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Veteran U.S. Navy Submariners Explain Why Fire Is So Deadly Aboard A Submarine
U.S. Navy

Veteran U.S. Navy Submariners Explain Why Fire Is So Deadly Aboard A Submarine

After the tragic incident aboard the Russian special missions submarine Losharik, we asked the experts why fire is so dangerous to submarines.

Navy Pilot Recounts The Secret Stalking Of North Korea’s Missile Laden Cargo Ship So San
U.S. Navy

Navy Pilot Recounts The Secret Stalking Of North Korea’s Missile Laden Cargo Ship So San

The 6,500-mile chase around the globe and the taking down of the Scud missile-filled So San from a Navy special ops helicopter pilot that was there.

Are Some Of The UFOs Navy Pilots Are Encountering Actually Airborne Radar Reflectors?
U.S. Navy

Are Some Of The UFOs Navy Pilots Are Encountering Actually Airborne Radar Reflectors?

Submarine-launched, radar reflector-toting balloons used to stimulate enemy air defenses can be traced back to a Cold War era Skunk Works program.

Bell’s Bizarre Looking Stretched Huey Turned Out To Be A Rare But Sought After Workhorse
Iran

Bell’s Bizarre Looking Stretched Huey Turned Out To Be A Rare But Sought After Workhorse

Originally developed for Iran, the helicopters never saw service in that country, but have become popular with contractors supporting U.S. forces.

I Deserve To Have My Ass Kicked By John Wick For Not Taking His Movies Seriously
Hollywood

I Deserve To Have My Ass Kicked By John Wick For Not Taking His Movies Seriously

A reimaging of the classic samurai genre, there's a lot more going on in the John Wick franchise than just non-stop killing and one-liners.

Explosive-Filled Dummies And Other Ruses Helped Clear The Way For Real Paratroopers On D-Day
WWII

Explosive-Filled Dummies And Other Ruses Helped Clear The Way For Real Paratroopers On D-Day

75 years after the Allied invasion of France, it remains one of the largest single military operations ever, which required massive deception to hide.

Why Navy SEALs Almost Always Go Into Action Aboard Non-Navy Helicopters
Navy SEALs

Why Navy SEALs Almost Always Go Into Action Aboard Non-Navy Helicopters

Compared to the Army or the Air Force, the Navy hasn't invested anywhere near as heavily in its airborne special operations transport capabilities.

Ohio Guided Missile Submarines Were Designed To Be Drone-Carrying Clandestine Command Centers
Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

Ohio Guided Missile Submarines Were Designed To Be Drone-Carrying Clandestine Command Centers

The four converted ballistic missile submarines are so much more than Tomahawk slingers and transports for Navy SEALs.

Here Is What Really Happened With That Mysterious Washington D.C. Air Defense Scare
U.S. Homeland

Here Is What Really Happened With That Mysterious Washington D.C. Air Defense Scare

There have been confusing reports of mysterious blobs in the sky and mistaken birds flocks. This is exactly what was detected and what wasn't and why.

Show The World You Have A Taste For Subs With This Captain Ramius Inspired T-Shirt
Submarines

Show The World You Have A Taste For Subs With This Captain Ramius Inspired T-Shirt

We are diving deep into the holiday spirit and wishing you a very Red December with these awesome limited edition shirt designs.

Bunker Talk: Turkey Day Edition!
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Turkey Day Edition!

We can talk about Turkey Birds, stuffing, gravy, and fight about partisan politics, just like home!

Disney’s Plan To Fly X-Wings Over Star Wars Park Speaks To Perception Manipulation Tactics
U.S. Homeland

Disney’s Plan To Fly X-Wings Over Star Wars Park Speaks To Perception Manipulation Tactics

It looks like Boeing and Disney's Imagineers have joined forces to make flyable X-Wings and it should remind us that seeing shouldn't mean believing.

The Army Has Been Buying Alternative “Barrier Blind” Hollow-Point Ammo For Its New Pistols
U.S. Army

The Army Has Been Buying Alternative “Barrier Blind” Hollow-Point Ammo For Its New Pistols

The cartridge is designed to better punch through obstacles such as windows or even just heavy clothing and then still work like it's supposed to.

Mysterious Airspace Violation That Triggered D.C. Lockdowns Highlights Air Defense Challenges
U.S. Homeland

Mysterious Airspace Violation That Triggered D.C. Lockdowns Highlights Air Defense Challenges

Reports now say a flock of birds, a balloon, or something else, may have been the culprit, but the response to it was telling, regardless.

Australia Buying B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Is A Fantasy But Other Options Exist
Australia

Australia Buying B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Is A Fantasy But Other Options Exist

The chances of Australia being allowed or actually wanting to buy B-21s is next to none, but it doesn't need them to chuck missiles far from home.

U.S. Inspectors Have Examined Russia’s Imminently Operational Hypersonic Missile
Russia

U.S. Inspectors Have Examined Russia’s Imminently Operational Hypersonic Missile

The U.S. government sent officials to Russia to inspect the weapon system under the terms of a strategic arms control deal.

Russia Admits Its Allegedly Treaty-Busting Cruise Missile Exists, But Denies U.S. Claims
NATO

Russia Admits Its Allegedly Treaty-Busting Cruise Missile Exists, But Denies U.S. Claims

The Kremlin accuses the United States of exploiting arms control deals to gather intelligence and warns of a potential arms race.

Is This Mysterious Russian Air-To-Air Missile Tailored To Fit The Su-57’s Side Bays?
Russia

Is This Mysterious Russian Air-To-Air Missile Tailored To Fit The Su-57’s Side Bays?

It has long been unclear what missile the Su-57 was supposed to carry in its wing root bays. This could be the answer.

Area 51 Veteran And CIA Electronic Warfare Pioneer Weigh In On Navy UFO Encounters
Area 51

Area 51 Veteran And CIA Electronic Warfare Pioneer Weigh In On Navy UFO Encounters

Having worked on some of the most highly-classified aerospace programs in the world, all this new UFO talk sounds very familiar to these two men.

Pair Of U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon Jet Trainers Involved In Fatal Mishap In Oklahoma (Updated)
T-38

Pair Of U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon Jet Trainers Involved In Fatal Mishap In Oklahoma (Updated)

Both jets departed the runway during the accident and one flipped over completely.