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Watch This A-10 Fly Right Up Against The Side Of Star Wars Canyon
U.S. Homeland

Watch This A-10 Fly Right Up Against The Side Of Star Wars Canyon

The pilot from the U.S. Air Force's A-10 Demonstration Flight Team shows why the Warthog is still the ultimate 'mud fighter.'

New A-10 Wing Kits Won’t Arrive For At Least Four Years And That’s Bad News For The Warthog
A-10

New A-10 Wing Kits Won’t Arrive For At Least Four Years And That’s Bad News For The Warthog

Dozens of older Warthogs are at imminent risk of getting grounded and the first new wing kits will only start arriving in 2022 at the earliest.

Senate Voted To Block Turkey From Getting Its F-35s As Spat Over Russian Missiles Grows
Turkey

Senate Voted To Block Turkey From Getting Its F-35s As Spat Over Russian Missiles Grows

The U.S. and Turkish governments are increasingly at odds over the purchase of S-400 air defense systems, an American on trial in Turkey, and more.

Highlights From Twitter’s Defense Community’s Response To Trump’s Space Force
U.S. Homeland

Highlights From Twitter’s Defense Community’s Response To Trump’s Space Force

The creation of a new branch of the U.S. military is going to be one hell of a saga, but there will be a lot of laughs along the way.

Six Down To Earth Questions We Have About Trump’s Space Force
U.S. Homeland

Six Down To Earth Questions We Have About Trump’s Space Force

The president has told the U.S. military to get moving on standing up its sixth branch, but doing so will be easier said than done.

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.