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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.

Modernization Funds Slashed For Russia’s Notoriously Rickety Aircraft Carrier
Russia

Modernization Funds Slashed For Russia’s Notoriously Rickety Aircraft Carrier

The carrier's long delayed deep refit and modernization program has had its budget slashed in half putting in question the carrier's future relevance.

North Korean Hackers Stole US and South Korea “Decapitation” Plans Months Ago
North Korea

North Korean Hackers Stole US and South Korea “Decapitation” Plans Months Ago

A massive hack of South Korean military computers appears to have compromised a number of secret operational details.

Saudi THAAD Purchase Is Massive In Scope, Looking To Create Huge Missile Shield
Saudi Arabia

Saudi THAAD Purchase Is Massive In Scope, Looking To Create Huge Missile Shield

The Kingdom will trade a whopping $15B in petro dollars for a high-end ballistic missile shield that can protect from an Iranian barrage.

Alaskan Aggressor F-16 Emerges In Awesome New Forest Green “Splinter” Camouflage
U.S. Homeland

Alaskan Aggressor F-16 Emerges In Awesome New Forest Green “Splinter” Camouflage

The new green, gray, brown, and black paint scheme is absolutely stunning and likely quite effective.

Images Emerge Of M1A2 Abrams Tank Equipped With Trophy Active Protection System
M1 Abrams

Images Emerge Of M1A2 Abrams Tank Equipped With Trophy Active Protection System

The new system is more cumbersome than some may have expected and makes the iconic Abrams appear as if it has "ears" from a head-on perspective.

The B-21’s Three Decade Old Shape Hints At New High Altitude Capabilities
B-21

The B-21’s Three Decade Old Shape Hints At New High Altitude Capabilities

Northrop Grumman seems to have gone "back to the future" with their next generation stealth bomber design, and that's actually really exciting.

Royal Pain: When Your Gold Plated Airstair Escalator Craps Out At Just The Wrong Time
Saudi Arabia

Royal Pain: When Your Gold Plated Airstair Escalator Craps Out At Just The Wrong Time

Oh the humanity!

USAF May Dump Its E-8C JSTARS Replacement Program For A Shadowy “Distributed” Solution
RQ-180

USAF May Dump Its E-8C JSTARS Replacement Program For A Shadowy “Distributed” Solution

A Lockheed exec's super slick pitch for the company's E-8C JSTARS replacement jet hints at the use of technologies from top secret programs.

Trump Suddenly Starts Blabbering About The F-35 During Puerto Rico Recovery Meeting
Americas

Trump Suddenly Starts Blabbering About The F-35 During Puerto Rico Recovery Meeting

The President talked about spending lots of money on new planes for the USAF at maybe the worst venue imaginable for such a statement.

Let’s Talk About The Supposed Sighting Of A Skunk Works Hypersonic Test Aircraft
Skunk Works

Let’s Talk About The Supposed Sighting Of A Skunk Works Hypersonic Test Aircraft

The report on the advanced state of the hypersonic aircraft program seems credible, but the part about the sighting at Plant 42 is far less so.