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The USAF Still Can’t Get The New AC-130J Ghostrider’s 30mm Cannon To Work Reliably

The USAF Still Can’t Get The New AC-130J Ghostrider’s 30mm Cannon To Work Reliably

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
Shadowy USAF Spy Plane Spotted Over Seattle Reportedly Reappears Over Syria

Shadowy USAF Spy Plane Spotted Over Seattle Reportedly Reappears Over Syria

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
Document Offers New Details About Those OV-10 Broncos That Went to Fight ISIS

Document Offers New Details About Those OV-10 Broncos That Went to Fight ISIS

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
The US Air Force Still Has At Least One MAC-10 Submachine Gun

The US Air Force Still Has At Least One MAC-10 Submachine Gun

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
US Looks to Preposition Jet Fuel in Niger, Algeria, as Drone Operations Expand in Africa

US Looks to Preposition Jet Fuel in Niger, Algeria, as Drone Operations Expand in Africa

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Aug 6, 2019
The Marine Corps Wants to Craft a Fleet of 1,000 “Itty Bitty Boats”

The Marine Corps Wants to Craft a Fleet of 1,000 “Itty Bitty Boats”

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
Jaded Thunder Exercise Trains Elite Troops to Call in Almost Any Sort of Fire Support

Jaded Thunder Exercise Trains Elite Troops to Call in Almost Any Sort of Fire Support

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
Night Vision Goggle-Wearing Taliban Are Terrible News for Afghan and US Forces

Night Vision Goggle-Wearing Taliban Are Terrible News for Afghan and US Forces

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
Marines Are Buying “M007” Glocks For Special Agents And Its Elite Helicopter Unit

Marines Are Buying “M007” Glocks For Special Agents And Its Elite Helicopter Unit

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
No One Seems Sure What’s Been Holding up Drone Strikes in Niger

No One Seems Sure What’s Been Holding up Drone Strikes in Niger

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
US Effort to Find Those Behind the Benghazi Attack Nets a Second Suspect

US Effort to Find Those Behind the Benghazi Attack Nets a Second Suspect

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
All The New Details We Learned About The Ambush In Niger From America’s Top General

All The New Details We Learned About The Ambush In Niger From America’s Top General

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
The U.S. Military’s Incident In Niger Has Been a Long Time Coming

The U.S. Military’s Incident In Niger Has Been a Long Time Coming

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
This Slo-Mo Video Of MH-60M Spec Ops Helicopters Refueling At Sunset Is Glorious

This Slo-Mo Video Of MH-60M Spec Ops Helicopters Refueling At Sunset Is Glorious

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Oct 20, 2017
US Military Reveals Contractors Flew to the Rescue in Niger, but Little Else

US Military Reveals Contractors Flew to the Rescue in Niger, but Little Else

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
North Korean Hackers Stole US and South Korea “Decapitation” Plans Months Ago

North Korean Hackers Stole US and South Korea “Decapitation” Plans Months Ago

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Oct 10, 2017
What You Need To Know About Why U.S. Special Operations Forces Are In Niger (Updated)

What You Need To Know About Why U.S. Special Operations Forces Are In Niger (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
Militants Kill American and Nigerien Troops in Ambush Near the Mali Border (Updated)

Militants Kill American and Nigerien Troops in Ambush Near the Mali Border (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
Russia Breaks into US Soldiers’ iPhones in Apparent Hybrid Warfare Attacks

Russia Breaks into US Soldiers’ iPhones in Apparent Hybrid Warfare Attacks

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
Houthi Rebels Shoot Down U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper Over Yemen

Houthi Rebels Shoot Down U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper Over Yemen

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
The Real Story of the USS Ponce as the American Sea Base Sails Into Retirement

The Real Story of the USS Ponce as the American Sea Base Sails Into Retirement

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Apr 27, 2020
Mysterious US Army Spy Plane Turns Up at the Boneyard in Arizona

Mysterious US Army Spy Plane Turns Up at the Boneyard in Arizona

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
Chinooks Over Afghanistan: The Unsung Workhorse Of America’s Never Ending War

Chinooks Over Afghanistan: The Unsung Workhorse Of America’s Never Ending War

By Ed Darack and Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
This Obscure DC-Area Office Helps US Special Operators Hunt Down And Secure Loose WMDs

This Obscure DC-Area Office Helps US Special Operators Hunt Down And Secure Loose WMDs

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
This Combat Diver Delivery Unit Is a Crazy Fast Speed Boat That Turns Into a Sub

This Combat Diver Delivery Unit Is a Crazy Fast Speed Boat That Turns Into a Sub

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
In Syria, US Army Mine-Clearing “Sappers” Helped Clear the Path to Raqqa

In Syria, US Army Mine-Clearing “Sappers” Helped Clear the Path to Raqqa

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
One Of North Korea’s Most Dangerous Weapons Is The Ancient An-2 Biplane

One Of North Korea’s Most Dangerous Weapons Is The Ancient An-2 Biplane

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Aug 27, 2017
This Little Lada Named “Sergeant” Aims to Be Russia’s Next Light Tactical Vehicle

This Little Lada Named “Sergeant” Aims to Be Russia’s Next Light Tactical Vehicle

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
This Totally Over The Top Saudi Security Forces Demonstration Is Laughably Awesome

This Totally Over The Top Saudi Security Forces Demonstration Is Laughably Awesome

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Aug 24, 2017
This Is the Tech Special Operators Want for Their Light Attack Planes

This Is the Tech Special Operators Want for Their Light Attack Planes

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
US Could Kick Off Air Strikes Against ISIS in The Philippines Next Week

US Could Kick Off Air Strikes Against ISIS in The Philippines Next Week

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
USAF Says Spec Ops Light Attack Program Will Complement Larger OA-X Effort

USAF Says Spec Ops Light Attack Program Will Complement Larger OA-X Effort

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
U.S. Navy Stealthy Special Operations Boats Are Zooming Around the Middle East

U.S. Navy Stealthy Special Operations Boats Are Zooming Around the Middle East

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
U.S. Special Operations Forces Want Their Own Light Attack Aircraft

U.S. Special Operations Forces Want Their Own Light Attack Aircraft

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
ROTC Cadet Could Become First Female US Navy SEAL

ROTC Cadet Could Become First Female US Navy SEAL

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
US Special Operators Are Moving Closer to the Fighting in Raqqa

US Special Operators Are Moving Closer to the Fighting in Raqqa

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
Unusual High-Altitude Spy Plane Appears at Special Operations Exercise

Unusual High-Altitude Spy Plane Appears at Special Operations Exercise

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jul 5, 2020
The Navy’s Gargantuan New Sea Base Is On Its Way To The Middle East

The Navy’s Gargantuan New Sea Base Is On Its Way To The Middle East

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Jul 13, 2017
We May Finally Know What JADE HELM Has Stood For All Along

We May Finally Know What JADE HELM Has Stood For All Along

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
Watch This C-130J Become Engulfed In Its Own Dust Storm During Rough Field Ops

Watch This C-130J Become Engulfed In Its Own Dust Storm During Rough Field Ops

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Jul 1, 2017
“Identity Intel Ops” Turn US Special Operators Into Combat Detectives

“Identity Intel Ops” Turn US Special Operators Into Combat Detectives

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
Canadian Sniper Destroys Record For Longest Kill With Over Two Mile Shot

Canadian Sniper Destroys Record For Longest Kill With Over Two Mile Shot

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
Lockheed Unveils New Super Versatile Special Operations C-130 Variant

Lockheed Unveils New Super Versatile Special Operations C-130 Variant

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Jun 21, 2017
U.S. Special Operators Are Ready to Ride Into War On Horseback Again

U.S. Special Operators Are Ready to Ride Into War On Horseback Again

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
We’re Losing In Afghanistan And Sprinkling In Troops Won’t Likely Change That

We’re Losing In Afghanistan And Sprinkling In Troops Won’t Likely Change That

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
Nightstalkers Show Off For the Public With a Dramatic Urban Air Assault

Nightstalkers Show Off For the Public With a Dramatic Urban Air Assault

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jul 5, 2020
U.S. Drones May Have Been Gunning For Top Somali Terrorists in New Strike

U.S. Drones May Have Been Gunning For Top Somali Terrorists in New Strike

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
Ukrainian Spetnaz’s Weapons and Gear May Show an American Touch

Ukrainian Spetnaz’s Weapons and Gear May Show an American Touch

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
About That “Blue Thunder” Counter-Terror Chopper That Landed On London Bridge

About That “Blue Thunder” Counter-Terror Chopper That Landed On London Bridge

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Jun 5, 2017
It Looks Like The Army’s Most Secretive Aviation Unit Needs A New Home

It Looks Like The Army’s Most Secretive Aviation Unit Needs A New Home

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
Russia’s “Counter-Sabotage Vehicle” Guards the Country’s Mobile ICBMs

Russia’s “Counter-Sabotage Vehicle” Guards the Country’s Mobile ICBMs

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
This Shadowy Afghan Unit Fights Alongside America’s Most Elite Forces

This Shadowy Afghan Unit Fights Alongside America’s Most Elite Forces

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jul 3, 2020
U.S. Navy SEAL Dies in Somalia Raid as Pentagon Steps Up Operations

U.S. Navy SEAL Dies in Somalia Raid as Pentagon Steps Up Operations

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
The USAF Finally Gives Its AC-130W Gunship The Big Gun It Desperately Needs

The USAF Finally Gives Its AC-130W Gunship The Big Gun It Desperately Needs

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
The US Military is Formally Ending its Hunt For Joseph Kony and the LRA

The US Military is Formally Ending its Hunt For Joseph Kony and the LRA

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
How a Secretive Special Operations Task Force Is Taking the Fight to ISIS

How a Secretive Special Operations Task Force Is Taking the Fight to ISIS

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jul 3, 2020
The CH-53E Super Stallion Looks Gargantuan In This Slow Motion Helocast Clip

The CH-53E Super Stallion Looks Gargantuan In This Slow Motion Helocast Clip

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Apr 28, 2017
The USMC Is Interested In This Crazy Speedboat That Transforms Into A Submarine

The USMC Is Interested In This Crazy Speedboat That Transforms Into A Submarine

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
These Unassuming Planes Have Been Key Players in America’s War on Terror

These Unassuming Planes Have Been Key Players in America’s War on Terror

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jul 3, 2020
America Is Expanding Its Secretive War in Somalia

America Is Expanding Its Secretive War in Somalia

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
A Higher-Risk US Strategy to Rout ISIS From Mosul Emerges

A Higher-Risk US Strategy to Rout ISIS From Mosul Emerges

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
Shedding Some Light On The Pentagon’s Most Shadowy Aviation Units

Shedding Some Light On The Pentagon’s Most Shadowy Aviation Units

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jul 3, 2020
U.S. Special Operators Want a Tiny Assault Rifle

U.S. Special Operators Want a Tiny Assault Rifle

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
Why Russia Has Sent Troops to Egypt for Possible Operations in Libya

Why Russia Has Sent Troops to Egypt for Possible Operations in Libya

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 29, 2019