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Fighter Pilots Are Taking Full Advantage Of The Air Force’s Lifted Ban On Custom Helmet Art
U.S. Air Force

Fighter Pilots Are Taking Full Advantage Of The Air Force’s Lifted Ban On Custom Helmet Art

While it's long been a fixture of naval aviation, recently relaxed Air Force rules mean its flyers now have some of the coolest helmet art we've seen.

America’s East Africa Military Hub Sees Spike In Activity As Somalia Withdrawals Continue
Africa

America’s East Africa Military Hub Sees Spike In Activity As Somalia Withdrawals Continue

Satellite imagery reveals an unusually large amount of American military aircraft at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti.

Early Christmas Present: Army Receives Potentially Revolutionary Unmanned Ground Vehicles
U.S. Army

Early Christmas Present: Army Receives Potentially Revolutionary Unmanned Ground Vehicles

The Army wants to acquire lightweight, low-cost unmanned ground vehicles to serve as robotic scouts and more.

You Can Buy The Royal Air Force’s Impressive Sentinel Radar Planes, But Only In Pieces
Airborne Radar

You Can Buy The Royal Air Force’s Impressive Sentinel Radar Planes, But Only In Pieces

Plans to reduce the RAF's ground targeting radar planes to spare parts looks like a serious missed opportunity.

10 Fictional ‘Black Jet’ Toys, Models, And Video Games From The 1980s To Today
History

10 Fictional ‘Black Jet’ Toys, Models, And Video Games From The 1980s To Today

All I want for Christmas is an F-19 stealth super fighter.

South Korea Scrambles Fighters To Intercept Russian And Chinese Bombers On Joint Maneuvers (Updated)
South Korea

South Korea Scrambles Fighters To Intercept Russian And Chinese Bombers On Joint Maneuvers (Updated)

The Russian and Chinese air forces took part in the second round of joint maneuvers over the tense waters of the Sea of Japan.

The Saga Of This Long-Busted Submarine Is An Example Of How Sad Canada’s Tiny Sub Fleet Is
Canada

The Saga Of This Long-Busted Submarine Is An Example Of How Sad Canada’s Tiny Sub Fleet Is

Canada's four Victoria class submarines have been plagued with problems and haven't gone on an operational cruise in two years.

F-35s, F-16 Aggressors, KC-135 Tankers Put On Impressive “Elephant Walk” In Alaska
KC-135

F-35s, F-16 Aggressors, KC-135 Tankers Put On Impressive “Elephant Walk” In Alaska

Eielson Air Force Base showed off its rapid combat readiness capability on the same day it stood up a second squadron of F-35A stealth fighters.

The Navy’s Wants To Go Back To Flying The C-130 Hercules As Its Next Doomsday Plane
U.S. Navy

The Navy’s Wants To Go Back To Flying The C-130 Hercules As Its Next Doomsday Plane

The Navy replaced a fleet of C-130s configured to support nuclear deterrent operations with jet-powered aircraft just over three decades ago.

Message To Iran: Navy Sends Guided-Missile Submarine On Rare Trip Into The Persian Gulf (Updated)
Iran

Message To Iran: Navy Sends Guided-Missile Submarine On Rare Trip Into The Persian Gulf (Updated)

This is the first time one of these Tomahawk missile-laden submarines has been in the Persian Gulf in eight years.

An Eagle Named Opus: The Legend Of The Air Force’s Most Notorious F-15
F-15

An Eagle Named Opus: The Legend Of The Air Force’s Most Notorious F-15

Aircraft have their own unique personalities. One F-15 Eagle, in particular, had an especially 'colorful' disposition and history, to say the least.

Russia’s New Long-Endurance Arctic Research Vessel Might Be The Ugliest Ship We’ve Seen
Russia

Russia’s New Long-Endurance Arctic Research Vessel Might Be The Ugliest Ship We’ve Seen

The new Project 00903 ship is expected to operate on research missions in the Arctic region, for up to two years at a time.

Why The Navy Is Looking To End Carrier Qualifications Entirely For Its Pilots In Training
U.S. Navy

Why The Navy Is Looking To End Carrier Qualifications Entirely For Its Pilots In Training

The Navy wants to overhaul how it trains its pilots due to recent innovations that have hit the fleet and the prospect of a new jet trainer.

We Talk Tomcats With A Veteran Navy Test Pilot On The F-14’s 50th Birthday
U.S. Navy

We Talk Tomcats With A Veteran Navy Test Pilot On The F-14’s 50th Birthday

We reminisce about Grumman's big swing-wing jet that became as much a pop culture star as a weapon of war with a Navy pilot who knew it well.

Israeli, Serbian, And Swedish Self-Propelled Howitzers Are Headed To A U.S. Army Shoot-Off
Israel

Israeli, Serbian, And Swedish Self-Propelled Howitzers Are Headed To A U.S. Army Shoot-Off

The Army wants a new mobile 155mm howitzer to arm its brigades equipped with Stryker wheeled armored vehicles.

Watch A Super Hornet Launch Off A “Ski Jump” During Testing Aimed At The Indian Navy
F/A-18

Watch A Super Hornet Launch Off A “Ski Jump” During Testing Aimed At The Indian Navy

Boeing says it has proven the jet's compatibility with Indian Navy aircraft carriers, which lack catapults.

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

We can talk about robot working dogs, U-2 AI copilots, geopolitics, F-15 nicknames—you know, no big whoop!

Space Force Troops Finally Have A Name: Guardians
U.S. Space Force

Space Force Troops Finally Have A Name: Guardians

Guardians will now join the U.S. military's Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines.

F-16s Rescue Desperate Special Operators In This Chilling Account With Gun Camera Footage
F-16

F-16s Rescue Desperate Special Operators In This Chilling Account With Gun Camera Footage

F-16 pilot Edward Linch recounts a harrowing mission over war-torn Iraq that resulted in him being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

India To Modify Used Airliners Into Early-Warning Radar Jets To Keep Pace With Its Rivals
India

India To Modify Used Airliners Into Early-Warning Radar Jets To Keep Pace With Its Rivals

With a shortage of airborne early warning assets, a radar-equipped A320 airliner could be the solution.