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The Phantastic QF-4 Phantom Full-Scale Target Drone Takes its Phinal Unmanned Phlight
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The Phantastic QF-4 Phantom Full-Scale Target Drone Takes its Phinal Unmanned Phlight

The end is nigh for the iconic F-4 Phantom in US service.

Navy’s Troubled New Carrier Undergoing Long Overdue Review
U.S. Navy

Navy’s Troubled New Carrier Undergoing Long Overdue Review

Better late than never, I guess.

Iran Rings Their Most Hardened Nuclear Site With New Russian-Built SAMs
Iran

Iran Rings Their Most Hardened Nuclear Site With New Russian-Built SAMs

Is this an ominous sign, or just good contingency training?

Photos Emerge Of North Korea’s Sub-Launched Ballistic Missile After Successful Test
North Korea

Photos Emerge Of North Korea’s Sub-Launched Ballistic Missile After Successful Test

North Korea's ballistic missile development campaign has accelerated to warp speed.

Scathing Reports On Both The F-35 Program And The A-10 Divestment Plan
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Scathing Reports On Both The F-35 Program And The A-10 Divestment Plan

A small dose of reality for two controversial USAF initiatives.

Syria Has Reached ‘Game Of Thrones’ Level Of Complexity As Turkey Invades
Syria

Syria Has Reached ‘Game Of Thrones’ Level Of Complexity As Turkey Invades

The rifts created by the Syrian conflict seem ever more difficult to repair.

Iran May Have Booted Russia from an Air Base for “Betraying Their Trust”
Iran

Iran May Have Booted Russia from an Air Base for “Betraying Their Trust”

That didn’t last long, did it?

Northrop Grumman’s T-X Jet Trainer Contender Emerges at Mojave Air and Space Port
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Northrop Grumman’s T-X Jet Trainer Contender Emerges at Mojave Air and Space Port

A modernized mix between a T-38 and an F-20 Tigershark—what's not to like?

F-22 Raptors Swoop in to Protect US Special Ops Forces in Northwest Syria
Syria

F-22 Raptors Swoop in to Protect US Special Ops Forces in Northwest Syria

Syrian Air Force appears to have gotten the message, but this may have been an ominous sign. 

Here We Go Again: USAF Aims to Stand Up Dedicated F-16 CAS Squadron At Nellis AFB
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Here We Go Again: USAF Aims to Stand Up Dedicated F-16 CAS Squadron At Nellis AFB

The service tried to kill the A-10 this way 25 years ago—and it failed miserably.

European News Outlet Claims U.S. Has Transferred Nukes From Turkey To Romania
Europe

European News Outlet Claims U.S. Has Transferred Nukes From Turkey To Romania

But is this report credible?

Russia Has Revived its Armored Trains
Russia

Russia Has Revived its Armored Trains

The pressing question is why?

Russia Flies First Bomber Strikes From Iranian Base Under Unprecedented Agreement
Iran

Russia Flies First Bomber Strikes From Iranian Base Under Unprecedented Agreement

Iran has now officially opened up basing within its own borders for Russian combat aircraft.

Russian Tu-22M3 Backfire Bombers Deploy To Western Iran: Report
Iran

Russian Tu-22M3 Backfire Bombers Deploy To Western Iran: Report

The deployment would be an unprecedented sign of Iranian-Russian military cooperation.

Ride Along In The Cockpit With This Apache Pilot For His Final Flight
Europe

Ride Along In The Cockpit With This Apache Pilot For His Final Flight

Saying goodbye is never easy—especially to a mount that took you to war and back.

The B-1B ‘Bone’ Rolls Out Of The World’s Largest Anechoic Test Chamber
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The B-1B ‘Bone’ Rolls Out Of The World’s Largest Anechoic Test Chamber

And it appears to have gone for a little joyride shortly thereafter. 

Marine Corps Considers Deploying Small Drones at Squad Level
U.S. Marine Corps

Marine Corps Considers Deploying Small Drones at Squad Level

It is not a matter of if, but when.

F-22 Raptor Grounded By Swarm
U.S. Homeland

F-22 Raptor Grounded By Swarm

Undoubtedly the swarm's victory tasted sweet.

All Three Of the USAF’s Bomber Types Congregate Unexpectedly In Guam
Americas

All Three Of the USAF’s Bomber Types Congregate Unexpectedly In Guam

The USAF sends its bomber trio to the Pacific. 

South China Sea Images Show Potential For Escalating Chinese Airpower
South China Sea

South China Sea Images Show Potential For Escalating Chinese Airpower

A picture is worth a thousand words. In this case, it’s worth many warplanes.