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We Went With Marine F-35Bs As They Fought A Mock War From A Pacific Island
F-35Bs and C-17As fighting their way to, from, and out of the island is the best glimpse yet at what Pacific combat may look like for Marine Joint Strike Fighters.
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Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine Surfaced Next To Russian Spy Ship To Send A Clear Message
The Russian spy ship Yantar, accused of mapping underwater infrastructure, was back in U.K. waters this week.
More North Korean Artillery Troops Heading To Russia: Ukraine Intel Chief
The North Korean reinforcements will include gun and rocket artillery units and their hardware, as well as short-range ballistic missile capabilities.
F-22 Raptor To Get Distributed Infrared Search And Track System
The F-22 seemed slated to get a podded IRST system, but now a built-in one appears like it will be replacing or augmenting it.
F-35s Now Helping Prevent Baltic Seafloor Cable Sabotage
The Dutch stealth fighters, stationed in Estonia, are among the latest additions to the Baltic Sentry mission.
Cheap Cruise Missile Paired With Affordable Seeker From Ship-Killing Smart Bomb Eyed By USAF
The Quicksink seeker could turn the Extended Range Attack Munition into a new low-cost anti-ship weapon that could be bought quickly in large numbers.
This Shot Of USAF Explosive Ordnance Disposal Techs In The Middle East Goes Hard
Air Force EOD personnel in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility started the new year off right with this epic shot.
Extremely Low Altitude Shootdown Of Ukrainian Drone By Russian SAM Caught On Video
The dramatic interception in western Russia, purportedly by a Pantsir air defense system, came as Ukraine targeted a key missile manufacturing plant.
Navy Says It Won’t Repeat Cruiser Upgrade Blunder With Destroyer Modernization 2.0 Effort
Three more destroyers will return to the water this year as part of a program that will see them gain electronic warfare, radar and combat systems upgrades.
NASA’s ‘New’ Boeing 777 Undergoes Modifications For Its Future Flying Laboratory Role
The modified Boeing 777 will be the biggest aircraft in NASA’s fleet, once it enters service, planned for later this year.
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
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Houthi Pledge To Curtail Ship Attacks Sparks New Security Assessment
In the wake of the Gaza War ceasefire, the Houthis vowed to limit shipping attacks only to vessels directly affiliated with Israel.
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FBI’s New Jersey Drone Scare Investigation Has No Suspects
As the New Jersey drone scare fades from the news cycle, President Trump says he is going to release info on it to the public.
Drone Boats Being Rushed To Help Prevent Baltic Seafloor Cable Sabotage
At least 20 drone boats will take part in NATO's new Baltic Sentry effort spurred by suspected sabotage of undersea cables.
First Look At Stealth Destroyer’s Hypersonic Missile Launchers
USS Zumwalt will pack a dozen long-range hypersonic missiles, but one of its Advanced Gun Systems still remains after the refit.
Iran Unveils New Spy Ship Based On Corvette Hull
While most intelligence-gathering ships are based on commercial designs or specifications, Iran’s new spy ship uses a Mowj class corvette hull.
New Air-Launched Cruise Missile Teased By General Atomics
General Atomics entering the air-to-surface missile market space makes sense, especially given a surge of interest in lower-cost designs.
DDG(X) Next-Generation Destroyer’s Capabilities And Costs Are Solidifying
The Navy’s head of surface warfare says DDG(X) is a "clean-sheet imperative" that will prioritize electricity production, endurance and advanced weapons.
Navy Now Seeking Commercial Ship Design To Propel Its Long-Delayed Medium Landing Ship Program Forward
The Navy halted the Medium Landing Ship effort last month after high cost estimates and is now seeking commercial vessel designs to move Marines in a Pacific fight.
Gaza Ceasefire Agreed To, Final Israeli Approval Pending (Updated)
After more than 15 months of fighting, a Gaza ceasefire deal that includes the release of Israeli hostages is expected to be implemented within days.
Norwegian F-35s Scrambled In Poland During Russian Missile Strikes On Ukraine
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, multiple missiles and drones have entered Polish airspace, which is now also defended by Norwegian assets.
What China’s Next Generation Stealth Jet Reveal Really Means
Deep analysis on China's new advanced tailless 'fighter' aircraft, what we know and what we don't, and their broader implications.
Chinese Barge Usable For Potential Taiwan Beach Landings Seen In Action In New Image
Barges with jack-up legs could be key connectors for Chinese ships, including commercial ferries, and the shore.
Navy Just Revealed Tally Of Surface-To-Air Missiles Fired In Ongoing Red Sea Fight
Navy surface combatants have fired off hundreds of missiles and five-inch shells to repel Houthi drone and missile attacks.
Mass Ukrainian Drone Onslaught Strikes Targets Across Western Russia
The attacks struck fuel production sites, weapons storage facilities and other military targets across about a dozen regions in Russia.
UK Emphasizes Need To Arm Tempest Stealth Fighter With Larger, Longer Range Air-To-Air Missiles
Giving the Tempest ‘bigger sticks’ is seen as critical to keeping pace with adversary developments, particularly the rapid pace of China’s airpower evolution.
What The Navy’s Massive Orca Submarine Drone Is Actually Capable Of
We dive deep with the captain in charge of the Orca program on the drone's current abilities and what it could be capable of in the future.
New Aircraft Carrier To Be Named After Bill Clinton
After the USS William J. Clinton, the next Ford class super carrier slated to be named USS George W. Bush.
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