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Sweden’s Saab Launches Gripen Fighter Jet Component Production In Brazil
South America

Sweden’s Saab Launches Gripen Fighter Jet Component Production In Brazil

Brazil is Saab's foreign launch customer for the next generation JAS 39 Gripen fighter and is an integral part of the program overall.

Ukraine Cleared To Move Javelin Missiles To Front Lines To Blow Up Russian Tanks “Defensively”
Russia

Ukraine Cleared To Move Javelin Missiles To Front Lines To Blow Up Russian Tanks “Defensively”

Ukrainian forces were previously prohibited from using the missiles against Russian or Russian-backed forces barring a full-on enemy offensive.

Cognitive Electronic Warfare Could Revolutionize How America Wages War With Radio Waves
U.S. Homeland

Cognitive Electronic Warfare Could Revolutionize How America Wages War With Radio Waves

The holy grail of this concept is electronic warfare systems that can spot new or otherwise unexpected threats and immediately begin adapting to them.

The V-22 Osprey Is Perfect For Indonesia And Now They Can Buy Them
V-22

The V-22 Osprey Is Perfect For Indonesia And Now They Can Buy Them

For a country with 17,000 islands and unique national security concerns spread across them, the Osprey isn't cheap, but it will be a valuable tool.

Here Are Photos Of Two U.S. Navy Carriers In The South China Sea For First Time In Six Years (Updated)
U.S. Navy

Here Are Photos Of Two U.S. Navy Carriers In The South China Sea For First Time In Six Years (Updated)

It's a major show of force aimed squarely at China.

Military Aviation Journalist Jamie Hunter Has Touched Down At The War Zone
News & Features

Military Aviation Journalist Jamie Hunter Has Touched Down At The War Zone

Jamie brings incredible experience and great enthusiasm for all things military aviation, along with his renowned photography, to our growing team.

This Mysterious Military Spy Plane Has Been Flying Circles Over Seattle For Days
U.S. Homeland

This Mysterious Military Spy Plane Has Been Flying Circles Over Seattle For Days

Nobody seems to know who specifically the aircraft belongs to or what it's up to, but based on its configuration, its capabilities are pretty clear.

Skyhawks Over Cuba: VC-10 “Challengers” And Their TA-4J’s Unique Cold War Mission
Cold War

Skyhawks Over Cuba: VC-10 “Challengers” And Their TA-4J’s Unique Cold War Mission

The squadron's primary mission may have been fleet training, but they could also respond to war arriving on their doorstep at a moment's notice.

Early On, The A-10 Warthog’s Legendary Gun Was Both a Blessing and a Curse
A-10

Early On, The A-10 Warthog’s Legendary Gun Was Both a Blessing and a Curse

The Air Force had to make sure the massive cannon wouldn't blind the pilot, knock out the engines, and shake the plane apart.

America’s Startling Short Range Air Defense Gap And How To Close It Fast
U.S. Army

America’s Startling Short Range Air Defense Gap And How To Close It Fast

From weaponized hobby drones, to artillery shells, to low-flying fighters and cruise missiles, U.S. ground forces are alarmingly vulnerable.

Making Steam: The Life And Times Of A U.S. Navy Chief Engineer
People

Making Steam: The Life And Times Of A U.S. Navy Chief Engineer

LCDR David Taylor gives us an unprecedented insight into what it took to keep America's Navy steaming full speed ahead, and what it would take to bring old ships back from the dead.

Is The United States Firing Off “Electricity Bombs” in Syria?
High Powered Microwaves

Is The United States Firing Off “Electricity Bombs” in Syria?

War zones are full of bogus rumors, but the U.S. military is doing a great deal of very real work on exotic electric weapons.

China’s Base in the Horn of African Has a Huge Underground Bunker
China

China’s Base in the Horn of African Has a Huge Underground Bunker

New satellite images show subterranean construction that could provide added protection and more storage space.

Rogoway’s Reviews: Christopher Nolan’s War Epic Dunkirk
WWII

Rogoway’s Reviews: Christopher Nolan’s War Epic Dunkirk

The race against time thriller is no doubt entertaining, but strange creative choices make it a lesser film than it could have easily been.

Making Steam: High Seas Tales And Commentary On Today’s Navy From A Chief Engineer
People

Making Steam: High Seas Tales And Commentary On Today’s Navy From A Chief Engineer

In part two of our series, we talk adventures and very close calls on the high seas and some of the Navy's biggest issues.

Unusual High-Altitude Spy Plane Appears at Special Operations Exercise
C-130

Unusual High-Altitude Spy Plane Appears at Special Operations Exercise

German company Grob only ever made five G 520s and one showed up for drills in Indiana.

Unmasking The S-92 Mystery Helicopter In Syria Which Was Spotted Again Near Raqqa
Syria

Unmasking The S-92 Mystery Helicopter In Syria Which Was Spotted Again Near Raqqa

We may have finally discovered who likely owns the helicopter, but who is using it and exactly for what remains a mystery.

People Are Freaking Out Over Video Of Su-35 Practicing For Moscow Air Show
Russia

People Are Freaking Out Over Video Of Su-35 Practicing For Moscow Air Show

The Su-35 may have a few new tricks to perform at MAKS 2017, but does the jet represent "peak fighter maneuverability" based on current air combat trends?

US Navy Aircraft Carriers Had Escalators Just Like At The Mall
U.S. Navy

US Navy Aircraft Carriers Had Escalators Just Like At The Mall

Instead of carrying shopping bag toting consumers, these escalators carried fully geared-up aircrews on the way to their aircraft.

Perry Class Frigates Had These Crazy Pop-Out Auxiliary Propulsion Pods
Oliver Hazard Perry Class

Perry Class Frigates Had These Crazy Pop-Out Auxiliary Propulsion Pods

Late production Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates had what is akin to the mother of all trolling motors that crews used creatively during multiple phases of the ship's operation.