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Air Force Set To Deploy Its Counter-Drone “Phaser” Microwave Weapon Overseas
Swarms

Air Force Set To Deploy Its Counter-Drone “Phaser” Microwave Weapon Overseas

The announcement comes as the threat that small unmanned suicide drones pose is front and center after unprecedented attacks in Saudi Arabia.

U.S. Destroyer Arrives Off Saudi Arabia Amid Plans To Bolster The Kingdom’s Air Defenses
Saudi Arabia

U.S. Destroyer Arrives Off Saudi Arabia Amid Plans To Bolster The Kingdom’s Air Defenses

The United States has also called on other nations to contribute to this and other efforts to deter Iranian aggression in the region.

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 suicide drone strikes, unique F-16 features, geopolitics, five-year fighters—you know, no big whoop.

CIA Releases Photo Taken Just Before Its Operatives First Entered Afghanistan After 9/11
Afghanistan

CIA Releases Photo Taken Just Before Its Operatives First Entered Afghanistan After 9/11

The image shows armed CIA operatives guarding $3M in cash that is stowed away inside a Russian-built Mi-17 helicopter.

Boeing’s MQ-25 Stingray Carrier-Based Tanker Drone Demonstrator Flies For The First Time
MQ-25

Boeing’s MQ-25 Stingray Carrier-Based Tanker Drone Demonstrator Flies For The First Time

The company will be working with this test asset for at least the next two years as it crafts its first full prototypes for the U.S. Navy.

Air Force Says It Will Be Years Before Boeing’s Faulty New Tankers Are Fully Operational
U.S. Air Force

Air Force Says It Will Be Years Before Boeing’s Faulty New Tankers Are Fully Operational

Problems with the boom operator's vision system and the boom itself persist and a recently disclosed issue prevents the aircraft from carrying cargo.

Here’s All The New Info You Need To Know In The Aftermath Of The Saudi Oil Facilities Attacks
Iraq

Here’s All The New Info You Need To Know In The Aftermath Of The Saudi Oil Facilities Attacks

The Saudis say their evidence shows Iran sponsored the strikes and that they did not originate in Yemen, but stopped short of blaming any group.

Is Raytheon’s Pint-Sized Peregrine The Air-To-Air Missile The Pentagon Has Been Waiting For?
U.S. Homeland

Is Raytheon’s Pint-Sized Peregrine The Air-To-Air Missile The Pentagon Has Been Waiting For?

The new missile would give fighter jets more magazine depth, which is especially valuable for stealth fighters that carry their weapons internally.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Is Getting An F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Jet
U.S. Homeland

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Is Getting An F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Jet

The stealth attack plane will join other aircraft at the museum, including a VC-137C Air Force One jet, F-14 Tomcat, and a VH-3 Marine One helicopter.

Pentagon Orders Sudden Deployment Drill Of Unprecedented Size For Its Sealift Ships
U.S. Homeland

Pentagon Orders Sudden Deployment Drill Of Unprecedented Size For Its Sealift Ships

Dozens of reserve logistics ships are getting ready to sail amid concerns about the readiness of these vital support fleets during a major conflict.

Here’s The Air Force’s Questionably Ambitious Plan To Develop New Fighters In Five Years
F-35

Here’s The Air Force’s Questionably Ambitious Plan To Develop New Fighters In Five Years

The service says it can outpace potential enemies by producing multiple short runs of fighters in tiny periods of time.

Everything You Need To Know About The Attacks On Saudi Arabia’s Oil Facilities (Updated)
Saudi Arabia

Everything You Need To Know About The Attacks On Saudi Arabia’s Oil Facilities (Updated)

The U.S. has disputed Yemeni rebels' claims that they were responsible, while the Saudis also say the strikes originated outside Yemen.

The Air Force’s New T-X Jet Trainer Now Has An Official Name And Designation
T-7

The Air Force’s New T-X Jet Trainer Now Has An Official Name And Designation

The jet's name pays homage to the Tuskegee Airmen who fought against the Nazis and the racial biases that plagued the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII.

China Appears Set To Unveil Very High-Speed Drone During Big Military Parade In Beijing
China

China Appears Set To Unveil Very High-Speed Drone During Big Military Parade In Beijing

The drone is similar to ones that have been spotted in satellite images in recent years, which could indicate it is approaching an operational state.

Airspace Closures For “Storm Area 51” Have Been Posted
U.S. Homeland

Airspace Closures For “Storm Area 51” Have Been Posted

The restrictions will keep news and tour helicopters, as well as drones, away from the Area 51 border and beyond.

RAF To Sell-Off Its BAe 146 Military Transports That Also Cart Around the Royals
Royal Air Force

RAF To Sell-Off Its BAe 146 Military Transports That Also Cart Around the Royals

The planes can take off and land in short distances and on rough airstrips, making them unique military transports beyond flying around VIPs.

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 plasma stealth, mega yachts, geopolitics, swarming mini-cruise missiles—you know, no big whoop.

This Spin Recovery Clip From Microsoft’s Upcoming Flight Simulator Is Absolutely Insane
Simulation

This Spin Recovery Clip From Microsoft’s Upcoming Flight Simulator Is Absolutely Insane

The game should be revolutionary and has the much-needed potential to pull a whole new generation of young people into the world of aviation.

Navy Carrier Group Sets Sail Without Its Carrier As Maintenance Troubles Plague Force
U.S. Navy

Navy Carrier Group Sets Sail Without Its Carrier As Maintenance Troubles Plague Force

USS Truman is still sidelined after an electrical system malfunction and no other carriers on the East Coast are available to take its place.

Navy Training Squadron Receives First E-2D Hawkeye With New Aerial Refueling Capability
U.S. Navy

Navy Training Squadron Receives First E-2D Hawkeye With New Aerial Refueling Capability

The unit will now begin training aircrews to make use of the plane's new capabilities ahead of plans to begin converting operational units next year.