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About That “Blue Thunder” Counter-Terror Chopper That Landed On London Bridge
United Kingdom

About That “Blue Thunder” Counter-Terror Chopper That Landed On London Bridge

It is one of just five similar helicopters tasked with supporting a special unit within the Special Air Service that focuses on domestic counter-terror ops.

The Navy Now Says It Can Get More Service Life Out Of Its Existing Fleet
U.S. Navy

The Navy Now Says It Can Get More Service Life Out Of Its Existing Fleet

Now that shipbuilders' order books are filling up, the Navy claims it can get more service life out of the ships it already owns.

The Broken Pentagon: Obama’s Secretary of USAF to Sit on Textron’s Board
U.S. Air Force

The Broken Pentagon: Obama’s Secretary of USAF to Sit on Textron’s Board

Trump specifically said he wouldn't allow this, but it seems like that promise has been quietly dropped.

This Low Pass By A South African Rooivalk Attack Chopper Is Totally Nuts
Africa

This Low Pass By A South African Rooivalk Attack Chopper Is Totally Nuts

It looks like SAAF pilots are having a ball with the world's relatively minuscule Rooivalk fleet.

Stratolaunch’s Massive Mothership Rolls Out Of Its Nest For The First Time
U.S. Homeland

Stratolaunch’s Massive Mothership Rolls Out Of Its Nest For The First Time

This is the largest aircraft ever built in terms of wingspan, even larger than the "Spruce Goose."

Test ICBM Was Successfully Intercepted According To Missile Defense Agency
ICBMs

Test ICBM Was Successfully Intercepted According To Missile Defense Agency

The exo-atmospheric kill vehicle slammed into its target, pulverizing it high above the earth.

High Stakes For Today’s Overdue Missile Defense Test Against An ICBM
ICBMs

High Stakes For Today’s Overdue Missile Defense Test Against An ICBM

The idea of a robust "missile shield" that protects the US remains a myth.

North Korea Says KN-06 SAM System Ready For Production After Successful Test
North Korea

North Korea Says KN-06 SAM System Ready For Production After Successful Test

The KN-06 may not be state-of-the-art, but it represents a credible and potentially wily threat for US and South Korean combat aircraft.

Russian Air Power In Syria Blasts Big ISIS Convoy Heading To Palmyra
Syria

Russian Air Power In Syria Blasts Big ISIS Convoy Heading To Palmyra

Footage shows dozens of trucks in a tight column on the receiving end of an aerial barrage.

Russian Fighter Intercepted Then Barrel Rolled Atop A KC-10 Flying Over Syria
Syria

Russian Fighter Intercepted Then Barrel Rolled Atop A KC-10 Flying Over Syria

The skies over Syria are anything but lonely.

Love Him or Hate Him, Trump Is Right When It Comes to NATO Spending
NATO

Love Him or Hate Him, Trump Is Right When It Comes to NATO Spending

The vast majority of NATO members are not meeting their fiscal obligations, and it is time for that to change.

US Destroyer Just Made A Near Pass On One Of Beijing’s South China Sea Outposts
China

US Destroyer Just Made A Near Pass On One Of Beijing’s South China Sea Outposts

It was the first time one of these tense missions has been executed under the Trump administration.

Now The U.S. Coast Guard Wants Cruise Missiles On Its Icebreakers Too
U.S. Coast Guard

Now The U.S. Coast Guard Wants Cruise Missiles On Its Icebreakers Too

The news is yet another sign that the US is struggling to catch up to Russia when it comes to dominating the Arctic.

U-2 Flies in Alaska Exercise for First Time, But Not as a Spy Plane
U.S. Homeland

U-2 Flies in Alaska Exercise for First Time, But Not as a Spy Plane

The Dragon Lady carried a special communications package to help get information to and from other aircraft.

“Air Force One” Jet Reemerges With Upgraded Communications For World Trip
Air Force One

“Air Force One” Jet Reemerges With Upgraded Communications For World Trip

One of the USAF's two VC-25As may look a little bit different than the other with its new twin SATCOM installations along its spine.

What Do The Russians Have Planned Off Libya’s Coast Next Week?
Russia

What Do The Russians Have Planned Off Libya’s Coast Next Week?

Russia may be planning a cruise missile barrage on Libyan targets.

USAF Research Lab Has Released This Image Of Its Low-Cost Stealthy Drone
U.S. Air Force

USAF Research Lab Has Released This Image Of Its Low-Cost Stealthy Drone

The rendering appears to depict a more advanced version of the Low Cost Attritable Strike prototype currently in development.

Chinese Su-30 Flanker Goes Inverted Over USAF Nuke Sniffing Plane
China

Chinese Su-30 Flanker Goes Inverted Over USAF Nuke Sniffing Plane

It's not the first time a Chinese fighter has gone inverted over a US surveillance aircraft.

Air Force One May Make Historic First Direct Saudi Arabia To Israel Flight
Air Force One

Air Force One May Make Historic First Direct Saudi Arabia To Israel Flight

Hopes for a new, more peaceful middle east may ride on the wings of Air Force One.

US Strikes Convoy Of Fighters Loyal To Assad Near Coalition Outpost In Syria (Updated)
Syria

US Strikes Convoy Of Fighters Loyal To Assad Near Coalition Outpost In Syria (Updated)

The convoy is said to have included heavy armor.