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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.

An Explainer On How The Trump Administration Just Changed US Policy Toward Iran
Iran

An Explainer On How The Trump Administration Just Changed US Policy Toward Iran

The new strategy includes major sanctions and a threat to end the deal regarding Iran's controversial nuclear program.

US Military Reveals Contractors Flew to the Rescue in Niger, but Little Else
Africa

US Military Reveals Contractors Flew to the Rescue in Niger, but Little Else

Details about an ambush in the West Africa country and what American personnel were doing there remain scant. Here's what we know.

Listen To What American Diplomats in Cuba Heard During Those Crazy Sonic Attacks
Americas

Listen To What American Diplomats in Cuba Heard During Those Crazy Sonic Attacks

This high-pitched noise may be responsible for a string of bizarre incidents and injuries.

The USAF’s AC-130W Gunships Are in Desperate Need of Special Ammunition
AC-130

The USAF’s AC-130W Gunships Are in Desperate Need of Special Ammunition

Official contract document says using alternatives would put troops on the ground at "increased harm and risk."

Highlights From the Showroom Floor at the Army’s Biggest Arms Expo and Conference
U.S. Army

Highlights From the Showroom Floor at the Army’s Biggest Arms Expo and Conference

Companies from around the world showed off armored vehicles, weapons, and other equipment at the annual gathering.

US Navy Plans to Cut Cruisers by Half Amid Reports One Became Like a “Floating Prison”
U.S. Navy

US Navy Plans to Cut Cruisers by Half Amid Reports One Became Like a “Floating Prison”

Retiring the Ticonderogas could exacerbate the dangerously unhealthy stress on the service's other warships.

General Atomics Is the First to Show Off Its MQ-25 Drone Tanker Design
Q-9

General Atomics Is the First to Show Off Its MQ-25 Drone Tanker Design

The US Navy has sent out the final request for proposals and expects to pick a winning aircraft in September 2018.

GM Thinks Its Stealthy, Optionally-Manned Truck Platform Could Change the US Army
U.S. Army

GM Thinks Its Stealthy, Optionally-Manned Truck Platform Could Change the US Army

The hydrogen fuel-powered SURUS could quietly carry cargo, rockets, a laser cannon, or more across the battlefield.

Russia Tests Modified RS-24 Ballistic Missile With an “Experimental Warhead”
Russia

Russia Tests Modified RS-24 Ballistic Missile With an “Experimental Warhead”

The so-called "independent post-boost vehicles" could be both more precise and difficult to shoot down.

What You Need To Know About Why U.S. Special Operations Forces Are In Niger (Updated)
Africa

What You Need To Know About Why U.S. Special Operations Forces Are In Niger (Updated)

So far, the Pentagon has offered few official details about a deadly ambush on American and Nigerien troops.