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USAF Wants To Turn HC-130J’s Self Defense Suite Into “Sauron’s Eye” Vision System
C-130

USAF Wants To Turn HC-130J’s Self Defense Suite Into “Sauron’s Eye” Vision System

The service says it wants the "all-seeing eye" for the rescue planes, but it could be readily adaptable to other types with the same defenses.

T-45 Trainer Crashes In Tennessee Just Weeks After Grounding Was Lifted
U.S. Homeland

T-45 Trainer Crashes In Tennessee Just Weeks After Grounding Was Lifted

It has been a rough year for the T-45 community, and today's tragic news sure doesn't help.

If The U.S. Isn’t About To Intervene In Venezuela, It Sure Seems To Be Building The Case
U.S. Air Force

If The U.S. Isn’t About To Intervene In Venezuela, It Sure Seems To Be Building The Case

U.S. officials remain adamant that Venezuelan President Maduro needs to step aside as they continue to stress that "all options are on the table."

Venezuela’s Capital Is In The Grips Of Violent Upheaval And Here’s What You Should Know
Russia

Venezuela’s Capital Is In The Grips Of Violent Upheaval And Here’s What You Should Know

U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido and his supporters are trying to finally unseat dictatorial President Nicolas Maduro.

U.S. Air Force T-6A Turboprop Training Plane Crashed Near Lake in Oklahoma
U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force T-6A Turboprop Training Plane Crashed Near Lake in Oklahoma

The aircraft had departed from Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas before the incident occurred.

USAF F-35As Flew First-Ever Combat Strikes With Radar Reflectors And Sidewinders Fitted
F-35

USAF F-35As Flew First-Ever Combat Strikes With Radar Reflectors And Sidewinders Fitted

The F-35As flew in a less than stealthy configuration as the aircraft's low observable capabilities weren't needed—at least not yet.

The U.S. Military Now Denies That Japan’s Missing F-35A Has Been Found
Japan

The U.S. Military Now Denies That Japan’s Missing F-35A Has Been Found

Spokespersons say that search efforts continue despite a claim from the top U.S. Air Force officer in the Pacific that the wreck was located.

U.S. Army Trains To Fire Howitzers From Landing Craft For The First Time In Decades
M119 105mm Howtizer

U.S. Army Trains To Fire Howitzers From Landing Craft For The First Time In Decades

The combination offers flexible fire support for amphibious and other littoral operations, which could be valuable for future missions in the Pacific.

White House Sinkhole Is A Reminder Of The Bunkers That Are Buried Beneath It
U.S. Homeland

White House Sinkhole Is A Reminder Of The Bunkers That Are Buried Beneath It

Reporters gawking at the sinkhole on the White House lawn probably don't realize there is far more under there than just soaked dirt.

Did This Beluga Whale Escape From A Russian Navy Training Program?
Russia

Did This Beluga Whale Escape From A Russian Navy Training Program?

Fisherman in Norway found the white whale wearing an unusual harness marked "Equipment" and "St. Petersburg."

Boeing’s MQ-25 Tanker Drone Trucked To Air Base Near St. Louis For Flight Testing
MQ-25

Boeing’s MQ-25 Tanker Drone Trucked To Air Base Near St. Louis For Flight Testing

The exotic looking carrier-based drone is heading to MidAmerica Airport on the outskirts of St. Louis to begin its ground and air test program.

Bunker Talk: Let’s Chat About All The Stories We Did And Didn’t Report On This Week
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Let’s Chat About All The Stories We Did And Didn’t Report On This Week

We can talk about A-6 Intruders, Russian mothership submarines, geopolitics, and MiG-31 Foxhounds with faulty radars—you know, no big whoop.

In CAS Of Emergency Grab One Of These Sweet A-10 Warthog T-Shirts!
A-10

In CAS Of Emergency Grab One Of These Sweet A-10 Warthog T-Shirts!

Isn't it BBRRRRRRRTTTiful?

Pentagon Investigation Says Acting SecDef Shanahan Was Justifiably Critical Of The F-35
F-35

Pentagon Investigation Says Acting SecDef Shanahan Was Justifiably Critical Of The F-35

The Pentagon's top watchdog found other senior U.S. military officials echoed many of Shanahan's "substantive" complaints.

Behold America’s New And Desperately Needed Heavy Icebreaker
U.S. Homeland

Behold America’s New And Desperately Needed Heavy Icebreaker

The U.S. Coast Guard is sorely in need of these ships, especially as competition heats up in the Arctic region.

Lockheed Offers Japan Access To F-35 Code As Part Of Stealth Fighter Proposal: Report
Japan

Lockheed Offers Japan Access To F-35 Code As Part Of Stealth Fighter Proposal: Report

Access to the F-35's millions of lines of code could help sweeten the deal for Japan over other competing offers.

Analyzing The First Images Of Russia’s Huge Doomsday Torpedo Carrying Special Missions Sub
Russia

Analyzing The First Images Of Russia’s Huge Doomsday Torpedo Carrying Special Missions Sub

What we can see so far highlights the "special projects" submarine's deep-sea intelligence gathering capabilities.

Russian MiG-31 Foxhound Shot Down Its Wingman During Disastrous Live Fire Exercise
Russia

Russian MiG-31 Foxhound Shot Down Its Wingman During Disastrous Live Fire Exercise

The incident raises concerns about Russian training procedures, as well as the capabilities of the MiG-31's radar and other key systems.

Rare and Historic Northrop Flying Wing Crashes Into Prison Yard In California (Updated)
U.S. Homeland

Rare and Historic Northrop Flying Wing Crashes Into Prison Yard In California (Updated)

This was the only remaining example of the N-9M, of which Northrop only ever built four.

Bell Goes Low Risk And Low Cost With Armed Scout Based On 525 Relentless Helicopter
FARA

Bell Goes Low Risk And Low Cost With Armed Scout Based On 525 Relentless Helicopter

By sticking to a conventional helicopter configuration, Bell will position itself as the low-cost, low-risk, and even possibly stealthy, option.