Latest ArticlesBYEmma HelfrichJun 6, 2022 9:11 PMShareTaiwan Uses Naval Mines Designed Over A Century AgoTaiwan’s brand new minelaying ships are training to employ the U.S.-designed Mk 6 naval mine, which was designed in 1917. BYEmma HelfrichJun 6, 2022 9:11 PMShareBYOliver ParkenJun 6, 2022 8:09 PMShareI Bet You’ve Never Seen A Private Jet Fly An Approach To An Aircraft Carrier BeforeIt’s not everyday you see an Embraer Phenom private jet fly an approach on a U.S. Navy carrier, but Top Gun: Maverick made it happen. BYOliver ParkenJun 6, 2022 8:09 PMShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 6, 2022 6:21 PMShareU.S. RC-135U Spy Plane Just Surveilled China’s Strategic Southern CoastChina’s southern coast, including the highly strategic Hainan Island, is packed with air defense assets. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 6, 2022 6:21 PMShareBYDan ParsonsJun 6, 2022 4:56 PMShareAncient Russian T-62 Tanks Spotted Wearing Cage Armor In UkraineSimilar armor appeared on some Russian tanks prior to the invasion, but proved ineffective at mitigating attacks from anti-tank missiles. BYDan ParsonsJun 6, 2022 4:56 PMShareBYThomas NewdickJun 6, 2022 12:56 PMShareChinese Fighter’s Decoy Dump In Front Of A P-8 Sets Dangerous New PrecedentA Chinese J-16 released chaff right in front of a P-8 maritime patrol jet, which could have had deadly consequences. BYThomas NewdickJun 6, 2022 12:56 PMShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 5, 2022 4:01 PMShareKC-46 Tanker’s Recent “97 Percent” Milestone Isn’t The Whole StoryThe Air Force says its KC-46s are getting closer to being fully operational, but that’s still years off and the jets have major limitations. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 5, 2022 4:01 PMShareBYStetson PayneJun 4, 2022 6:23 PMShareUkraine Situation Report: Reinforcements Stymie Russia’s Advance In SeverodonetskForeign fighters arrived at the frontline city Saturday as Ukraine commits more forces against the Russian onslaught. BYStetson PayneJun 4, 2022 6:23 PMShareBYTyler RogowayJun 4, 2022 4:57 PMShareFour B-1B Bombers Appear At Andersen AFB In GuamB-1B bombers are back in Guam as tensions with China and Russia grow and as North Korea may be on the verge of a provocative weapons test. BYTyler RogowayJun 4, 2022 4:57 PMShareBYStetson PayneJun 4, 2022 4:12 PMSharePresident Evacuated After Plane Flew Too Close To Delaware Beach HomeThe aircraft entered restricted airspace around the President’s beach house resulting in a Secret Service contingency plan being put into action. BYStetson PayneJun 4, 2022 4:12 PMShareBYTyler RogowayJun 3, 2022 10:35 PMShareBunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This WeekRelax over some good conversation among friends. BYTyler RogowayJun 3, 2022 10:35 PMShareBYEmma HelfrichJun 3, 2022 7:49 PMShareTank-Killing German Tripwire Mines Are In Use With Ukrainian ForcesThe relatively rare ‘off-route’ mines were supplied by Germany and further diversify Ukraine’s anti-tank arsenal. BYEmma HelfrichJun 3, 2022 7:49 PMShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 3, 2022 5:27 PMShareUkraine Situation Report: Russia Controls Fifth Of Country After 100 DaysThe 100th day of the conflict in Ukraine sees Russia making advances in the east, but on the defensive everywhere else. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 3, 2022 5:27 PMShareBYDan ParsonsJun 3, 2022 5:14 PMShareMarines Handoff Loitering Munition Control Between Air, Sea, Land PlatformsSharing control of loitering munitions among Marine Corps air, ground, and sea units means major operational flexibility for littoral operations. BYDan ParsonsJun 3, 2022 5:14 PMShareBYOliver ParkenJun 3, 2022 3:15 PMShareRocket Sled Track Sets Mach 5.8 Recoverable Test Speed RecordThe reusable rocket sled, which traveled at around Mach 5.8, will provide critical data for hypersonic weapons development. BYOliver ParkenJun 3, 2022 3:15 PMShareBYTyler RogowayJun 2, 2022 10:23 PMShareThe World’s Most Secretive 737 Just Migrated To OklahomaThe shyest and most heavily modified 737 on the planet just left its usual test airspace confines and flew to Oklahoma. BYTyler RogowayJun 2, 2022 10:23 PMShareBYEmma HelfrichJun 2, 2022 9:10 PMShareSweden Is Sending ‘Robot 17’ Coastal Defense Missiles To UkraineThe Robot 17 system will provide Ukraine with a survivable short-range coastal defense capability. BYEmma HelfrichJun 2, 2022 9:10 PMShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 2, 2022 8:23 PMShareSkunk Works On How They Brought Top Gun: Maverick’s Darkstar To LifeSkunk Works says Darkstar isn’t necessarily real, but that the capabilities depicted are not necessarily “mere fiction.” BYJoseph TrevithickJun 2, 2022 8:23 PMShareBYDan ParsonsJun 2, 2022 5:06 PMShareEx-Afghan Air Force Mi-17 Helicopters Are Now Flying For UkraineSome of the 20 Mi-17 helicopters the U.S. has promised Ukraine could have already seen action on daring resupply missions into Mariupol. BYDan ParsonsJun 2, 2022 5:06 PMShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 2, 2022 12:08 PMShareChinese Aircraft Carrier Seen With A Fleet Of Drones On Its DeckImagery shows the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong working as a deployment platform for vertical takeoff and landing drones. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 2, 2022 12:08 PMShareBYHoward AltmanJun 1, 2022 9:43 PMShareAir Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance ‘Fighter’ Program Enters New StageThe goal now is to turn the Next Generation Air Dominance program into a real capability by the end of the decade. BYHoward AltmanJun 1, 2022 9:43 PMShareBYDan ParsonsJun 1, 2022 6:21 PMShareU.S. Plans To Sell Ukraine Armed MQ-1C Gray Eagle Drones: ReportMQ-1C gives Ukraine a major leap in capability over its TB-2 drones for missions like electronic warfare support, strike, and surveillance. BYDan ParsonsJun 1, 2022 6:21 PMShareBYDan ParsonsJun 1, 2022 1:17 PMShareGermany Picks Chinook Over King Stallion For New Heavy-Lift HelicopterChoosing Chinook aligns Germany’s heavy lift capabilities with eight other NATO nations. BYDan ParsonsJun 1, 2022 1:17 PMShareBYHoward AltmanJun 1, 2022 12:24 PMShareGermany To Give IRIS-T Air Defense System To UkraineChancellor Olaf Scholz has officially promised to deliver Germany’s highly advanced IRIS-T SLM air defense system to Ukraine. BYHoward AltmanJun 1, 2022 12:24 PMShareBYEmma HelfrichMay 31, 2022 9:36 PMShareEstonian-Russian Citizen Tried To Smuggle Commercial Drones To The Russian ArmyThe attempted cross-border delivery could indicate dwindling Russian stockpiles of low-end drones as sanctions strangle supply chains. BYEmma HelfrichMay 31, 2022 9:36 PMShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 31, 2022 7:55 PMShareUkraine Situation Report: Battle Over Critical Eastern City Becomes Brutal Street Fight (Updated)Russian forces are pressing their advantage in the east, while Ukrainian forces are counterattacking in the south. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 31, 2022 7:55 PMShare12345…222
BYEmma HelfrichJun 6, 2022 9:11 PMShareTaiwan Uses Naval Mines Designed Over A Century AgoTaiwan’s brand new minelaying ships are training to employ the U.S.-designed Mk 6 naval mine, which was designed in 1917. BYEmma HelfrichJun 6, 2022 9:11 PMShare
BYOliver ParkenJun 6, 2022 8:09 PMShareI Bet You’ve Never Seen A Private Jet Fly An Approach To An Aircraft Carrier BeforeIt’s not everyday you see an Embraer Phenom private jet fly an approach on a U.S. Navy carrier, but Top Gun: Maverick made it happen. BYOliver ParkenJun 6, 2022 8:09 PMShare
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 6, 2022 6:21 PMShareU.S. RC-135U Spy Plane Just Surveilled China’s Strategic Southern CoastChina’s southern coast, including the highly strategic Hainan Island, is packed with air defense assets. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 6, 2022 6:21 PMShare
BYDan ParsonsJun 6, 2022 4:56 PMShareAncient Russian T-62 Tanks Spotted Wearing Cage Armor In UkraineSimilar armor appeared on some Russian tanks prior to the invasion, but proved ineffective at mitigating attacks from anti-tank missiles. BYDan ParsonsJun 6, 2022 4:56 PMShare
BYThomas NewdickJun 6, 2022 12:56 PMShareChinese Fighter’s Decoy Dump In Front Of A P-8 Sets Dangerous New PrecedentA Chinese J-16 released chaff right in front of a P-8 maritime patrol jet, which could have had deadly consequences. BYThomas NewdickJun 6, 2022 12:56 PMShare
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 5, 2022 4:01 PMShareKC-46 Tanker’s Recent “97 Percent” Milestone Isn’t The Whole StoryThe Air Force says its KC-46s are getting closer to being fully operational, but that’s still years off and the jets have major limitations. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 5, 2022 4:01 PMShare
BYStetson PayneJun 4, 2022 6:23 PMShareUkraine Situation Report: Reinforcements Stymie Russia’s Advance In SeverodonetskForeign fighters arrived at the frontline city Saturday as Ukraine commits more forces against the Russian onslaught. BYStetson PayneJun 4, 2022 6:23 PMShare
BYTyler RogowayJun 4, 2022 4:57 PMShareFour B-1B Bombers Appear At Andersen AFB In GuamB-1B bombers are back in Guam as tensions with China and Russia grow and as North Korea may be on the verge of a provocative weapons test. BYTyler RogowayJun 4, 2022 4:57 PMShare
BYStetson PayneJun 4, 2022 4:12 PMSharePresident Evacuated After Plane Flew Too Close To Delaware Beach HomeThe aircraft entered restricted airspace around the President’s beach house resulting in a Secret Service contingency plan being put into action. BYStetson PayneJun 4, 2022 4:12 PMShare
BYTyler RogowayJun 3, 2022 10:35 PMShareBunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This WeekRelax over some good conversation among friends. BYTyler RogowayJun 3, 2022 10:35 PMShare
BYEmma HelfrichJun 3, 2022 7:49 PMShareTank-Killing German Tripwire Mines Are In Use With Ukrainian ForcesThe relatively rare ‘off-route’ mines were supplied by Germany and further diversify Ukraine’s anti-tank arsenal. BYEmma HelfrichJun 3, 2022 7:49 PMShare
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 3, 2022 5:27 PMShareUkraine Situation Report: Russia Controls Fifth Of Country After 100 DaysThe 100th day of the conflict in Ukraine sees Russia making advances in the east, but on the defensive everywhere else. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 3, 2022 5:27 PMShare
BYDan ParsonsJun 3, 2022 5:14 PMShareMarines Handoff Loitering Munition Control Between Air, Sea, Land PlatformsSharing control of loitering munitions among Marine Corps air, ground, and sea units means major operational flexibility for littoral operations. BYDan ParsonsJun 3, 2022 5:14 PMShare
BYOliver ParkenJun 3, 2022 3:15 PMShareRocket Sled Track Sets Mach 5.8 Recoverable Test Speed RecordThe reusable rocket sled, which traveled at around Mach 5.8, will provide critical data for hypersonic weapons development. BYOliver ParkenJun 3, 2022 3:15 PMShare
BYTyler RogowayJun 2, 2022 10:23 PMShareThe World’s Most Secretive 737 Just Migrated To OklahomaThe shyest and most heavily modified 737 on the planet just left its usual test airspace confines and flew to Oklahoma. BYTyler RogowayJun 2, 2022 10:23 PMShare
BYEmma HelfrichJun 2, 2022 9:10 PMShareSweden Is Sending ‘Robot 17’ Coastal Defense Missiles To UkraineThe Robot 17 system will provide Ukraine with a survivable short-range coastal defense capability. BYEmma HelfrichJun 2, 2022 9:10 PMShare
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 2, 2022 8:23 PMShareSkunk Works On How They Brought Top Gun: Maverick’s Darkstar To LifeSkunk Works says Darkstar isn’t necessarily real, but that the capabilities depicted are not necessarily “mere fiction.” BYJoseph TrevithickJun 2, 2022 8:23 PMShare
BYDan ParsonsJun 2, 2022 5:06 PMShareEx-Afghan Air Force Mi-17 Helicopters Are Now Flying For UkraineSome of the 20 Mi-17 helicopters the U.S. has promised Ukraine could have already seen action on daring resupply missions into Mariupol. BYDan ParsonsJun 2, 2022 5:06 PMShare
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 2, 2022 12:08 PMShareChinese Aircraft Carrier Seen With A Fleet Of Drones On Its DeckImagery shows the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong working as a deployment platform for vertical takeoff and landing drones. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 2, 2022 12:08 PMShare
BYHoward AltmanJun 1, 2022 9:43 PMShareAir Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance ‘Fighter’ Program Enters New StageThe goal now is to turn the Next Generation Air Dominance program into a real capability by the end of the decade. BYHoward AltmanJun 1, 2022 9:43 PMShare
BYDan ParsonsJun 1, 2022 6:21 PMShareU.S. Plans To Sell Ukraine Armed MQ-1C Gray Eagle Drones: ReportMQ-1C gives Ukraine a major leap in capability over its TB-2 drones for missions like electronic warfare support, strike, and surveillance. BYDan ParsonsJun 1, 2022 6:21 PMShare
BYDan ParsonsJun 1, 2022 1:17 PMShareGermany Picks Chinook Over King Stallion For New Heavy-Lift HelicopterChoosing Chinook aligns Germany’s heavy lift capabilities with eight other NATO nations. BYDan ParsonsJun 1, 2022 1:17 PMShare
BYHoward AltmanJun 1, 2022 12:24 PMShareGermany To Give IRIS-T Air Defense System To UkraineChancellor Olaf Scholz has officially promised to deliver Germany’s highly advanced IRIS-T SLM air defense system to Ukraine. BYHoward AltmanJun 1, 2022 12:24 PMShare
BYEmma HelfrichMay 31, 2022 9:36 PMShareEstonian-Russian Citizen Tried To Smuggle Commercial Drones To The Russian ArmyThe attempted cross-border delivery could indicate dwindling Russian stockpiles of low-end drones as sanctions strangle supply chains. BYEmma HelfrichMay 31, 2022 9:36 PMShare
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 31, 2022 7:55 PMShareUkraine Situation Report: Battle Over Critical Eastern City Becomes Brutal Street Fight (Updated)Russian forces are pressing their advantage in the east, while Ukrainian forces are counterattacking in the south. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 31, 2022 7:55 PMShare
