Read the latest articles from The War Zone (Page 386)

Russia Is Eying More Armed Icebreakers After Launching Missile-Toting Arctic Patrol Ship
Russia

Russia Is Eying More Armed Icebreakers After Launching Missile-Toting Arctic Patrol Ship

The Ivan Papanin, the first of the Project 23550 icebreaking warships, is our first look at Russia's specialized Arctic naval force.

This Is How The Russian Military Tests If Its Vehicles Can Stand Up To A Nuclear Blast
Russia

This Is How The Russian Military Tests If Its Vehicles Can Stand Up To A Nuclear Blast

The giant tube-like apparatus can create blast waves that mimic a nuclear denotation and are so powerful they can literally flatten vehicles.

Intact Seeker Section From An Iron Dome Tamir Interceptor Fell Into Gaza
Israel

Intact Seeker Section From An Iron Dome Tamir Interceptor Fell Into Gaza

Losing these sensitive components could represent a huge technological loss.

This Is Our First Look At A CH-47 Chinook With Super Powerful T408 Engines
CH-47

This Is Our First Look At A CH-47 Chinook With Super Powerful T408 Engines

The new engines are larger and are encased in square nacelles. The extra power could allow the Chinook to better compete with Sikorsky's CH-53K.

Air Force Updates Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bombs Amid New Iranian Nuclear Posturing
U.S. Air Force

Air Force Updates Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bombs Amid New Iranian Nuclear Posturing

Iran is moving toward resuming significant uranium enrichment in its Fordo facility, which would be a prime target for the MOP in a conflict.

Check Out These Exclusive Shots Of An F-117 Stealth Jet Arriving At The Reagan Library
U.S. Homeland

Check Out These Exclusive Shots Of An F-117 Stealth Jet Arriving At The Reagan Library

The F-117 will join an F-14 Tomcat, a VC-137 "Air Force One" jet, and a VH-3 "Marine One" helicopter that already call the Reagan Library home.

Boeing To Flight Test CH-47 With Same Monster Engines Found On Sikorsky’s New CH-53K
CH-53K

Boeing To Flight Test CH-47 With Same Monster Engines Found On Sikorsky’s New CH-53K

A CH-47 with the upgraded engines could present an all-new challenge to the troubled CH-53K.

If An Israeli Stunner Missile Really Did Fall Into Russian Hands It Is A Huge Deal
Israel

If An Israeli Stunner Missile Really Did Fall Into Russian Hands It Is A Huge Deal

A Stunner fell into Syrian territory without self-destructing in its first combat use, now a report says the Assad regime turned it over to Russia.

Air Force Wants Its XQ-58A Valkyrie Drone To Help F-22s And F-35s Talk To Each Other
XQ-58

Air Force Wants Its XQ-58A Valkyrie Drone To Help F-22s And F-35s Talk To Each Other

An XQ-58 working as a stealthy data fusion and relay node would give America's two stealth fighters the ability to fight together like never before.

Master Chart Showing US Military Aircraft And Their Data-Links Includes RQ-170 Sentinel
RQ-170

Master Chart Showing US Military Aircraft And Their Data-Links Includes RQ-170 Sentinel

The diagram offers a detailed look at which planes and helicopters have which systems, but undoubtedly leaves out certain classified capabilities.

V-22 Ospreys Still At Risk From Sand And Dust As Navy Attempts Third Engine Filter Redesign
V-22

V-22 Ospreys Still At Risk From Sand And Dust As Navy Attempts Third Engine Filter Redesign

A new Pentagon report reveals that the existing particle separators cannot meet certain specifications for operation in desert environments.

U.S. Troops Reportedly Caught Up In Turkish Artillery Attack In Syria (Updated)
Special Operations

U.S. Troops Reportedly Caught Up In Turkish Artillery Attack In Syria (Updated)

The incident underscores just how risky the situation is becoming for American troops as Turkey targets their local Syrian Kurdish partners.

The Movie Star Ripsaw Mini-Tank Has Reemerged Unmanned And Packing A Big 30mm Cannon
Cannons

The Movie Star Ripsaw Mini-Tank Has Reemerged Unmanned And Packing A Big 30mm Cannon

The Army has been testing manned and unmanned versions for years and this newest variant will be competing in its new Robotic Combat Vehicle tender.

This Exotic Bullpup Rifle Is Competing To Replace The Army’s M4 Carbines And M249 SAWs
M16/AR15/M4 Pattern

This Exotic Bullpup Rifle Is Competing To Replace The Army’s M4 Carbines And M249 SAWs

This is the only entry in the Army's competition to use a bullpup configuration and it has other unique features, such as a recoiling barrel assembly.

Russia Shows Wind Tunnel Model Of An “Elephant” Airlifter Replacement For The An-124
Russia

Russia Shows Wind Tunnel Model Of An “Elephant” Airlifter Replacement For The An-124

The company that designed and built the An-124s is now in Ukraine and Russia is looking for a home-grown alternative.

Russian Tu-160 Bombers Touch Down In South Africa In Historic First-Ever African Visit (Updated)
Russia

Russian Tu-160 Bombers Touch Down In South Africa In Historic First-Ever African Visit (Updated)

The bombers' arrival, which comes as Russia is hosting a major summit for African leaders, underscores the Kremlin expanding ties across Africa.

Potentially The Most Revolutionary Aircraft You Have Never Heard Of Has Flown
U.S. Homeland

Potentially The Most Revolutionary Aircraft You Have Never Heard Of Has Flown

The mysterious Celera 500L built by the silent Otto Aviation company has successfully taken to the skies.

Mysterious Laser Turret Appears On US Navy Destroyer USS Dewey
U.S. Navy

Mysterious Laser Turret Appears On US Navy Destroyer USS Dewey

The system is likely the service's new "ODIN" laser dazzler that is meant to blind enemy optics on ships, boats, aircraft, and missiles.

Stunning Video And Photos Of Skunk Works Preparing An F-117 For The Reagan Library
U.S. Homeland

Stunning Video And Photos Of Skunk Works Preparing An F-117 For The Reagan Library

The stealth Nighthawk named Unexpected Guest flew more combat sorties than any other and will now sit alongside an F-14 Tomcat at the Reagan Library.

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 electronic warfare enabled swarms, flying Seahawk helicopters, geopolitics, European stealth jet concepts—you know, no big whoop.