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The Air Force’s ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Has A Major Gun Problem The Air Force’s ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Has A Major Gun Problem

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 7 2021

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A-10 pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for dramatic landing with missing canopy and no landing gear A-10 pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for dramatic landing with missing canopy and no landing gear

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 7 2021

Tech & Tactics

Oxcart down: One man’s search for a CIA spyplane that crashed outside Area 51 Oxcart down: One man’s search for a CIA spyplane that crashed outside Area 51

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/ Jan 6 2021

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Marine KC-130 Aerial Tanker And F/A-18 Hornet Crash Off Japan Marine KC-130 Aerial Tanker And F/A-18 Hornet Crash Off Japan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 6 2021

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Are UFOs a threat to national security? We may find out in 6 months Are UFOs a threat to national security? We may find out in 6 months

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 5 2021

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Here are the new toys that Congress is giving the Pentagon for Christmas Here are the new toys that Congress is giving the Pentagon for Christmas

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 1 2021

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B-52s fly over the Middle East in another rattle of the saber at Iran B-52s fly over the Middle East in another rattle of the saber at Iran

/ Dec 31 2020

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A bunch of Marines and Ospreys may be appearing in ‘Mission: Impossible’ A bunch of Marines and Ospreys may be appearing in ‘Mission: Impossible’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 23 2020

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We salute the Army Chinook crew who made an emergency landing to respond to a car accident We salute the Army Chinook crew who made an emergency landing to respond to a car accident

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 22 2020

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The Air Force’s new drone-in-a-box is like ‘scramble the fighters’ for base security forces The Air Force’s new drone-in-a-box is like ‘scramble the fighters’ for base security forces

/ Dec 18 2020

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The Air Force has deployed its drone-killing microwave weapon to Africa The Air Force has deployed its drone-killing microwave weapon to Africa

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 18 2020

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An AI just helped an Air Force pilot fly a U-2 spy plane during a simulated missile strike An AI just helped an Air Force pilot fly a U-2 spy plane during a simulated missile strike

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 17 2020

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9 Airmen Killed When Air Force WC-130 Crashes in Savannah, Georgia 9 Airmen Killed When Air Force WC-130 Crashes in Savannah, Georgia

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 15 2020

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Air Force identifies F-16 pilot killed in Michigan crash Air Force identifies F-16 pilot killed in Michigan crash

/ Dec 11 2020

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The Air Force just took a major step towards slapping hypersonic missiles on a B-1B Lancer The Air Force just took a major step towards slapping hypersonic missiles on a B-1B Lancer

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 11 2020

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We salute this Marine tiltrotor squadron for rocking this sweet ‘Endless Summer’ tail art We salute this Marine tiltrotor squadron for rocking this sweet ‘Endless Summer’ tail art

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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Air Force pilot who crashed in Michigan declared dead Air Force pilot who crashed in Michigan declared dead

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

General confirms the US has helped the Taliban by launching drone strikes against ISIS General confirms the US has helped the Taliban by launching drone strikes against ISIS

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 10 2020

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Check out these incredible photos of all four Air Force tactical demo team jets flying in formation Check out these incredible photos of all four Air Force tactical demo team jets flying in formation

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

By Task & Purpose

/ Dec 10 2020

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Relax to the sound of F-16s taking off at Bagram Airfield Relax to the sound of F-16s taking off at Bagram Airfield

By Patrick Baker

/ Dec 10 2020

Culture

You can now score Tom Cruise’s very own ‘Maverick’ helmet from ‘Top Gun’ You can now score Tom Cruise’s very own ‘Maverick’ helmet from ‘Top Gun’

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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Marine Fires GAU-17 minigun from a UH-1Y Venom Marine Fires GAU-17 minigun from a UH-1Y Venom

By Task & Purpose

/ Dec 10 2020

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This is what’s inside the Air Force’s new F-35 Arctic survival kit This is what’s inside the Air Force’s new F-35 Arctic survival kit

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Russia’s Newest, Mysterious Fighter Jet Just Showed Up In Syria Russia’s Newest, Mysterious Fighter Jet Just Showed Up In Syria

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/ Dec 10 2020

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A-10 Vs. F-35: The Ground-Pounding Showdown You’ve Been Waiting For Is Almost Here A-10 Vs. F-35: The Ground-Pounding Showdown You’ve Been Waiting For Is Almost Here

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

You Can Now Buy Your Very Own F-4 Phantom For A Total Steal You Can Now Buy Your Very Own F-4 Phantom For A Total Steal

/ Dec 10 2020

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These New Pocket-Sized Drones May Be Coming To An Army Unit Near You These New Pocket-Sized Drones May Be Coming To An Army Unit Near You

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 10 2020

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Soldiers say the Army’s new nano-drones are a game changer Soldiers say the Army’s new nano-drones are a game changer

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 10 2020

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The ‘hard landing’ that destroyed a Chinook in Afghanistan sounds a whole lot like a crash The ‘hard landing’ that destroyed a Chinook in Afghanistan sounds a whole lot like a crash

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 10 2020

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Close Air Support: A-10 Warthog vs. F-35 Lightning Close Air Support: A-10 Warthog vs. F-35 Lightning

By Chris Capelluto

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

The flamethrower drone conversion kit you never knew you needed is finally here The flamethrower drone conversion kit you never knew you needed is finally here

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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The B-1B Lancer Will Rule The Skies For Another 20 Years — At Least The B-1B Lancer Will Rule The Skies For Another 20 Years — At Least

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

How One Gutsy Harrier Pilot Walked Away From A ‘Catastrophic’ Engine Failure How One Gutsy Harrier Pilot Walked Away From A ‘Catastrophic’ Engine Failure

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

You Can Now Own Your Very Own Almost-New Soviet MiG Fighter Jet You Can Now Own Your Very Own Almost-New Soviet MiG Fighter Jet

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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The Air Force Wants To Use Falcons To Punch Drones Out Of The Sky The Air Force Wants To Use Falcons To Punch Drones Out Of The Sky

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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The A-10 Warthog Gets A Boost From Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson The A-10 Warthog Gets A Boost From Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

The B-52’s Devastating New Weapons Upgrade Is Already Kicking Ass In The Middle East The B-52’s Devastating New Weapons Upgrade Is Already Kicking Ass In The Middle East

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

The V-280 Valor’s First Flight Is A Moment of Truth For Tiltrotor Aircraft The V-280 Valor’s First Flight Is A Moment of Truth For Tiltrotor Aircraft

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

What’s On A B-1B Lancer Aircrew’s Wish List? Room For More Bombs What’s On A B-1B Lancer Aircrew’s Wish List? Room For More Bombs

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/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Boeing Unveils Conceptual Hypersonic Jet Design To Replace The SR-71 Blackbird Boeing Unveils Conceptual Hypersonic Jet Design To Replace The SR-71 Blackbird

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/ Dec 10 2020

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Is The Air Force Still Secretly Plotting To Kill The A-10 Warthog? Is The Air Force Still Secretly Plotting To Kill The A-10 Warthog?

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

The Path-Breaking Apache Helicopter Helmet Is Getting A Major Upgrade The Path-Breaking Apache Helicopter Helmet Is Getting A Major Upgrade

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

This Retro F-14 Tomcat Spin-Test Video Will Make Your Stomach Churn This Retro F-14 Tomcat Spin-Test Video Will Make Your Stomach Churn

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Could This Gun-Toting Drone Replace Combat Soldiers? Could This Gun-Toting Drone Replace Combat Soldiers?

By Sarah Sicard

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

A-10 Warthog Makes Dramatic Belly Landing Without Landing Gear Or Canopy After Cannon Malfunction A-10 Warthog Makes Dramatic Belly Landing Without Landing Gear Or Canopy After Cannon Malfunction

By Matthew Moss

/ Dec 10 2020

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Trump Can Thank This ‘Pretty Sweet Beard’ For His Air Force One Upgrade Trump Can Thank This ‘Pretty Sweet Beard’ For His Air Force One Upgrade

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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The Army’s Potential Apache And Black Hawk Replacement Is Ready To Take Flight The Army’s Potential Apache And Black Hawk Replacement Is Ready To Take Flight

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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The Air Force’s Secret Space Plane Is Headed Back Into Orbit. Here’s What It’s Probably Up To The Air Force’s Secret Space Plane Is Headed Back Into Orbit. Here’s What It’s Probably Up To

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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The Afghan Military Just Got Its First Black Hawks. The Rest Can’t Come Soon Enough The Afghan Military Just Got Its First Black Hawks. The Rest Can’t Come Soon Enough

/ Dec 10 2020

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The Air Force’s ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Is Approaching Initial Operating Capability The Air Force’s ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Is Approaching Initial Operating Capability

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

7 Stories That Remind Us Why Troops Love The A-10 Warthog 7 Stories That Remind Us Why Troops Love The A-10 Warthog

By BBMC Mortgage

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

What Makes The F-22 And F-35 Stealth? Proper Skin Care What Makes The F-22 And F-35 Stealth? Proper Skin Care

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/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Skunk Works Just Revealed New Details About The SR-71 Blackbird’s Ultra-Secret Successor Skunk Works Just Revealed New Details About The SR-71 Blackbird’s Ultra-Secret Successor

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Fighter Pilot Turned Congresswoman Throws Wrench In Quiet Plans To Cut A-10 Squadrons Fighter Pilot Turned Congresswoman Throws Wrench In Quiet Plans To Cut A-10 Squadrons

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

The Army Just Test-Fired A Frickin’ Laser Beam From An Apache Attack Helicopter The Army Just Test-Fired A Frickin’ Laser Beam From An Apache Attack Helicopter

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Check Out This F-35 Firing Off A Missile While Completely Inverted Check Out This F-35 Firing Off A Missile While Completely Inverted

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/ Dec 10 2020

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The Army Just Spent Billions On Helicopters It Can Barely Even Fly The Army Just Spent Billions On Helicopters It Can Barely Even Fly

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

The Army Has Developed A Tiny Flying Squirrel Drone For Some Reason The Army Has Developed A Tiny Flying Squirrel Drone For Some Reason

By Sarah Sicard

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

This Never-Before-Seen Nighttime F-35 Helmet Cam Footage Is Both Intense And Revealing This Never-Before-Seen Nighttime F-35 Helmet Cam Footage Is Both Intense And Revealing

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Here’s Exactly How The World’s Best Pilots Perform Their Death-Defying Tricks Here’s Exactly How The World’s Best Pilots Perform Their Death-Defying Tricks

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/ Dec 10 2020

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Watch Russia’s Favorite Fighter Jet Pull Off The Most Insane Aerobatics We’ve Ever Seen Watch Russia’s Favorite Fighter Jet Pull Off The Most Insane Aerobatics We’ve Ever Seen

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

NASA Just Dropped A Ton Of Rare Footage Of Blackbirds Doing What They Do Best NASA Just Dropped A Ton Of Rare Footage Of Blackbirds Doing What They Do Best

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Watch DARPA’s Experimental Vertical-Takeoff Aircraft Transform Mid-Flight Watch DARPA’s Experimental Vertical-Takeoff Aircraft Transform Mid-Flight

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020