Featured in cruise missilesBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareU.S. Has Been Secretly Watching Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missiles Crash and BurnSuccessful or not, if Russia is test flying these weapons, this means it has been repeatedly crashing nuclear reactors into the ground or the ocean. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareLaser McLazerface? Kremlin Crowdsourcing Names For Putin’s New Super WeaponsPutin brought up the possibility of a popular naming contest in an annual speech and the Russian Ministry of Defense quickly set up a website. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareHere’s The Six Super Weapons Putin Unveiled During Fiery AddressThe Russian president said “you listen to us now” as he boasted about nuclear-powered cruise missile, hypersonic weapons, nuclear torpedoes, and more. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareUS Eyes Adding Nuclear Cruise Missiles to Zumwalt Stealth Destroyers As Well As SubmarinesMore vessels carrying these weapons could make it especially hard for opponents to quickly tell the difference between conventional and nuclear strikes. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareUSAF’s New Bomber Roadmap Could Bust-Up Key Arms Control Treaty With the RussiansUnless something else changes, the service’s plan would put the United States on course to violate the New START agreement. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareThe Army Eyes Getting Into The Ship Killing Business With This Cruise MissileThe service long neglected land-based anti-ship weapons, but its rushing to fill the gap as threats emerge, especially in the Pacific. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareFour Big Need To Know Takeaways From The Long Awaited US Nuclear Posture ReviewA leaked draft describes revised strategies, new weapons and threats, and a worrying potential for more “usable” nukes. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareRussia’s Northern Fleet Brings The Fireworks In This “Explosive” Year In Review VideoThe short but intense montage shows off various ships and their missiles, guns, close-in protection systems, and more. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareUSAF Wants Swarms of Cheap “Gray Wolf” Cruise Missiles That Can Overwhelm Enemy DefensesThe goal of the program is to demonstrate experimental low-cost weapons that can plot their own strikes. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareThe Navy Is Changing Its Plans for its Dumbed-Down Zumwalts and Their Ammoless GunsLooking to give the ships a niche, the service now wants them to focus on attacking other ships at sea. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareIsrael Launches Flurry of Strikes in Syria as its Air War in the Country Turns to IranIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says “we will not allow” Iran “to entrench itself militarily in Syria.” BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareJapan Is Looking At Developing its Very Own Land Attack Capable Cruise MissileAble to strike targets at sea or on land, the weapon could be an important deterrent to both North Korea and China. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareUS Threatens Its Own Treaty-Busting Missile Development in Response to Russian ViolationsThe United States hopes the threat will pressure the Russians back into complying with the Cold War deal. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareRussia Rolls Out New Tu-160M2, But Are Moscow’s Bomber Ambitions Realistic?Despite budget cuts and other issues, the Kremlin remains optimistic that flight testing will begin within months. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareEverything You Need To Know About The USAF’s New Nuclear Cruise Missile ProgramCritics say it’s redundant, costly, and possibly dangerous, but the USAF just poured millions into developing it. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareIn a Blow to LCS, the US Navy Finally Admits it Needs a Real FrigateThe Navy’s newly released request for information demands more capability, including a robust area air defense capability, that existing Littoral Combat Ships… BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSouth Korea Tests Ballistic Missile That Can Hit Anywhere Inside North KoreaThe country’s new liberal president fully supports the development, despite pledges for more diplomacy with the North. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareIsrael Just Launched A Containerized Ballistic Missile From The Deck Of A ShipLong-range weapons the size and shape of shipping containers can turn almost any ship quickly into an impromptu missile boat. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareTrump Lets Slip That American Subs May Be Ready to Attack North KoreaThe American president gave out details to his Philippine counterpart, Rodrigo Duterte, during a freewheeling phone conversation. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudi Arabia’s Naval Capabilities Will Balloon Thanks To Huge U.S. Arms DealRiyadh’s naval forces increasingly need new and better warships to counter Iran and project power throughout the region. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareAmerica’s Counter-Terrorism Fight in Yemen Is Entering a New PhaseBut how much the Trump administration will ultimately change things remains uncertain. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 26, 2019ShareUSAF Wants To Network Its Precision Munitions Together Into A ‘Golden Horde’ SwarmThe goal is for missiles and bombs to be able to work together on their own in flight in order to maximize the impact on their targets. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 26, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 18, 2019ShareNorthrop And Raytheon Have Been Secretly Working On Scramjet Powered Hypersonic MissileThe weapon, which uses an entirely 3D-printed scramjet engine, is set to fly for the first time in “the near future.” BYJoseph TrevithickJun 18, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 18, 2019ShareThe B-52 Looks Set To Become The USAF’s Hypersonic Weapons Truck Of ChoiceThe rise of hypersonic weapons gives the bombers a new and highly critical mission that no other U.S. combat aircraft is as well suited to perform. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 18, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayMay 17, 2019ShareRussia Fires Off Multiple ICBMs and Cruise Missiles During Massive Nuclear DrillThis exercise was likely an “end-to-end” test of Russia’s sprawling strategic weapons apparatus. BYTyler RogowayMay 17, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 7, 2019ShareNew Lockheed Concept Shows Navy F-35C Armed With Hypersonic Cruise MissilesThe missile would be a follow-on version of a weapon Lockheed Martin is already developing for the Air Force. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 7, 2019ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMar 18, 2019ShareAir Force To Turn Navy Air Defense Busting Missile Into High-Speed Critical Strike WeaponThe new missile will give the service’s F-35As a key tool to rapidly destroy air defenses, ballistic and cruise missile launchers, and other threats. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMar 18, 2019ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 27, 2019ShareYes, India And Pakistan Could End The World As We Know It Through A Nuclear ExchangeEven a relatively small regional nuclear war could trigger world-wide climatic changes, commonly called “Nuclear Winter,” and other terrible effects. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 27, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 25, 2019ShareIran Claims It Tested A Submarine Launched Anti-Ship Missile Capable Of Standoff StrikesCombined with larger, domestically-produced subs, the weapons could present new challenges for the country’s opponents. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 25, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 8, 2019ShareNavy To Field Cruise Missile Variant Of Its Smart JSOW Glide Bomb That Will Fit Inside F-35CThe new weapon will give the service’s fighter jets important extra stand-off firepower in the face of increasing threats. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 8, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 23, 2019ShareRussia Shows Off Parts Of Its Controversial Cruise Missile System, But Not The Missile ItselfTreaty-busting or not, the missile presents a nightmare for anyone trying to verify that the Russians are meeting their international obligations. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 23, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 21, 2019ShareThe Army Wants Israel’s Iron Dome Missile System To Swat Down Cruise MissilesThe Pentagon’s newly released Missile Defense Review gave special emphasis to the need to defend against low-flying cruise missiles. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 21, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 17, 2019ShareHere’s All You Need To Know About The New Missile Defense Review That Was Just ReleasedThe report gives all new emphasis to cruise missile and hypersonic threats and further outlines plans for new defenses, including in space. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 17, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 16, 2019ShareRussia Says Its Own New Weapons Are Exempt After Accusing U.S. Of Violating Nuclear Arms DealThe Kremlin may be looking to improve its negotiating position as the two countries debate extending the New START treaty. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 16, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 15, 2018ShareRussian Cruiser Fires Odd Torpedo Tube-Launched Anti-Sub Missile During Arctic ExerciseThe weapon gives any surface ship with torpedo tubes, as well as submarines, a stand-off anti-submarine capability. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 15, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 6, 2018ShareChina Reveals Short-Range Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Designed To Dodge Enemy DefensesThe Chinese have their own plans to use the missiles on land and at sea, but also hope to court foreign buyers. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 6, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 31, 2018ShareNATO Unfazed By Russia Plans To Fire Missiles Near Its Massive Exercise Off Norway (Updated)The western alliance says it isn’t worried about dueling drills as long as the Kremlin ‘behaves.’ BYJoseph TrevithickOct 31, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 26, 2018ShareNavy Rushes To Get Littoral Combat Ships Anti-Ship Missiles They Desperately Need (Updated)The service is accelerating plans to give the ships more firepower, but serious questions remain about the ships’ capabilities. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 26, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 23, 2018ShareWhat Pulling Out Of The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Means And What Comes NextThe Russians are violating the deal, but ditching it could strain America’s relations with its allies and kick off an expensive arms race. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 23, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018ShareChina Reportedly Plans To Unveil H-20 Stealth Bomber At Air Force Anniversary Parade In 2019The news comes after the Chinese Air Force revealed a new logo showing the silhouette of an unknown flying-wing-type aircraft. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018ShareChina Says H-20 Stealth Bomber Makes ‘Great Progress’ Stirring Talk Of A First Flight SoonWord of the bomber’s developmental progress comes amid a growing rift between the Chinese and American governments. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 2, 2018ShareNATO Envoy Says U.S. Looking At Ways To ‘Take Out’ Russia’s Treaty-Violating Missiles (Updated)The remarks were worryingly unclear on exactly what the United States was prepared to do and under what circumstances. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 2, 2018ShareBYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickSep 18, 2018ShareRussian IL-20 Surveillance Plane Went Down Off Syrian Coast During Israeli Missile Barrage (Updated)The Il-20 disappeared as Syrian air defenses responded to an Israeli strike. Russia has insinuated that a French frigate may have been involved. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickSep 18, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 4, 2018ShareRussian Forces Flood Into The Med Ahead Of Syrian Offensive, Here’s Everything You Need To KnowWe’ve broken down all the latest news and military movements to give you a clear picture of what is and what is likely to come. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 4, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 28, 2018ShareRussian Flotilla Appears Off Syria as Accusations Fly Ahead of Assad’s Next Big OffensiveThe United States and its allies deny they are planning to strike the Syrian regime, but say they could in response to any chemical weapon attacks. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 28, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 21, 2018ShareRussia Is Hunting For Its Crashed Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile And The U.S. Might Be TooRecovering the wreck could give the Kremlin additional information to inform future tests and would keep the design out of foreign hands. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 21, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 10, 2018ShareThe Scope, Not The Scale of Russian And Chinese Naval Ops In The Atlantic Is WorrisomeWhat Russia and China are doing in and below the Atlantic Ocean might be more concerning than how many ships they have there in total. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 10, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 9, 2018ShareTaiwan Eyes Phalanx Point Defense Gun Systems To Defend Mountainside Air BasesAs China’s military capability has improved, Taiwanese Air Force bases near the country’s eastern shore have become increasingly vulnerable. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 9, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 19, 2018ShareRussia Releases Videos Offering An Unprecedented Look At Its Six New Super WeaponsAfter a controversial summit between Trump and Putin, the Kremlin gives us a glimpse of its latest strategic weapons developments. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 19, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 22, 2018ShareThe Air Force Wants Its B-52s To Carry Mysterious 20,000lb Weapons Under Their WingsThe service says the bombers need new underwing pylons for particularly heavy bombs or missiles, but hasn’t identified any specific types. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 22, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 11, 2018ShareIsrael Turns Artillery Rocket Into Supersonic ‘Rampage’ Air-Launched Stand-Off WeaponThe manufacturer says it’s a cheaper alternative to other longer-range aerial weapons that will work with almost any jet combat aircraft. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 11, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 31, 2018ShareIt’s Official, The Navy’s Next Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Will Be The Naval Strike MissileThe deal could also open a path to adding the American-Norweigan-made missiles, or variants, to other platforms at sea, in the air, and on land. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 31, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 24, 2018ShareRussia’s S-500 Air Defense System Reportedly Hits Target Nearly 300 Miles AwayThe record-breaking achievement could indicate significant progress in the program, which has been delayed multiple times already. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 24, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 16, 2018ShareTaiwan Wants To Speed Up Construction Of Its New Missile-Toting Stealthy CatamaransThe Taiwanese Navy is in desperate need of the additional ships to at all keep pace with China, but they’re still years away from entering service. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 16, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayMay 11, 2018ShareThis New Video Showing DARPA’s Master Plan For Its Gremlins Drones Is AwesomeSemi-autonomous drone swarms that launch and recover from flying motherships are becoming a reality and that should terrify America’s enemies. BYTyler RogowayMay 11, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 8, 2018ShareChina Teases Its H-20 Stealth Bomber and Trolls Northrop Grumman At The Same TimeThe clip from China’s state-run aviation consortium shows what looks to be a flying wing type aircraft under a sheet. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 8, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 27, 2018ShareThe Navy’s Stealthy Glide Bomb Is About To Get Way More CapableThe service is funding work on a powered version of the AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon and could give it new payloads in the future. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 27, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2018ShareFour Outlandish Russian Ministry of Defense Claims About The Syrian Missile RaidIn one single press conference, the Kremlin has disputed almost every basic detail about the American, British, and French operation. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 29, 2018ShareWhy Would The South Korean Navy Be Eyeing A Nuclear Submarine Capability?A nuclear boat would offer significant additional capabilities for the service, but could come at a high cost, practically and politically. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 29, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayMay 22, 2017ShareWhat Do The Russians Have Planned Off Libya’s Coast Next Week?Russia may be planning a cruise missile barrage on Libyan targets. BYTyler RogowayMay 22, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 14, 2017ShareRussia Breaks Arms Control Treaty By Deploying Land-Based Cruise MissilesCritical arms control agreements between Russia and the US are eroding. BYTyler RogowayFeb 14, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayJan 13, 2017SharePakistan Closer To Nuclear Second-Strike Capability After Sub Missile TestIt’s not the best solution, but it’s the only one available to the Pakistan at this point. BYTyler RogowayJan 13, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayNov 15, 2016ShareIt Has Begun: Russia Is Showcasing New Weapons in Fresh Syrian OffensiveIt looks like Russia’s big offensive in Syria has officially kicked-off, and the Kremlin is digging deep into its back bench of weapons systems to highlight on the international stage. BYTyler RogowayNov 15, 2016Share123
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareU.S. Has Been Secretly Watching Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missiles Crash and BurnSuccessful or not, if Russia is test flying these weapons, this means it has been repeatedly crashing nuclear reactors into the ground or the ocean. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareLaser McLazerface? Kremlin Crowdsourcing Names For Putin’s New Super WeaponsPutin brought up the possibility of a popular naming contest in an annual speech and the Russian Ministry of Defense quickly set up a website. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareHere’s The Six Super Weapons Putin Unveiled During Fiery AddressThe Russian president said “you listen to us now” as he boasted about nuclear-powered cruise missile, hypersonic weapons, nuclear torpedoes, and more. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareUS Eyes Adding Nuclear Cruise Missiles to Zumwalt Stealth Destroyers As Well As SubmarinesMore vessels carrying these weapons could make it especially hard for opponents to quickly tell the difference between conventional and nuclear strikes. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareUSAF’s New Bomber Roadmap Could Bust-Up Key Arms Control Treaty With the RussiansUnless something else changes, the service’s plan would put the United States on course to violate the New START agreement. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareThe Army Eyes Getting Into The Ship Killing Business With This Cruise MissileThe service long neglected land-based anti-ship weapons, but its rushing to fill the gap as threats emerge, especially in the Pacific. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareFour Big Need To Know Takeaways From The Long Awaited US Nuclear Posture ReviewA leaked draft describes revised strategies, new weapons and threats, and a worrying potential for more “usable” nukes. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareRussia’s Northern Fleet Brings The Fireworks In This “Explosive” Year In Review VideoThe short but intense montage shows off various ships and their missiles, guns, close-in protection systems, and more. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareUSAF Wants Swarms of Cheap “Gray Wolf” Cruise Missiles That Can Overwhelm Enemy DefensesThe goal of the program is to demonstrate experimental low-cost weapons that can plot their own strikes. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareThe Navy Is Changing Its Plans for its Dumbed-Down Zumwalts and Their Ammoless GunsLooking to give the ships a niche, the service now wants them to focus on attacking other ships at sea. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareIsrael Launches Flurry of Strikes in Syria as its Air War in the Country Turns to IranIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says “we will not allow” Iran “to entrench itself militarily in Syria.” BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareJapan Is Looking At Developing its Very Own Land Attack Capable Cruise MissileAble to strike targets at sea or on land, the weapon could be an important deterrent to both North Korea and China. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareUS Threatens Its Own Treaty-Busting Missile Development in Response to Russian ViolationsThe United States hopes the threat will pressure the Russians back into complying with the Cold War deal. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareRussia Rolls Out New Tu-160M2, But Are Moscow’s Bomber Ambitions Realistic?Despite budget cuts and other issues, the Kremlin remains optimistic that flight testing will begin within months. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareEverything You Need To Know About The USAF’s New Nuclear Cruise Missile ProgramCritics say it’s redundant, costly, and possibly dangerous, but the USAF just poured millions into developing it. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareIn a Blow to LCS, the US Navy Finally Admits it Needs a Real FrigateThe Navy’s newly released request for information demands more capability, including a robust area air defense capability, that existing Littoral Combat Ships… BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSouth Korea Tests Ballistic Missile That Can Hit Anywhere Inside North KoreaThe country’s new liberal president fully supports the development, despite pledges for more diplomacy with the North. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareIsrael Just Launched A Containerized Ballistic Missile From The Deck Of A ShipLong-range weapons the size and shape of shipping containers can turn almost any ship quickly into an impromptu missile boat. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareTrump Lets Slip That American Subs May Be Ready to Attack North KoreaThe American president gave out details to his Philippine counterpart, Rodrigo Duterte, during a freewheeling phone conversation. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudi Arabia’s Naval Capabilities Will Balloon Thanks To Huge U.S. Arms DealRiyadh’s naval forces increasingly need new and better warships to counter Iran and project power throughout the region. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareAmerica’s Counter-Terrorism Fight in Yemen Is Entering a New PhaseBut how much the Trump administration will ultimately change things remains uncertain. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 26, 2019ShareUSAF Wants To Network Its Precision Munitions Together Into A ‘Golden Horde’ SwarmThe goal is for missiles and bombs to be able to work together on their own in flight in order to maximize the impact on their targets. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 26, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 18, 2019ShareNorthrop And Raytheon Have Been Secretly Working On Scramjet Powered Hypersonic MissileThe weapon, which uses an entirely 3D-printed scramjet engine, is set to fly for the first time in “the near future.” BYJoseph TrevithickJun 18, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 18, 2019ShareThe B-52 Looks Set To Become The USAF’s Hypersonic Weapons Truck Of ChoiceThe rise of hypersonic weapons gives the bombers a new and highly critical mission that no other U.S. combat aircraft is as well suited to perform. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 18, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayMay 17, 2019ShareRussia Fires Off Multiple ICBMs and Cruise Missiles During Massive Nuclear DrillThis exercise was likely an “end-to-end” test of Russia’s sprawling strategic weapons apparatus. BYTyler RogowayMay 17, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 7, 2019ShareNew Lockheed Concept Shows Navy F-35C Armed With Hypersonic Cruise MissilesThe missile would be a follow-on version of a weapon Lockheed Martin is already developing for the Air Force. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 7, 2019Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMar 18, 2019ShareAir Force To Turn Navy Air Defense Busting Missile Into High-Speed Critical Strike WeaponThe new missile will give the service’s F-35As a key tool to rapidly destroy air defenses, ballistic and cruise missile launchers, and other threats. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMar 18, 2019Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 27, 2019ShareYes, India And Pakistan Could End The World As We Know It Through A Nuclear ExchangeEven a relatively small regional nuclear war could trigger world-wide climatic changes, commonly called “Nuclear Winter,” and other terrible effects. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 27, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 25, 2019ShareIran Claims It Tested A Submarine Launched Anti-Ship Missile Capable Of Standoff StrikesCombined with larger, domestically-produced subs, the weapons could present new challenges for the country’s opponents. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 25, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 8, 2019ShareNavy To Field Cruise Missile Variant Of Its Smart JSOW Glide Bomb That Will Fit Inside F-35CThe new weapon will give the service’s fighter jets important extra stand-off firepower in the face of increasing threats. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 8, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 23, 2019ShareRussia Shows Off Parts Of Its Controversial Cruise Missile System, But Not The Missile ItselfTreaty-busting or not, the missile presents a nightmare for anyone trying to verify that the Russians are meeting their international obligations. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 23, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 21, 2019ShareThe Army Wants Israel’s Iron Dome Missile System To Swat Down Cruise MissilesThe Pentagon’s newly released Missile Defense Review gave special emphasis to the need to defend against low-flying cruise missiles. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 21, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 17, 2019ShareHere’s All You Need To Know About The New Missile Defense Review That Was Just ReleasedThe report gives all new emphasis to cruise missile and hypersonic threats and further outlines plans for new defenses, including in space. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 17, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 16, 2019ShareRussia Says Its Own New Weapons Are Exempt After Accusing U.S. Of Violating Nuclear Arms DealThe Kremlin may be looking to improve its negotiating position as the two countries debate extending the New START treaty. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 16, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 15, 2018ShareRussian Cruiser Fires Odd Torpedo Tube-Launched Anti-Sub Missile During Arctic ExerciseThe weapon gives any surface ship with torpedo tubes, as well as submarines, a stand-off anti-submarine capability. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 15, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 6, 2018ShareChina Reveals Short-Range Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Designed To Dodge Enemy DefensesThe Chinese have their own plans to use the missiles on land and at sea, but also hope to court foreign buyers. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 6, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 31, 2018ShareNATO Unfazed By Russia Plans To Fire Missiles Near Its Massive Exercise Off Norway (Updated)The western alliance says it isn’t worried about dueling drills as long as the Kremlin ‘behaves.’ BYJoseph TrevithickOct 31, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 26, 2018ShareNavy Rushes To Get Littoral Combat Ships Anti-Ship Missiles They Desperately Need (Updated)The service is accelerating plans to give the ships more firepower, but serious questions remain about the ships’ capabilities. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 26, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 23, 2018ShareWhat Pulling Out Of The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Means And What Comes NextThe Russians are violating the deal, but ditching it could strain America’s relations with its allies and kick off an expensive arms race. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 23, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018ShareChina Reportedly Plans To Unveil H-20 Stealth Bomber At Air Force Anniversary Parade In 2019The news comes after the Chinese Air Force revealed a new logo showing the silhouette of an unknown flying-wing-type aircraft. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018ShareChina Says H-20 Stealth Bomber Makes ‘Great Progress’ Stirring Talk Of A First Flight SoonWord of the bomber’s developmental progress comes amid a growing rift between the Chinese and American governments. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 2, 2018ShareNATO Envoy Says U.S. Looking At Ways To ‘Take Out’ Russia’s Treaty-Violating Missiles (Updated)The remarks were worryingly unclear on exactly what the United States was prepared to do and under what circumstances. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 2, 2018Share
BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickSep 18, 2018ShareRussian IL-20 Surveillance Plane Went Down Off Syrian Coast During Israeli Missile Barrage (Updated)The Il-20 disappeared as Syrian air defenses responded to an Israeli strike. Russia has insinuated that a French frigate may have been involved. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickSep 18, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 4, 2018ShareRussian Forces Flood Into The Med Ahead Of Syrian Offensive, Here’s Everything You Need To KnowWe’ve broken down all the latest news and military movements to give you a clear picture of what is and what is likely to come. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 4, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 28, 2018ShareRussian Flotilla Appears Off Syria as Accusations Fly Ahead of Assad’s Next Big OffensiveThe United States and its allies deny they are planning to strike the Syrian regime, but say they could in response to any chemical weapon attacks. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 28, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 21, 2018ShareRussia Is Hunting For Its Crashed Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile And The U.S. Might Be TooRecovering the wreck could give the Kremlin additional information to inform future tests and would keep the design out of foreign hands. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 21, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 10, 2018ShareThe Scope, Not The Scale of Russian And Chinese Naval Ops In The Atlantic Is WorrisomeWhat Russia and China are doing in and below the Atlantic Ocean might be more concerning than how many ships they have there in total. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 10, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 9, 2018ShareTaiwan Eyes Phalanx Point Defense Gun Systems To Defend Mountainside Air BasesAs China’s military capability has improved, Taiwanese Air Force bases near the country’s eastern shore have become increasingly vulnerable. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 9, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 19, 2018ShareRussia Releases Videos Offering An Unprecedented Look At Its Six New Super WeaponsAfter a controversial summit between Trump and Putin, the Kremlin gives us a glimpse of its latest strategic weapons developments. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 19, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 22, 2018ShareThe Air Force Wants Its B-52s To Carry Mysterious 20,000lb Weapons Under Their WingsThe service says the bombers need new underwing pylons for particularly heavy bombs or missiles, but hasn’t identified any specific types. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 22, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 11, 2018ShareIsrael Turns Artillery Rocket Into Supersonic ‘Rampage’ Air-Launched Stand-Off WeaponThe manufacturer says it’s a cheaper alternative to other longer-range aerial weapons that will work with almost any jet combat aircraft. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 11, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 31, 2018ShareIt’s Official, The Navy’s Next Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Will Be The Naval Strike MissileThe deal could also open a path to adding the American-Norweigan-made missiles, or variants, to other platforms at sea, in the air, and on land. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 31, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 24, 2018ShareRussia’s S-500 Air Defense System Reportedly Hits Target Nearly 300 Miles AwayThe record-breaking achievement could indicate significant progress in the program, which has been delayed multiple times already. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 24, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 16, 2018ShareTaiwan Wants To Speed Up Construction Of Its New Missile-Toting Stealthy CatamaransThe Taiwanese Navy is in desperate need of the additional ships to at all keep pace with China, but they’re still years away from entering service. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 16, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayMay 11, 2018ShareThis New Video Showing DARPA’s Master Plan For Its Gremlins Drones Is AwesomeSemi-autonomous drone swarms that launch and recover from flying motherships are becoming a reality and that should terrify America’s enemies. BYTyler RogowayMay 11, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 8, 2018ShareChina Teases Its H-20 Stealth Bomber and Trolls Northrop Grumman At The Same TimeThe clip from China’s state-run aviation consortium shows what looks to be a flying wing type aircraft under a sheet. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 8, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 27, 2018ShareThe Navy’s Stealthy Glide Bomb Is About To Get Way More CapableThe service is funding work on a powered version of the AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon and could give it new payloads in the future. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 27, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2018ShareFour Outlandish Russian Ministry of Defense Claims About The Syrian Missile RaidIn one single press conference, the Kremlin has disputed almost every basic detail about the American, British, and French operation. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 16, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 29, 2018ShareWhy Would The South Korean Navy Be Eyeing A Nuclear Submarine Capability?A nuclear boat would offer significant additional capabilities for the service, but could come at a high cost, practically and politically. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 29, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayMay 22, 2017ShareWhat Do The Russians Have Planned Off Libya’s Coast Next Week?Russia may be planning a cruise missile barrage on Libyan targets. BYTyler RogowayMay 22, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 14, 2017ShareRussia Breaks Arms Control Treaty By Deploying Land-Based Cruise MissilesCritical arms control agreements between Russia and the US are eroding. BYTyler RogowayFeb 14, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayJan 13, 2017SharePakistan Closer To Nuclear Second-Strike Capability After Sub Missile TestIt’s not the best solution, but it’s the only one available to the Pakistan at this point. BYTyler RogowayJan 13, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayNov 15, 2016ShareIt Has Begun: Russia Is Showcasing New Weapons in Fresh Syrian OffensiveIt looks like Russia’s big offensive in Syria has officially kicked-off, and the Kremlin is digging deep into its back bench of weapons systems to highlight on the international stage. BYTyler RogowayNov 15, 2016Share