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Pentagon Releases Terrifying Video Of Russian Su-27 Turning Directly In Front Of A B-52
Russia

Pentagon Releases Terrifying Video Of Russian Su-27 Turning Directly In Front Of A B-52

This unsafe intercept is the latest evidence of a concerning escalation in Cold War-like posturing between the U.S. and Russia in recent days.

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 mysterious airbase incursions, huge Soviet nukes, geopolitics, submarine diplomacy—you know, no big whoop.

Six B-52s Are Flying Over All 30 NATO Nations In An Unprecedented Show Of Force (Updated)
B-52

Six B-52s Are Flying Over All 30 NATO Nations In An Unprecedented Show Of Force (Updated)

The flights serve as a major show of solidarity between the U.S. and its NATO partners, sending a message that is clearly aimed at Moscow.

Wildfire Has Spread Onto Fairchild Air Force Base (Updated)
U.S. Homeland

Wildfire Has Spread Onto Fairchild Air Force Base (Updated)

The blaze started nearby the base and then breached the perimeter, forcing some personnel to evacuate the immediate area.

Here’s How The U.S. Could Allay Israeli Concerns Over Selling F-35s To UAE
Israel

Here’s How The U.S. Could Allay Israeli Concerns Over Selling F-35s To UAE

Israel is presently the only F-35 operator in the Middle East and Israeli officials and politicians have been vocal about keeping it that way.

Navy Investigation Into USS Bonhomme Richard Fire Now Has An Arson Suspect: Report
U.S. Navy

Navy Investigation Into USS Bonhomme Richard Fire Now Has An Arson Suspect: Report

The fire burned for days and likely destroyed a ship worth billions of dollars. Now a sailor is being investigated for starting the blaze on purpose.

China Tests Long-Range Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles As U.S. Spy Plane Watches It All
China

China Tests Long-Range Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles As U.S. Spy Plane Watches It All

China's anti-ship ballistic missile capabilities remain something of a mystery, but their strategic purpose is anything but.

American Armored Vehicle Crew Injured After Violent Encounter With Russian Convoy in Syria (Updated)
Syria

American Armored Vehicle Crew Injured After Violent Encounter With Russian Convoy in Syria (Updated)

The latest escalation follows a spate of "road rage" incidents between U.S. and Russian soldiers in Syria.

China Freaks Out Over Supposed U-2 Spy Plane Flight Over Its Naval Exercise
China

China Freaks Out Over Supposed U-2 Spy Plane Flight Over Its Naval Exercise

China says the U-2 dangerously interfered with its naval drills. Meanwhile, it seems Beijing may execute a major anti-ship ballistic missile test.

Here Are The First Public Images From Israel’s Newest Spy Satellite
Israel

Here Are The First Public Images From Israel’s Newest Spy Satellite

Israel launched the satellite, Ofek 16, which carries a camera system, the very existence of which was previously classified, last month.

Navy Makes Unusual Public Display Of Its Secretive Seawolf Submarine’s Presence Off Norway
Seawolf Class

Navy Makes Unusual Public Display Of Its Secretive Seawolf Submarine’s Presence Off Norway

The visible deployment of the advanced submarine is a pointed signal to Russia, which has stepped up its own sub operations in the region.

Air Force Wants New Ideas To Help Make It Easier For Female Fighter Pilots To Pee In Flight
U.S. Air Force

Air Force Wants New Ideas To Help Make It Easier For Female Fighter Pilots To Pee In Flight

The service says that women aviators are deliberately not hydrating to avoid having to go, which creates all sorts of serious risks.

Six B-52 Strategic Bombers Fly Alongside Norwegian Fighters In A Clear Signal To Russia
B-52

Six B-52 Strategic Bombers Fly Alongside Norwegian Fighters In A Clear Signal To Russia

The latest deployment of the nuclear-capable bombers to Europe comes amid ongoing nuclear arms control negotiations with Moscow.

Belarus Mi-24 Helicopter Gunship Used To Bring Down Balloons Carrying Pro-Opposition Flags
Eastern Europe

Belarus Mi-24 Helicopter Gunship Used To Bring Down Balloons Carrying Pro-Opposition Flags

Lithuanian authorities claim that the Hind attack helicopter crossed the border in an attempt to down the balloons.

Embattled President Of Belarus Totes An AK While Flying To His Palace In A Luxurious Mi-8
Eastern Europe

Embattled President Of Belarus Totes An AK While Flying To His Palace In A Luxurious Mi-8

Lukashenko did a classic dictator show of force and stability by flying into his palace in Minsk and rallying foot-soldiers with a rifle in hand.

Air Force’s Mayhem Project Tied To Hypersonic Engines For Planes Such As The SR-72
SR-72

Air Force’s Mayhem Project Tied To Hypersonic Engines For Planes Such As The SR-72

The service wants these hypersonic demonstrators to have advanced air-breathing jet engines at their core.

Check Out These F-35s Dropping Full Loads Of Small Diameter Bombs During A Test Mission
F-35

Check Out These F-35s Dropping Full Loads Of Small Diameter Bombs During A Test Mission

It's one of the F-35's most versatile and critical weapons, and it's about to get a whole lot more capable.

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 Chinese submarine caves, MiG killing F-15 pilots, geopolitics, F-117 aggressors—you know, no big whoop.

Image Shows Russia Extending Runway At Arctic Base, Could Support Fighter Jets, Bombers
Russia

Image Shows Russia Extending Runway At Arctic Base, Could Support Fighter Jets, Bombers

The runway expansion could point to forthcoming permanent or semi-permanent deployments of combat jets to Moscow's most northerly base.

AI Claims “Flawless Victory” Going Undefeated In Digital Dogfight With Human Fighter Pilot
Artificial Intelligence

AI Claims “Flawless Victory” Going Undefeated In Digital Dogfight With Human Fighter Pilot

The virtual tournament is part of a larger US military effort to explore uses for artificial intelligence and machine learning in aerial combat.