The LUCAS drone is a needed addition to America’s arsenal despite its modest capabilities
Unlike other high-end American weapon systems, this drone isn’t about advanced technology at all.
US embraces ‘Shanzhai’ with copycat Iranian drone
For the U.S., openly copying an adversary’s design is rare, but not unheard of.
F-35 gets its first ever air-to-air kill against a manned aircraft
The F-35 Lightning II has reportedly downed an enemy tactical aircraft for the first time in history.
B-1 Lancers and B-2 Spirits are operating against Iran suggesting US has achieved air superiority
B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirits have conducted impressive operations against Iran.
3 initial lessons learned from Operation Epic Fury against Iran
Here are some initial lessons from the ongoing military operations against Iran.
BREAKING: Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei is dead, Trump announces
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed during today’s attack against Iran, according to American President Trump.
BREAKING: US and Israel commence large-scale operation against Iran. Tehran strikes back in the region
In the early morning hours of February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint, large-scale operation against Iran.
Former Air Force pilot and instructor accused of training Chinese pilots in American systems and tactics
On Wednesday, former U.S. Air Force Major Gerald “Runner” Eddie Brown was arrested in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Lockheed Martin reveals F-22’s new stealth fuel tanks during Warfare Symposium
Lockheed Martin’s stealthy new F-22 fuel tanks are already in production and are much more capable than previously believed.
Northrop Grumman and Air Force agree to expand B-21 production capacity as program performs strongly
The Air Force and Northrop Grumman have agreed to expand the annual production capacity for the B-21 Raider stealth strategic bomber by 25%.
DARPA’s new Longshot missile will begin testing this year, the agency says
The missile is meant to offset perceived advantages provided by new extreme-range air-to-air weapons being fielded by Russia and China.
These five firearms died at the prototype stage, but their influence is still felt
Today, we will look at five weapons that were doomed into the prototype graveyard.
How fighter pilots plan combat missions
Pilots have developed best practices, like the GICL, or Good Idea Cut-off Line, to make planning as smooth and efficient as possible.
Lockheed Martin and GE Aerospace announce successful testing of revolutionary jet engine
The companies recently announced the successful testing of a new kind of air-breathing jet engine capable of powering missiles to speeds well above Mach 5.
US military operations heat up once again in strategically important east Africa
An uptick in joint U.S. military operations is currently underway in east Africa.
Breaking down the SERE school myths: How accurate are they?
The myths perpetuated about SERE rival those of Special Forces Selection. But do they have any truth in them or are they completely made up?
What really happened when F-22 Raptors squared off against the Eurofighter Typhoon?
Few exercises have damaged the mighty Raptor’s reputation more than a series of training dogfights with Eurofighter Typhoons that took place a decade ago.
SOCOM wants to use AI to better distinguish high value targets and intelligence during operations
Things get murky and confusing out in the field and important information is not always obvious on its face.
This is the system that used jet power to help overloaded aircraft take off from very short runways
JATO was an early solution to the problem of overloaded aircraft taking off from short runways. Talk about a steep takeoff!
Keeping top combat aircraft flying is expected to only get more expensive, consulting firm says
The cost to keep newer combat aircraft ready to fly is going to soar in the coming years, a new report argues.
Air Force to build realistic training ranges to enhance its Basic Military Training
The Air Force’s Basic Military Training is continuing its transformation with the goal of becoming more realistic.
Pentagon names China ‘second most powerful country’ since the 19th century, in latest National Security Strategy
Even the unclassified version of the NSS provides some interesting insight into the Pentagon’s strategic thinking.
The military wants to deploy ‘walking blood banks’ – and that’s a big deal
Project Valkyrie educates field medics on how to collect and transfuse fresh whole blood on the battlefield.
America’s attempts at creating internally suppressed ammunition during Vietnam
The Vietnam War was the proving ground for new ideas.
Military tests high-tech ways to ensure troops on the frontlines are fed
The U.S. military is innovating in how it delivers to and prepares food for troops on the front line.