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The US Army Wants to Buy 150 Helicopters for Allies and “Other Government Agencies”
U.S. Homeland

The US Army Wants to Buy 150 Helicopters for Allies and “Other Government Agencies”

The service expects Bell Helicopter will get the final contract, but other firms might be able to make a pitch.

Document Offers New Details About Those OV-10 Broncos That Went to Fight ISIS
Iraq

Document Offers New Details About Those OV-10 Broncos That Went to Fight ISIS

Full of data links and radios, the aircraft could spot and track individual targets by their cellphone signals.

Afghan A-29s Aren’t Dropping Laser-Guided Bombs or Engaging Targets at Night
Afghanistan

Afghan A-29s Aren’t Dropping Laser-Guided Bombs or Engaging Targets at Night

After nearly two years of operations, the Afghan Air Force still can't make anywhere near the most of their light attack planes.

Almost All of the UK’s Surface Combatants Are in Port While Germany Has No Working Subs
Germany

Almost All of the UK’s Surface Combatants Are in Port While Germany Has No Working Subs

These already worrying developments reflect poor readiness overall and other larger issues within both of these NATO navies.

Now The Air Force Wants New Engines For Its B-52s That Burn 40 Percent Less Fuel
B-52

Now The Air Force Wants New Engines For Its B-52s That Burn 40 Percent Less Fuel

The service is firming up requirements for its re-engine effort as it plans to keep the bombers in service past 2050.

The US Air Force Still Has At Least One MAC-10 Submachine Gun
U.S. Air Force

The US Air Force Still Has At Least One MAC-10 Submachine Gun

Commonly associated with gangs and terrorists, the original manufacturer pitched it as an ideal special operations gun.

Trump Steps Over The Line
North Korea

Trump Steps Over The Line

President Trump took historic steps into North Korean territory alongside Kim Jong Un and later announced talks are back on.

Boeing Unveils Prototype For The Navy’s MQ-25 Drone Tanker Competition (Updated)
U.S. Navy

Boeing Unveils Prototype For The Navy’s MQ-25 Drone Tanker Competition (Updated)

After teasing the reveal on social media, we finally get our first peak at the company's clean-sheet, aircraft carrier-borne, unmanned tanker design.

We Broke Down Trump’s Security Strategy Into Bullets So You Don’t Have To Read All 60 Pages
Cyber Warfare

We Broke Down Trump’s Security Strategy Into Bullets So You Don’t Have To Read All 60 Pages

The Trump Administration calls for more defense spending, new economic initiatives, and more aggressive diplomacy.

Afghanistan’s Rebuilt UH-60s Could Actually Hurt Its Warfighting Ability in the Near Term
Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Rebuilt UH-60s Could Actually Hurt Its Warfighting Ability in the Near Term

Poaching already in-demand Mi-17s crews to train to fly Black Hawks could have negative impacts in the months ahead.

That Massive Cross-Country USAF Airlift Exercise Was the Largest of Its Kind, Ever
U.S. Air Force

That Massive Cross-Country USAF Airlift Exercise Was the Largest of Its Kind, Ever

The service's latest Joint Forcible Entry Exercise looked like a particularly impressive spectacle, because it was.

BAE Systems Wants Its MAGMA Drone to Maneuver Using Only Supersonic Blasts of Air
Stealth

BAE Systems Wants Its MAGMA Drone to Maneuver Using Only Supersonic Blasts of Air

The system could eliminate the need for physical control surfaces, which could be a very big deal, especially for stealthy aircraft.

Draken Picks Up a Dozen South African Cheetahs to Emulate 4th Generation Adversaries
U.S. Homeland

Draken Picks Up a Dozen South African Cheetahs to Emulate 4th Generation Adversaries

Many private companies are buying up new fighters jets in to meet demands for more advanced aggressors to duel against.

Decades Ago The Navy Tested A Maritime Patrol U-2 Variant That Was Way Ahead Of Its Time
U.S. Navy

Decades Ago The Navy Tested A Maritime Patrol U-2 Variant That Was Way Ahead Of Its Time

A state-of-the-art EP-Xs never came to be, but the Navy didn't give up on the idea and it's finally becoming a reality via the MQ-4C Triton.

The Marine Corps Wants to Craft a Fleet of 1,000 “Itty Bitty Boats”
Combat Craft Assault

The Marine Corps Wants to Craft a Fleet of 1,000 “Itty Bitty Boats”

The small watercraft force could give marines more flexibility and offer up new avenues of attack.

Germany Reportedly Favors Typhoon to Replace Tornado, Also Eyeing F-15, F/A-18
Germany

Germany Reportedly Favors Typhoon to Replace Tornado, Also Eyeing F-15, F/A-18

An official letter dismissed reports that the country had a preference for the American F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Putin Declares Victory During Sudden Syria Visit, Assembles Grand Regional Strategy
Syria

Putin Declares Victory During Sudden Syria Visit, Assembles Grand Regional Strategy

Warm welcomes in Syria, Egypt, and Turkey show the Kremlin's growing influence in the region, even among traditional American allies.

Israel’s F-35I Adir Is Ready for Combat, But When Will It Be Headed Into Harm’s Way?
Israel

Israel’s F-35I Adir Is Ready for Combat, But When Will It Be Headed Into Harm’s Way?

The Israeli Air Force can make a statement by putting the new jets to use, but not without certain risks.

Top USAF Civilian Is a “Fan” of the A-10, but Dozens Will Still Likely Get Grounded
A-10

Top USAF Civilian Is a “Fan” of the A-10, but Dozens Will Still Likely Get Grounded

New wings for many A-10s can't come fast enough and plans for a light attack aircraft are still up in the air.

Blackwater Founder’s Private Afghan Air Arm Pitch Included An-26 Gunships And AH-1 Cobras
Afghanistan

Blackwater Founder’s Private Afghan Air Arm Pitch Included An-26 Gunships And AH-1 Cobras

The mix of aircraft, helicopters, drones, and aerostats would have taken over for US and coalition forces.