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The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Had A Pretty Rough Week
F-35

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Had A Pretty Rough Week

Reports of hypoxia, cyber security concerns, and the need for cost review, followed the leak of highly critical review.

US Marines Want Pint-Sized Rocket Artillery They can Carry in an MV-22 Osprey
U.S. Marine Corps

US Marines Want Pint-Sized Rocket Artillery They can Carry in an MV-22 Osprey

A senior Marine general is looking for a weapon akin to the popular HIMARS, but on a vehicle smaller than a Humvee.

Official USAF Twitter Jokes About Nuclear War and Questions Santa’s Existence
B-1

Official USAF Twitter Jokes About Nuclear War and Questions Santa’s Existence

The stewards of America's deadliest weapons aren't above quoting 1983's "WarGames" and intraservice rivalry.

South Korea Reveals Plan to Hit The North With a Huge Missile Barrage If War Erupts
North Korea

South Korea Reveals Plan to Hit The North With a Huge Missile Barrage If War Erupts

The strategy clearly aims to deter Kim Jong-un, but it could prompt new North Korean provocations.

Northrop Grumman Bails on Navy’s Watered-Down Tanker Drone Competition
U.S. Navy

Northrop Grumman Bails on Navy’s Watered-Down Tanker Drone Competition

The company says it didn't feel it could make an "attractive offer" after seeing the final requirements.

The US Is Crafting a Joint Air Force-Army Search and Rescue Super Team in Afghanistan
Afghanistan

The US Is Crafting a Joint Air Force-Army Search and Rescue Super Team in Afghanistan

The new unit will have Air Force PJs together with Army CH-47 Chinooks and might be a model for future operations.

Just How Closely Are US and French Forces Cooperating in Niger?
Africa

Just How Closely Are US and French Forces Cooperating in Niger?

New details suggest a more ad hoc arrangement than the Pentagon has previously suggested was the case.

HiMARS Goes To Sea: US Marines Now Fire Guided Artillery Rockets From Ships
U.S. Navy

HiMARS Goes To Sea: US Marines Now Fire Guided Artillery Rockets From Ships

The combination offers a flexible precision strike option and could be a stepping stone to all-new capabilities.

All The New Details We Learned About The Ambush In Niger From America’s Top General
Africa

All The New Details We Learned About The Ambush In Niger From America’s Top General

U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford offers answers as to what is known and unknown.

No, the USAF Hasn’t Put its Nuclear Bombers Back on 24/7 Alert, Yet
B-2

No, the USAF Hasn’t Put its Nuclear Bombers Back on 24/7 Alert, Yet

Just considering the plan might have benefits, but doing so would be costly and could risk accidents and provocations.

This USAF Intelligence Squadron’s Insignia Appears to Show the “F-19 Specter”
U.S. Air Force

This USAF Intelligence Squadron’s Insignia Appears to Show the “F-19 Specter”

It's officially a "generic" airplane, but it sure looks like someone got their inspiration from the fictitious design.

The U.S. Military’s Incident In Niger Has Been a Long Time Coming
Africa

The U.S. Military’s Incident In Niger Has Been a Long Time Coming

A "light footprint," limited resources, and political complexities put American troops in Africa at increased risk.

The Army’s Latest Spy Planes Are Flying Hundreds of Hours Overseas
U.S. Army

The Army’s Latest Spy Planes Are Flying Hundreds of Hours Overseas

Three of four MC-12S variants are gathering intelligence in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Boeing Might Include Stealthy Features on Overhauled US Navy Super Hornets
U.S. Navy

Boeing Might Include Stealthy Features on Overhauled US Navy Super Hornets

The service life extension program will give the jets thousands more flight hours, but could include other upgrades.

Royal Navy May Sacrifice Its Last Amphibious Ships to Pay For Its New Carriers
Royal Navy

Royal Navy May Sacrifice Its Last Amphibious Ships to Pay For Its New Carriers

The service needs to cut costs and find more manpower, but the drastic measures might lead to diminishing returns.

USAF and Raytheon Say Cost Overruns Won’t Slow Delivery of Vital New Bomb
U.S. Air Force

USAF and Raytheon Say Cost Overruns Won’t Slow Delivery of Vital New Bomb

The Small Diameter Bomb II is set to become a key weapon for American and allied F-35 stealth fighters in particular.

Greece Plans to Spend Billions Upgrading Its F-16 Fighter Jet Fleet
Europe

Greece Plans to Spend Billions Upgrading Its F-16 Fighter Jet Fleet

The Hellenic Air Force could use the updated aircraft, but the country's struggling economy remains a concern.

NATO Members Train to Nuke a “Fictional” Enemy After Major Russian Drills
NATO

NATO Members Train to Nuke a “Fictional” Enemy After Major Russian Drills

The alliance is tight-lipped about the annual Steadfast Noon exercise and the very existence of its nuclear capabilities.

Russia Jammed Phones and GPS in Northern Europe During Massive Military Drills
Baltic Sea

Russia Jammed Phones and GPS in Northern Europe During Massive Military Drills

The electronic attacks offer the Kremlin a surprisingly low risk way to harass NATO members and other opponents.

Has The Iraqi Civil War Begun?
Iraq

Has The Iraqi Civil War Begun?

Whatever happens, the fighting in Iraq's Kurdish region is not just a "misunderstanding" as the US claims.