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Mattis Used The USAF’s Flying Airstream Trailer “Silver Bullet” Pod On Afghanistan Trip
Afghanistan

Mattis Used The USAF’s Flying Airstream Trailer “Silver Bullet” Pod On Afghanistan Trip

The recreational vehicle turned flying command and control unit and executive suite may soon be replaced by a much more elaborate system.

Watch A Giant An-124 Condor Land At St. Maarten’s Famous Airport For Hurricane Recovery
Americas

Watch A Giant An-124 Condor Land At St. Maarten’s Famous Airport For Hurricane Recovery

The Ukrainian cargo aircraft arrived at the storm ravaged island with relief supplies including what appear to be garbage trucks.

Watch Safehaven Marine’s Stealthy Barracuda Patrol Boat Undergo Intense Boarding Trials
Small Boats

Watch Safehaven Marine’s Stealthy Barracuda Patrol Boat Undergo Intense Boarding Trials

Testing of the sinister looking multi-role fast boat and its bigger cousin, Thunder Child, continues off the coast of Ireland.

All The Revelations From Hours Of Testimony By The Pentagon’s Top Uniformed Officer
U.S. Air Force

All The Revelations From Hours Of Testimony By The Pentagon’s Top Uniformed Officer

The general's frank testimony was full of new details, both big and small, on a huge array of topics and issues that concern national security.

Top General Confirms White House Axed New Air Force One’s Aerial Refueling Capability
Air Force One

Top General Confirms White House Axed New Air Force One’s Aerial Refueling Capability

It looks like the President's claims are now driving USAF requirements for the next Air Force One jets.

This Video About The Navy’s Decaying Shipyards Makes Its 355 Ship Goal Seem Laughable
U.S. Navy

This Video About The Navy’s Decaying Shipyards Makes Its 355 Ship Goal Seem Laughable

The Navy has continued to prioritize procurement over the ability to maintain the fleet it already has.

Last Time North Korea Shot Down A U.S. Military Plane It Could Have Led To Nuclear War
North Korea

Last Time North Korea Shot Down A U.S. Military Plane It Could Have Led To Nuclear War

North Korea's threat to shoot down U.S. bombers operating in international airspace is eerily reminiscent of the downing of a EC-121 in 1969.

VFA-31 Releases Footage Of Syrian Su-22 Being Shot Down In This Awesome Cruise Video
Syria

VFA-31 Releases Footage Of Syrian Su-22 Being Shot Down In This Awesome Cruise Video

Thanks to the incredible cruise video the Tomcatters just dropped, we get to see footage of the Syrian Su-22 being swatted out of the sky.

Navy Secretary Says Perry Class Frigates Could Be Brought Back On The Cheap Without Upgrades
U.S. Navy

Navy Secretary Says Perry Class Frigates Could Be Brought Back On The Cheap Without Upgrades

The ships would work as drug interdiction platforms, but there may be better and cheaper ways of fulfilling that mission set.

Watch Russia’s Only Operational Battlecruiser Launch A Massive “Shipwreck” Anti-Ship Missile
Russia

Watch Russia’s Only Operational Battlecruiser Launch A Massive “Shipwreck” Anti-Ship Missile

The Kirov class is about to say goodbye to these Cold War era "carrier killers."

President Trump’s Idea Of A Huge Military Parade Through The Capital Isn’t Unprecedented
U.S. Homeland

President Trump’s Idea Of A Huge Military Parade Through The Capital Isn’t Unprecedented

Trump floated his idea of putting on a big military review in Washington DC again, says he's aiming for the fourth of July

F-35s Were Carrying Live AIM-120 Missiles During Show Of Force Training Flight Over Korea
North Korea

F-35s Were Carrying Live AIM-120 Missiles During Show Of Force Training Flight Over Korea

The Pentagon may be attempting to send a message to North Korean intelligence analysts via photos released from the mission.

No, That YF-23 Like Rendering Of The Skunk Works’ Next Gen Fighter Isn’t New
Skunk Works

No, That YF-23 Like Rendering Of The Skunk Works’ Next Gen Fighter Isn’t New

The concept may be ironic, but it isn't new.

Report Claims Famed Russian Test Pilot Warned USAF Pilot Before Fatal Crash Near Area 51
Mysteries

Report Claims Famed Russian Test Pilot Warned USAF Pilot Before Fatal Crash Near Area 51

The influential character in Russian aviation is quoted as having been in contact with Lt. Col. Schultz prior to the crash.

This Marine One Test Helicopter Was Brought Back From The Dead
VH-3

This Marine One Test Helicopter Was Brought Back From The Dead

The old chopper started out life flying President Nixon and thanks to some creative maintainers at HX-21 it's back in the air once again.

Here’s The Definitive Account Of The Syrian Su-22 Shoot Down From The Pilots Themselves
Syria

Here’s The Definitive Account Of The Syrian Su-22 Shoot Down From The Pilots Themselves

We finally get the whole story straight from the Super Hornet and Hornet pilots who were there.

Why The Navy’s Top Spy Submarine Flew A Pirate Flag While Pulling Into Port
USS Jimmy Carter

Why The Navy’s Top Spy Submarine Flew A Pirate Flag While Pulling Into Port

The ominous Jolly Roger is an important part of submariner lore and conveys a clear message when it is flown atop a submarine's conning tower.

USAF Reveals Mysterious Crash Occurred Just A Day Before Two A-10s Crashed In Same Area
A-10

USAF Reveals Mysterious Crash Occurred Just A Day Before Two A-10s Crashed In Same Area

The previously unreported crash took the life of a highly experienced test pilot under murky circumstances.

USAF Has Dispatched Its Air Sprayer C-130s To Texas In Response To Hurricane Harvey
U.S. Homeland

USAF Has Dispatched Its Air Sprayer C-130s To Texas In Response To Hurricane Harvey

It is a unique mission that only one unit in the Pentagon's portfolio is trained and equipped to execute.

DARPA’s “Flying Missile Rail” Seems To Be More About Manufacturing Than Combat
U.S. Air Force

DARPA’s “Flying Missile Rail” Seems To Be More About Manufacturing Than Combat

The idea has limited potential, but how it will be designed and manufactured will be the program's biggest and most important challenges.