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UAE Could Become the First Middle Eastern Country After Israel to Get the F-35
UAE

UAE Could Become the First Middle Eastern Country After Israel to Get the F-35

The interconnected nature of the jet's computer brain could help allay concerns about impacts to Israel's security.

Saudi Arabia Puts Textron’s Scorpion Light Attack Jet Through Its Paces
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Puts Textron’s Scorpion Light Attack Jet Through Its Paces

Could the Kingdom be the adaptable jet's first customer?

This Is All The Stuff You Can Hang Out of a C-130’s Rear Paratrooper Doors
C-130

This Is All The Stuff You Can Hang Out of a C-130’s Rear Paratrooper Doors

Various kits use those openings to mount surveillance systems, communications antennas, firefighting gear, and more.

No One Seems Sure What’s Been Holding up Drone Strikes in Niger
Africa

No One Seems Sure What’s Been Holding up Drone Strikes in Niger

US and Nigerien officials say they're in agreement, but politics and functional issues are clearly delaying the plan.

Iran Says It’s Limited How Far Its Missiles Can Fly, but Also That it Doesn’t Matter
Iran

Iran Says It’s Limited How Far Its Missiles Can Fly, but Also That it Doesn’t Matter

In the same breadth, a top official made threats and said the country could easily scrap the self-imposed restrictions.

US Effort to Find Those Behind the Benghazi Attack Nets a Second Suspect
U.S. Homeland

US Effort to Find Those Behind the Benghazi Attack Nets a Second Suspect

SEAL Team Six and the FBI grab Mustafa Al Imam in Libya and spirit him off to the United States to stand trial.

Here’s What’s In the Navy’s Damning New Reports on Its Destroyer Collisions
U.S. Navy

Here’s What’s In the Navy’s Damning New Reports on Its Destroyer Collisions

Reviews show major breakdowns in leadership, training, and basic protocols are indicative of serious systemic issues.

The Army Rushes 1,000 Recoilless Rifles to Troops, But What’s a “Carl Gustaf” Anyway?
Carl Gustaf Recoiless Rifle

The Army Rushes 1,000 Recoilless Rifles to Troops, But What’s a “Carl Gustaf” Anyway?

After more than five years, the service is rushing hundreds of recoilless rifles to troops in Afghanistan and elsewhere.

The Army Desperately Wants A Pint Sized Tank With A Big Gun, Here’s What We Know
M1 Abrams

The Army Desperately Wants A Pint Sized Tank With A Big Gun, Here’s What We Know

Worried about Russia, the service is rushing to get these vehicles, but it has had big trouble with acquiring little tanks in the past.

Here’s What You Should Know About Mattis and Dunford’s Trip to South Korea
North Korea

Here’s What You Should Know About Mattis and Dunford’s Trip to South Korea

South Korea confirms plans to expand strategic cooperation with the US and buy more American made high-tech weapons.

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.