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“Hot Dog Gun” Shows How Someone Really Felt About The Army’s Failed XM10 Pistol Competition
Sidearms

“Hot Dog Gun” Shows How Someone Really Felt About The Army’s Failed XM10 Pistol Competition

After its controversial decision to pick the Beretta M9 as the new US military standard sidearm, the service held a joke of a second competition.

Offutt Air Force Base Is Evacuating All Flyable Aircraft
U.S. Homeland

Offutt Air Force Base Is Evacuating All Flyable Aircraft

The base, which is the home of U.S. Strategic Command, has been ravaged by tornados and floods in recent years.

Pakistani F-16 “Engaged” One Of The MH-47G Chinooks Three Times During Bin Laden Raid
Middle East

Pakistani F-16 “Engaged” One Of The MH-47G Chinooks Three Times During Bin Laden Raid

These details come from a new interview that also says the Obama Administration tried at least twice to capture Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.

Air Force Wants To Acquire Losing T-X Jet Trainers To Help Revolutionize Pilot Training
U.S. Air Force

Air Force Wants To Acquire Losing T-X Jet Trainers To Help Revolutionize Pilot Training

The Air Force wants advanced jet trainers to start experimenting with radical new pilot training concepts now before its first T-7A Red Hawks arrive.

Here’s What This Panoramic Windowed Room Does On American Aircraft Carriers
U.S. Navy

Here’s What This Panoramic Windowed Room Does On American Aircraft Carriers

You may have never noticed it before, but you have probably seen some of its work.

Navy Hospital Ship Still Weeks Away From Arriving In New York City To Help Battle COVID-19
U.S. Navy

Navy Hospital Ship Still Weeks Away From Arriving In New York City To Help Battle COVID-19

Military Sealift Command said just yesterday that it had not received any orders to activate either of the Navy's two hospital ships.

N95 Mask Shortage Is A Horrific Manifestation Of America’s Crazy “Defense” Priorities
U.S. Homeland

N95 Mask Shortage Is A Horrific Manifestation Of America’s Crazy “Defense” Priorities

A lack of investment has left America's N95 stockpile hollowed out. Meanwhile, the U.S. will spend $738 billion on weapons and war-fighting this year.

You Can Buy This Rare Ford Presidential Motorcade “Roadrunner” Command Van
Presidential Transport

You Can Buy This Rare Ford Presidential Motorcade “Roadrunner” Command Van

This former Secret Service vehicle features an abundance of on board electrical power that used to run satellite communications, radios, and more.

Chicago’s Midway Airport Halts Flights Due To COVID-19 In Air Traffic Control Tower
U.S. Homeland

Chicago’s Midway Airport Halts Flights Due To COVID-19 In Air Traffic Control Tower

The incident is a reminder that the growing pandemic has the ability to interrupt key services and military readiness.

Private Aggressor F-5 Fighter Force Is Flying With Helmet Mounted Displays
F-5

Private Aggressor F-5 Fighter Force Is Flying With Helmet Mounted Displays

Tactical Air has created what are among, if not the most advanced F-5 Tiger IIs on the planet to slug it out with US Navy and USMC fleet pilots.

Warning To Iran: AC-130W Gunship Practices Slaying Boats With U.S. Navy In The Persian Gulf
AC-130

Warning To Iran: AC-130W Gunship Practices Slaying Boats With U.S. Navy In The Persian Gulf

The AC-130's massive volume of fire, precision, magazine depth, and sensors make it a ferocious tool for mitigating the threat of small boat swarms.

The Military Can Reinforce The Postal System If COVID-19 Causes Delivery Disruptions
U.S. Homeland

The Military Can Reinforce The Postal System If COVID-19 Causes Delivery Disruptions

The standing contingency plans speak to the immense logistical resources the military could provide to help keep vital supply chains functioning.

This Slow Motion Footage Of An F-22 Raptor Maneuvering Is Mesmerizing
F-22

This Slow Motion Footage Of An F-22 Raptor Maneuvering Is Mesmerizing

The clip shows all the work being done by the Raptor's huge control surfaces and thrust vectoring nozzles to make the maneuvers happen.

F-15E Strike Eagle Spotted Flying With An Inert B61-12 Nuclear Bomb Out Of Nellis AFB
U.S. Homeland

F-15E Strike Eagle Spotted Flying With An Inert B61-12 Nuclear Bomb Out Of Nellis AFB

The precision-guided upgrade of the B61 tactical nuclear bomb has had a troubled and very expensive past.

Space Force Just Received Its First New Offensive Weapon
Anti-Satellite Capabilities

Space Force Just Received Its First New Offensive Weapon

This is just one of two acknowledged US "counterspace" capabilities, but there are more in the classified realm.

Bunker Talk: We Are All In This Together Edition
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: We Are All In This Together Edition

We can talk about whatever the heck you want. You know, no big whoop.

Here’s Everything We Know About America’s Airstrikes On Iranian-Related Targets In Iraq
Iran

Here’s Everything We Know About America’s Airstrikes On Iranian-Related Targets In Iraq

The top American commander for operations in the Middle East also offered new details about the fatal rocket attack that prompted the airstrikes.

American Retaliatory Strikes Against Iranian-Backed Militias In Iraq Have Begun (Updated)
Iran

American Retaliatory Strikes Against Iranian-Backed Militias In Iraq Have Begun (Updated)

U.S. officials warned earlier in the day that a rocket attack, which killed two U.S. troops and one British service member, wouldn't be tolerated.

Lawmakers Grill Army Officer Over Lack Of Missile Defenses In Iraq After Fatal Rocket Attack
U.S. Army

Lawmakers Grill Army Officer Over Lack Of Missile Defenses In Iraq After Fatal Rocket Attack

The discussion centered on Israel's Iron Dome system, but reflects broader frustrations after months of rocket attacks from Iranian-backed militias.

Rocket Attack In Iraq Kills American And British Personnel, Reprisal Strikes May Be Underway (Updated)
Iraq

Rocket Attack In Iraq Kills American And British Personnel, Reprisal Strikes May Be Underway (Updated)

A similar fatal attack in Iraq last year led to the US killing a top Iranian officer and Iran firing ballistic missiles at US troops.