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Russia Plans To Launch Tiny Space Plane Off Back Of High Flying M-55 Research Jet
Russia

Russia Plans To Launch Tiny Space Plane Off Back Of High Flying M-55 Research Jet

The new development comes amid a general surge of interest in air-launched space access concepts, especially in the United States.

F-15X Will Come In Two Variants, And No, It Won’t Cost $100M Per Copy
F-15

F-15X Will Come In Two Variants, And No, It Won’t Cost $100M Per Copy

We have new details about the F-15X and the USAF's motivation for making a dramatic institutional shift to procure the proven fighters.

Navy’s Sea Hunter Drone Ship Has Sailed Autonomously To Hawaii And Back Amid Talk Of New Roles
U.S. Navy

Navy’s Sea Hunter Drone Ship Has Sailed Autonomously To Hawaii And Back Amid Talk Of New Roles

The service is now looking at using the unmanned ships as electronic warfare platforms to blind and distract opponents.

It Has Been One Hell Of An Important Two Weeks For U.S. Military Aviatrixes
F-16

It Has Been One Hell Of An Important Two Weeks For U.S. Military Aviatrixes

The USAF named a woman to be a solo demonstration pilot for the first time ever the week after a trailblazing female naval aviator passed away.

There Is A B-1B Bomber With A Red Colored Custom Cockpit
B-1

There Is A B-1B Bomber With A Red Colored Custom Cockpit

A 'Bone' based at Ellsworth Air Force Base has a very bold crimson interior.

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 submarine screws, A-12 spy plane modifications, geopolitics, space tankers, strategy—you know, no big whoop.

USAF’s New Excuses For Delaying Light Attack Aircraft Program Sound Like A Death Sentence
U.S. Air Force

USAF’s New Excuses For Delaying Light Attack Aircraft Program Sound Like A Death Sentence

The service now wants to expand its light attack effort to include platforms it has now, shifting the focus away from the one it desperately needs.

USMC’s Older F-35Bs May Only Be Able To Fly Around A Quarter Of Their Expected Service Life (Updated)
U.S. Marine Corps

USMC’s Older F-35Bs May Only Be Able To Fly Around A Quarter Of Their Expected Service Life (Updated)

Structural defects continue to plague the F-35B, which could lead to billions of dollars worth of unflyable, but otherwise young aircraft.

Video Surfaces Of Russian Su-27 Making Aggressive Turn Into U.S. F-15 During Intercept
Russia

Video Surfaces Of Russian Su-27 Making Aggressive Turn Into U.S. F-15 During Intercept

The video is another reminder of the tension between U.S. and Russia and that a major crisis can be sparked instantly during such encounters.

Navy’s New Carrier Still Can’t Reliably Get Planes In The Air Or Safely Back On The Deck
U.S. Navy

Navy’s New Carrier Still Can’t Reliably Get Planes In The Air Or Safely Back On The Deck

The Navy's newest and most advanced carrier can't make it through a day of operations, on average, without a launch and recovery system failure.

Video Takes You Inside Russia’s ‘Beast’ Division Of Akula Class Nuclear Fast Attack Subs
Russia

Video Takes You Inside Russia’s ‘Beast’ Division Of Akula Class Nuclear Fast Attack Subs

The first in a two part series gives un an unprecedented look at the state of Russia's Akula class sub fleet, including some awesome interior footage.

Behold The First P-82 Twin Mustang To Take To The Skies In Over Three Decades
U.S. Homeland

Behold The First P-82 Twin Mustang To Take To The Skies In Over Three Decades

It has taken well over ten years and 200,000 hours of labor to reach this awesome milestone.

The USMC Already Wants To Up-Gun Its New Amphibious Combat Vehicle With A 30mm Cannon
Amphibious Vehicles

The USMC Already Wants To Up-Gun Its New Amphibious Combat Vehicle With A 30mm Cannon

The Corps is looking to fast-track plans for a 'lethality upgrade' for at least some of the forthcoming family of wheeled armored vehicles.

The Navy’s Future Frigates Are Shaping Up To Be More Lethal And Capable, As Well As Cheaper
U.S. Navy

The Navy’s Future Frigates Are Shaping Up To Be More Lethal And Capable, As Well As Cheaper

The requirements have expanded, but the service is pushing for commonality with existing systems to push the price point down.

USAF Chief Just Said Next Air Refueling Tanker May Fly In Space… Huh?
KC-135

USAF Chief Just Said Next Air Refueling Tanker May Fly In Space… Huh?

The puzzling comment comes at a time when the USAF is doing anything it can to keep its grasp on space-based capabilities.

Bizarre Chase Through High Security Nevada Nuclear Test Site Ends In Deadly Shooting
Cold War

Bizarre Chase Through High Security Nevada Nuclear Test Site Ends In Deadly Shooting

The historic site served as the cradle of live nuclear testing during the Cold War and continues to be a key component of America's nuclear deterrent.

Maduro Dons Tanker Helmet And Rides Amphibious Vehicle In Cheesy Show Of Strength
South America

Maduro Dons Tanker Helmet And Rides Amphibious Vehicle In Cheesy Show Of Strength

So far, Venezuela's embattled president has enjoyed the continued loyalty of most of the country's armed forces, which has kept his regime afloat.

Watch This C-130J Make An Incredible Flare-Popping Musical Flyover Of Sydney For Australia Day (Updated)
Australia

Watch This C-130J Make An Incredible Flare-Popping Musical Flyover Of Sydney For Australia Day (Updated)

The Aussies have a real knack for executing super dramatic flyovers, but the musical timing of this one makes it extra special.

Dramatic Video Of Russian Tu-22M3 Crash Landing In Bad Weather Emerges (Updated)
Russia

Dramatic Video Of Russian Tu-22M3 Crash Landing In Bad Weather Emerges (Updated)

The aircraft is seen making a hard landing during very poor weather conditions and breaking apart before being engulfed in flames.

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 space-launch motherships, tiny submachine guns, geopolitics, Airwolf, strategy—you know, no big whoop.