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Agusta A109 Helicopter Crashes On Top Of Building In Manhattan Killing Pilot (Updated)
U.S. Homeland

Agusta A109 Helicopter Crashes On Top Of Building In Manhattan Killing Pilot (Updated)

The incident occurred in very tightly controlled and heavily restricted airspace just four blocks from Times Square.

New Air Force One Jets To Have 1,200 Nautical Miles Less Range Than Originally Required
Air Force One

New Air Force One Jets To Have 1,200 Nautical Miles Less Range Than Originally Required

Details about this reduced requirement, among others, have emerged along with news that the White House wants the planes delivered sooner.

Remains Of Japanese F-35 Pilot Found As Search Is Called Off For Crashed Aircraft
China

Remains Of Japanese F-35 Pilot Found As Search Is Called Off For Crashed Aircraft

The majority of the doomed F-35 is still unrecovered and foreign adversaries would love to get their hands on any of it.

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 special ops helicopters, warship antics in the Pacific, geopolitics, old school sidearms—you know, no big whoop.

Dude Makes Crazy Ballistic Missile Launching Lego Submarine Then Depth Charges It To Bits
Boomers (SSBNs)

Dude Makes Crazy Ballistic Missile Launching Lego Submarine Then Depth Charges It To Bits

The impressive remote-controlled sub launched fireworks from under the waterline dozens of feet in the air, that is before its controlled demise.

Here’s The Pentagon’s Roadmap For Booting Turkey Out Of The F-35 Program
Turkey

Here’s The Pentagon’s Roadmap For Booting Turkey Out Of The F-35 Program

Within days, Turkey will start getting cut out of the Joint Strike Fighter program over its purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense system.

Everything We Know About The Near Collision Between U.S. And Russian Warships In The Pacific
Russia

Everything We Know About The Near Collision Between U.S. And Russian Warships In The Pacific

Videos show the two warships passingly within an alarmingly close distance of each other in the Philippine Sea.

These Are The Best Images Yet Of Northrop Grumman’s T-38 Replacement That Could Have Been
T-38

These Are The Best Images Yet Of Northrop Grumman’s T-38 Replacement That Could Have Been

The company with an illustrious pedigree for training USAF fast jet pilots cancelled their T-X entrant abruptly and with little explanation.

Navy Hovercraft Storm Beaches In Oregon And Washington In Preparation For “The Big One”
U.S. Navy

Navy Hovercraft Storm Beaches In Oregon And Washington In Preparation For “The Big One”

These hovercraft could be vital assets in the aftermath of a serious disaster, such as a major tsunami, which could devastate coastal communities.

F/A-18 Pilot Gives Virtual Flyers Highly Detailed Explanation Of How To Land On A Carrier
F/A-18

F/A-18 Pilot Gives Virtual Flyers Highly Detailed Explanation Of How To Land On A Carrier

The series of videos is equally as interesting for anyone who just wants to know how exactly real naval aviators pull off the aerial ballet.

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For The Aviation Or Military Geek In Your Life
News & Features

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For The Aviation Or Military Geek In Your Life

From stocking stuffers to virtual reality dream machines, anything on this list is sure to result in Top Gun high-fives on Christmas morning!

This Russian Spetsnaz Weapons Training Montage Is Pretty Hard Core
Russia

This Russian Spetsnaz Weapons Training Montage Is Pretty Hard Core

A little peek into the training of a modern Spetsnaz special operations unit.

USAF Fighter And Bomber Crews Get Modified M4 Rifles That Fit Under Ejection Seats
U.S. Air Force

USAF Fighter And Bomber Crews Get Modified M4 Rifles That Fit Under Ejection Seats

The Aircrew Self Defense Weapons give fighter and bomber crews more firepower than a pistol in case they end up on the run behind enemy lines.

“Laser Apache” Has Successfully Zapped Targets On White Sands Missile Range
Lasers

“Laser Apache” Has Successfully Zapped Targets On White Sands Missile Range

This is a major breakthrough in both tactical laser development and rotary-wing air warfare.

USAF Wants More Airlift Capacity But With C-17 Out Of Production What Could Provide It?
C-17

USAF Wants More Airlift Capacity But With C-17 Out Of Production What Could Provide It?

Not all airlift sorties involve landing on short fields or hauling tanks. Commercial types offer better reliability and efficiency for many missions.

We Talk V-280 Valor Versus V-22 Osprey With Bell’s Head Of Tiltrotor Systems
Future Vertical Lift

We Talk V-280 Valor Versus V-22 Osprey With Bell’s Head Of Tiltrotor Systems

The V-280 faces stiff competition, but Bell thinks its proven pedigree and unique features will make it the star of the Future Vertical Lift tender.

Wild Days In The Services: Rough Seas Damage Navy Ship And C-17 Dumps A Humvee Into A Neighborhood
U.S. Navy

Wild Days In The Services: Rough Seas Damage Navy Ship And C-17 Dumps A Humvee Into A Neighborhood

The bad weather in the North Atlantic was enough to force two ships back to port and work crews are still recovering the Army truck in North Carolina.

Old Coast Guard Tower In The Atlantic Is The Unlikely Star Of Hurricane Florence Coverage
U.S. Homeland

Old Coast Guard Tower In The Atlantic Is The Unlikely Star Of Hurricane Florence Coverage

The retired light tower turned adventure bed and breakfast has gained new fame by providing spectacular footage of Florence as it approaches.

Saudis Rescue Injured Iranian Sailor From Covert Mothership Supporting Yemeni Rebels
Iran

Saudis Rescue Injured Iranian Sailor From Covert Mothership Supporting Yemeni Rebels

Saudi Arabia said it treated the request for aid as a humanitarian issue even though it sees the ship as a threat to regional security.

America’s Top General In Afghanistan Packs An Old School 1911 Pistol
Afghanistan

America’s Top General In Afghanistan Packs An Old School 1911 Pistol

General Scott Miller, who was previously a member of the elite Delta Force, was spotted with this increasingly rare government issued sidearm.