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Russia Admits Mysterious Missile Engine Explosion Involved A Nuclear ‘Isotope Power Source’ (Updated)
Russia

Russia Admits Mysterious Missile Engine Explosion Involved A Nuclear ‘Isotope Power Source’ (Updated)

This new detail and other information suggest that the accident might have involved one of Russia's nuclear-powered cruise missiles.

Navy Eyes Yet Another Arleigh Burke Destroyer Variant After Warship Plans Hit Snags
U.S. Navy

Navy Eyes Yet Another Arleigh Burke Destroyer Variant After Warship Plans Hit Snags

Unfortunately, there are serious questions about whether the Arleigh Burke class hullform can support any additional capability growth.

Stealthy Flying Wing Jet Pin Among Others From China’s Chengdu Aircraft Corp Emerges
China

Stealthy Flying Wing Jet Pin Among Others From China’s Chengdu Aircraft Corp Emerges

The pin design shares numerous similarities to an equally curious unnamed drone that China unveiled at the biennial Zhuhai Airshow in 2018.

Only One Of Iraq’s Chinese CH-4B Drones Is Mission Capable As Other Buyers Give Up On Them
Iraq

Only One Of Iraq’s Chinese CH-4B Drones Is Mission Capable As Other Buyers Give Up On Them

Iraq's fleet of these unmanned aircraft is struggling with maintenance issues amid reports that other customers have been displeased with the design.

What We Know About A Reported Radiation Leak In Russia After A Missile Engine Exploded (Updated)
Russia

What We Know About A Reported Radiation Leak In Russia After A Missile Engine Exploded (Updated)

The incident has killed two people and follows a spate of serious accidents within the Russian military and the country's defense industrial sector.

Take A Peek Inside The Armory On An Amphibious Assault Ship Carrying Hundreds Of Marines
Amphibious Assault Ships

Take A Peek Inside The Armory On An Amphibious Assault Ship Carrying Hundreds Of Marines

The hundreds of Marines living on these ships during deployments can be called up suddenly to fight. Here's where they put all their weapons to do so.

Full Analysis Of The First Flight Of Russia’s ‘Hunter’ Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle
Russia

Full Analysis Of The First Flight Of Russia’s ‘Hunter’ Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle

This is a significant achievement for the program, but serious questions remain about the drone's design and exact capabilities.

Air Force Reveals Tests Of Supposed Record-Setting Scramjet Engine From Northrop Grumman
HAWC

Air Force Reveals Tests Of Supposed Record-Setting Scramjet Engine From Northrop Grumman

The new design produced more thrust than any other air-breathing hypersonic engine the Air Force has ever tested, at least publicly.

The Air Force’s New Base In Niger Is Getting A Major Addition Before It Even Opens
U.S. Air Force

The Air Force’s New Base In Niger Is Getting A Major Addition Before It Even Opens

Satellite imagery shows work on a new hangar with a separate apron and taxiway as the base gets set to open for flying operations later this year.

China Curiously Says It May Join U.S.  Persian Gulf Maritime Coalition Despite Trade War
Persian Gulf

China Curiously Says It May Join U.S. Persian Gulf Maritime Coalition Despite Trade War

The U.S. wants to "internationalize" its new regional mission, but escalating tensions with Beijing could dampen prospects for China's involvement.

You Can Buy Paul Allen’s MiG-29 Fulcrum Jet Fighter
MiG-29

You Can Buy Paul Allen’s MiG-29 Fulcrum Jet Fighter

One of the late billionaire's most outrageous toys is being sold off and the new owner will have the highest performing personal plane on the planet.

Russian Ammo Depot Has Been Burning For Hours After Exploding In Giant Shockwave
Russia

Russian Ammo Depot Has Been Burning For Hours After Exploding In Giant Shockwave

Russia's Ministry of Defense sent two unmanned firefighting vehicles to help tackle the dangerous blaze that has injured at least eight people so far.

Congress Demanded The Army Put Its Plans To Gut Its Underappreciated Naval Fleet On Hold (Updated)
U.S. Homeland

Congress Demanded The Army Put Its Plans To Gut Its Underappreciated Naval Fleet On Hold (Updated)

The service had been moving ahead with its plans despite being in the middle of a review of those decisions that it had agreed to months earlier.

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 peeling F-22 Raptors, the Army's underappreciated naval fleet, geopolitics, cluster munitions—you know, no big whoop.

Delivery Of Newest America Class Amphibious Assault Ship Delayed Over Technical Issues
U.S. Navy

Delivery Of Newest America Class Amphibious Assault Ship Delayed Over Technical Issues

The Navy had planned to commission the future USS Tripoli this fall, but it may not formally receive the ship now until some time next year.

Army Black Hawks Are Finally Getting Laser Countermeasures To Throw Off Infrared Missiles
U.S. Army

Army Black Hawks Are Finally Getting Laser Countermeasures To Throw Off Infrared Missiles

The service hopes to eventually add the system to its AH-64 Apache gunships and CH-47 Chinook transport helicopters, too.

US Looks to Preposition Jet Fuel in Niger, Algeria, as Drone Operations Expand in Africa
U.S. Homeland

US Looks to Preposition Jet Fuel in Niger, Algeria, as Drone Operations Expand in Africa

The US military mission in the region looks set to enter an entirely new phase.

Your Hunt For Red October Has Ended With This ‘Crazy Ivan’ T-Shirt!
News & Features

Your Hunt For Red October Has Ended With This ‘Crazy Ivan’ T-Shirt!

Stop dead in the water and invoke your inner Captain Ramius with this one of a kind homage to submarine warfare and the iconic film that showcased it.

What We Know About A Mysterious Collision Between A Chinese Warship And A Taiwanese Cargo Ship
China

What We Know About A Mysterious Collision Between A Chinese Warship And A Taiwanese Cargo Ship

The incident could have been an accident, but it does come amid inflamed tensions between Taiwan and China.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Has A New Luxury Missile Launch Viewing Van
North Korea

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Has A New Luxury Missile Launch Viewing Van

The young dictator of North Korea has yet another new luxury vehicle in his fleet and this one is used for watching his new weapons blast off.