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US Air Force B-1 Bombers Are Hunting Drug Smugglers From Key West
B-1

US Air Force B-1 Bombers Are Hunting Drug Smugglers From Key West

The obscure flights give bomber crews real-world experience while helping make up chronic intelligence shortfalls.

Trump Says Finland Is Buying New F/A-18 Hornets. They’re Not.
Northern Europe

Trump Says Finland Is Buying New F/A-18 Hornets. They’re Not.

The President made the incorrect claim before rambling incoherently about the size of the Finnish military.

It’s Official, Russia and Syria Have Linked Their Air Defense Networks
Syria

It’s Official, Russia and Syria Have Linked Their Air Defense Networks

The formal arrangement adds more complexity for the United States and its allies in the already complicated conflict.

U.S. Military Wants Tech Companies To Battle Each Other in the ‘ThunderDrone’
Drones

U.S. Military Wants Tech Companies To Battle Each Other in the ‘ThunderDrone’

Free form events will let firms large and small show what they have to offer before a final battle royale showdown.

This Little Lada Named “Sergeant” Aims to Be Russia’s Next Light Tactical Vehicle
Russia

This Little Lada Named “Sergeant” Aims to Be Russia’s Next Light Tactical Vehicle

The militarized design may benefit more from its connection to the iconic Soviet-era car brand than anything else.

Everything You Need To Know About The USAF’s New Nuclear Cruise Missile Program
B-52

Everything You Need To Know About The USAF’s New Nuclear Cruise Missile Program

Critics say it's redundant, costly, and possibly dangerous, but the USAF just poured millions into developing it.

New Syrian Missile Factories Look a Lot Like Ones in Iran
Iran

New Syrian Missile Factories Look a Lot Like Ones in Iran

Growing evidence suggests Tehran is dispersing its weapons programs and sharing capabilities with its allies.

North Korea Shows Off New Solid Fuel Missile Tech Amidst New Sanctions
North Korea

North Korea Shows Off New Solid Fuel Missile Tech Amidst New Sanctions

Images seem to pointedly show that US pressure and threats haven't curtailed the country's ominous developments.

Does the U.S. Air Force Secretary Really Not Know What the Third Offset Is?
U.S. Air Force

Does the U.S. Air Force Secretary Really Not Know What the Third Offset Is?

U.S. military jargon can often be obtuse, but this official strategy is key to the service's future.

USAF Awards Contractors Big Bucks for New ICBMs, But Future of Missiles is Uncertain
U.S. Air Force

USAF Awards Contractors Big Bucks for New ICBMs, But Future of Missiles is Uncertain

The Pentagon is conducting its latest nuclear posture review and there may be a push to eliminate the missiles entirely.

This Lakeside Border Brawl Between Indian And Chinese Troops Has Sent Tensions Soaring
China

This Lakeside Border Brawl Between Indian And Chinese Troops Has Sent Tensions Soaring

A seemingly intractable stand-off over a strategic plateau has inflamed tensions and has wide-ranging implications.

Back To Back U.S. Drones Crashes in Turkey as Tensions Simmer Between the Two Countries
Turkey

Back To Back U.S. Drones Crashes in Turkey as Tensions Simmer Between the Two Countries

How the USAF responds to losing half its Predators at Incirlik could have operational and diplomatic impacts.

President Trump Orders Pentagon to Elevate Cyber Command, But That’s the Easy Part
Cyber Warfare

President Trump Orders Pentagon to Elevate Cyber Command, But That’s the Easy Part

The transformation is important, but its just a prelude to the much more difficult decisions that will follow.

A-10 Warthogs Drop Bunker Buster Bombs in Combat for the First Time
A-10

A-10 Warthogs Drop Bunker Buster Bombs in Combat for the First Time

Iconic ground attackers now have a tool to effectively blast ISIS tunnels and other hard targets in Iraq and Syria.

General Atomics Gives First Clues About its MQ-25 Drone Tanker Design
MQ-25

General Atomics Gives First Clues About its MQ-25 Drone Tanker Design

A US government agency is already flying its Avenger and a foreign customer is interested in buying nearly 100 more.

We Now Know What Books and Movies are in the Guantanamo Bay Prison Library
Americas

We Now Know What Books and Movies are in the Guantanamo Bay Prison Library

The Harry Potter series and its brutal, fictional jail Azkaban have made notable impressions on the inmates.

This Is the Tech Special Operators Want for Their Light Attack Planes
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)

This Is the Tech Special Operators Want for Their Light Attack Planes

Wishlist includes reprogrammable weapons, air-dropped loitering munitions, sensors with AI, and more.

F-22s Team Up With Combat Rescue Personnel to Practice for Quick Deployments
MC-130

F-22s Team Up With Combat Rescue Personnel to Practice for Quick Deployments

A single task force of stealth fighters and rescue aircraft could offer a new model for crisis response missions.

Pilot Safely Lands A-10 On Its Belly After Gun Misfires and Canopy Goes Flying
A-10

Pilot Safely Lands A-10 On Its Belly After Gun Misfires and Canopy Goes Flying

New details about the serious mishap in Michigan highlight both the aviator's skill and the Warthog's hardy design.

India Wants To Breathe Extra Life Into Its Old Jaguar Jets By Adding New Radars
India

India Wants To Breathe Extra Life Into Its Old Jaguar Jets By Adding New Radars

The update is part of a larger upgrade program aimed at keeping aging aircraft capable in the face of new threats.