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The U.S. Military’s Niger Ambush Investigation Raises More Questions Than It Answers
Africa

The U.S. Military’s Niger Ambush Investigation Raises More Questions Than It Answers

The official narrative is hard to believe and points to a broader operation in Niger than the Pentagon or Congress would like to admit.

Boeing’s Been Granted A Patent For Turning The B-1B Into A Gunship Bristling With Cannons
B-1

Boeing’s Been Granted A Patent For Turning The B-1B Into A Gunship Bristling With Cannons

The patent includes various concepts that would allow multiple cannon configurations to be uploaded into the B-1's weapons bays.

Actionable Intel: Defense News Roundup For May 10th, 2018
Israel

Actionable Intel: Defense News Roundup For May 10th, 2018

From Israel's massive counter-strike to broken bearings on the Navy's new supercarrier, we roundup all of today's military news so you don't have to.

Special Operators Getting A New Round For Their Precision Rifles And An ‘Assault’ Machine Gun
Sniper Rifles

Special Operators Getting A New Round For Their Precision Rifles And An ‘Assault’ Machine Gun

The two types of weapons will both fire the same 6.5mm cartridge, which offers better range and accuracy over existing ammunition.

Rockets Fly Over The Golan Heights As A Larger Conflict Between Israel and Iran Looms (Updated)
Iran

Rockets Fly Over The Golan Heights As A Larger Conflict Between Israel and Iran Looms (Updated)

Israel made the rare decision to publicly blame Iran for the attack, which comes amid new tensions after the U.S. withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal.

Here’s What You Need To Know About What Trump Just Did To The Iran Nuclear Deal
Iran

Here’s What You Need To Know About What Trump Just Did To The Iran Nuclear Deal

The president has announced the United States will withdraw from the multi-national agreement, but it will be a months-long process.

Tearing Up The Iran Nuclear Deal While Negotiating With N. Korea Is Far From ‘The Art Of The Deal’
Iran

Tearing Up The Iran Nuclear Deal While Negotiating With N. Korea Is Far From ‘The Art Of The Deal’

The move showcased the fact that America does not stick to its word when it comes to its own international nuclear proliferation agreements.

Russia’s Tiny Machine Gun-Toting Snowmobile Keeps Occupants Warm Even When It’s 50 Below
Russia

Russia’s Tiny Machine Gun-Toting Snowmobile Keeps Occupants Warm Even When It’s 50 Below

The Berkut-2 could be an increasingly important part of Russian Arctic operations, especially when it comes to more mundane day-to-day activities.

China Teases Its H-20 Stealth Bomber and Trolls Northrop Grumman At The Same Time
China

China Teases Its H-20 Stealth Bomber and Trolls Northrop Grumman At The Same Time

The clip from China's state-run aviation consortium shows what looks to be a flying wing type aircraft under a sheet.

F/A-18E Pilot Had Hypoxia Symptoms After Diversion To Incirlik Air Base During Syria Mission
Syria

F/A-18E Pilot Had Hypoxia Symptoms After Diversion To Incirlik Air Base During Syria Mission

The event is part of a long list of mysterious physiological incidents that have plagued the Pentagon's tactical aviation and training communities.

Germany, France Move Ahead With Joint C-130J Unit Amid Budget Woes and A400M Delays
Germany

Germany, France Move Ahead With Joint C-130J Unit Amid Budget Woes and A400M Delays

The two countries are sharing costs to expand a French air base to handle a mix of five C-130J-30 airlifters and five KC-130J tankers.

Putin Arrives At Fourth Inauguration In New Russian-Made Armored Limousine
Russia

Putin Arrives At Fourth Inauguration In New Russian-Made Armored Limousine

The heavily customized design represents the first time in decades that Russia's president has traveled in a domestically-produced vehicle.

Palestinians Now Sending Waves Of Incendiary Kites Across Gaza Border
Israel

Palestinians Now Sending Waves Of Incendiary Kites Across Gaza Border

The asymmetric warfare tactic may look laughable at first glance but it's proving to be devastatingly effective against Israeli farms and forests.

Northrop Grumman’s ‘H03’ Firebird Spy Plane Is Now Flying At Mojave Air and Space Port
U.S. Homeland

Northrop Grumman’s ‘H03’ Firebird Spy Plane Is Now Flying At Mojave Air and Space Port

New photos give us a much more complete view of the aircraft, clearly showing its lineage to Scaled Composites' Firebird long-endurance design.

The Five Coolest Military Aviation Videos From Around Social Media This Week
E-2

The Five Coolest Military Aviation Videos From Around Social Media This Week

You sure have to pick through the garage sale that is social media to find the gems, but they are out there, and this week was especially fruitful.

Leaked Report Points To Accuracy, Reliability Issues With The Marine Corps’ Newest Rifles
U.S. Marine Corps

Leaked Report Points To Accuracy, Reliability Issues With The Marine Corps’ Newest Rifles

The review notes truncated test points and risky assumptions, raising questions about the M27 and M38 rifles, especially when using suppressors.

SAMs And Anti-Ship Missiles Are Now Guarding China’s Man-Made South China Sea Islands
China

SAMs And Anti-Ship Missiles Are Now Guarding China’s Man-Made South China Sea Islands

New deployments would present a serious threat during any potential conflict and help China further assert its de facto claims in the region.

US Military Says Chinese Lasers Injured Pilots Flying A C-130 Near Its Base in Djibouti
Lasers

US Military Says Chinese Lasers Injured Pilots Flying A C-130 Near Its Base in Djibouti

The incidents could reflect growing tensions between the two countries over military activities in the immensely strategic East African country.

Russian Su-30SM Fighter Jet Crashed Off The Syrian Coast Killing Its Crew
Syria

Russian Su-30SM Fighter Jet Crashed Off The Syrian Coast Killing Its Crew

Russian Air Force Su-30s have long been a fixture in Syria, but just days ago, the Russian Navy also deployed Su-30s to the war-torn country.

Puerto Rico National Guard WC-130 Hurricane Hunter Crashes In A Ball Of Fire In Georgia (Updated)
U.S. Homeland

Puerto Rico National Guard WC-130 Hurricane Hunter Crashes In A Ball Of Fire In Georgia (Updated)

The accident marks the latest in a string of increasingly worrisome military aviation mishaps across the U.S. military.