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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.

Russian Mercenaries Reportedly Descend On Venezuela To Help Protect Maduro’s Regime
Russia

Russian Mercenaries Reportedly Descend On Venezuela To Help Protect Maduro’s Regime

The Kremlin routinely uses these shadowy forces to prop up friendly regimes and they can only present a challenge to Maduro's U.S.-backed opponents.

Soldiers In Texas Are Putting The Army’s Newest Marksman Rifle Through Its Paces
U.S. Homeland

Soldiers In Texas Are Putting The Army’s Newest Marksman Rifle Through Its Paces

The new weapons reflect the service's latest attempt to help infantry squads and other small units take on the enemy at longer ranges.

Detailed New Photos Of Russia’s ‘Hunter’ Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Emerge: Our Analysis
Russia

Detailed New Photos Of Russia’s ‘Hunter’ Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Emerge: Our Analysis

Russia's UCAV is impressive in size, but the current configuration's empennage shows signs of major technological weaknesses.

Is This Russia’s ‘Hunter’ Stealthy Flying Wing Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle?
Russia

Is This Russia’s ‘Hunter’ Stealthy Flying Wing Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle?

The new image appeared as a specially configured Su-57 emerged with markings indicating it will be directly involved in the drone's test program.

If The U.S. Has To Pull Its Diplomats Out Of Venezuela, Here’s How They Would Do It
South America

If The U.S. Has To Pull Its Diplomats Out Of Venezuela, Here’s How They Would Do It

Even without an evacuation, U.S. troops and other security personnel may deploy to the country to provide extra security for diplomatic facilities.

Russia Shows Off Parts Of Its Controversial Cruise Missile System, But Not The Missile Itself
Russia

Russia Shows Off Parts Of Its Controversial Cruise Missile System, But Not The Missile Itself

Treaty-busting or not, the missile presents a nightmare for anyone trying to verify that the Russians are meeting their international obligations.

Sig Sauer’s Tiny Copperhead Submachine Gun Looks Made For the U.S. Army’s Requirements
Submachine Guns

Sig Sauer’s Tiny Copperhead Submachine Gun Looks Made For the U.S. Army’s Requirements

This may be the sub-gun the Army has been looking for.

Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near The Arctic Days After Two Su-34s Collide Further East
Russia

Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near The Arctic Days After Two Su-34s Collide Further East

The two mishaps, which claimed the lives of at least five aviators, come as Russia is looking to step up training to improve readiness.

The Army Wants Israel’s Iron Dome Missile System To Swat Down Cruise Missiles
Iron Dome

The Army Wants Israel’s Iron Dome Missile System To Swat Down Cruise Missiles

The Pentagon's newly released Missile Defense Review gave special emphasis to the need to defend against low-flying cruise missiles.

USS Kearsarge Transits The Suez Canal With Anti-Drone Buggies Keeping Watch On Deck
Africa

USS Kearsarge Transits The Suez Canal With Anti-Drone Buggies Keeping Watch On Deck

The USMC is putting its new drone defense capabilities to work in creative ways, like protecting a multi-billion dollar capital ship.

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 bunkers turned breweries, Chinese stealth bombers, geopolitics, Ghana's not so super soldiers, strategy—you know, no big whoop.

These Are A Renowned Combat Journalist’s Favorite Images From A Decade Of Deployments
Afghanistan

These Are A Renowned Combat Journalist’s Favorite Images From A Decade Of Deployments

Ed Darack's new book tells a story of years of embedded deployments with U.S. forces through stunning photos and the stories behind them.

Singapore Moves Closer To Joining What China Calls The ‘U.S. F-35 Friends Circle’
China

Singapore Moves Closer To Joining What China Calls The ‘U.S. F-35 Friends Circle’

The short and vertical takeoff and landing F-35B could be especially valuable for the tiny Southeast Asian country during a crisis.

Political Flight Fight: Trump Yanks Pelosi’s Plane In Tit For Tat Move As Melania Jets To Florida (Updated)
U.S. Homeland

Political Flight Fight: Trump Yanks Pelosi’s Plane In Tit For Tat Move As Melania Jets To Florida (Updated)

Members of her delegation were on a bus headed to the airport when they found out their flight was canceled indefinitely by the Commander In Chief.