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Northrop Grumman Has Patented A Kinetic Missile Defense System For Stealth Aircraft
Airborne Electronic Warfare

Northrop Grumman Has Patented A Kinetic Missile Defense System For Stealth Aircraft

The concept could provide a close-in "missile defense bubble" around future combat aircraft like the B-21 Raider.

Latest Bell UH-1Y “Venom” Variant Of The Iconic Huey Finds An Export Customer
UH-1

Latest Bell UH-1Y “Venom” Variant Of The Iconic Huey Finds An Export Customer

The helicopter, which traces its roots to a 60 year old design, is still sought after internationally among stiff competition.

Watch This Crazy Cockpit Video Of An Aussie Hawk Weaving Between High-Rises
F-111

Watch This Crazy Cockpit Video Of An Aussie Hawk Weaving Between High-Rises

The Royal Australian Air Force is well known for its spectacular low-level flyovers.

The Future Of Stealth Is “Morphing Wing” Technology, But Will The B-21 Feature It?
B-21

The Future Of Stealth Is “Morphing Wing” Technology, But Will The B-21 Feature It?

The cutting-edge technology's benefits read like a wishlist for stealth aircraft designers.

F-35As Headed To Asia For First Operational Deployment Amid North Korean Tensions
North Korea

F-35As Headed To Asia For First Operational Deployment Amid North Korean Tensions

The news came at the same time as a troubling report on F-35 spare parts and aircraft availability was published.

India Might Finally Terminate Their Stealth Fighter Program With Russia
India

India Might Finally Terminate Their Stealth Fighter Program With Russia

With geopolitical winds shifting in Asia, could New Delhi's turn away from Moscow for its high end fighter project lead to an Indian F-35 fleet?

This Slo-Mo Video Of MH-60M Spec Ops Helicopters Refueling At Sunset Is Glorious
160th SOAR "Nightstalkers"

This Slo-Mo Video Of MH-60M Spec Ops Helicopters Refueling At Sunset Is Glorious

This is some of the best footage we have seen of the 160th SOAR "Night Stalkers" and their specially modified Black Hawks in action.

The First Giant Mecha Robot Fight Was Lame, But This Real Cold War Era Mecha Wasn’t
Cold War

The First Giant Mecha Robot Fight Was Lame, But This Real Cold War Era Mecha Wasn’t

The massive lead-lined "Beetle" was designed in the late 1950s to service a nuclear powered super bomber that was never built.

Just Remember North Korea Can Destroy Low Earth Orbit For Everyone On A Whim
North Korea

Just Remember North Korea Can Destroy Low Earth Orbit For Everyone On A Whim

Kim Jong Un could use his ballistic missiles to create clouds of orbital debris, destroying US and allied military satellites and much, much more.

These Armored Vehicle Rollover And Egress Simulators Ready Troops For A Bad Day
Armored Vehicles

These Armored Vehicle Rollover And Egress Simulators Ready Troops For A Bad Day

Add in smoke, dirt, fire, screams, and even bodily trauma, and you can see why a little muscle memory can go a long, long way.

The F-35 Rumor Mill Is Spinning After Israeli Counter Strike On Syrian SAM Site
Israel

The F-35 Rumor Mill Is Spinning After Israeli Counter Strike On Syrian SAM Site

A belated report about a bird strike on an F-35I has resulted in theories of an Israeli coverup being parroted around social media.

North Korea May Test A Nuke In Pacific Because Their Underground Site Is Crumbling
North Korea

North Korea May Test A Nuke In Pacific Because Their Underground Site Is Crumbling

Some scientists even worry more testing could cause an eruption of the massive Mount Paektu volcano nearby.

Israel Strikes Back: Fighters Destroy Syrian SAM Site That Fired On Recon Plane
Israel

Israel Strikes Back: Fighters Destroy Syrian SAM Site That Fired On Recon Plane

It was the same SA-5 air defense missile battery that took a pot shot at Israeli fighters in March.

The CH-53’s Dark Present But Bright Future On This The Chopper’s 53rd Birthday
CH-53E

The CH-53’s Dark Present But Bright Future On This The Chopper’s 53rd Birthday

The type has gone through a turbulent patch in recent years but a new super powerful variant could revitalize its legacy for decades to come.

U.S. Navy Shows Off Might In South Korea As North Threatens Guam Once Again
Ohio Class (SSGN variant)

U.S. Navy Shows Off Might In South Korea As North Threatens Guam Once Again

The vessels are calling on the port of Busan before conducting large scale drills with South Korea next week.

It’s Official, Canada Pens Formal Letter Of Interest For Surplus Aussie F/A-18 Hornets
Australia

It’s Official, Canada Pens Formal Letter Of Interest For Surplus Aussie F/A-18 Hornets

Ottawa has few other options but to procure the second-hand jets to bolster the RCAF's rapidly aging CF-18 fleet.

Watch Scaled Composites’ Stealthy New Test Aircraft Takeoff For The First Time
Avenger

Watch Scaled Composites’ Stealthy New Test Aircraft Takeoff For The First Time

The exact purpose of the exotic little jet and its twin remains a mystery.

Three Eurofighters Involved In Deadly Crashes In Just One Month (Updated)
Europe

Three Eurofighters Involved In Deadly Crashes In Just One Month (Updated)

The crashes come as the future of the EF2000 production line is in question.

What Drone Will Lockheed Use For Its High-Flying Ballistic Missile Frying Laser Demo?
Lasers

What Drone Will Lockheed Use For Its High-Flying Ballistic Missile Frying Laser Demo?

The high-altitude unmanned test aircraft will supposedly lead to an operational system used to destroy ballistic missiles during their boost phase.

Check Out Scaled Composites’ New Exotic And Stealthy Test Aircraft
Avenger

Check Out Scaled Composites’ New Exotic And Stealthy Test Aircraft

A pair of the aircraft is destined for a undisclosed customer but the design sure looks a lot like a General Atomics' Avenger unmanned aircraft.