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Well Within Range of North Korean Missiles, Hawaii Turns to Cold War Air Raid Sirens
North Korea

Well Within Range of North Korean Missiles, Hawaii Turns to Cold War Air Raid Sirens

Residents of the Pacific Ocean state might just be the first to start regularly hearing the loud alerts again.

Jaded Thunder Exercise Trains Elite Troops to Call in Almost Any Sort of Fire Support
U.S. Marine Corps

Jaded Thunder Exercise Trains Elite Troops to Call in Almost Any Sort of Fire Support

Joint Special Operations Command brings in various aerial assets to teach its operators how to apply their deadly capabilities with finesse.

The USAF Is Rebuilding World War II-Era 40mm Shells for its AC-130U Gunships
AC-130

The USAF Is Rebuilding World War II-Era 40mm Shells for its AC-130U Gunships

The service is the last user of the Bofors cannon in the US military and has had to go hunting for more ammunition.

China Says It’s Building a “Ghost Imaging” Satellite to Detect Stealth Jets
China

China Says It’s Building a “Ghost Imaging” Satellite to Detect Stealth Jets

The complex physics behind the system work in principle, but building an operational system is easier said than done.

B-52s Are Dropping Hundreds of Dumb Bombs in Afghanistan to Literally Shape the Terrain
Afghanistan

B-52s Are Dropping Hundreds of Dumb Bombs in Afghanistan to Literally Shape the Terrain

The bombers, along with F-16s and drones, are blasting mountains and other cover to force the Taliban into the open.

Award Reveals USAF Rivet Joint Spied on Iranian Forces During 2016 Hostage Crisis
RC-135

Award Reveals USAF Rivet Joint Spied on Iranian Forces During 2016 Hostage Crisis

Information from the Rivet Joint aircraft aided negotiations and helped avoid a more serious confrontation.

Armed UN Little Bird Helicopters Are a Big Deal for Peacekeepers in Mali
Africa

Armed UN Little Bird Helicopters Are a Big Deal for Peacekeepers in Mali

With few other options, the UN has the tiny choppers on patrol, beating back militants, and even evacuating casualties.

Despite a String of False Reports, Time Is Running Out To Find Missing Argentine Sub
South America

Despite a String of False Reports, Time Is Running Out To Find Missing Argentine Sub

Satellite phone calls, mysterious sounds, heat plumes, flares, and more have been unrelated to the missing sub.

Now in the Public Eye, American Troops in Niger Celebrate Thanksgiving
U.S. Air Force

Now in the Public Eye, American Troops in Niger Celebrate Thanksgiving

Even in remote Agadez, U.S. personnel will enjoy special meals, fun runs, and other holiday-themed activities.

Crazy Video of North Korean Defector’s Harrowing Escape Emerges
North Korea

Crazy Video of North Korean Defector’s Harrowing Escape Emerges

In a scene right out of Grand Theft Auto, the N. Korean soldier was shot five times as he raced his jeep across the heavily militarized border.

Japan Is Looking At Developing its Very Own Land Attack Capable Cruise Missile
China

Japan Is Looking At Developing its Very Own Land Attack Capable Cruise Missile

Able to strike targets at sea or on land, the weapon could be an important deterrent to both North Korea and China.

Bristling With Antennas, Russia’s A-100 Is Likely More Than Just A New Radar Plane
Russia

Bristling With Antennas, Russia’s A-100 Is Likely More Than Just A New Radar Plane

They may be able to gather signals intelligence, act as a flying command posts, or even launch electronic attacks.

The US Air Force Has Taken Another Step Toward Re-Engining its B-52s
B-52

The US Air Force Has Taken Another Step Toward Re-Engining its B-52s

The service wants to modify each of the 76 bombers and possibly buy more 600 new engines as part of a multi-part deal.

US Threatens Its Own Treaty-Busting Missile Development in Response to Russian Violations
Russia

US Threatens Its Own Treaty-Busting Missile Development in Response to Russian Violations

The United States hopes the threat will pressure the Russians back into complying with the Cold War deal.

The Navy Says “Fly Before Buy” When It Comes To Its New MQ-25 Drone Tanker
U.S. Navy

The Navy Says “Fly Before Buy” When It Comes To Its New MQ-25 Drone Tanker

Amid recent concurrency blunders, the service will purchase just four of the unmanned aircraft up front.

Russia Rolls Out New Tu-160M2, But Are Moscow’s Bomber Ambitions Realistic?
Russia

Russia Rolls Out New Tu-160M2, But Are Moscow’s Bomber Ambitions Realistic?

Despite budget cuts and other issues, the Kremlin remains optimistic that flight testing will begin within months.

SpaceX Is About to Launch A Mysterious Northrop Grumman Spacecraft Called “Zuma”
Falcon (SpaceX)

SpaceX Is About to Launch A Mysterious Northrop Grumman Spacecraft Called “Zuma”

Neither firm will say who the U.S. government customer is or what the craft is even supposed to do once it's in orbit.

What We Learned From Congress’s Latest Review of the President’s Ability to Use Nukes
Continuity Of Government

What We Learned From Congress’s Latest Review of the President’s Ability to Use Nukes

There are few limits on the command and chief's nuclear authority, but that might still be the least worst option.

US Air Force Reveals There May Have Been Another Attempted Terrorist Attack in Niger
U.S. Air Force

US Air Force Reveals There May Have Been Another Attempted Terrorist Attack in Niger

A social media post describes a previously unreported series of events that occurred near the city of Agadez in 2016.

Night Vision Goggle-Wearing Taliban Are Terrible News for Afghan and US Forces
Afghanistan

Night Vision Goggle-Wearing Taliban Are Terrible News for Afghan and US Forces

The insurgents' capabilities are improving and may pose a real threat to the coalition's ability to "own the night."