Featured in MissilesBYJoseph TrevithickOct 13, 2021ShareThe Army Plans To Fire Its Version Of The Navy’s SM-6 Missile From This LauncherThe Army will field ground-launched SM-6s and Tomahawk cruise missiles using a launcher the Navy has also tested on an unmanned boat. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 13, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2021ShareBoeing Unveils New Two-Stage Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile ConceptThe new missile offering from Boeing uses two stages instead of one to increase range and lethality. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 17, 2021ShareArmy’s New Unmanned Missile Launcher Could Target Ships And Air DefensesA slick Army video presentation on its experimental Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher also reveals new details about its future missile plans. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 17, 2021ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMay 20, 2021ShareNorthrop Grumman Reveals Its “LongShot” Air-Launched Missile-Toting Drone Concept (Updated)A DARPA program is seeking drone concepts that can help extend the range of friendly aircraft and make them less vulnerable in aerial engagements. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMay 20, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 14, 2021ShareThe Army Has Finally Revealed The Range Of Its New Hypersonic WeaponThe missile’s range would’ve violated a now-defunct treaty with Russia and this disclosure comes amid criticism of its utility in the Pacific region. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 14, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 9, 2021ShareThe Army’s Plan To Finally Replace The Tank Busting TOW MissileAfter 50 years of service, and the Army is now set on replacing the TOW with a missile that can reach at least twice as far at a much higher speed. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 9, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2021ShareWatch A Saudi F-15 Fighter Swoop In Low To Blast A Houthi Rebel Drone Out Of The SkyThe action-packed clip underscores the immense expenditure of resources on the part of the Saudis to respond to these relatively low-cost threats. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 22, 2021ShareMarines Test Javelin Missile Teams In Rubber Rafts “Like Somali Pirates, But Better Armed”Defending against beach landings and ducking between islands in the dead of night, the Marines are looking to small boats to help fight big conflicts. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 22, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 17, 2021ShareAn Army AH-64 Apache Used An Israeli-Made Missile To Blast A Small Boat 20 Miles AwayThe Israeli Spike-NLOS missile will give the Army’s AH-64s a new, extremely precise way to deal with threats on land and at sea at extended ranges. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 17, 2021ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 10, 2021ShareDARPA Is Developing Aircraft-Launched Missile-Like Drones That Fire Their Own Air-To-Air MissilesThe LongShot program could enable aircraft to engage aerial threats further away, remain less vulnerable while doing so, and much more. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 10, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 27, 2021ShareArmy Eyes Unmanned Launcher Trucks Able To Fire Missiles Loaded With Swarming MunitionsThis combination would enable a relatively small number of personnel to deliver swarms of drones that could wreak havoc, including on air defenses. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 27, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 13, 2021ShareThis Is Our Best Look Yet At China’s Z-20F Seahawk Clone Toting Air-To-Surface MissilesThe Z-20F’s configuration is different from one recently seen on a standard Z-20 helicopter and mirrors the setup on U.S. Navy Seahawks. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 13, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 30, 2020Share26 Killed In Barrage At Yemeni Airport Just As Newly-Minted Officials Were DeplaningThe brazen attack, which included multiple projectiles, came shortly after members of a new power-sharing government arrived from Saudi Arabia. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 30, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 18, 2020ShareThis Mini Vertical Launch System Can Give Small Ships And Trucks Huge FirepowerThe modular launchers bring the very capable Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, and possibly more, to light vehicles and small patrol ships. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 18, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 16, 2020ShareCanada’s New Frigate Will Be Brimming With MissilesCanada may add Tomahawk cruise missiles to the ships, which already sport an impressive arsenal, including two types of point air defense missiles. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 16, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 10, 2020ShareHere’s Exactly What’s In America’s Massive Advanced Weapons Deal With The UAEThe arms deals, valued at almost $23.4 billion, include F-35s, drones with anti-submarine warfare kits, stealthy cruise missiles, and more. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 10, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 5, 2020ShareMarine Corps Boss Has Big Plans To Get Into The Business Of Hunting And Killing SubmarinesMarines could find themselves searching for and attacking enemy submarines, as well as indirectly supporting other anti-submarine operations. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 5, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 23, 2020ShareAir Force Confirms, Then Retracts Statement That One Of Its RC-135W Spy Planes Flew Over TaiwanThe United States has also just approved three arms deals for Taiwan, one of which includes short-range ballistic missiles that can hit the mainland. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 23, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 21, 2020ShareAll Of The Navy’s Arleigh Burke Destroyers Will Get Hypersonic Missiles Top Official SaysAdding hypersonic missiles to the arsenals of dozens of Arleigh Burke class destroyers could be a very expensive and labor intensive endeavor. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 21, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 20, 2020ShareNavy Hires Boeing To Develop A Very Fast And Long-Range Strike Missile DemonstratorThe Navy will use the new high-speed demonstrator to help refine its requirements for future stand-off anti-ship and land-attack missiles. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 20, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 19, 2020ShareThe Navy’s Stealth Destroyer Has Fired A Missile For The First TimeAfter over $26B spent on the program, the launch serves as a glimmer of hope that the tiny Zumwalt class may one day live up to its potential. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 19, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayJul 5, 2020ShareIsrael Is Testing An Air-To-Air Variant Of Its Dolphin-Nosed Stunner MissileStunner’s small frame, blistering speed, dual mode seeker, high maneuverability and hit-to-kill concept could make it the air combat missile to have. BYTyler RogowayJul 5, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayJul 3, 2020ShareHave Submarine-Launched Anti-Aircraft Missiles Finally Come Of Age?A submarine that can fire back at an aircraft hunting it certainly sounds intriguing, but is such a capability really relevant? BYTyler RogowayJul 3, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayJul 2, 2020ShareIs the European Meteor Air-To-Air Missile Really the Best in the World?Some would say the best arrow is the one still left in your quiver. BYTyler RogowayJul 2, 2020ShareBYChris CantleJul 2, 2020ShareThis Nuclear-Capable 1950s Missile Once Delivered the U.S. MailOne of America’s first cruise missiles was tapped to deliver 3,000 letters—and a message to Russia. BYChris CantleJul 2, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 17, 2020ShareThis Is Our Best Look Yet At The Shadowy Hellfire Missile With Pop-Out Sword BladesThese missiles keep taking out terrorist leaders overseas by ripping through their vehicles and mortally slicing them up. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 17, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 11, 2020ShareSenate Looks To Block Many Of The Pentagon’s “Tough Choices” Airpower Cuts In Next BudgetA proposed draft of the annual defense policy bill would prohibit services from getting rid of certain aircraft and order them to buy more of others. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 11, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 8, 2020SharePentagon Has Tested A Suicide Drone That Gets To Its Target Area At Hypersonic SpeedThe system would allow a drone to be delivered to a defended target far away in a matter of minutes, where it could then hunt down its target. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 8, 2020ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMay 4, 2020ShareArmed F-15C Eagle Skidded Off Runway During Emergency Landing At Andrews Air Force BaseThe incident occurred after the jet suffered an “in-flight malfunction.” BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMay 4, 2020ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMar 25, 2020ShareThis Is The First Video Of An Su-57 Firing A Missile From Its Side Weapon Bay, Or Is It?A closer examination of the details visible in the video raises questions about exactly what we are seeing. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMar 25, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 12, 2020ShareRocket Attack In Iraq Kills American And British Personnel, Reprisal Strikes May Be Underway (Updated)A similar fatal attack in Iraq last year led to the US killing a top Iranian officer and Iran firing ballistic missiles at US troops. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 12, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2020ShareHere Is What Each Of The Pentagon’s Air-Launched Missiles And Bombs Actually CostArming America’s combat aircraft, drones, and helicopters is an extremely expensive business. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 7, 2020ShareIranian Minister Tried To Pass Off A $20 Halloween Costume As A Real SpacesuitIran’s nascent space launch program is very real, but you might not know it from the absurd propaganda about its purported manned spaceflight plans. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 7, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 20, 2020ShareLockheed Job Listing Offers New Details About Long-Range Ground-Launched Hypersonic WeaponThe Operational Fires system is intended to be a tactical weapon for the Army and could help in clearing paths for follow-on air and missile strikes. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 20, 2020ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJan 8, 2020ShareSatellite Images Show The Aftermath Of Iran’s Missile Strikes On Al Assad Air Base In Iraq (Updated)The photos show Iranian missiles damaged or destroyed a number of hangars and other aviation-related facilities at the U.S. occupied base Iraq. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJan 8, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 8, 2020ShareIran Strikes Back: Missiles Rain Down On American Forces In Iraq (Updated)This unprecedented attack is in retaliation for an American strike that killed a top Iranian commander and could provoke a U.S. response. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 8, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 13, 2019ShareF-35 Cueing Artillery To Take Out Air Defense Site During Test Is A Glimpse Of The FutureWith new faster, longer-range weapons, artillery units will provide tactical aircraft an unlimited magazine for which to kick down the enemy’s door. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 13, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 9, 2019ShareEverything We Know About America’s Sword Blade Hellfire Missile And Its Latest TargetIt’s curious how secret this weapon is compared to how eager the U.S. military often is to promote the steps it is taking to reduce collateral damage. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 9, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 5, 2019ShareU.S. Seizes Missile Parts Headed To Yemen Amid Reports Of New Iranian Threats (Updated)The U.S. may be considering deploying up to 14,000 additional military personnel to the Middle East in the near future to counter Iran’s moves. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 5, 2019ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowaySep 18, 2019ShareIs Raytheon’s Pint-Sized Peregrine The Air-To-Air Missile The Pentagon Has Been Waiting For?The new missile would give fighter jets more magazine depth, which is especially valuable for stealth fighters that carry their weapons internally. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowaySep 18, 2019ShareBYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickSep 4, 2019ShareThe AIM-9X Sidewinder May Finally Evolve Into A Completely New And Longer-Range MissileThe Navy is still funding work on a new rocket motor and other features that could fundamentally change the character of this “dogfighting” missile. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickSep 4, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 13, 2019ShareRussian Ammo Depot Has Been Burning For Hours After Exploding In Giant ShockwaveRussia’s Ministry of Defense sent two unmanned firefighting vehicles to help tackle the dangerous blaze that has injured at least eight people so far. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 13, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 17, 2019ShareSpanish Connection Emerges In Case Of Mysterious Qatari Missile Seized In ItalyQatar says it sold the missile, which Italian cops found when arresting a number of neo-fascists earlier this week, to a “friendly nation” in 1994. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 17, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 16, 2019ShareThe U.K.’s Pint-Sized Martlet Missile Will Guard Royal Navy Ships And Much MoreThe Royal Navy is planning on using these missiles as air-launched weapons against small boats, too, and has tested them in the surface-to-air role. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 16, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareIran Claims It Turned a Sidewinder Into a “New” Anti-Tank MissileThe “Azarakhsh” missile could offer a cost-effective way to improve certain capabilities as Iran continues to face sanctions and economic upheaval. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHighlights From the Showroom Floor at the Army’s Biggest Arms Expo and ConferenceCompanies from around the world showed off armored vehicles, weapons, and other equipment at the annual gathering. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareUS Army Buys Israeli Trophy System So Its Tanks Can Blast Incoming ProjectilesThe service has an “urgent” plan to install Israel’s Trophy active protection system on at least some of its tanks. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareNew US Army Manual Shows It’s Worried About Russia’s Hybrid Warfare TacticsHandbook highlights emerging threats, such as integrated air defenses, drones, electronic and cyber attacks, and more. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareThe United States and Australia Quietly Test Hypersonic MissilesWhile the latest tests gather scientific data, the USAF is looking for companies could build an actual weapon. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHere’s What Taiwan Would Get In $1.3B Arms Deal With U.S.The potential sales, which could be critical in a conflict with China, are sure to get wrapped up in regional politics. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 28, 2019ShareIndia Shows Proof U.S. Made F-16s And AIM-120 Missiles Were Used By Pakistan In Aerial BrawlThis would mark the first time Pakistan’s has used these jets in combat against Indian forces, which could have major repercussions. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 28, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2019ShareThis Containerized Missile Launcher Could Give Almost Any Ship Short-Range Air DefensesThe system works against small boats as well and could be a cost-effective point air defense system on land, too. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 22, 2019ShareOregon F-15 Eagle Fired Millions Worth Of Missiles Into The Sea Before Emergency LandingLaunching advanced air-to-air missiles off a troubled jet as a precautionary measure isn’t that common of a practice. BYTyler RogowayFeb 22, 2019ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 20, 2019ShareIsrael Turns Ballistic Missile Surrogate Into Air Launched Bunker-Busting MissileThe fast-flying weapon can hit regular targets above and hardened below ground and do so even if its GPS is jammed. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 20, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2019ShareIs A Batch Of Russia’s Most Advanced Surface To Air Missiles Sitting On The Sea Floor?A Russian official confirmed an entire shipment of top-of-the-line interceptors for the S-400 surface-to-air missile system never made it to China. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 8, 2019ShareWatch The Navy Blow Up Pretty Much Everything On Its China Lake Weapons RangeIf you like things that go boom, this place is heaven. BYTyler RogowayFeb 8, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayNov 15, 2018ShareNot A Surprise: North Korea Is Back To Publicizing Weapons Tests Overseen By Kim Jong UnAfter five months of clumsy diplomacy, North Korea is using its position in the driver’s seat to move away from U.S. engagement. BYTyler RogowayNov 15, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayOct 3, 2018ShareThe YF-23’s Weapons Bay Layout Was One Of Its Best Features And One Of Its WorstNorthrop’s entry into the ATF tender had a big, ambiguous weapons bay that likely hurt its chances of being selected but would be prized today. BYTyler RogowayOct 3, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayJun 25, 2018ShareF-15SA Bristles With A Dozen AIM-120 Missiles During Star Wars Canyon RunSaudi Arabia’s newest F-15 derivative shows that it can carry more air-to-air missiles than any other operational fighter. BYTyler RogowayJun 25, 2018ShareBYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickMay 10, 2018ShareRockets Fly Over The Golan Heights As A Larger Conflict Between Israel and Iran Looms (Updated)Israel made the rare decision to publicly blame Iran for the attack, which comes amid new tensions after the U.S. withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickMay 10, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 10, 2018ShareFlurry Of Aircraft Shoot-Downs And Counter-Strikes Erupt Across Israel And Syria (Updated)A stealthy Iranian drone’s incursion into Israeli airspace sparked a series of military operations that ended with an Israeli F-16 being shot down. BYTyler RogowayFeb 10, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayDec 11, 2017ShareWatch This Russian Flanker Buzz Another At High Altitude In This Crazy Cockpit VideoThe video comes as Russia makes new accusations regarding problematic interactions with coalition jets over Syria. BYTyler RogowayDec 11, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayAug 15, 2017ShareKim Jong Un Studies Guam Attack Plans, Decides To Wait And SeeKim gets briefed on “show of force” plan to launch missiles near Guam, while claims that Pyongyang got technical help from Ukraine makes headlines. BYTyler RogowayAug 15, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 5, 2017ShareThis Handy Graphic Shows Russia’s Land-Based Missiles And Their RangeRussia’s land-based missile programs have accelerated greatly in the past few years, and this graphic helps you keep them all straight. BYTyler RogowayApr 5, 2017Share123
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 13, 2021ShareThe Army Plans To Fire Its Version Of The Navy’s SM-6 Missile From This LauncherThe Army will field ground-launched SM-6s and Tomahawk cruise missiles using a launcher the Navy has also tested on an unmanned boat. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 13, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2021ShareBoeing Unveils New Two-Stage Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile ConceptThe new missile offering from Boeing uses two stages instead of one to increase range and lethality. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 21, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 17, 2021ShareArmy’s New Unmanned Missile Launcher Could Target Ships And Air DefensesA slick Army video presentation on its experimental Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher also reveals new details about its future missile plans. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 17, 2021Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMay 20, 2021ShareNorthrop Grumman Reveals Its “LongShot” Air-Launched Missile-Toting Drone Concept (Updated)A DARPA program is seeking drone concepts that can help extend the range of friendly aircraft and make them less vulnerable in aerial engagements. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMay 20, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 14, 2021ShareThe Army Has Finally Revealed The Range Of Its New Hypersonic WeaponThe missile’s range would’ve violated a now-defunct treaty with Russia and this disclosure comes amid criticism of its utility in the Pacific region. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 14, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 9, 2021ShareThe Army’s Plan To Finally Replace The Tank Busting TOW MissileAfter 50 years of service, and the Army is now set on replacing the TOW with a missile that can reach at least twice as far at a much higher speed. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 9, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2021ShareWatch A Saudi F-15 Fighter Swoop In Low To Blast A Houthi Rebel Drone Out Of The SkyThe action-packed clip underscores the immense expenditure of resources on the part of the Saudis to respond to these relatively low-cost threats. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 30, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 22, 2021ShareMarines Test Javelin Missile Teams In Rubber Rafts “Like Somali Pirates, But Better Armed”Defending against beach landings and ducking between islands in the dead of night, the Marines are looking to small boats to help fight big conflicts. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 22, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 17, 2021ShareAn Army AH-64 Apache Used An Israeli-Made Missile To Blast A Small Boat 20 Miles AwayThe Israeli Spike-NLOS missile will give the Army’s AH-64s a new, extremely precise way to deal with threats on land and at sea at extended ranges. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 17, 2021Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 10, 2021ShareDARPA Is Developing Aircraft-Launched Missile-Like Drones That Fire Their Own Air-To-Air MissilesThe LongShot program could enable aircraft to engage aerial threats further away, remain less vulnerable while doing so, and much more. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 10, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 27, 2021ShareArmy Eyes Unmanned Launcher Trucks Able To Fire Missiles Loaded With Swarming MunitionsThis combination would enable a relatively small number of personnel to deliver swarms of drones that could wreak havoc, including on air defenses. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 27, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 13, 2021ShareThis Is Our Best Look Yet At China’s Z-20F Seahawk Clone Toting Air-To-Surface MissilesThe Z-20F’s configuration is different from one recently seen on a standard Z-20 helicopter and mirrors the setup on U.S. Navy Seahawks. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 13, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 30, 2020Share26 Killed In Barrage At Yemeni Airport Just As Newly-Minted Officials Were DeplaningThe brazen attack, which included multiple projectiles, came shortly after members of a new power-sharing government arrived from Saudi Arabia. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 30, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 18, 2020ShareThis Mini Vertical Launch System Can Give Small Ships And Trucks Huge FirepowerThe modular launchers bring the very capable Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, and possibly more, to light vehicles and small patrol ships. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 18, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 16, 2020ShareCanada’s New Frigate Will Be Brimming With MissilesCanada may add Tomahawk cruise missiles to the ships, which already sport an impressive arsenal, including two types of point air defense missiles. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 16, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 10, 2020ShareHere’s Exactly What’s In America’s Massive Advanced Weapons Deal With The UAEThe arms deals, valued at almost $23.4 billion, include F-35s, drones with anti-submarine warfare kits, stealthy cruise missiles, and more. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 10, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 5, 2020ShareMarine Corps Boss Has Big Plans To Get Into The Business Of Hunting And Killing SubmarinesMarines could find themselves searching for and attacking enemy submarines, as well as indirectly supporting other anti-submarine operations. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 5, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 23, 2020ShareAir Force Confirms, Then Retracts Statement That One Of Its RC-135W Spy Planes Flew Over TaiwanThe United States has also just approved three arms deals for Taiwan, one of which includes short-range ballistic missiles that can hit the mainland. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 23, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 21, 2020ShareAll Of The Navy’s Arleigh Burke Destroyers Will Get Hypersonic Missiles Top Official SaysAdding hypersonic missiles to the arsenals of dozens of Arleigh Burke class destroyers could be a very expensive and labor intensive endeavor. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 21, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 20, 2020ShareNavy Hires Boeing To Develop A Very Fast And Long-Range Strike Missile DemonstratorThe Navy will use the new high-speed demonstrator to help refine its requirements for future stand-off anti-ship and land-attack missiles. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 20, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 19, 2020ShareThe Navy’s Stealth Destroyer Has Fired A Missile For The First TimeAfter over $26B spent on the program, the launch serves as a glimmer of hope that the tiny Zumwalt class may one day live up to its potential. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 19, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayJul 5, 2020ShareIsrael Is Testing An Air-To-Air Variant Of Its Dolphin-Nosed Stunner MissileStunner’s small frame, blistering speed, dual mode seeker, high maneuverability and hit-to-kill concept could make it the air combat missile to have. BYTyler RogowayJul 5, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayJul 3, 2020ShareHave Submarine-Launched Anti-Aircraft Missiles Finally Come Of Age?A submarine that can fire back at an aircraft hunting it certainly sounds intriguing, but is such a capability really relevant? BYTyler RogowayJul 3, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayJul 2, 2020ShareIs the European Meteor Air-To-Air Missile Really the Best in the World?Some would say the best arrow is the one still left in your quiver. BYTyler RogowayJul 2, 2020Share
BYChris CantleJul 2, 2020ShareThis Nuclear-Capable 1950s Missile Once Delivered the U.S. MailOne of America’s first cruise missiles was tapped to deliver 3,000 letters—and a message to Russia. BYChris CantleJul 2, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 17, 2020ShareThis Is Our Best Look Yet At The Shadowy Hellfire Missile With Pop-Out Sword BladesThese missiles keep taking out terrorist leaders overseas by ripping through their vehicles and mortally slicing them up. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 17, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 11, 2020ShareSenate Looks To Block Many Of The Pentagon’s “Tough Choices” Airpower Cuts In Next BudgetA proposed draft of the annual defense policy bill would prohibit services from getting rid of certain aircraft and order them to buy more of others. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 11, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 8, 2020SharePentagon Has Tested A Suicide Drone That Gets To Its Target Area At Hypersonic SpeedThe system would allow a drone to be delivered to a defended target far away in a matter of minutes, where it could then hunt down its target. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 8, 2020Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMay 4, 2020ShareArmed F-15C Eagle Skidded Off Runway During Emergency Landing At Andrews Air Force BaseThe incident occurred after the jet suffered an “in-flight malfunction.” BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMay 4, 2020Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMar 25, 2020ShareThis Is The First Video Of An Su-57 Firing A Missile From Its Side Weapon Bay, Or Is It?A closer examination of the details visible in the video raises questions about exactly what we are seeing. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMar 25, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 12, 2020ShareRocket Attack In Iraq Kills American And British Personnel, Reprisal Strikes May Be Underway (Updated)A similar fatal attack in Iraq last year led to the US killing a top Iranian officer and Iran firing ballistic missiles at US troops. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 12, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2020ShareHere Is What Each Of The Pentagon’s Air-Launched Missiles And Bombs Actually CostArming America’s combat aircraft, drones, and helicopters is an extremely expensive business. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 7, 2020ShareIranian Minister Tried To Pass Off A $20 Halloween Costume As A Real SpacesuitIran’s nascent space launch program is very real, but you might not know it from the absurd propaganda about its purported manned spaceflight plans. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 7, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 20, 2020ShareLockheed Job Listing Offers New Details About Long-Range Ground-Launched Hypersonic WeaponThe Operational Fires system is intended to be a tactical weapon for the Army and could help in clearing paths for follow-on air and missile strikes. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 20, 2020Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJan 8, 2020ShareSatellite Images Show The Aftermath Of Iran’s Missile Strikes On Al Assad Air Base In Iraq (Updated)The photos show Iranian missiles damaged or destroyed a number of hangars and other aviation-related facilities at the U.S. occupied base Iraq. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJan 8, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 8, 2020ShareIran Strikes Back: Missiles Rain Down On American Forces In Iraq (Updated)This unprecedented attack is in retaliation for an American strike that killed a top Iranian commander and could provoke a U.S. response. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 8, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 13, 2019ShareF-35 Cueing Artillery To Take Out Air Defense Site During Test Is A Glimpse Of The FutureWith new faster, longer-range weapons, artillery units will provide tactical aircraft an unlimited magazine for which to kick down the enemy’s door. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 13, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 9, 2019ShareEverything We Know About America’s Sword Blade Hellfire Missile And Its Latest TargetIt’s curious how secret this weapon is compared to how eager the U.S. military often is to promote the steps it is taking to reduce collateral damage. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 9, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 5, 2019ShareU.S. Seizes Missile Parts Headed To Yemen Amid Reports Of New Iranian Threats (Updated)The U.S. may be considering deploying up to 14,000 additional military personnel to the Middle East in the near future to counter Iran’s moves. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 5, 2019Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowaySep 18, 2019ShareIs Raytheon’s Pint-Sized Peregrine The Air-To-Air Missile The Pentagon Has Been Waiting For?The new missile would give fighter jets more magazine depth, which is especially valuable for stealth fighters that carry their weapons internally. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowaySep 18, 2019Share
BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickSep 4, 2019ShareThe AIM-9X Sidewinder May Finally Evolve Into A Completely New And Longer-Range MissileThe Navy is still funding work on a new rocket motor and other features that could fundamentally change the character of this “dogfighting” missile. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickSep 4, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 13, 2019ShareRussian Ammo Depot Has Been Burning For Hours After Exploding In Giant ShockwaveRussia’s Ministry of Defense sent two unmanned firefighting vehicles to help tackle the dangerous blaze that has injured at least eight people so far. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 13, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 17, 2019ShareSpanish Connection Emerges In Case Of Mysterious Qatari Missile Seized In ItalyQatar says it sold the missile, which Italian cops found when arresting a number of neo-fascists earlier this week, to a “friendly nation” in 1994. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 17, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 16, 2019ShareThe U.K.’s Pint-Sized Martlet Missile Will Guard Royal Navy Ships And Much MoreThe Royal Navy is planning on using these missiles as air-launched weapons against small boats, too, and has tested them in the surface-to-air role. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 16, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareIran Claims It Turned a Sidewinder Into a “New” Anti-Tank MissileThe “Azarakhsh” missile could offer a cost-effective way to improve certain capabilities as Iran continues to face sanctions and economic upheaval. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHighlights From the Showroom Floor at the Army’s Biggest Arms Expo and ConferenceCompanies from around the world showed off armored vehicles, weapons, and other equipment at the annual gathering. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareUS Army Buys Israeli Trophy System So Its Tanks Can Blast Incoming ProjectilesThe service has an “urgent” plan to install Israel’s Trophy active protection system on at least some of its tanks. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareNew US Army Manual Shows It’s Worried About Russia’s Hybrid Warfare TacticsHandbook highlights emerging threats, such as integrated air defenses, drones, electronic and cyber attacks, and more. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareThe United States and Australia Quietly Test Hypersonic MissilesWhile the latest tests gather scientific data, the USAF is looking for companies could build an actual weapon. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareHere’s What Taiwan Would Get In $1.3B Arms Deal With U.S.The potential sales, which could be critical in a conflict with China, are sure to get wrapped up in regional politics. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 28, 2019ShareIndia Shows Proof U.S. Made F-16s And AIM-120 Missiles Were Used By Pakistan In Aerial BrawlThis would mark the first time Pakistan’s has used these jets in combat against Indian forces, which could have major repercussions. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 28, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2019ShareThis Containerized Missile Launcher Could Give Almost Any Ship Short-Range Air DefensesThe system works against small boats as well and could be a cost-effective point air defense system on land, too. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 22, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 22, 2019ShareOregon F-15 Eagle Fired Millions Worth Of Missiles Into The Sea Before Emergency LandingLaunching advanced air-to-air missiles off a troubled jet as a precautionary measure isn’t that common of a practice. BYTyler RogowayFeb 22, 2019Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 20, 2019ShareIsrael Turns Ballistic Missile Surrogate Into Air Launched Bunker-Busting MissileThe fast-flying weapon can hit regular targets above and hardened below ground and do so even if its GPS is jammed. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayFeb 20, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2019ShareIs A Batch Of Russia’s Most Advanced Surface To Air Missiles Sitting On The Sea Floor?A Russian official confirmed an entire shipment of top-of-the-line interceptors for the S-400 surface-to-air missile system never made it to China. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 18, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 8, 2019ShareWatch The Navy Blow Up Pretty Much Everything On Its China Lake Weapons RangeIf you like things that go boom, this place is heaven. BYTyler RogowayFeb 8, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayNov 15, 2018ShareNot A Surprise: North Korea Is Back To Publicizing Weapons Tests Overseen By Kim Jong UnAfter five months of clumsy diplomacy, North Korea is using its position in the driver’s seat to move away from U.S. engagement. BYTyler RogowayNov 15, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayOct 3, 2018ShareThe YF-23’s Weapons Bay Layout Was One Of Its Best Features And One Of Its WorstNorthrop’s entry into the ATF tender had a big, ambiguous weapons bay that likely hurt its chances of being selected but would be prized today. BYTyler RogowayOct 3, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayJun 25, 2018ShareF-15SA Bristles With A Dozen AIM-120 Missiles During Star Wars Canyon RunSaudi Arabia’s newest F-15 derivative shows that it can carry more air-to-air missiles than any other operational fighter. BYTyler RogowayJun 25, 2018Share
BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickMay 10, 2018ShareRockets Fly Over The Golan Heights As A Larger Conflict Between Israel and Iran Looms (Updated)Israel made the rare decision to publicly blame Iran for the attack, which comes amid new tensions after the U.S. withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickMay 10, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 10, 2018ShareFlurry Of Aircraft Shoot-Downs And Counter-Strikes Erupt Across Israel And Syria (Updated)A stealthy Iranian drone’s incursion into Israeli airspace sparked a series of military operations that ended with an Israeli F-16 being shot down. BYTyler RogowayFeb 10, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayDec 11, 2017ShareWatch This Russian Flanker Buzz Another At High Altitude In This Crazy Cockpit VideoThe video comes as Russia makes new accusations regarding problematic interactions with coalition jets over Syria. BYTyler RogowayDec 11, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayAug 15, 2017ShareKim Jong Un Studies Guam Attack Plans, Decides To Wait And SeeKim gets briefed on “show of force” plan to launch missiles near Guam, while claims that Pyongyang got technical help from Ukraine makes headlines. BYTyler RogowayAug 15, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 5, 2017ShareThis Handy Graphic Shows Russia’s Land-Based Missiles And Their RangeRussia’s land-based missile programs have accelerated greatly in the past few years, and this graphic helps you keep them all straight. BYTyler RogowayApr 5, 2017Share