The pilots of the Russian Knights are expected to keep up their combat commitments, as this anniversary video demonstrates.

The Army Wants Networked Mines That Leap Up To Attack The Tops Of Tanks
U.S. Army

The Army Wants Networked Mines That Leap Up To Attack The Tops Of Tanks

Minefields networked together would provide improved capabilities and could help limit risks to friendly troops and innocent civilians.

New Telescopes Will Help Space Force Watch For Hostile Satellite Activity
Spy Satellites

New Telescopes Will Help Space Force Watch For Hostile Satellite Activity

Commercially provided daytime-capable telescopes will help give advance warning of attacks on US satellites around the clock.

Broken ARRW: Air Force’s First Hypersonic Missile Fails During Inaugural Test
ARRW

Broken ARRW: Air Force’s First Hypersonic Missile Fails During Inaugural Test

The prototype missile never left the wing of the B-52H bomber carrying it during the hugely anticipated test.

Stealthy Valkyrie Drone Uses Weapons Bay For First Time To Launch Smaller Drone
XQ-58

Stealthy Valkyrie Drone Uses Weapons Bay For First Time To Launch Smaller Drone

On its sixth test flight, Kratos' low-cost stealthy drone launched a drone of its own via a tube launcher in its weapons bay.