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Trump’s Openness to Direct Talks With Kim Jong Un Is Still a Good Idea
North Korea

Trump’s Openness to Direct Talks With Kim Jong Un Is Still a Good Idea

It's not the first time Trump has made the bold overture to North Korea, but it's the first time he has done so as President.

Japan’s Biggest Helicopter Carrier To Provide Escort For US Supply Ship
Japan

Japan’s Biggest Helicopter Carrier To Provide Escort For US Supply Ship

The Izumo will bring its potent anti-submarine capabilities to protect the US supply vessel.

It’s a North Korean Missile Media Frenzy!
North Korea

It’s a North Korean Missile Media Frenzy!

The media is hooked on military drama from the Korean Peninsula, so be skeptical of reports on Pyongyang's ballistic missile launches.

The CH-53E Super Stallion Looks Gargantuan In This Slow Motion Helocast Clip
CH-53E

The CH-53E Super Stallion Looks Gargantuan In This Slow Motion Helocast Clip

The Super Stallion may be tired, but it still is one massive and powerful steed.

Air Force Releases Causes Of Recent B-52 And U-2 Crashes
U-2

Air Force Releases Causes Of Recent B-52 And U-2 Crashes

Now we know more about both of these high-profile crashes.

Israel Strikes Supposed Arms Depot At Syria’s Damascus International Airport
Israel

Israel Strikes Supposed Arms Depot At Syria’s Damascus International Airport

The strike comes as tension between Syria and Israel has drastically increased in recent weeks.

China Launches Its First Home-Built Clone Of An Aircraft Carrier
China

China Launches Its First Home-Built Clone Of An Aircraft Carrier

The event marks a huge leap in Chinese shipbuilding capability, and the start of a home-grown carrier fleet that will only be eclipsed by the US Navy.

It’s Far Too Soon For The Military Option When It Comes To North Korea
China

It’s Far Too Soon For The Military Option When It Comes To North Korea

As war drums grow louder, the US and its allies are encircling North Korea with military might. Meanwhile, the White House is about to brief the US Senate as to its plans.

Analyzing North Korea’s Missile Parade: Prescription For Fear, Dose Of Reality
North Korea

Analyzing North Korea’s Missile Parade: Prescription For Fear, Dose Of Reality

Here are the technological highlights from yesterday's military parade through Kim Il Sung Square.

Mother Of All Bombs Certainly Did Its Job Based On These New Satellite Images
Afghanistan

Mother Of All Bombs Certainly Did Its Job Based On These New Satellite Images

The Islamic State's hillside nest was wiped clean.

Assad Moves The Bulk Of His Air Power To Russia’s Air Base In Syria
Syria

Assad Moves The Bulk Of His Air Power To Russia’s Air Base In Syria

Just as predicted, because of the reckless and counterproductive US missile strike on Syria, Assad's military capability will be a much harder nut to crack in the future.

Carrier Group Nowhere Near North Korea Last Weekend: Feint Or Fumble?
U.S. Navy

Carrier Group Nowhere Near North Korea Last Weekend: Feint Or Fumble?

The Carl Vinson Strike Group was 3,500 miles from where we thought it was last weekend.

The Royal Navy’s Only Operational Aircraft Carrier Could Be Sold To Brazil
Royal Navy

The Royal Navy’s Only Operational Aircraft Carrier Could Be Sold To Brazil

It would leave the Royal Navy without any sort of aircraft carrier at all for a number of years.

What Is This Mystery Airplane Photographed At California Airport Last Week?
U.S. Homeland

What Is This Mystery Airplane Photographed At California Airport Last Week?

The exotic bullet shaped aircraft looks like a mix between the Bell X-1 and a Piaggio P.180 Avanti.

Here’s FLIR Video Of Yesterday’s MOAB Strike In Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Here’s FLIR Video Of Yesterday’s MOAB Strike In Afghanistan

It was exactly as we expected.

USAF Operationally Deploying F-35A To Europe This Weekend For The First Time
F-35A

USAF Operationally Deploying F-35A To Europe This Weekend For The First Time

The move is a big milestone for the program—and a message to Russia.

US Drops Its Most Powerful Non Nuclear Bomb On ISIS In Afghanistan
Afghanistan

US Drops Its Most Powerful Non Nuclear Bomb On ISIS In Afghanistan

The GBU-43 Mother Of All Bombs is a ferocious and nasty weapon.

Kadena Air Base Shows Its Firepower During Surprise “Elephant Walk” Drill
Japan

Kadena Air Base Shows Its Firepower During Surprise “Elephant Walk” Drill

Seems like all of America's weapons are being brandished as Day Of The Sun approaches in North Korea.

America’s Tomahawk Missile Attack on Syria’s Shayrat Air Base Was a Sham
Syria

America’s Tomahawk Missile Attack on Syria’s Shayrat Air Base Was a Sham

America's interests in the region are much worse off the morning after 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles did little harm to an air base in Syria.

Does US Carrier’s About Face In Asia Signal Impending North Korea Showdown?
China

Does US Carrier’s About Face In Asia Signal Impending North Korea Showdown?

War drums seem to be getting louder as the US suddenly orders the Carl Vinson carrier strike group to Korea, but is there really a military option when it comes to ending Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions?