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If You Still Don’t Think China’s Navy Is A Serious Threat, Watch This Video
China

If You Still Don’t Think China’s Navy Is A Serious Threat, Watch This Video

The People's Liberation Army Navy is expanding at what seems like an exponential pace, putting America's supremacy on the high seas in question.

The Army Wants Longer Barreled Howitzers To Fire Ramjet-Powered And Other Special Shells
Cannons

The Army Wants Longer Barreled Howitzers To Fire Ramjet-Powered And Other Special Shells

The service says the upgraded guns will provide immediate benefits and allow them to use the game-changing ammunition in the future.

This Tiny Missile Smashes Incoming Artillery Rounds, Drones, And Possibly Much More
U.S. Army

This Tiny Missile Smashes Incoming Artillery Rounds, Drones, And Possibly Much More

Lockheed Martin's Miniature Hit-to-Kill interceptor is small and cheap, which could make it an attractive option to defend various platforms.

Pentagon Admits Afghanistan’s New Black Hawks Can’t Match Its Older Russian Choppers
Afghanistan

Pentagon Admits Afghanistan’s New Black Hawks Can’t Match Its Older Russian Choppers

A new official report raises serious concerns about whether the new helicopters will actually hurt the Afghan military's ability to operate.

The Marines Are Still Trying To Figure Out When Their F-35Bs Might Literally Fall Apart
U.S. Marine Corps

The Marines Are Still Trying To Figure Out When Their F-35Bs Might Literally Fall Apart

Fatigue tests have gone smoothly for the F-35A and C variants so far, but they have come screeching to a halt with regards to the B model.

Yes, This Is A Ramjet Powered Artillery Shell And It Could Be A Game Changer
U.S. Army

Yes, This Is A Ramjet Powered Artillery Shell And It Could Be A Game Changer

The new round could dramatically extend the range of existing guns and significantly expand the flexibility of even small artillery units.

Fizzled Singapore Summit Showcases North Korea’s Art Of Not Making A Deal
China

Fizzled Singapore Summit Showcases North Korea’s Art Of Not Making A Deal

Kim outfoxed the self-proclaimed master negotiator, with Trump's poor structural choices, concessions, and fawning putting N.K. in the driver's seat.

Czech And Israeli Team To Pitch Advanced L-159 Light Attack Jets To The U.S. Military
Israel

Czech And Israeli Team To Pitch Advanced L-159 Light Attack Jets To The U.S. Military

The only problem is that they're trying to wedge themselves into a closed competition that's looking almost exclusively at turboprops.

UAE Naval Vessel Attacked By Houthi Rebels Off Yemeni Coast During Amphibious Operation
UAE

UAE Naval Vessel Attacked By Houthi Rebels Off Yemeni Coast During Amphibious Operation

The attack is one in what has become a long string of strikes by Houthi rebels on vessels transiting the Red Sea.

Let’s Talk About That Mysterious ‘Rocket Launch Over Whidbey Island’ Photo (Updated)
U.S. Homeland

Let’s Talk About That Mysterious ‘Rocket Launch Over Whidbey Island’ Photo (Updated)

We investigated this bizarre photograph, reaching out to the photographer, the Navy, and the FAA, and came to one conclusion.

F-35′s X-Ray Vision System Is Getting An Upgrade, But Will It Actually Save Money?
F-35

F-35′s X-Ray Vision System Is Getting An Upgrade, But Will It Actually Save Money?

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon say the update will improve the jet's capability and save money, but it could exacerbate existing sustainment issues.

Watch US Army Abrams Tanks In World War II Paint Crush Cars At German Competition
M1 Abrams

Watch US Army Abrams Tanks In World War II Paint Crush Cars At German Competition

But the Germans won the annual Strong Europe Tank Challenge, which is a cross between a training exercise and a friendly field day for tank crews.

‘Harvester’ Could Transform Any US Air Force C-130 Into A Nuke Sniffing Plane
C-130

‘Harvester’ Could Transform Any US Air Force C-130 Into A Nuke Sniffing Plane

The podded air sampling equipment will greatly expand the service's ability to rapidly collect data on nuclear incidents abroad and at home.

Israel Turns Artillery Rocket Into Supersonic ‘Rampage’ Air-Launched Stand-Off Weapon
Israel

Israel Turns Artillery Rocket Into Supersonic ‘Rampage’ Air-Launched Stand-Off Weapon

The manufacturer says it's a cheaper alternative to other longer-range aerial weapons that will work with almost any jet combat aircraft.

A USAF F-15C Eagle Crashed Off Okinawa, Pilot Rescued Alive After Ejection (Updated)
F-15

A USAF F-15C Eagle Crashed Off Okinawa, Pilot Rescued Alive After Ejection (Updated)

The crash marks yet another in a long and deadly string of major mishaps which have plagued the Pentagon's flying forces over the last six months.

Kim And Company Arrive In Singapore Via A Procession Of Chinese And North Korean Jets (Updated)
China

Kim And Company Arrive In Singapore Via A Procession Of Chinese And North Korean Jets (Updated)

The North Koreans have pulled off an impressive display of aerial logistics with the help of their Chinese friends.

What Secretive Anti-Ship Missile Did China Hack From The U.S. Navy?
China

What Secretive Anti-Ship Missile Did China Hack From The U.S. Navy?

Details surrounding the Navy's Sea Dragon program remain scarce, but there are some distinct possibilities.

Iraqi Armored Brigade Ditches U.S. M1 Abrams For Russian T-90 Tanks
Iraq

Iraqi Armored Brigade Ditches U.S. M1 Abrams For Russian T-90 Tanks

The change in equipment comes after the United States put restrictions on the M1's use to keep them out of the hands of Iranian-backed militias.

The Air Force Has Grounded All Of Its B-1Bs Over A Fault In Their Ejection Seats
B-1

The Air Force Has Grounded All Of Its B-1Bs Over A Fault In Their Ejection Seats

An investigation into an in-flight emergency in May 2018 turned up the issue and the service doesn't know when the jets will be back flying sorties.

Kim Jong Un To Fly On A Foreign Aircraft Direct To Singapore For Summit
China

Kim Jong Un To Fly On A Foreign Aircraft Direct To Singapore For Summit

Logistics for the high-stakes, high-security summit are still being worked out just days before it starts, including how Kim will get there.