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Here’s Our First Good Look At The Crazy Air Inlet Design On Boeing’s MQ-25 Tanker Drone
MQ-25

Here’s Our First Good Look At The Crazy Air Inlet Design On Boeing’s MQ-25 Tanker Drone

Boeing's MQ-25 has a classically problematic but low-observable flush-mounted intake, yet there are no low-observable requirements for the program.

U.S. Special Operators in Syria Have Set Up Futuristic Computer-Assisted Mortar Turrets
Mortars

U.S. Special Operators in Syria Have Set Up Futuristic Computer-Assisted Mortar Turrets

The Advanced Mortar Protection System combines a 120mm mortar with a powered base to give outposts serious firepower.

If Reports Of Deadly Gas Attack In Syria Are True Will U.S. Strike As Promised?
Syria

If Reports Of Deadly Gas Attack In Syria Are True Will U.S. Strike As Promised?

On the anniversary of the U.S. Tomahawk missile attack on Syria, the White House may be forced to strike Assad again or face losing credibility.

Exclusive Images Unmask Name Of Scaled Composites’ Mysterious Model 401 ‘Son Of Ares’ Jet
U.S. Homeland

Exclusive Images Unmask Name Of Scaled Composites’ Mysterious Model 401 ‘Son Of Ares’ Jet

The stealthy design appears to draw its lineage from the ARES close air support jet with the prototypes being named after the gods of dread and panic.

The Compelling Case For Turning S-3 Vikings Into The Navy’s New MQ-25 Tanker Drone
U.S. Navy

The Compelling Case For Turning S-3 Vikings Into The Navy’s New MQ-25 Tanker Drone

There's plenty of paid for S-3s that can be converted to do the job and a dedicated Viking tanker variant has already been engineered and flown.

Thunderbirds F-16 Pilot Pronounced Dead In Nevada Crash (Updated)
U.S. Homeland

Thunderbirds F-16 Pilot Pronounced Dead In Nevada Crash (Updated)

The USAF's beloved flight demonstration team has suffered a terrible loss.

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.