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US Army Seeks a New Battle Rifle for Piercing Advanced Body Armor
Sniper Rifles

US Army Seeks a New Battle Rifle for Piercing Advanced Body Armor

The service plans to test as many as eight different rifles, and wants designs that are combat ready now.

Blackwater Founder Wants to Provide a “Turn Key” Mercenary Air Force for Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Blackwater Founder Wants to Provide a “Turn Key” Mercenary Air Force for Afghanistan

But the new proposal from infamous Erik Prince could immediately face legal and logistical problems.

Boeing Made A Six Minute Long Cartoon About Re-Engining the B-52
B-52

Boeing Made A Six Minute Long Cartoon About Re-Engining the B-52

The plane maker that built the bombers says only a new engine will keep the jets flying for the next 30 years.

U.S. Navy Stealthy Special Operations Boats Are Zooming Around the Middle East
Middle East

U.S. Navy Stealthy Special Operations Boats Are Zooming Around the Middle East

In an actual conflict, these boats would discreetly surveil coastlines and help SEALs sneak ashore.

Next Air Force One Will Be Orphaned Jumbo Jet Ordered By Defunct Russian Airline
Air Force One

Next Air Force One Will Be Orphaned Jumbo Jet Ordered By Defunct Russian Airline

U.S. Air Force looks to save money by buying abandoned airliners Boeing first built for now bankrupt Russian airline.

USAF’s Reboot Of Its Huge International Air Mobility Exercise Has Begun
Air Combat Exercises

USAF’s Reboot Of Its Huge International Air Mobility Exercise Has Begun

Mobility Guardian turns earlier competitions with allies into realistic and complex training for combined operations.

Houthi Rebels In Yemen Attacked Another UAE Ship and That’s All We Know For Certain
UAE

Houthi Rebels In Yemen Attacked Another UAE Ship and That’s All We Know For Certain

Whatever the details, the Yemeni rebels continue to be a credible threat to military ships and commercial vessels operating in the region.

U.S. Special Operations Forces Want Their Own Light Attack Aircraft
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)

U.S. Special Operations Forces Want Their Own Light Attack Aircraft

The U.S. Air Force is about to start its OA-X tests, but that program may soon have competition from SOCOM.

The B-52 Is About to Become a Much More Effective Psychological Operations Tool
B-52

The B-52 Is About to Become a Much More Effective Psychological Operations Tool

The bombers will soon be certified to drop the PDU-5 leaflet bomb, helping to free up multi-role jets for combat missions.

It Looks Very Likely That North Korea’s New ICBM Can Reach The West Coast
North Korea

It Looks Very Likely That North Korea’s New ICBM Can Reach The West Coast

Estimated range based on new test suggests Pyongyang now has a true inter-continental range missile capability.

Iran Officially Opens Expanded Space Center With Simorgh Rocket Launch
Iran

Iran Officially Opens Expanded Space Center With Simorgh Rocket Launch

The United States and others say Iran is hiding work on a long-range, nuclear-capable missile in plain sight.

On Twitter, Trump Talks New U.S. Military Ban on Transgender Service
POTUS

On Twitter, Trump Talks New U.S. Military Ban on Transgender Service

The President argues that allowing trans individuals to serve would be costly and have a negative impact on unit performance.

For the U.S. Navy, Iranian Harassment Is Risky Business As Usual
Cyclone Class

For the U.S. Navy, Iranian Harassment Is Risky Business As Usual

Dangerous engagements underscore growing tensions between the United States and an increasingly assertive Iran.

India Wants New Subs While Ones They Already Have Sail With Broken Periscopes
India

India Wants New Subs While Ones They Already Have Sail With Broken Periscopes

The ambitious plans to field new attack subs will take many years to mature, meanwhile India's existing diesel-electric sub force isn't exactly in stellar shape.

Another THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile System Test Could Be Imminent
U.S. Homeland

Another THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile System Test Could Be Imminent

Senior U.S. military officials have already called for more tests of America's entire ballistic missile defense shield.

The US Navy May Have Watered Down Its MQ-25 Drone Even More
U.S. Navy

The US Navy May Have Watered Down Its MQ-25 Drone Even More

Reported draft requirements focus almost entirely on tanking with no clear mention of intelligence missions.

ROTC Cadet Could Become First Female US Navy SEAL
Navy SEALs

ROTC Cadet Could Become First Female US Navy SEAL

Other women are already training to join the Naval Special Warfare community amid accusations of relaxed standards.

Late Addition to the USAF’s Light Attack Experiment Sparks Drama Online
U.S. Air Force

Late Addition to the USAF’s Light Attack Experiment Sparks Drama Online

New accusations of collusion are just the latest development in a rivalry between suppliers of armed crop dusters.

Everything You Need To Know About The Royal Navy’s New Type 26 Frigates
Royal Navy

Everything You Need To Know About The Royal Navy’s New Type 26 Frigates

The new ships will be key components of the service's future carrier battle groups, among other missions.

US Special Operators Are Moving Closer to the Fighting in Raqqa
Syria

US Special Operators Are Moving Closer to the Fighting in Raqqa

Images on social media point to an emerging strategy in Syria that mirrors the campaign to liberate Mosul in Iraq.