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Russia Built A NATO Spec Identification Friend Or Foe System For Turkey’s S-400 Batteries
Turkey

Russia Built A NATO Spec Identification Friend Or Foe System For Turkey’s S-400 Batteries

It's still hard to see NATO pilots being comfortable betting their lives on a Russian-built IFF system, beyond all the other security concerns.

Navy Boss Hints At A Very Different Looking Future Fleet Of Naval Combat Aircraft
U.S. Navy

Navy Boss Hints At A Very Different Looking Future Fleet Of Naval Combat Aircraft

He also talked about the possibility of deploying those manned and unmanned aircraft on ships beyond traditional aircraft carriers.

RC-135 Rivet Joint Surveillance Jet Emerges With Puzzling New Modification
RC-135

RC-135 Rivet Joint Surveillance Jet Emerges With Puzzling New Modification

An odd antenna installation has taken the place of a fairly recent satellite communications upgrade on one of the important signals intelligence jets.

Photo Emerges Showing Sweden’s Stealthy Visby Class Corvette’s Tiny Radar Signature
Europe

Photo Emerges Showing Sweden’s Stealthy Visby Class Corvette’s Tiny Radar Signature

The ships combine a radar-deflecting physical design with composite materials and other features to achieve an impressive level of low observability.

Boeing Confirms Joining Forces With Disney To Build Flying X-Wings For Galaxy’s Edge
Hollywood

Boeing Confirms Joining Forces With Disney To Build Flying X-Wings For Galaxy’s Edge

A Boeing drone system was used as the base platform for the X-Wings that were part of the opening for Rise Of The Resistance the ride.

U.S. Seizes Missile Parts Headed To Yemen Amid Reports Of New Iranian Threats (Updated)
Iran

U.S. Seizes Missile Parts Headed To Yemen Amid Reports Of New Iranian Threats (Updated)

The U.S. may be considering deploying up to 14,000 additional military personnel to the Middle East in the near future to counter Iran's moves.

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.