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One Of North Korea’s Most Dangerous Weapons Is The Ancient An-2 Biplane
North Korea

One Of North Korea’s Most Dangerous Weapons Is The Ancient An-2 Biplane

North Korea's massive fleet of clunky old Soviet-era biplanes has a far more sinister purpose than many realize.

SecDef Mattis Candidly Talks Domestic Social Strife With Troops In Impromptu Speech
POTUS

SecDef Mattis Candidly Talks Domestic Social Strife With Troops In Impromptu Speech

Mattis gives a uniquely insightful off-the-cuff speech surrounded by his beloved troops.

Head Of Israel’s Air Force States “We Prevented Going To War” In Must Read Interview
Iran

Head Of Israel’s Air Force States “We Prevented Going To War” In Must Read Interview

The recently retired head of the IAF talks Syria, Russia, Iran, and even the F-35 in an unprecedentedly frank exchange.

This Totally Over The Top Saudi Security Forces Demonstration Is Laughably Awesome
Saudi Arabia

This Totally Over The Top Saudi Security Forces Demonstration Is Laughably Awesome

Flying kicks, backflips, and explosions oh my!

Audio From The 1999 Shoot Down Of F-117 “Vega 31” Over Serbia Is Chilling
Europe

Audio From The 1999 Shoot Down Of F-117 “Vega 31” Over Serbia Is Chilling

The quick thinking Nighthawk pilot called for help after ejecting as he descended towards enemy territory in the dark of night.

Divers Find Remains Of USS McCain Sailors As Reports of Steering Loss Emerge
China

Divers Find Remains Of USS McCain Sailors As Reports of Steering Loss Emerge

A major press conference and video release give us more insight into the Navy's damage control plans going forward.

Think Eclipse Traffic Sucks? Check Out The Plane Lineup At Madras Airport In Oregon!
U.S. Homeland

Think Eclipse Traffic Sucks? Check Out The Plane Lineup At Madras Airport In Oregon!

Those who thought they could beat the traffic by flying over it may have found themselves in a jam of their own.

Navy Chief Orders Operational Pause And Deep Review After USS John S. McCain Collision
China

Navy Chief Orders Operational Pause And Deep Review After USS John S. McCain Collision

Ten sailors are still missing as the Navy Brass scrambles to execute its own public relations damage control plan.

Destroyer USS John S. McCain Collides With Tanker Ship Near Strait Of Malacca (UPDATED)
China

Destroyer USS John S. McCain Collides With Tanker Ship Near Strait Of Malacca (UPDATED)

Search and rescue efforts are underway.

No, That Satellite Image Going Around Social Media Isn’t Of China’s New Stealth Bomber
China

No, That Satellite Image Going Around Social Media Isn’t Of China’s New Stealth Bomber

China's new stealthy bomber could emerge at anytime, but this isn't it.

We Chew The Fat About BACN With Program Boss And Airman Who Used It In Combat
E-11

We Chew The Fat About BACN With Program Boss And Airman Who Used It In Combat

The high-flying Battlefield Airborne Communications Node is one of the most dynamic but misunderstood systems in the USAF's inventory.

U.S. Army’s “Upgunned” Stryker Armored Vehicles Will Soon Be On The Front Lines
Technicals

U.S. Army’s “Upgunned” Stryker Armored Vehicles Will Soon Be On The Front Lines

The 2nd Cavalry Regiment is playing with the 30mm and Javelin missile toting Strykers in Maryland before they are shipped to Europe.

Navy Releases Harrowing Report On Fitzgerald Collision, Begins Punishing Sailors
U.S. Navy

Navy Releases Harrowing Report On Fitzgerald Collision, Begins Punishing Sailors

The ship's Commanding Officer was literally hanging from the side of the ship following the nighttime collision.

Russia May Be Testing Its GPS Spoofing Capabilities Around The Black Sea
Mediterranean

Russia May Be Testing Its GPS Spoofing Capabilities Around The Black Sea

Preparing for a world where GPS connectivity isn't guaranteed sure isn't convenient but it may be entirely necessary.

Here’s What SecDef Mattis Thinks About Retaining All Three Legs Of The Nuclear Triad
Nuclear Policy

Here’s What SecDef Mattis Thinks About Retaining All Three Legs Of The Nuclear Triad

Mattis spoke candidly about his views on the need for America to continue maintaining nuclear bombers, ballistic missile submarines, and ICBMs.

Is This China’s DF-21D Air Launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Toting Bomber?
China

Is This China’s DF-21D Air Launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Toting Bomber?

A anti-ship ballistic missile carrying H-6N could extend China's anti-access bubble even farther and put US naval strike groups at greater risk.

Retired RAF Tristars Will Get New Lives As Contracted Aerial Refuellers
Royal Air Force

Retired RAF Tristars Will Get New Lives As Contracted Aerial Refuellers

After sitting idle in retirement for three years, the best of the Tristar fleet will be brought back into service as aerial refueling tankers.

Kim Jong Un Studies Guam Attack Plans, Decides To Wait And See
North Korea

Kim Jong Un Studies Guam Attack Plans, Decides To Wait And See

Kim gets briefed on "show of force" plan to launch missiles near Guam, while claims that Pyongyang got technical help from Ukraine makes headlines.

There Are No Signs That US Forces Are About To Go To War With North Korea
North Korea

There Are No Signs That US Forces Are About To Go To War With North Korea

Despite President Trump's tough talk, America's military posture remains unchanged.

Trump Conjures Up North Korean Hysteria As Window For A Negotiated Solution Closes
North Korea

Trump Conjures Up North Korean Hysteria As Window For A Negotiated Solution Closes

The President recklessly injects dangerous rhetoric into an already precarious situation as time left for a diplomatic solution rapidly dwindles.