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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?

US Launched Tomahawk Missile Attack On Shayrat Air Base In Syria (Updated)
Syria

US Launched Tomahawk Missile Attack On Shayrat Air Base In Syria (Updated)

Here's everything we know right now.

Striking Assad in Retaliation for Gas Attack Is a Horrible Idea
Syria

Striking Assad in Retaliation for Gas Attack Is a Horrible Idea

We had our chance to take out Assad's aerial capabilities and we froze. Now that option is far more perilous—and we should be focused on destroying ISIS instead.

This Handy Graphic Shows Russia’s Land-Based Missiles And Their Range
Russia

This Handy Graphic Shows Russia’s Land-Based Missiles And Their Range

Russia's land-based missile programs have accelerated greatly in the past few years, and this graphic helps you keep them all straight.

Russia Reportedly Sending World’s Largest Submarine to the Baltic Sea
Baltic Sea

Russia Reportedly Sending World’s Largest Submarine to the Baltic Sea

The crown jewels in Russia's Soviet era naval arsenal—a Typhoon class submarine and a Kirov class battlecruiser—are supposedly being sent to St. Petersburg this July.

Marines Want More Second-Hand F-5 Aggressors And A Light Attack Aircraft
U.S. Marine Corps

Marines Want More Second-Hand F-5 Aggressors And A Light Attack Aircraft

The USMC wants to expand both its capacity and capability when it comes to organic tactical air training for its fast-jet communities.

Buzz Aldrin Blasts Off With The USAF Thunderbirds For A Record Flight
F-16

Buzz Aldrin Blasts Off With The USAF Thunderbirds For A Record Flight

The 87-year-old took to an F-16 for a joyride over his old NASA stomping grounds.

USAF Aggressor F-16 Freshly Painted In “Shark” Scheme To Mimic Latest Russian Jets
F-16

USAF Aggressor F-16 Freshly Painted In “Shark” Scheme To Mimic Latest Russian Jets

The paint job is nearly identical to that worn by some of Russia's most advanced jets flying over Syria.

This Is Russia’s Warship Built Specifically For Arctic Fighting
Russian Navy

This Is Russia’s Warship Built Specifically For Arctic Fighting

Moscow's missile-slinging icebreakers are becoming a reality.

This Headcam Video of a Harrier Pilot’s Low-Level Mission is Like Being There
Europe

This Headcam Video of a Harrier Pilot’s Low-Level Mission is Like Being There

This extremely high-quality headcam footage of a Spanish Navy Harrier pilot rocketing low over the countryside puts you right in the cockpit.

Syria Says It Will Rain Scud Missiles On Israel If Airstrikes Don’t Stop
Israel

Syria Says It Will Rain Scud Missiles On Israel If Airstrikes Don’t Stop

The Syrian government just upped the ante drastically in its brewing military standoff with Israel.