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The Saga Of The AGM-129 Cruise Missile That Was Basically A Stealth Jet Designed Upside Down
AGM-129

The Saga Of The AGM-129 Cruise Missile That Was Basically A Stealth Jet Designed Upside Down

The Advanced Cruise Missile was too far ahead of its time, so much so that it was eventually succeeded by the missile it was supposed to replace.

Navy Amphibious Warfare Ship USS Portland Spotted Heading To Sea With New Laser Turret (Updated)
U.S. Navy

Navy Amphibious Warfare Ship USS Portland Spotted Heading To Sea With New Laser Turret (Updated)

The laser represents a large leap in power output over previous systems and is hardened to operate in the harsh maritime environment.

Another Syrian Terrorist Seemingly Killed By Hellfire Missile With Pop-Out Sword Blades (Updated)
Syria

Another Syrian Terrorist Seemingly Killed By Hellfire Missile With Pop-Out Sword Blades (Updated)

The targeted strike took place less than 10 miles from where U.S. forces recently conducted a raid that led to the death of ISIS' leader al-Baghdadi.

This Photo Proves How The Hellfire Missile That Uses Blades Instead Of Explosives Works
AGM-114 Hellfire

This Photo Proves How The Hellfire Missile That Uses Blades Instead Of Explosives Works

This core of the AGM-114R9X missile, with its swing-out sword-like blades, is exactly how this gruesome weapon goes about plying its deadly trade.

No, Japan Isn’t Going To Install Catapults And Angled Decks On Its Izumo Class Carriers
Japan

No, Japan Isn’t Going To Install Catapults And Angled Decks On Its Izumo Class Carriers

The leaked image sparked outlandish and baseless speculation that Japan is actually wanting to do this and buy F-35Cs to go with the plan.

China’s New Surveillance Blimp In The South China Sea Is Likely Just The Beginning
China

China’s New Surveillance Blimp In The South China Sea Is Likely Just The Beginning

Tethered sensor-laden aerostats are a low-cost way for China to expand its situational awareness in the region and to help defend its island outposts.

Russia Plans To Set Up Massive New Radar Array To Help “Control” The Arctic Region
Russia

Russia Plans To Set Up Massive New Radar Array To Help “Control” The Arctic Region

Russia claims the new radar would give it enhanced early warning of incoming aircraft, cruise missiles, and hypersonic weapons from the region.

What Aircraft Snuck Trump Out Of Florida On His Way To Afghanistan For Thanksgiving?
Afghanistan

What Aircraft Snuck Trump Out Of Florida On His Way To Afghanistan For Thanksgiving?

We have the likely answer as well as some major questions as to how Air Force One was able to reach Afghanistan without aerial refueling.

This Old Tanker Looks Like It’s About To Sink, But It’s Just Doing Its Job For The Marines
U.S. Marine Corps

This Old Tanker Looks Like It’s About To Sink, But It’s Just Doing Its Job For The Marines

The antique ship has an odd way of doing its business, but it's still one of the best assets for supplying Marines with gobs of fuel ashore.

Vital Logistics Ships Will Be Without Critical U.S. Navy Escorts In A Major Conflict
U.S. Navy

Vital Logistics Ships Will Be Without Critical U.S. Navy Escorts In A Major Conflict

Military Sealift Command's mariners will have to 'fend for themselves' while convoying during a future high-end conflict.

Setting The Record Straight On Why Fighter Jets Can’t All Simply Fly Away To Escape Storms
T-38

Setting The Record Straight On Why Fighter Jets Can’t All Simply Fly Away To Escape Storms

Outrage over F-22s left behind at Tyndall AFB as Michael hit and statements saying they should have all been flown away are divorced from reality.

Air Force One Has This Unique Navigator’s Cockpit Station That’s Unlike Any Other 747
Air Force One

Air Force One Has This Unique Navigator’s Cockpit Station That’s Unlike Any Other 747

The USAF's duo of highly modified VC-25A jumbo jets still have some surprising features even though they've been flying for nearly 30 years

China’s Lunar Satellites Could Stab U.S. Early Warning Satellites In The Back
China

China’s Lunar Satellites Could Stab U.S. Early Warning Satellites In The Back

China has chosen to head to the dark side of the moon and capabilities to support that cause are raising some eyebrows within the DoD.

Tales Of Nuclear Cruiser USS Long Beach From A Sailor Who Built His Career Aboard Her
People

Tales Of Nuclear Cruiser USS Long Beach From A Sailor Who Built His Career Aboard Her

This is the story of Master Chief Douglas Healey's Navy journey and the historic and enigmatic ship he kept coming back to.

An Essential Guide To The Truths And Myths Of Chemical Weapons
Syria

An Essential Guide To The Truths And Myths Of Chemical Weapons

Chemical warfare is a very nasty business, but it's also widely misunderstood. So we brought in an expert to give us the bottom line.

Censored Craft Near Hangar Appears In Satellite Image Of Secretive Tonopah Test Range Airport
U.S. Homeland

Censored Craft Near Hangar Appears In Satellite Image Of Secretive Tonopah Test Range Airport

The storied base that has hosted many top-secret programs seems to have had its picture taken at an inopportune time, a mistake that was fixed later.

The U.S. Army Once Blew Up Tunnels In A German Town To Chase Away A Ghost
U.S. Army

The U.S. Army Once Blew Up Tunnels In A German Town To Chase Away A Ghost

The White Lady of Freihung was having none of it and kept right on haunting the area.

Historic Topgun Hangar At Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Is Notoriously Haunted
U.S. Marine Corps

Historic Topgun Hangar At Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Is Notoriously Haunted

The famous hangar was the site of a horrific tragedy and there have been persistent reports of ghostly phenomena ever since.

Retired Submariner Turned Gamer Gives Amazing Video Explainers On Sub Tactics And Tech
People

Retired Submariner Turned Gamer Gives Amazing Video Explainers On Sub Tactics And Tech

A former U.S. Navy sonar operator brings the ins and outs of undersea warfare to life via a whiteboard video series.

Recollections Of Life At Sea And Some Advice From A U.S. Navy Force Master Chief
Desert Storm

Recollections Of Life At Sea And Some Advice From A U.S. Navy Force Master Chief

The Master Chief talks everything from sailing on the Navy's largest nuclear cruiser alongside a battleship to reaching the heights of enlisted ranks.