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Posted on Mar 9, 2024

The Pentagon has provided new details about a sensor system called Gremlin that it is developed specifically to collect data on so-called unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs.

DoD To Deploy ‘Gremlin’ Sensors To Collect Intel On Unidentified Flying Objects DoD To Deploy ‘Gremlin’ Sensors To Collect Intel On Unidentified Flying Objects

Posted on Mar 9, 2024

The grounding of all US military V-22 Ospreys following a crash in November 2023 has been lifted.

Air

V-22 Osprey Finally Cleared To Fly After Three Month Grounding V-22 Osprey Finally Cleared To Fly After Three Month Grounding

Posted on Mar 8, 2024

Expeditionary transfer docks and JLOTS could be used to support a Gaza mission but not with risks.

Sea

This Is How The U.S. Could Set Up A Gaza Beachhead, But Not Without Risks This Is How The U.S. Could Set Up A Gaza Beachhead, But Not Without Risks

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

The Army has received a prototype variant of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) armed with a Patria NEMO 120mm turreted mortar.

Land

Army Gets 120mm ‘Nemo’ Mortar Turret Toting Armed Vehicle Prototype Army Gets 120mm ‘Nemo’ Mortar Turret Toting Armed Vehicle Prototype

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

Declassified documents shine new light on an incident off the coast of Florida in January 2023 where an Air Force pilot says they saw something that looked like an "Apollo spacecraft."

Air

Air Force Pilot’s Bizarre Encounter With Capsule-Like Craft Off Florida Declassified Air Force Pilot’s Bizarre Encounter With Capsule-Like Craft Off Florida Declassified

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

F-16 Block 70 about to head on its delivery flight to Bahrain.

Air

First Block 70 F-16s Are Out For Delivery (Updated) First Block 70 F-16s Are Out For Delivery (Updated)

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

Inside the USMC's operational test aviation unit, VMX-1.

Air

Inside VMX-1, The Test Squadron Rewriting The USMC’s Air Combat Playbook Inside VMX-1, The Test Squadron Rewriting The USMC’s Air Combat Playbook

By James Deboer

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

Pulsejet Drone Flies, Could Have Big Impact On Cost Of Future Weapons Pulsejet Drone Flies, Could Have Big Impact On Cost Of Future Weapons

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

Videos have emerged showing the possible remains of a spy balloon that fishermen recently recovered off the coast of Alaska.

Our First Look At Possible Spy Balloon Wreck Found By Alaskan Fishermen Our First Look At Possible Spy Balloon Wreck Found By Alaskan Fishermen

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

M1 Abrams lost on the battlefield in Ukraine after hitting a mine.

Ukraine Situation Report: Another M1 Abrams Tank Lost (Updated) Ukraine Situation Report: Another M1 Abrams Tank Lost (Updated)

Posted on Mar 4, 2024

There are growing signs that an unprecedented AGM-183A hypersonic missile test staged from Guam is imminent.

Air

Unprecedented U.S. Hypersonic Weapon Test In West Pacific Appears Imminent Unprecedented U.S. Hypersonic Weapon Test In West Pacific Appears Imminent

Posted on Mar 4, 2024

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Air

XQ-58 Valkyrie Completes Second Flight With The Marine Corps XQ-58 Valkyrie Completes Second Flight With The Marine Corps

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 2, 2024

Fishing boat catches suspected spy balloon off Alaska

Alaskan Fisherman Catch Possible Spy Balloon, FBI To Examine Wreckage: Report Alaskan Fisherman Catch Possible Spy Balloon, FBI To Examine Wreckage: Report

Posted on Mar 2, 2024

As part of the announcement of the first flight its new XQ-67A drone, the Air Force has shared new information about its Off-Board Sensing Station program and revealed the existence of a companion Off-Board Weapon Station concept.

Air

The XQ-67A Has A Secretive, Higher-Performance, Deadly Cousin The XQ-67A Has A Secretive, Higher-Performance, Deadly Cousin

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 1, 2024

The head of US Strategic Command has advocated for the US military taking a serious look at going back to deploying intercontinental ballistic missiles loaded with multiple nuclear warheads.

Nuclear

Return To ICBMs Armed With Multiple Warheads Suggested By STRATCOM Boss Return To ICBMs Armed With Multiple Warheads Suggested By STRATCOM Boss

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

General Atomics' XQ-67A drone, built for the Air Force's Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) program, has made its first flight.

Air

XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station Drone Has Flown (Updated) XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station Drone Has Flown (Updated)

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

An air-to-air right side view of a 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111F aircraft releasing its load of Mark 82 high-drag bombs over the Bardenas Reales range. The 494th TFS has been deployed to Zaragoza Air Base for training.

Air

The F-111 Was Faster Than You Think The F-111 Was Faster Than You Think

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

Damage sustained by inclement weather at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base tornado damage

Air

Tornado Ravages Air Force Museum Restoration Hangar At Wright Patterson AFB Tornado Ravages Air Force Museum Restoration Hangar At Wright Patterson AFB

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

The US Army has announced major planned changes to its overall force structure that includes a significant boost in air and missile defense capacity with a focus on counter-drone and counter-cruise missile capabilities.

Air

Huge Boost To Army’s Air Defenses Planned In New Force Structure Huge Boost To Army’s Air Defenses Planned In New Force Structure

Posted on Feb 28, 2024

The next version of the famed Little Bird helicopter for the US Army's elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment has reportedly been dubbed the MH-6R.

Air

New Night Stalker Little Bird Helicopters Now Dubbed MH-6R (Updated) New Night Stalker Little Bird Helicopters Now Dubbed MH-6R (Updated)

Posted on Feb 27, 2024

A B-52 bomber made an emergency landing at Minot Air Force Base on January 23, 2024, due to an engine fire. The fire was subsequently put out an the crew of the aircraft was unharmed in the mishap.

Air

B-52 Stratofortress Damaged After Engine Fire B-52 Stratofortress Damaged After Engine Fire

Posted on Feb 27, 2024

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Warns Of Looming “Catastrophic” Arms Shortage Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Warns Of Looming “Catastrophic” Arms Shortage

Posted on Feb 23, 2024

New details about the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone program, as well as recent discussions about its progress and future, all point to its potential to reshape how the service does business and fights.

Air

Everything New We Just Learned About The Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program Everything New We Just Learned About The Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

Posted on Feb 23, 2024

Land

This May Be The First Video Of A Ukrainian M1 Abrams In Combat This May Be The First Video Of A Ukrainian M1 Abrams In Combat

Posted on Feb 23, 2024

Unmanned drone variant concept of the Tesla Cybertruck

The Case For Turning Cybertruck Into A Militarized Unmanned Ground Vehicle The Case For Turning Cybertruck Into A Militarized Unmanned Ground Vehicle

Posted on Feb 22, 2024

Northrop Grumman says it has successfully conducted a shroud fly-off test as part of the development of the new LGM-35 intercontinental ballistic missile for the U.S. Air Force.

Nuclear

New Sentinel ICBM’s Nose Shroud Separation Test A Flying Success New Sentinel ICBM’s Nose Shroud Separation Test A Flying Success

Posted on Feb 20, 2024

US Navy destroyers have fired around 100 Standard series surface-to-air missiles against Houthi missiles and drones since October, according to a recent report.

Sea

Navy Has Fired Around 100 Standard Series Missiles At Houthi Drones, Missiles: Report Navy Has Fired Around 100 Standard Series Missiles At Houthi Drones, Missiles: Report

Posted on Feb 20, 2024

This Is How The Air Force’s New Wing Structure Will Actually Work This Is How The Air Force’s New Wing Structure Will Actually Work

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Feb 18, 2024

The Air Force says a funding issue may cause a significant delay in its secretive Mayhem hypersonic strike-recon aircraft program and that the overall "operational pull" behind the effort is uncertain.

Air

Future Of Mayhem Hypersonic Strike-Recon Aircraft Program Murky Future Of Mayhem Hypersonic Strike-Recon Aircraft Program Murky

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 17, 2024

The US Air Force will test new autonomous capabilities for its KC-135s intended, at least initially, to help reduce operator workload. The service is also still planning to conduct a test of the KC-135 as an aerial launching platform for drones.

Air

Tests Planned For KC-135s That Can Fly Themselves, Act As Drone Motherships Tests Planned For KC-135s That Can Fly Themselves, Act As Drone Motherships

Posted on Feb 16, 2024

LITENING LA Targeting pod Northrop Grumman

We Talk New Features On The LITENING Large Aperture Targeting Pod We Talk New Features On The LITENING Large Aperture Targeting Pod

By Tyler Rogoway, Jamie Hunter

Posted on Feb 16, 2024

The White House has confirmed that a recently disclosed serious national security threat is indeed related to a Russian anti-satellite capability under development, but many questions remain.

Space

Russia’s “Highly Concerning” Anti-Satellite Super Weapon: What Are The Possibilities? Russia’s “Highly Concerning” Anti-Satellite Super Weapon: What Are The Possibilities?

Posted on Feb 15, 2024

Air

Grounded V-22 Osprey “1980s Technology,” Still Critical Capability Says AFSOC Commander Grounded V-22 Osprey “1980s Technology,” Still Critical Capability Says AFSOC Commander

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Feb 15, 2024

Space

Threats In Space “Extremely Concerning”: Space Force Boss Threats In Space “Extremely Concerning”: Space Force Boss

Posted on Feb 15, 2024

Space

Alarm Raised Over Destabilizing New Russian Threat In Space: Reports Alarm Raised Over Destabilizing New Russian Threat In Space: Reports

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

The latest on AFRL's mutant from AFA's Warfare Symposium show floor.

We Talk MUTANT, The Bending Missile, With The Air Force Research Lab We Talk MUTANT, The Bending Missile, With The Air Force Research Lab

By Jamie Hunter, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

The US Air Force says it plans to invite foreign allies and partners to join the next increment of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone program and has offered details about what that cooperation might look like. The service is also looking bring US Special Operations Command into an existing tri-service agreement with the Navy and Marine Corps.

Air

Plans For Allies To Join Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program Laid Out By Air Force Plans For Allies To Join Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program Laid Out By Air Force

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

Air

“I Would Love To Have More F-15EXs,” Air Guard Boss Says “I Would Love To Have More F-15EXs,” Air Guard Boss Says

By Tyler Rogoway, Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

Air

Air Force’s Big Restructuring Includes New Commands, New Deployment Plans Air Force’s Big Restructuring Includes New Commands, New Deployment Plans

Posted on Feb 13, 2024

Ukraine is employing a network of thousands of acoustic sensors to help spot and track incoming Russian drones, according to the Air Force's top office in Europe.

Air

Ukraine Using Thousands Of Networked Microphones To Track Russian Drones Ukraine Using Thousands Of Networked Microphones To Track Russian Drones

Posted on Feb 13, 2024

Ukraine Situation Report: Battle-Damaged HIMARS Return To United States Ukraine Situation Report: Battle-Damaged HIMARS Return To United States

Posted on Feb 12, 2024

The Air Force is set to announce a major restructuring to contend with China.

Air Force To Totally Revamp Its Structure To Compete With China (Updated) Air Force To Totally Revamp Its Structure To Compete With China (Updated)

Posted on Feb 10, 2024

A U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter from Bravo Company, 1-214th General Support Aviation Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, “Big Windy”, prepares to land during an air movement of a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) from Munich to the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 12, 2022. Two CH-47Fs were used throughout the mission to provide precision rotary-wing aviation support and enable the CODEL to observe combined arms training, meet with forward-deployed Soldiers, and receive briefings from key U.S. Army leadership. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe that works alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retains command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

Air

Army CH-47s Fill In For Grounded Marine MV-22s In White House Airlift Role Army CH-47s Fill In For Grounded Marine MV-22s In White House Airlift Role

By Tyler Rogoway, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 9, 2024

A top Iranian-backed militia leader was killed in a US. drone strike, likely using an RX9 "Flying Ginsu" missile.

Bladed Hellfire Missile Likely Killed Top Iran-Backed Militia Leader In Baghdad Bladed Hellfire Missile Likely Killed Top Iran-Backed Militia Leader In Baghdad

Posted on Feb 8, 2024

A CH-53E Super Stallion crew from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 test their aircraft on snowy terrain at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., May 20, 2011. For many of the Marines, this was the first time they landed in snow.

Air

Search Is On For Missing Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion (Updated) Search Is On For Missing Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion (Updated)

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

Iranian backed militants executed a drone attack on a US base in Eastern Syria.

Iranian-Backed Militia Claims New Attack On U.S. Base In Syria Iranian-Backed Militia Claims New Attack On U.S. Base In Syria

Posted on Feb 5, 2024

F-117 flying low level through the California desert.

Air

The Most Stunning F-117 Photos We’ve Seen Since Its ‘Retirement’ The Most Stunning F-117 Photos We’ve Seen Since Its ‘Retirement’

Posted on Feb 4, 2024

The U.S. is working to determine how much damage attacks on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria caused.

Everything We Know About The Aftermath Of Last Night’s Airstrikes Everything We Know About The Aftermath Of Last Night’s Airstrikes

Posted on Feb 3, 2024

Image of US Strikes on target in eastern Syria.

U.S. Airstrikes Obliterated Munitions Storage Compound In Syria U.S. Airstrikes Obliterated Munitions Storage Compound In Syria

Posted on Feb 3, 2024

As they await looming retaliation strikes from the U.S., Iranian proxies have scattered.

Iranian Proxies Scatter Ahead Of Looming U.S. Retaliation Strikes Iranian Proxies Scatter Ahead Of Looming U.S. Retaliation Strikes

Posted on Feb 2, 2024

The Defense Innovation Unit has put out a call for proposals for low-cost "interceptor" drone boats that can operate in swarms to at least find and shadow targets of interest at sea.

Sea

Drone Boat Swarm Vision Laid Out By DoD Drone Boat Swarm Vision Laid Out By DoD

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

Armed rebels of the Iran-backed Houthi militia take part in a demonstration against the USA and Israel in January 2024 in Sanaa, Yemen.

U.S. Carries Out First Preemptive Strike On Houthi SAM U.S. Carries Out First Preemptive Strike On Houthi SAM

Posted on Jan 31, 2024

Khataib Hezbollah says it is pausing attacks on U.S. troops in the region.

Iranian-Backed Militia Group Wants A Timeout As U.S. Retaliation Looms Iranian-Backed Militia Group Wants A Timeout As U.S. Retaliation Looms

Posted on Jan 30, 2024

Air

Massive New Air Combat Exercise Underway Along The California Coast Massive New Air Combat Exercise Underway Along The California Coast

By Jamie Hunter

Posted on Jan 30, 2024

Soldiers will soon start testing the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle.

Land

How The Army’s New M10 Booker Light Tank Will Actually Be Used How The Army’s New M10 Booker Light Tank Will Actually Be Used

Posted on Jan 30, 2024

The al-Shaddadi base in Syria was attacked by rockets Monday.

Another U.S. Outpost Attacked, Biden Admin Mulls Strike Options Another U.S. Outpost Attacked, Biden Admin Mulls Strike Options

Posted on Jan 29, 2024

Iranian proxy groups are already preparing for looming U.S. retaliatory attacks.

What Comes Next After Three Americans Were Killed In A Drone Attack In Jordan? What Comes Next After Three Americans Were Killed In A Drone Attack In Jordan?

Posted on Jan 29, 2024

Three U.S. troops were killed and more than two dozen injured by an Iranian-backed militia drone strike on Tower 22.

Drone Attack In Jordan Kills Three American Troops (Updated) Drone Attack In Jordan Kills Three American Troops (Updated)

Posted on Jan 28, 2024

Turkish F-16 Deal Now Being Fast-Tracked By Biden Admin Turkish F-16 Deal Now Being Fast-Tracked By Biden Admin

Posted on Jan 25, 2024

Defense contractor Anduril has formally announced that it is one of five companies working on the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) advanced drone program.

Air

Anduril Is Helping The Air Force To Develop Its Loyal Wingman Drone Anduril Is Helping The Air Force To Develop Its Loyal Wingman Drone

Posted on Jan 25, 2024

Air

The Last USAF F-15C/D Eagle Instructor Pilots Are Now In Training The Last USAF F-15C/D Eagle Instructor Pilots Are Now In Training

Posted on Jan 24, 2024

Satellite imagery The War Zone has obtained from Planet Labs shows the aftermath of U.S. and U.K. strikes on Houthi targets at Sanaa International Airport in Yemen's capital.

Damage Analysis From Yesterday’s Strikes On Airport In Yemen’s Capital Damage Analysis From Yesterday’s Strikes On Airport In Yemen’s Capital