Read the latest articles from The War Zone (Page 366)

Blue Angels’ New Fat Albert C-130 To Debut This Spring, Updated Paint Scheme Teased (Updated)
U.S. Navy

Blue Angels’ New Fat Albert C-130 To Debut This Spring, Updated Paint Scheme Teased (Updated)

The Blue Angels have been operating without a dedicated C-130 transport since their old C-130T model had to be retired last Spring.

The U.S. Military Says It Has Supported The Taliban In Fighting ISIS In Afghanistan
Afghanistan

The U.S. Military Says It Has Supported The Taliban In Fighting ISIS In Afghanistan

The revelation follows the start of American troop withdrawals from the country as part of a still controversial and fragile deal with the Taliban.

Air Force F-16s Are Getting Pylons With Built-In Missile Warning Sensors And Countermeasures
F-16

Air Force F-16s Are Getting Pylons With Built-In Missile Warning Sensors And Countermeasures

The bolt-on upgrade will make aging F-16s more survivable by providing better awareness of missile threats and a better ability to fend them off.

Drones Have Been “Raining” Small Bombs On American Troops Guarding Oil Sites In Syria
Unmanned

Drones Have Been “Raining” Small Bombs On American Troops Guarding Oil Sites In Syria

The tactic first appeared during the battle of Mosul and it now threatens troops anywhere in the world.

Here’s What A Photo Flyby Of A Carrier Group Looks Like From The Helicopter Taking The Pics
French Navy

Here’s What A Photo Flyby Of A Carrier Group Looks Like From The Helicopter Taking The Pics

Not only can you see the formation blast past, but you can also hear it too!

This Strategic Air Command Airpower Demonstration From 1987 Is Just Bonkers
Cold War

This Strategic Air Command Airpower Demonstration From 1987 Is Just Bonkers

A B-52, KC-10, FB-111, and two KC-135s pulled off wild maneuvers, many of which wouldn't be allowed today, over Offutt AFB at the end of the Cold War.

Ford Class Of Supercarriers May End After Four Ships, Navy Eyeing Smaller Carriers: Report
U.S. Navy

Ford Class Of Supercarriers May End After Four Ships, Navy Eyeing Smaller Carriers: Report

The Navy has put together a task force to report back in six months on what America's carrier force should look like from 2030 on.

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 surplus F/A-18 Hornets, B-1B low-level restrictions, geopolitics, narco jets—you know, no big whoop.

Captured Narco Jet Loaded With 69 Bales Of Cocaine Is Biggest Bust In Belize History
South America

Captured Narco Jet Loaded With 69 Bales Of Cocaine Is Biggest Bust In Belize History

Central and South America have seen a huge uptick in the use of business jets to smuggle drugs into incredibly austere locations.

This Is The Letter The Navy Sent A Congressman Who Was Demanding Answers About UFOs
U.S. Navy

This Is The Letter The Navy Sent A Congressman Who Was Demanding Answers About UFOs

The lawmaker wanted details about various sightings due to concerns that the incidents might indicate domestic security threats to the United States.

The Navy’s Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers To Be Armed With Hypersonic Weapon Interceptors
U.S. Navy

The Navy’s Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers To Be Armed With Hypersonic Weapon Interceptors

Some of these ships are already configured for ballistic missile defense and the Navy expects to forward deploy more of them to Europe soon.

Marines Set To Be The First To Bring Back Land-Based Tomahawk Missiles Post-INF Treaty
R/UGM-109 Tomahawk

Marines Set To Be The First To Bring Back Land-Based Tomahawk Missiles Post-INF Treaty

The Marine Corps wants to use the ground-launched cruise missiles primarily as long-range anti-ship weapons.

Can And Should B-1B Bomber Crews’ Low-Level Flying Skills Be Saved?
B-1

Can And Should B-1B Bomber Crews’ Low-Level Flying Skills Be Saved?

Low-level flying puts great stress on the airframe, but it also serves a tactical purpose. There may be a compromise that would satisfy both issues.

Turkey And Russia Announce New Buffer Zone In Syria After Brutal Spate Of Violence
Syria

Turkey And Russia Announce New Buffer Zone In Syria After Brutal Spate Of Violence

The Syrian regime sees immediate gains from the deal, but Turkey is solidifying its de facto control over much of the northern part of the country.

One Example From The Army’s Tiny Fleet Of Stretch Limo-Like Humvees Is Still Soldiering On
High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)

One Example From The Army’s Tiny Fleet Of Stretch Limo-Like Humvees Is Still Soldiering On

We trace the intriguing origins of one of the Army's most exotic battle wagons and discern what at least one of them is up to now.

Australia To Sell Retired F/A-18 Hornet Fighters To Private Aggressor Firm Air USA
Australia

Australia To Sell Retired F/A-18 Hornet Fighters To Private Aggressor Firm Air USA

The adversary support contractor could get up to 46 of the surplus fighters, giving them one of the most capable private air forces in the world.

Mystery Objects Simultaneously Emerge From Hangars Again At Secretive Tonopah Airport
Mysteries

Mystery Objects Simultaneously Emerge From Hangars Again At Secretive Tonopah Airport

We first spotted this type of unprecedented activity in satellite imagery of the clandestine base three months ago.

Watch A Russian Il-76 Cargo Jet Bomb Targets And Strafe Them With Its Tail Gun
Russia

Watch A Russian Il-76 Cargo Jet Bomb Targets And Strafe Them With Its Tail Gun

There is a long history of using airlifters as bombers, but it's a tactic that has largely disappeared from the fighting doctrine of major air forces.

USS America Is Flying A Giant Captain America Flag While On Patrol In The Pacific
U.S. Navy

USS America Is Flying A Giant Captain America Flag While On Patrol In The Pacific

Captain America is one of the most iconic military characters of all time, one that bridges generations and evokes patriotism and a sense of duty.

Air Force Boss Alludes To Work On New Top Secret Air-Launched Anti-Ship Weapons
HAWC

Air Force Boss Alludes To Work On New Top Secret Air-Launched Anti-Ship Weapons

The US military sees the ability to reach out with airpower and take out enemy ships as increasingly critical to beating a major adversary.