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Russia Provides A Glimpse Of Its Orion Drone Executing Combat Trials In Syria
Syria

Russia Provides A Glimpse Of Its Orion Drone Executing Combat Trials In Syria

The Orion drone, now said to be in production for Russia, is seen releasing both apparent guided munitions and dumb bombs.

American Avenger Air Defense Systems Reportedly Spotted On A Highway Linking Iraq And Syria
U.S. Army

American Avenger Air Defense Systems Reportedly Spotted On A Highway Linking Iraq And Syria

The reported appearance of the Avengers in western Iraq comes not long after a top American general warned about the threat posed by small drones.

Listen To Mayday Call From United 777 With Catastrophic Engine Failure Over Colorado
U.S. Homeland

Listen To Mayday Call From United 777 With Catastrophic Engine Failure Over Colorado

The catastrophic engine failure sent huge pieces of debris falling into neighborhoods below.

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

First off, let's talk about the killer Mars rover landing. Amazing!

Check Out This Rare Formation Of Navy Reserve Fighters Over Gorgeous Key West
U.S. Navy

Check Out This Rare Formation Of Navy Reserve Fighters Over Gorgeous Key West

The formation included one jet from each of the Navy's reserve squadrons that belong to the Tactical Support Wing.

The Polish Military Is Now Officially Armed With The Warmate Suicide Drone
Eastern Europe

The Polish Military Is Now Officially Armed With The Warmate Suicide Drone

Polish firm WB Electronics has been marketing the Warmate loitering munition outside of the country, as well, including with a glitzy sales video.

Airbus C295 Transport Testbed Emerges Loaded With Turkish Guided Bombs
Civil Aviation

Airbus C295 Transport Testbed Emerges Loaded With Turkish Guided Bombs

Photos of the bomb-laden transport prove the flight-test campaign for the mini-gunship is gathering pace.

There Were Doomsday Ships Ready To Ride Out Nuclear Armageddon Before There Were Doomsday Planes
U.S. Homeland

There Were Doomsday Ships Ready To Ride Out Nuclear Armageddon Before There Were Doomsday Planes

Had nuclear war broken out, three different presidents could have sought refuge aboard the Navy's unique 'Floating White Houses.'

Satellite Images Show Horrible Aftermath Of Explosion That Burned Hundreds Of Trucks In Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Satellite Images Show Horrible Aftermath Of Explosion That Burned Hundreds Of Trucks In Afghanistan

An exploding truck triggered a chain reaction at a critical border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran.

New Docs Show 1983 NATO Exercise Led To The Soviets Arming 100 Jets For Nuclear War
Cold War

New Docs Show 1983 NATO Exercise Led To The Soviets Arming 100 Jets For Nuclear War

Newly released 1983 'War Scare' documents reveal alarming details of the Soviet nuclear attack preparations.

B-1B Bomber That Was Just Retired Almost Got Scrapped More Than A Decade Ago
B-1

B-1B Bomber That Was Just Retired Almost Got Scrapped More Than A Decade Ago

The newly-retired B-1B bomber had already gotten a second lease on life after suffering a major fire on Guam.

Air Force Boss Wants Clean-Sheet Fighter That’s Less Advanced Than F-35 To Replace F-16
F-16

Air Force Boss Wants Clean-Sheet Fighter That’s Less Advanced Than F-35 To Replace F-16

With a "son of F-16" under study, the Air Force's original procurement plan for the F-35 is looking increasingly precarious.

The Air Force Finally Has Its First New AT-6E Wolverine Light Attack Aircraft
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)

The Air Force Finally Has Its First New AT-6E Wolverine Light Attack Aircraft

The Air Force plans to use its small fleet of AT-6Es to help develop a low-cost network for allies and partners, not fly combat missions.

Requirements For New Air Force Doomsday Planes Seem To Preclude Anything But 747s
Air Force One

Requirements For New Air Force Doomsday Planes Seem To Preclude Anything But 747s

The Air Force says it wants "a very large platform" to replace its existing 747-based E-4B airborne command center aircraft.

Russia Claims Its Su-57 Felon Fighter Has Been Testing A New Hypersonic Missile
Russia

Russia Claims Its Su-57 Felon Fighter Has Been Testing A New Hypersonic Missile

Unverified statements suggest Russia is working on an all-new hypersonic air-to-ground missile.

Here’s Our Best Look Yet At Russia’s Secretive Space Cannon, The Only Gun Ever Fired In Space
Cold War

Here’s Our Best Look Yet At Russia’s Secretive Space Cannon, The Only Gun Ever Fired In Space

Based on a design that was intended to protect bombers, the R-23M cannon had an unusual and closely guard design, to begin with.

Air Force F-35 Stealth Fighters Are Now Operating From Guam’s Austere Airfield
F-35

Air Force F-35 Stealth Fighters Are Now Operating From Guam’s Austere Airfield

The drills brought F-35s and F-16s to a jungle-encircled airstrip and are likely a glimpse into the future of tactical jet operations in the Pacific.

Take A Rare Look Inside Russia’s Doomsday Ballistic Missile Warning System
Cold War

Take A Rare Look Inside Russia’s Doomsday Ballistic Missile Warning System

As Russia's early warning network marks 50 years of service, one of its satellite control centers opened its doors.

This Montage Of Bad U-2 Landings Shows How Hard It Is To Tame The Dragon Lady
U-2

This Montage Of Bad U-2 Landings Shows How Hard It Is To Tame The Dragon Lady

Veteran U-2 pilot describes what it takes to enter the elite cadre of Dragon Lady drivers, including learning to land the notoriously touchy jet.

Contractor For U.S.-Led Coalition Dead, U.S. Serviceperson Injured After Rocket Attack In Iraq (Updated)
Iraq

Contractor For U.S.-Led Coalition Dead, U.S. Serviceperson Injured After Rocket Attack In Iraq (Updated)

The rocket attack in Iraq's northern Kurdish region has left additional coalition contractors, as well as bystanders, injured.