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Topgun Receives Its First F-35C Lightning II
F-35C

Topgun Receives Its First F-35C Lightning II

First F-35 joins the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center as Fallon training and tactics support steps up a notch.

Now Russia Wants To Bring Back Missile-Armed Ekranoplans To Defend Its Claims In The Arctic
Cold War

Now Russia Wants To Bring Back Missile-Armed Ekranoplans To Defend Its Claims In The Arctic

The combat-capable "Orlan" could be as much an anti-access weapon as a tool for improving operational access to remote areas.

The Inside Story Of How The UK Culled Its Entire Harrier Jet Force In Just Two Months
United Kingdom

The Inside Story Of How The UK Culled Its Entire Harrier Jet Force In Just Two Months

Retired RAF Harrier chief recalls how painful decision-making resulted in the abrupt end of an icon before its time.

India’s First French-Built Rafale Fighters Have Finally Arrived
India

India’s First French-Built Rafale Fighters Have Finally Arrived

Eight years after first being selected, the arrival of the Rafales couldn't come soon enough as China and Pakistan weight heavily on Indian minds.

We Talk To The Scientist Whose Revolutionary Power Beaming Experiment Is Flying On The X-37B
X-37B

We Talk To The Scientist Whose Revolutionary Power Beaming Experiment Is Flying On The X-37B

Harvesting solar energy from space has been a topic of research for decades. The Naval Research Lab now has a plan to beam that energy down to Earth.

Dramatic Photos Emerge Online Showing What A Chinook Looks Like After A Power Line Strike
CH-47

Dramatic Photos Emerge Online Showing What A Chinook Looks Like After A Power Line Strike

The images show major lacerations across the helicopter's nose and windscreen after what could have been a deadly accident, but thankfully wasn't.

Australia, Serbia Emerge As First Potential T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer Export Customers
Australia

Australia, Serbia Emerge As First Potential T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer Export Customers

Australia is looking to replace older jet trainers, but Serbia could be first to adopt the jet in a combat role.

The Night A Mysterious Drone Swarm Descended On Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
U.S. Homeland

The Night A Mysterious Drone Swarm Descended On Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant

The mysterious case of mass drone incursions over America's most powerful nuclear power plant that only resulted in more questions and no changes.

The Last Tank Has Left Marine Corps Base 29 Palms, Soon The Entire Service
U.S. Marine Corps

The Last Tank Has Left Marine Corps Base 29 Palms, Soon The Entire Service

The service is planning to retire all of M1s, as well as other heavy armored vehicles, in the near future.

The F-15 “Japanese Super Interceptor” Eagle Is One Step Closer To Becoming A Reality
F-15

The F-15 “Japanese Super Interceptor” Eagle Is One Step Closer To Becoming A Reality

Boeing and Mitsubishi move forward with joint plans to implement F-15JSI upgrade to complement Japan's big new F-35 fleet.

Pentagon Details Trump’s Plan To Pull Nearly 12,000 Troops Out Of “Delinquent” Germany
Germany

Pentagon Details Trump’s Plan To Pull Nearly 12,000 Troops Out Of “Delinquent” Germany

Many of these troops will head back to the United States, while others will relocate to other countries in Europe.

Here’s All The Ridiculous Military Pork Baked Into The Proposed COVID-19 Bill
U.S. Homeland

Here’s All The Ridiculous Military Pork Baked Into The Proposed COVID-19 Bill

The draft $1 trillion spending package includes money for F-35s, warships, missile defense projects, and much more.

Full Scope Of Air Force’s Big Contract Awards To Private Aggressor Firms Revealed
U.S. Air Force

Full Scope Of Air Force’s Big Contract Awards To Private Aggressor Firms Revealed

Three firms share in the spoils of the first big round of adversary air support contract awards.

Navy’s First Operational F-35C Squadron Fires Missiles As It Preps For Inaugural Cruise
U.S. Navy

Navy’s First Operational F-35C Squadron Fires Missiles As It Preps For Inaugural Cruise

The "Argonauts" have been on the road as the USS Carl Vinson readies for historic deployment.

Iran Fires Missiles At Its Fake Carrier, Says Its Satellite Has Been Watching From Above (Updated)
Iran

Iran Fires Missiles At Its Fake Carrier, Says Its Satellite Has Been Watching From Above (Updated)

The last time the Iranians trotted out the mock aircraft carrier for an exercise, they eventually blew it up.

Aggressor Mirage F1 Fighters Headed To Holloman And Luke Air Force Bases
U.S. Air Force

Aggressor Mirage F1 Fighters Headed To Holloman And Luke Air Force Bases

Air Force is finally awarding contracts to private aggressor firms for its massive "red air" adversary support initiative.

Belarusian BTR-80 Armored Vehicles Bounce Like Bumper Cars In Chain Traffic Accident
Eastern Europe

Belarusian BTR-80 Armored Vehicles Bounce Like Bumper Cars In Chain Traffic Accident

The vehicles got into some trouble as they arrived in the capital Minsk to prepare for celebrations to mark upcoming military anniversaries.

Fender Bender Russian Style Leaves Four Cars Smashed Between Two BTR-80 Armored Vehicles
Russia

Fender Bender Russian Style Leaves Four Cars Smashed Between Two BTR-80 Armored Vehicles

This is why everyone in the country has a dash cam.

The Blue Angels Have Officially Received Their First F/A-18E Super Hornet
U.S. Navy

The Blue Angels Have Officially Received Their First F/A-18E Super Hornet

The famous flight demonstration team is set to get a total of 18 Super Hornets to replace its existing F/A-18 Hornets by the end of the year.

Navy’s Super Hornet Boss On The Jet’s Game-Changing Infrared Search And Track Sensor
U.S. Navy

Navy’s Super Hornet Boss On The Jet’s Game-Changing Infrared Search And Track Sensor

We go in-depth with the Navy's Super Hornet program manager on the new sensor's capabilities, genesis, and how it ended up mounted on a fuel tank.