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Canada Gets Desperate After Trade Dispute Upends Super Hornet Plans
Canada

Canada Gets Desperate After Trade Dispute Upends Super Hornet Plans

Spat between Bombardier and Boeing has Canadian officials scrounging abroad for second-hand F/A-18s.

US Army Buys Israeli Trophy System So Its Tanks Can Blast Incoming Projectiles
U.S. Army

US Army Buys Israeli Trophy System So Its Tanks Can Blast Incoming Projectiles

The service has an "urgent" plan to install Israel's Trophy active protection system on at least some of its tanks.

The US Navy Has Created Its First Ever Underwater Drone Squadron
U.S. Navy

The US Navy Has Created Its First Ever Underwater Drone Squadron

The service expects to have fully operational units specifically for unmanned undersea missions by 2020.

NOAA’s Flying Hurricane Hunters Launch Suicidal “Coyote” Drones Into The Middle of Storms
Loitering Munitions

NOAA’s Flying Hurricane Hunters Launch Suicidal “Coyote” Drones Into The Middle of Storms

Raytheon designed Coyote with military applications in mind, but the little drone is proving to be especially useful at collecting data on hurricanes.

Taliban Tries to Kill Mattis as US Struggles With New Afghanistan Strategy
Afghanistan

Taliban Tries to Kill Mattis as US Struggles With New Afghanistan Strategy

Underscoring the fragile state of the country, the insurgents launched a bold attack on the airport in Kabul.

Mysterious US Army Spy Plane Turns Up at the Boneyard in Arizona
U.S. Homeland

Mysterious US Army Spy Plane Turns Up at the Boneyard in Arizona

This aircraft and another just like it previously spent time flying secretive missions over Afghanistan and Libya.

New US Army Manual Shows It’s Worried About Russia’s Hybrid Warfare Tactics
U.S. Army

New US Army Manual Shows It’s Worried About Russia’s Hybrid Warfare Tactics

Handbook highlights emerging threats, such as integrated air defenses, drones, electronic and cyber attacks, and more.

Trump’s Tweet About Old Iranian Missile Footage Isn’t A Good Sign
Iran

Trump’s Tweet About Old Iranian Missile Footage Isn’t A Good Sign

The US president does not appear to have consulted intelligence officials before Tweeting about incorrect reports.

How the Kurdish Independence Referendum Could Spark a Civil War or Worse
Iran

How the Kurdish Independence Referendum Could Spark a Civil War or Worse

The vote on whether Iraqi Kurdistan should be independent will have far reaching impacts no matter the outcome.

Iran’s New Ballistic Missile Looks a Lot Like a Modified North Korean One
Iran

Iran’s New Ballistic Missile Looks a Lot Like a Modified North Korean One

The Iranians showed off the new missile after fiery rhetoric from President Trump and threats to scrap the Iran Deal.

How We Got to North Korea’s Pacific Nuclear Test Threat and What Comes Next
North Korea

How We Got to North Korea’s Pacific Nuclear Test Threat and What Comes Next

It would be the first above-ground detonation in decades and would send tensions into uncharted territory.

Chinooks Over Afghanistan: The Unsung Workhorse Of America’s Never Ending War
Afghanistan

Chinooks Over Afghanistan: The Unsung Workhorse Of America’s Never Ending War

Big and fast, the helicopters have moved troops, heavy weapons, and cargo to the country's most remote areas.

This Obscure DC-Area Office Helps US Special Operators Hunt Down And Secure Loose WMDs
U.S. Homeland

This Obscure DC-Area Office Helps US Special Operators Hunt Down And Secure Loose WMDs

The fusion center coordinates US military efforts to make sure the deadly weapons don't end up in the wrong hands.

Over 100 A-10s Face Groundings While Dozens of F-35s Might Not Ever Be Able To Fight
F-35

Over 100 A-10s Face Groundings While Dozens of F-35s Might Not Ever Be Able To Fight

Amid budget and personnel shortfalls, the Air Force is looking at even more hard decisions in the near future.

As First UH-60s Arrive, US Plan to Dump Afghan Mi-17s Is Still Problematic
Afghanistan

As First UH-60s Arrive, US Plan to Dump Afghan Mi-17s Is Still Problematic

The first two Black Hawks have touched down in Afghanistan, but its unclear when they'll be operational.

Here Are Some Technical Highlights We Saw at the Air Force Association Expo
U.S. Air Force

Here Are Some Technical Highlights We Saw at the Air Force Association Expo

Vendors brought models, mock ups, and samples of aircraft, weapons, and more.

Watch This Russian KA-52 Attack Chopper Accidentally Fire Rockets at Exercise Observers
Russia

Watch This Russian KA-52 Attack Chopper Accidentally Fire Rockets at Exercise Observers

The Kremlin denies the friendly fire incident injured anyone or occurred during the massive Zapad 2017 drills.

US Army Opens Permanent Base in Southern Israel as Trump Slams Iran Deal
U.S. Army

US Army Opens Permanent Base in Southern Israel as Trump Slams Iran Deal

Years in the making, Site 883 expands on long-standing and active ballistic missile defense cooperation.

Four Big Takeaways From Day One Of The Air Force Association’s Big Annual Bash
U.S. Air Force

Four Big Takeaways From Day One Of The Air Force Association’s Big Annual Bash

After more than quarter century at war, the service celebrates its 70th birthday seeking to rebuild and evolve.

All You Need to Know After North Korea’s Longest Downrange Missile Launch
Japan

All You Need to Know After North Korea’s Longest Downrange Missile Launch

The reclusive regime proved it can hit Guam as the US and its allies continue to debate the best courses of action.