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A USAF F-16 Viper Has Crashed Near The Nevada Test and Training Range
U.S. Homeland

A USAF F-16 Viper Has Crashed Near The Nevada Test and Training Range

It is the third major mishap involving U.S. military aircraft in the space of 48 hours.

The Navy’s Giant Sea Base Is In The Middle East And Could Get Serious Medical Capabilities
Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB)

The Navy’s Giant Sea Base Is In The Middle East And Could Get Serious Medical Capabilities

The service is still exploring what the ships can do as it considers retiring at least one of its dedicated hospital ships.

Mysterious Northrop Grumman Spy Plane Emerges At The Mojave Air and Space Port
U.S. Homeland

Mysterious Northrop Grumman Spy Plane Emerges At The Mojave Air and Space Port

Called the H03, the design is reminiscent of a number of other high-flying, glider-like intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft.

USMC CH-53E Super Stallion Crashed Near El Centro With All Four Crew Presumed Dead
U.S. Marine Corps

USMC CH-53E Super Stallion Crashed Near El Centro With All Four Crew Presumed Dead

It is the second loss of a USMC aircraft in less than 24 hours.

This Is How The U.S. Military Is Already Patrolling And Working On The Border
U.S. Homeland

This Is How The U.S. Military Is Already Patrolling And Working On The Border

If he decides to, Trump can use established legal authorities to send personnel to the border to perform missions from surveillance to construction.

NASA Awards Contract To Lockheed’s Skunk Works To Build Manned Quiet Supersonic X-Plane
NASA

NASA Awards Contract To Lockheed’s Skunk Works To Build Manned Quiet Supersonic X-Plane

NASA is leaping back in the manned x-plane business in dramatic and exciting fashion.

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Reportedly Attacked a Saudi Oil Tanker in the Red Sea
Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Reportedly Attacked a Saudi Oil Tanker in the Red Sea

The group suggested is would step up attacks on commercial ships in response to the Saudi-led coalition's blockade of their last port.

US Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Crashes During Exercise in Djibouti
U.S. Marine Corps

US Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Crashes During Exercise in Djibouti

The aircraft appeared to fly out of control shortly after take off from Djibouti Ambouli International Airport forcing the pilot to eject.

The Army Now Wants Hypersonic Cannons, Loitering Missiles, And A Massive Supergun
Cannons

The Army Now Wants Hypersonic Cannons, Loitering Missiles, And A Massive Supergun

The service hopes to reverse the trend of potential opponents, notably Russia, gaining a significant advantage when it comes to artillery weapons.

General Atomics Isn’t Building A Flyable Prototype Of Their MQ-25 Tanker Drone
MQ-25

General Atomics Isn’t Building A Flyable Prototype Of Their MQ-25 Tanker Drone

The famed drone manufacturer has come out with an impressive, no-nonsense flying gas truck. But will the lack of a prototype hurt its chances?

‘Like Playing a Video Game’: Carrier Crew Flies Hornet Through Touch-and-Gos Remotely
U.S. Navy

‘Like Playing a Video Game’: Carrier Crew Flies Hornet Through Touch-and-Gos Remotely

The aptly named ATARI system could help out during emergencies and other contingencies and might be important for future carrier drone operations.

A Definitive Audit Of How Many Weapons Doug Masters Launched From His F-16 In Iron Eagle
Hollywood

A Definitive Audit Of How Many Weapons Doug Masters Launched From His F-16 In Iron Eagle

It has become a cult classic but the 1980s air combat flick has gotten a bad rap for its portrayal of the F-16's capabilities. Is it really deserved?

Russia’s New Little Missile Packing Patrol Ship Is A Pretty Genius Design
Russia

Russia’s New Little Missile Packing Patrol Ship Is A Pretty Genius Design

The ships can carry containerized missile systems and can be outfitted with vertical launch surface-to-air missiles, but are half the size of an LCS.

The Army Wants This Modular, Universal System To Shield Its Armor From Rockets And Missiles
M1 Abrams

The Army Wants This Modular, Universal System To Shield Its Armor From Rockets And Missiles

The Modular Active Protection System will be able to run multiple types of protection systems and could pave the way for networked defenses.

The US Navy Still Hasn’t Formally Decided to Add Hellfires to Its Littoral Combat Ships
U.S. Navy

The US Navy Still Hasn’t Formally Decided to Add Hellfires to Its Littoral Combat Ships

It's likely that the service will push ahead with the upgrades, but the weapons still reflect the watering down of the ships' intended capabilities.

This Is What It Looks Like When You Get Intercepted By An F-15C Eagle
F-15

This Is What It Looks Like When You Get Intercepted By An F-15C Eagle

Portland based F-15s are tasked with protecting the skies over the Pacific Northwest, and if they show up off your wing, you did something wrong.

US Marines Might Soon Get New Versions of The Vietnam-Era M72 Rocket Launcher
U.S. Marine Corps

US Marines Might Soon Get New Versions of The Vietnam-Era M72 Rocket Launcher

New rockets with multiple firing modes and the ability to fire them safely from within buildings could keep the weapon in service for years to come.

Qatar’s F-15s Will Feature New ‘Low Profile’ Heads Up Display And New Cockpit
Middle East

Qatar’s F-15s Will Feature New ‘Low Profile’ Heads Up Display And New Cockpit

The Eagle is finally getting a big upgrade when it comes to aircrew interfaces, including a new HUD that is smaller, more reliable, and more adaptable.

Why Would The South Korean Navy Be Eyeing A Nuclear Submarine Capability?
North Korea

Why Would The South Korean Navy Be Eyeing A Nuclear Submarine Capability?

A nuclear boat would offer significant additional capabilities for the service, but could come at a high cost, practically and politically.

Mysterious B-21 Raider Combined Test Force Patch Emerges
B-21

Mysterious B-21 Raider Combined Test Force Patch Emerges

The patch could be yet another indication that the program to develop America's next stealth bomber is moving forward rapidly.