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Mysterious Wave Glider Spotted Off Florida Keys Had Electronic Intel Gathering System (Updated)
U.S. Homeland

Mysterious Wave Glider Spotted Off Florida Keys Had Electronic Intel Gathering System (Updated)

The craft could be part of one of a number of programs aimed at providing persistent maritime surveillance coverage for the U.S. Navy.

Army Releases Ultra Rare Video Showing Green Berets Training In Taiwan
Green Berets

Army Releases Ultra Rare Video Showing Green Berets Training In Taiwan

The equally rare public confirmation of the exercise comes as fears of a serious crisis in the Taiwan Strait are growing.

The A-7 Attack Jet’s Head Up Display Was A Revolution In Air Combat Tech
Attack

The A-7 Attack Jet’s Head Up Display Was A Revolution In Air Combat Tech

It was the first use of a true Head Up Display on a U.S. combat aircraft and historic videos show just how it worked and how much they got right.

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 F-22 aggressors, "skyborg" pilots, geopolitics, swing-wing engineering—you know, no big whoop.

Here Are The Air Force’s Reports On Aircrew Encounters With Unidentified Flying Craft
U.S. Air Force

Here Are The Air Force’s Reports On Aircrew Encounters With Unidentified Flying Craft

This is what the Air Force says it has in its safety records system about the issue, but its possible, if not probable, there's more elsewhere.

Incredible Lecture By F-14 Designer Explains Why The Tomcat Owes A Lot To The F-111
F-14

Incredible Lecture By F-14 Designer Explains Why The Tomcat Owes A Lot To The F-111

The presentation is one of the best ever on the F-14's genesis and the incredible technological leap it brought to modern air combat.

Behold The Controversial $1.1M Paint Job On The United Kingdom’s Version Of Air Force One (Updated)
United Kingdom

Behold The Controversial $1.1M Paint Job On The United Kingdom’s Version Of Air Force One (Updated)

The VIP-configured tanker transport, which also serves in non-VIP transport roles, as needed, had previously worn a standard gray paint scheme.

This Is Our First Look At The Marines’ New CH-53K King Stallion Flying From A Ship
Wasp Class

This Is Our First Look At The Marines’ New CH-53K King Stallion Flying From A Ship

In the years to come, the King Stallions will become a staple aboard U.S. Navy amphibious assault ships.

Glitzy Air Force Video Lays Out “Skyborg” Artificial Intelligence Combat Drone Program
Skyborg

Glitzy Air Force Video Lays Out “Skyborg” Artificial Intelligence Combat Drone Program

The presentation outlines potential future mission sets, including air-to-air combat, and how the drones will fit into the service's larger plans.

British Government Says It Might Pass On $27M Upgrade For Some Of Its F-35s
United Kingdom

British Government Says It Might Pass On $27M Upgrade For Some Of Its F-35s

Aircraft without the still-in-development Block 4 update would be left with reduced functionality and more limited capabilities.

F-22 Raptors Could Become Aggressors Under Air Force’s Radical New Training Plan
F-22

F-22 Raptors Could Become Aggressors Under Air Force’s Radical New Training Plan

F-22s, which are in notoriously short supply, could perform other duties, including playing the bad guy, if new pilots needed fewer training sorties.

Unprecedented Public Report On UFOs Requested From Senate Intel Committee
U.S. Homeland

Unprecedented Public Report On UFOs Requested From Senate Intel Committee

Lawmakers want to know what data exists, how it's shared, what threats these craft might pose, and if an adversary has new breakthrough tech.

The USAF Is Finally Ditching The Last Of Its Cold War Revolvers For New Semi-Auto Pistols
U.S. Air Force

The USAF Is Finally Ditching The Last Of Its Cold War Revolvers For New Semi-Auto Pistols

The iconic Smith & Wesson six-shooters are still in use after more than six decades of service.

Private Pilot Flew Over America’s Premier Spy Plane Base And Snapped These Images
Bunkers & Installations

Private Pilot Flew Over America’s Premier Spy Plane Base And Snapped These Images

The images show Global Hawks and U-2 spy planes scattered around the ramp, and an interesting upgrade that may point to a new shadowy resident.

New Marine One VH-92A Helicopters Could Be Joined By Fleet Of CH-92A Trainer-Transports
Marine One

New Marine One VH-92A Helicopters Could Be Joined By Fleet Of CH-92A Trainer-Transports

The CH-92As could help train Marine One crews and move around the White House staff and press corps, among other duties.

Instructor Fighter Pilot Screams “Kill Him! Kill Him!” At Student In Hilarious Dogfight Video
T-38

Instructor Fighter Pilot Screams “Kill Him! Kill Him!” At Student In Hilarious Dogfight Video

It's so special when a teacher puts all of themselves into their work, even when they're frantically trying to get their pupil to kill the other guy.

Congress Pushes Navy To Add Hypersonic Missiles To Its Stealthy Destroyers
U.S. Homeland

Congress Pushes Navy To Add Hypersonic Missiles To Its Stealthy Destroyers

The move could alter the Navy's timeline for deploying hypersonic weapons and it could lead to big changes for its Zumwalt class destroyers.

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 the F-117's weapons, submarine social hierarchy, geopolitics, mysterious 737 test jets—you know, no big whoop.

No, The F-117 Never Had Air-To-Air Capability, But One Did Get A Radar
F-117

No, The F-117 Never Had Air-To-Air Capability, But One Did Get A Radar

The "Black Jet" never got the ability to shoot down other aircraft, but not due to a lack of creativity on behalf of the Skunk Works team.

Stealthy ‘Son Of Ares’ Mystery Jet Appears With Odd Markings And NASA F-15 Escort
F-15

Stealthy ‘Son Of Ares’ Mystery Jet Appears With Odd Markings And NASA F-15 Escort

The intriguing test flights have continued with new aircraft types joining a trio of Scaled Composites' aircraft high over the Mojave Desert.