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The OV-1 Mohawk Was One Of The U.S. Military’s First Forgotten Light Attack Planes
OV-10

The OV-1 Mohawk Was One Of The U.S. Military’s First Forgotten Light Attack Planes

Infighting within the US Army and with the US Air Force meant the plane never got to reach its full potential.

U.S. Navy Sub To Fire Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Years After They Left The Force
U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy Sub To Fire Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Years After They Left The Force

The somewhat puzzling drill does coincide with a renewed interest in pairing anti-ship missile capabilities with America's attack submarine force.

It’s Not What Trump Said About Germany At The NATO Summit, It’s How He Said It
Germany

It’s Not What Trump Said About Germany At The NATO Summit, It’s How He Said It

Trump hammered member states for not paying enough and Germany, in particular, for being "controlled by Russia" just days before meeting with Putin.

Houthi Rebels In Yemen Have Technical Trucks Armed With Vulcan Cannons
Yemen

Houthi Rebels In Yemen Have Technical Trucks Armed With Vulcan Cannons

The fearsome combination looks like something out a post-apocalyptic action flick, but gives the group very real mobile firepower.

The U.S. Air Force Is Hiding Its Controversial Flyoff Between the A-10 and F-35
F-35

The U.S. Air Force Is Hiding Its Controversial Flyoff Between the A-10 and F-35

The evaluation was already almost certain to provoke a passionate debate and new information suggests the service may be rigging the tests.

Russia Executes Mock Special Operations Raid On Remote Island Off Finland
NATO

Russia Executes Mock Special Operations Raid On Remote Island Off Finland

The practice operation is highly indicative of how Russia could kick-off combat operations in the region.

German Navy’s Woes Continue With Its Pair of Ex-Liberian Tankers Stuck Broken In Port
Germany

German Navy’s Woes Continue With Its Pair of Ex-Liberian Tankers Stuck Broken In Port

The service can't meet near-term NATO obligations and has no ships in reserve to rapidly support any extended naval operations in a crisis.

U.S. Secretary of State Rides in Gun-Toting “Embassy Air” Helicopter In Afghanistan
Afghanistan

U.S. Secretary of State Rides in Gun-Toting “Embassy Air” Helicopter In Afghanistan

The contractor-operated service highlights how fragile the security situation remains in even the most heavily protected areas of the country.

Wondering About Those Wedge-Shaped Fighter Jets Over Tucson? Here’s Your Answer!
U.S. Homeland

Wondering About Those Wedge-Shaped Fighter Jets Over Tucson? Here’s Your Answer!

It seems as if the unfamiliar appearance of the delta-winged, charcoal gray jets with white bellies have attracted some local attention.

Israel Denies It Met With the UAE Over the F-35 Despite Growing Ties Between The Countries
Israel

Israel Denies It Met With the UAE Over the F-35 Despite Growing Ties Between The Countries

Whether or not there was a specific meeting, the Emiratis are still eager to buy F-35s and assuage Israeli concerns about those potential purchases.

Draken Begins Assembly Of First Mirage F1M Destined For Advanced Aggressor Duty
Draken International

Draken Begins Assembly Of First Mirage F1M Destined For Advanced Aggressor Duty

This is a very exciting time for the contractor adversary support market and Draken is now on its way to fielding its most capable aggressor yet.

Israel Posts Pic Of CH-53 Yasur Helicopter With Unknown Roll-On Electronic Warfare Suite
Israel

Israel Posts Pic Of CH-53 Yasur Helicopter With Unknown Roll-On Electronic Warfare Suite

The Yasur fleet is tasked with some of the IAF's most challenging missions and this system could be key in accomplishing those tasks.

You Have To See The Rest Of What May Be The Coolest Shot Ever Of The B-2 Stealth Bomber
B-2

You Have To See The Rest Of What May Be The Coolest Shot Ever Of The B-2 Stealth Bomber

This totally unique photo of the most expensive combat aircraft ever made looks like it is was taken in the future and of a spaceship.

Red Bull Definitely Didn’t Give Wings To The Crew of This Air Force MC-12W Spy Plane
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)

Red Bull Definitely Didn’t Give Wings To The Crew of This Air Force MC-12W Spy Plane

The can of energy drink exploded inside the cockpit, forcing the plane to return to base and costing over $100,000 in repairs.

Saudis Have Mysterious Armored Semis That Look Straight Out Of A Dated Action Flick
Saudi Arabia

Saudis Have Mysterious Armored Semis That Look Straight Out Of A Dated Action Flick

Very little is known about these clearly high-tech and expensive vehicles.

We Now Know Definitively What Saudi Arabia’s Mysterious Armored Super-Trucks Are For
Saudi Arabia

We Now Know Definitively What Saudi Arabia’s Mysterious Armored Super-Trucks Are For

The vehicles clearly serve a combat function but could also fill a critical non-combat capability that is somewhat unique to Saudi Arabia.

Northrop Grumman Wants In On Japan’s Stealth Fighter Project
Japan

Northrop Grumman Wants In On Japan’s Stealth Fighter Project

Japanese officials have already talked with Lockheed Martin and are hoping a foreign partnership will help push the project forward.

F-15’s Boarding Ladder Deployed Accidentally During 4th Of July Flyover (Updated)
U.S. Homeland

F-15’s Boarding Ladder Deployed Accidentally During 4th Of July Flyover (Updated)

It's not clear exactly when or how the ladder deployed.

China Looks To Replace Its J-15 Carrier Fighter Jets Amid Reports Of Crashes
China

China Looks To Replace Its J-15 Carrier Fighter Jets Amid Reports Of Crashes

The People's Liberation Army Navy will need significantly more jets anyway if it wants to make good use of their new carriers.

The British Army Hoped This Rifle Could’ve Helped Halt The American Revolution
United Kingdom

The British Army Hoped This Rifle Could’ve Helped Halt The American Revolution

Ferguson's Ordnance Rifle didn't turn the tide of the war, but did help pave the way for developments in small arms and light infantry tactics.