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Israel Says Its F-35Is Have Flown Strikes As The Drumbeat For War With Iran Gets Louder
Iran

Israel Says Its F-35Is Have Flown Strikes As The Drumbeat For War With Iran Gets Louder

The head of the Israeli Air Force made the rare public announcement at a conference, which comes after numerous rumors about the jet's combat debut.

Pompeo’s 12 Demands For Iran Read More Like A Declaration Of War Than A Path To Peace
Iran

Pompeo’s 12 Demands For Iran Read More Like A Declaration Of War Than A Path To Peace

The United States has effectively called for Iran to surrender all of its interests without explaining what happens when they don't.

This Is What A Boeing F-32 Would’ve Looked Like If Lockheed Lost The JSF Competition
U.S. Air Force

This Is What A Boeing F-32 Would’ve Looked Like If Lockheed Lost The JSF Competition

To this day the X-32 is lambasted for its atrocious looks, but Boeing's final vision for its F-32 fighter was markedly different in appearance.

Photo Of The Pentagon’s Shadowy Special Operations Mothership Emerges
Ocean Trader

Photo Of The Pentagon’s Shadowy Special Operations Mothership Emerges

The highly-modified ship hasn't been seen for three years, but we have uncovered a new photo of it and some details as to where it's been.

Crazy Low-Flying Saudi C-130 Buzzes Right Over A Soldier On The Ground In Yemen
Saudi Arabia

Crazy Low-Flying Saudi C-130 Buzzes Right Over A Soldier On The Ground In Yemen

When they're not hot-dogging, the planes are hauling troops, weapons, and even aid as part of Riyadh's campaign against Iranian-backed rebels.

Rumors Fly As Huge Mystery Blasts Rock Syrian Air Base With Iranian Ties
Iran

Rumors Fly As Huge Mystery Blasts Rock Syrian Air Base With Iranian Ties

Reports suggest the incident at Hama Military Airport was accidental, but there are already rumors of Israeli involvement.

Mystery Guided Munition Executes Incredible Maneuver In Strange Airstrike Footage
Afghanistan

Mystery Guided Munition Executes Incredible Maneuver In Strange Airstrike Footage

The footage shows an unidentified weapon being used that appears to be capable of some amazing aerobatic feats.

We’ve Posted The Pentagon’s Entire Moment-By-Moment Niger Ambush Video Briefing
Africa

We’ve Posted The Pentagon’s Entire Moment-By-Moment Niger Ambush Video Briefing

The high-quality video presentation shows friendly fire, French forces racing to the rescue, and contractor helicopters recovering the fallen.

The Air Force’s Elite Weapons School Has Given The F-35 A New Nickname
F-35

The Air Force’s Elite Weapons School Has Given The F-35 A New Nickname

It's more common than not for U.S. military aircraft get unofficial nicknames that stick and that seems to have already occurred for the F-35.

Photo Of Secretive French Spy Plane Supporting Campaign Against ISIS Slips Out Online
French Air Force

Photo Of Secretive French Spy Plane Supporting Campaign Against ISIS Slips Out Online

France typically gives out few official details and photos regarding the operations of its two C-160G Gabriel signals intelligence aircraft.

Taiwan Wants To Speed Up Construction Of Its New Missile-Toting Stealthy Catamarans
China

Taiwan Wants To Speed Up Construction Of Its New Missile-Toting Stealthy Catamarans

The Taiwanese Navy is in desperate need of the additional ships to at all keep pace with China, but they're still years away from entering service.

This Air Force Spoof On MTV Cribs Offers A Great Tour Of The C-5 Galaxy
Hollywood

This Air Force Spoof On MTV Cribs Offers A Great Tour Of The C-5 Galaxy

Take a humorous tour of the gargantuan flying beast that is the C-5 Galaxy.

The Marines Have Finally Received Their First Monster CH-53K King Stallion Helicopter
U.S. Marine Corps

The Marines Have Finally Received Their First Monster CH-53K King Stallion Helicopter

Now the service is looking for ways to trim back the massively expensive helicopter's costs as it works to get its first unit operational in 2019.

Night Stalker MH-47D Chinooks Once Snatched A Libyan Hind Gunship From Chad
160th SOAR "Nightstalkers"

Night Stalker MH-47D Chinooks Once Snatched A Libyan Hind Gunship From Chad

Eager to get ahold of one of the Soviet helicopters largely intact, the U.S. military sent the elite Army aviators on an unusual covert mission.

North Korea Threatens To Scrap Summit With The United States Over Military Exercise (Updated)
North Korea

North Korea Threatens To Scrap Summit With The United States Over Military Exercise (Updated)

The regime in Pyongyang has already canceled a meeting with South Korean officials over the issue and appears to be look for more concessions.

The YF-23’s Air Inlet Design Was Its Most Exotic Feature You Never Heard Of
F-23

The YF-23’s Air Inlet Design Was Its Most Exotic Feature You Never Heard Of

Northrop engineers used an innovative solution for dealing with an old airflow problem that is especially troublesome for stealthy designs.

A-10 Warthogs May Stop Firing Controversial Depleted Uranium Ammunition For Good
A-10

A-10 Warthogs May Stop Firing Controversial Depleted Uranium Ammunition For Good

The service's existing stockpiles are getting old and it is taking the opportunity to see whether new rounds could use another metal instead.

Marine RQ-21 Blackjack Drones Are Flying Three Times More Than Expected In Iraq and Syria
U.S. Marine Corps

Marine RQ-21 Blackjack Drones Are Flying Three Times More Than Expected In Iraq and Syria

The service needs extra funds to support operational demands now and it only wants the aircraft to have more even more capabilities in the future.

Israel Uses Drone Racers To Down Incendiary Kites And Drones To Dispense Tear Gas Over Gaza
Israel

Israel Uses Drone Racers To Down Incendiary Kites And Drones To Dispense Tear Gas Over Gaza

Low-end drone warfare is becoming a centerpiece of the IDF's strategy for dealing with unrest along the Gaza border.

U.S. Lawmakers Want To Axe Funding For New Surveillance Planes To Monitor Russia
Russia

U.S. Lawmakers Want To Axe Funding For New Surveillance Planes To Monitor Russia

Representatives say they don't want to pay for new aircraft to support the Open Skies Treaty until the Kremlin is again complying with the deal.