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Ukraine Requests To Buy Patriot Missiles As It Delivers A Mobile Radar To The U.S. Army
Ukraine

Ukraine Requests To Buy Patriot Missiles As It Delivers A Mobile Radar To The U.S. Army

Washington has been expanding defense deals with Kiev amid increased threats from Russia, but the cooperation may increasingly go both ways.

Air Force Puts Out Contract Opportunity Announcement For Literally Anything Hypersonic
U.S. Air Force

Air Force Puts Out Contract Opportunity Announcement For Literally Anything Hypersonic

The USAF is swinging the door open for contractors big and small to potentially get a piece of the rapidly growing hypersonic weapons pie.

All You Need To Know About Bombing Of Top Separatist Leader In Ukraine And Why It Matters
Russia

All You Need To Know About Bombing Of Top Separatist Leader In Ukraine And Why It Matters

The assassination has sent accusations flying and comes as Russia takes an even more aggressive stance along Ukraine's land and sea borders.

Lockheed Pitching U.S. Air Force On F-22-F-35 Hybrid Fighter Intended For Japan
F-22

Lockheed Pitching U.S. Air Force On F-22-F-35 Hybrid Fighter Intended For Japan

There is an increasing possibility that the United States and Japan may join forces on the project, which could offer big benefits to both countries.

Boeing Is The Winner Of The Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray Tanker Drone Competition (Updated)
U.S. Navy

Boeing Is The Winner Of The Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray Tanker Drone Competition (Updated)

There are some happy and proud folks in St. Louis right now as the company further solidifies its portfolio of naval aviation programs.

Mystery Naval Mine In Puget Sound Was From Navy Exercise That Occurred Over A Decade Ago
U.S. Navy

Mystery Naval Mine In Puget Sound Was From Navy Exercise That Occurred Over A Decade Ago

There are more of these thankfully inert objects in the area and the Navy will now survey the waterway and remove any others it finds.

Who Do You Think Will Win The Navy’s MQ-25 Tanker Drone Competition Tomorrow?
U.S. Navy

Who Do You Think Will Win The Navy’s MQ-25 Tanker Drone Competition Tomorrow?

The contract award is happening tomorrow and the winner could potentially usher in a critical and exciting new era in naval aviation.

Israeli Company Allegedly Flew A Suicide Drone On A Real Combat Mission In Azerbaijan
Israel

Israeli Company Allegedly Flew A Suicide Drone On A Real Combat Mission In Azerbaijan

Israel's Justice Ministry says what the firm described as a "demonstration" was actually a strike that injured two ethnic Armenian fighters.

Virgin Orbit’s Rocket Launching Jumbo Jet Reminds Us A 747 Can Lug A 5th Engine Under Its Wings
Civil Aviation

Virgin Orbit’s Rocket Launching Jumbo Jet Reminds Us A 747 Can Lug A 5th Engine Under Its Wings

Carrying spare engines externally is an obscure footnote in airliner history, but the 747's ability to do so may represent big unlocked potential.

Israel Unveils Updated Armored Command Vehicle And Will Give Merkava Tank Crews X-Ray Vision
Israel

Israel Unveils Updated Armored Command Vehicle And Will Give Merkava Tank Crews X-Ray Vision

Israel's new armored command and control vehicle is much larger than its predecessor and is likely to bring high-end networking to the ground fight.

There Is A Naval Mine Floating In The Waters Near Kitsap Naval Base In Washington (Updated)
U.S. Navy

There Is A Naval Mine Floating In The Waters Near Kitsap Naval Base In Washington (Updated)

Even if it is many decades old it could be a major hazard to ships and it isn't clear how it made it so deep into the sound in the first place.

Watch The Naval Mine That Appeared Near Naval Base Kitsap Being Detonated
U.S. Navy

Watch The Naval Mine That Appeared Near Naval Base Kitsap Being Detonated

We still don't know its origin or its exact age.

Russian Flotilla Appears Off Syria as Accusations Fly Ahead of Assad’s Next Big Offensive
Syria

Russian Flotilla Appears Off Syria as Accusations Fly Ahead of Assad’s Next Big Offensive

The United States and its allies deny they are planning to strike the Syrian regime, but say they could in response to any chemical weapon attacks.

Air Force Offers First Details Of Future Plans For An Upgraded B-52J Bomber
B-52

Air Force Offers First Details Of Future Plans For An Upgraded B-52J Bomber

In addition to new engines, the updated aircraft could have an improved cockpit, enhanced flight systems, defensive gear, sensors, and more.

Russia Proved How Stupid Western Media Is At Defense Reporting With This Ridiculous Contraption
Russia

Russia Proved How Stupid Western Media Is At Defense Reporting With This Ridiculous Contraption

Moscow is consistently spewing out a stream of technologically and fiscally unsubstantiated weapons programs and the western press is drinking it up.

Russia Denies Flying Mystery Air Strike On Afghan Border, Claims Black Choppers Still Aiding ISIS
Afghanistan

Russia Denies Flying Mystery Air Strike On Afghan Border, Claims Black Choppers Still Aiding ISIS

The Kremlin and others continue to make confusing and conflicting claims about activities along the Afghanistan-Tajikistan boundary.

Fair Skies And Tailwinds John McCain, You Will Be Sorely Missed
People

Fair Skies And Tailwinds John McCain, You Will Be Sorely Missed

We lost a legend when we needed him most, but maybe his passing will remind us of what truly matters and allow us to come together as a nation.

These Are The Most Stunning Pictures Of An AH-1 Cobra You Are Likely To Ever See
AH-1

These Are The Most Stunning Pictures Of An AH-1 Cobra You Are Likely To Ever See

Enjoy the single-engine Cobras in Japanese Ground Self Defense Force colors while you still can as the country is looking to replace the type.

Recent MALD-X Advanced Air Launched Decoy Test Is A Much Bigger Deal Than It Sounds Like
Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD)

Recent MALD-X Advanced Air Launched Decoy Test Is A Much Bigger Deal Than It Sounds Like

It's not the most glamorous weapons program in the Pentagon's portfolio, but it is absolutely essential to the future of American air dominance.

USAF Bomb Disposal Units Will Soon Get Laser-Armed Trucks To Rapidly Clear Mined Airfields
U.S. Air Force

USAF Bomb Disposal Units Will Soon Get Laser-Armed Trucks To Rapidly Clear Mined Airfields

The vehicle-mounted directed energy weapon will help personnel clear airfields after attacks, but could also be useful in other roles.