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This F-16 Unit Battling ISIS Has Legendarily Rebellious Revolutionary War Roots
F-16

This F-16 Unit Battling ISIS Has Legendarily Rebellious Revolutionary War Roots

In a fourth of July greeting, the "Green Mountain Boys" of the 158th Fighter Wing proudly display a symbol of their state's Revolutionary War heritage.

Here’s What Taiwan Would Get In $1.3B Arms Deal With U.S.
Taiwan

Here’s What Taiwan Would Get In $1.3B Arms Deal With U.S.

The potential sales, which could be critical in a conflict with China, are sure to get wrapped up in regional politics.

“Identity Intel Ops” Turn US Special Operators Into Combat Detectives
Espionage

“Identity Intel Ops” Turn US Special Operators Into Combat Detectives

Personal data, fingerprints, DNA, and more all help lead elite forces to their next target.

Senators Add Big Bucks for a Fleet Of Light Attack Planes to the Defense Budget
Procurement

Senators Add Big Bucks for a Fleet Of Light Attack Planes to the Defense Budget

Proposed spending plan includes more than a billion for a type of aircraft the U.S. Air Force desperately needs.

Deck Crews for Royal Navy’s New Carrier Train With These “Faux” F-35s
United Kingdom

Deck Crews for Royal Navy’s New Carrier Train With These “Faux” F-35s

Since the United Kingdom has few operational Joint Strike Fighters, trainees have turned to full scale mockups instead.

Congress Could Throw Millions Into the Defense Budget for New A-10 Wings
Procurement

Congress Could Throw Millions Into the Defense Budget for New A-10 Wings

The additional funds won't mean the drama over the Warthog fleet is over though.

Legislators Want To Know Fate Of Navy’s Reserve F/A-18 Aggressor Squadrons
U.S. Navy

Legislators Want To Know Fate Of Navy’s Reserve F/A-18 Aggressor Squadrons

In a draft budget law, legislators demand to know what the Navy Reserve is going to do about its aging F/A-18A+ Hornets.

All You Need To Know About The Royal Navy’s New Carrier And Its Maiden Voyage
United Kingdom

All You Need To Know About The Royal Navy’s New Carrier And Its Maiden Voyage

Pass or fail, the ship's sea trials still won't answer more serious questions about plans for its air wing and the fiscal viability of its sister ship, the HMS Prince of Wales.

U.S. Threatens Syria, Russia, and Iran Over Potential Chemical Attack
Iran

U.S. Threatens Syria, Russia, and Iran Over Potential Chemical Attack

Worryingly, the Trump administration does not appear to have coordinated with the U.S. military before making the statements.

The U.S. Air Force Wants to Buy More Reliable Bunker Buster Bombs
U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Air Force Wants to Buy More Reliable Bunker Buster Bombs

Improved bombs will be less likely to fail to explode than older types seeing active use in Iraq and Syria.

South Korea Tests Ballistic Missile That Can Hit Anywhere Inside North Korea
North Korea

South Korea Tests Ballistic Missile That Can Hit Anywhere Inside North Korea

The country's new liberal president fully supports the development, despite pledges for more diplomacy with the North.

Lockheed Made A Three Minute Long Cartoon Just To Explain F-35’s ALIS
F-35B

Lockheed Made A Three Minute Long Cartoon Just To Explain F-35’s ALIS

That's good, because the vital, interconnected system is having some trouble at the moment.

Canadian Sniper Destroys Record For Longest Kill With Over Two Mile Shot
Canada

Canadian Sniper Destroys Record For Longest Kill With Over Two Mile Shot

The unnamed individual was from Joint Task Force (JTF) 2, Canada's most elite and secretive special operations unit.

South Africa’s Gripen Fighter Jets Will Stalk Rhino Poachers
Africa

South Africa’s Gripen Fighter Jets Will Stalk Rhino Poachers

Gripen pilots will use their targeting pods to hunt down the illegal hunters.

Missile Laden Su-27 Gets Between NATO F-16 And Russian Defense Minister’s Jet
Baltic Sea

Missile Laden Su-27 Gets Between NATO F-16 And Russian Defense Minister’s Jet

The intercept is the latest in a series of tit-for-tat interactions that are only likely to increase in the coming months.

Israel Just Launched A Containerized Ballistic Missile From The Deck Of A Ship
Israel

Israel Just Launched A Containerized Ballistic Missile From The Deck Of A Ship

Long-range weapons the size and shape of shipping containers can turn almost any ship quickly into an impromptu missile boat.

Blackwater Founder Erik Prince’s Armed Crop Duster Is At The Paris Air Show
Europe

Blackwater Founder Erik Prince’s Armed Crop Duster Is At The Paris Air Show

Bulgarian firm LASA brings its T-Bird to Le Bourget, but customers might not be thrilled with the company's mercenary connections.

We Don’t Know Much About the Fitzgerald Collision and That Seems Odd
Japan

We Don’t Know Much About the Fitzgerald Collision and That Seems Odd

Authorities have been tight-lipped about the accident and the strange details we do know have quickly giving rise to conspiracy theories.

U.S. Special Operators Are Ready to Ride Into War On Horseback Again
U.S. Army

U.S. Special Operators Are Ready to Ride Into War On Horseback Again

Official Army manual goes through the functional and operational aspects of using horses, donkeys, mules, and other animals.

We’re Losing In Afghanistan And Sprinkling In Troops Won’t Likely Change That
Afghanistan

We’re Losing In Afghanistan And Sprinkling In Troops Won’t Likely Change That

Secretary of Defense Mattis has promised yet another new plan for the 16 year-old conflict.