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Meet The Navy’s First Female African American Tactical Jet Pilot
U.S. Navy

Meet The Navy’s First Female African American Tactical Jet Pilot

Lieutenant J.G. Madeline Swegle's achievement comes 46 years after the Navy got its first female tactical jet pilot.

American Pilot Ejects From Afghan Air Force A-29 Light Attack Plane (Updated)
Light Air Support

American Pilot Ejects From Afghan Air Force A-29 Light Attack Plane (Updated)

Authorities in Afghanistan have confirmed that an A-29 did crash in the northeastern portion of the country.

This Qatari 747-8i Jumbo Jet For Sale May Be The Worlds Most Lavish Flying Palace (Updated)
Middle East

This Qatari 747-8i Jumbo Jet For Sale May Be The Worlds Most Lavish Flying Palace (Updated)

The massive private jet has just over a thousand hours, is outfitted with an art deco interior fit for a king, and it could be yours!

We Talk Suicide Drones And The Future Of Unmanned Warfare With AeroVironment’s Steve Gitlin
Switchblade

We Talk Suicide Drones And The Future Of Unmanned Warfare With AeroVironment’s Steve Gitlin

It led the small drone revolution over the modern battlefield, but many have never heard of AeroVironment or how it's quietly revolutionizing warfare.

Here Are The Names Space Force Rejected In Favor Of Calling Its New Units “Deltas”
U.S. Space Force

Here Are The Names Space Force Rejected In Favor Of Calling Its New Units “Deltas”

America's newest service is in the process of crafting its own identity and is choosing new naming conventions to set it apart.

Navy To Add Laser Weapons To At Least Seven More Ships In The Next Three Years
U.S. Navy

Navy To Add Laser Weapons To At Least Seven More Ships In The Next Three Years

The laser dazzlers will help protect ships from certain kinds of attacks and shield them from surveillance from other ships, aircraft, and drones.

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.