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News

North Korea is developing a HIMARS for nuclear missiles North Korea is developing a HIMARS for nuclear missiles

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 4 2023

News

The US is officially sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine The US is officially sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 21 2022

News

The Russian military continues its drone blitz on Kyiv The Russian military continues its drone blitz on Kyiv

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 19 2022

Tech & Tactics

The Air Force just successfully tested a fully operational hypersonic weapon for the first time The Air Force just successfully tested a fully operational hypersonic weapon for the first time

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 12 2022

News

US reportedly made sure HIMARS given to Ukraine couldn’t fire long-range missiles US reportedly made sure HIMARS given to Ukraine couldn’t fire long-range missiles

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 6 2022

News

China has doubled its nuclear stockpile in the last 2 years, DoD report finds China has doubled its nuclear stockpile in the last 2 years, DoD report finds

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 29 2022

History

That time the Army tried to develop a missile guided by pigeons That time the Army tried to develop a missile guided by pigeons

By Max Hauptman

/ Nov 7 2022

News

North Korea says recent missile tests were practice to ‘mercilessly’ strike US air bases North Korea says recent missile tests were practice to ‘mercilessly’ strike US air bases

By Haley Britzky

/ Nov 7 2022

Tech & Tactics

What it takes to join the Air Force’s 24/7 ‘SWAT’ team for nuclear missile fields What it takes to join the Air Force’s 24/7 ‘SWAT’ team for nuclear missile fields

/ Nov 7 2022

News

North Korea’s ballistic missile barrage signals a potentially dangerous escalation North Korea’s ballistic missile barrage signals a potentially dangerous escalation

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 2 2022

News

Dramatic video shows why Russian helicopters are sitting ducks in Ukraine Dramatic video shows why Russian helicopters are sitting ducks in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 1 2022

News

Watch a Ukrainian soldier take out a Russian cruise missile with a MANPADS Watch a Ukrainian soldier take out a Russian cruise missile with a MANPADS

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 10 2022

News

Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 28 2022

News

No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 19 2022

News

Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 15 2022

News

Video of US soldiers training against drone swarm offers glimpse at future of warfare Video of US soldiers training against drone swarm offers glimpse at future of warfare

By Max Hauptman, Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 13 2022

News

Humvee gunner in Ukraine runs out of .50 cal ammo, switches to rockets in viral video Humvee gunner in Ukraine runs out of .50 cal ammo, switches to rockets in viral video

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 9 2022

News

The Navy wants to mothball 4 Littoral Combat Ships after just a few years of service The Navy wants to mothball 4 Littoral Combat Ships after just a few years of service

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 24 2022

News

How the MiG-29 went from the ‘bad guy’ plane to the underdog against Russia How the MiG-29 went from the ‘bad guy’ plane to the underdog against Russia

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 10 2022

News

‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home ‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 4 2022

News

Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 3 2022

History

The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 27 2022

News

More people have gone into space than have piloted the Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber More people have gone into space than have piloted the Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber

/ Jul 18 2022

History

Air Force F-16 pilot explains how he dodged 6 missiles during insane Gulf War mission Air Force F-16 pilot explains how he dodged 6 missiles during insane Gulf War mission

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 11 2022

News

US vet on the front line says Ukrainians need better infantry gear to beat the Russians US vet on the front line says Ukrainians need better infantry gear to beat the Russians

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 27 2022

News

Congress is bringing back the idea of a ‘limited’ nuclear war Congress is bringing back the idea of a ‘limited’ nuclear war

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 24 2022

Opinion

Why the US can’t afford to abandon Ukraine Why the US can’t afford to abandon Ukraine

By Lindsey Neas

/ Jun 24 2022

News

Army fires new missile-hauling Stryker for the first time in Europe Army fires new missile-hauling Stryker for the first time in Europe

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 11 2021

News

The Pentagon reportedly used its missile full of swords to strike ISIS-K in retaliation for the Kabul airport attack The Pentagon reportedly used its missile full of swords to strike ISIS-K in retaliation for the Kabul airport attack

By Jared Keller

/ Sep 13 2021

News

Newly-released video shows what it was like for US troops under Iranian missile attack Newly-released video shows what it was like for US troops under Iranian missile attack

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 1 2021

Tech & Tactics

DARPA is developing an air-launched drone missile that fires air-to-air missiles DARPA is developing an air-launched drone missile that fires air-to-air missiles

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 9 2021

News

The Army is evaluating a brand new anti-tank missile for its arsenal The Army is evaluating a brand new anti-tank missile for its arsenal

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 29 2021

Tech & Tactics

This Gulf War footage of an F-16 dodging 6 Iraqi missiles is insane This Gulf War footage of an F-16 dodging 6 Iraqi missiles is insane

/ Jan 20 2021

News

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

Tech & Tactics

Oshkosh Unveils Joint Light Tactical Vehicle With Lethal New Missile Upgrade Oshkosh Unveils Joint Light Tactical Vehicle With Lethal New Missile Upgrade

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

Bask In The Fiery Glory Of The Army’s Latest Short-Range Air Defense Demonstration Bask In The Fiery Glory Of The Army’s Latest Short-Range Air Defense Demonstration

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

Here’s How The Air Force Tests A 40-Year-Old Nuclear Minuteman ICBM Here’s How The Air Force Tests A 40-Year-Old Nuclear Minuteman ICBM

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

Report: US-Made Missile Defense System Failed 5 Separate Times During Yemeni Rebel Attack On Saudi Arabia Report: US-Made Missile Defense System Failed 5 Separate Times During Yemeni Rebel Attack On Saudi Arabia

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

The Army Is Learning To Love The Stinger Missile — Again The Army Is Learning To Love The Stinger Missile — Again

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

China May Build A Diving Guided-Missile Ship, And The Plans Look Nuts China May Build A Diving Guided-Missile Ship, And The Plans Look Nuts

By Sarah Sicard

/ 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

/ Dec 10 2020

News

Here’s How The Navy’s Tomahawk Missiles Are Supposed To Work Here’s How The Navy’s Tomahawk Missiles Are Supposed To Work

By Shawn VanDiver

/ Dec 10 2020

News

Fired Air Force Colonel Wasn’t Mellow Enough To Protect Nuclear Missiles Fired Air Force Colonel Wasn’t Mellow Enough To Protect Nuclear Missiles

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 7 2020

News

The Army is hunting for a replacement for its man-portable Stinger missile The Army is hunting for a replacement for its man-portable Stinger missile

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 2 2020

News

Soldiers are finally getting their hands on the Army’s killer new missile-hauling Stryker Soldiers are finally getting their hands on the Army’s killer new missile-hauling Stryker

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 2 2020

News

Pentagon tests hypersonic glide body Pentagon tests hypersonic glide body

By Task & Purpose

/ Nov 21 2020

News

USS Zumwalt launches first missile USS Zumwalt launches first missile

/ Oct 20 2020

News

Watch the Army’s new missile-hauling Stryker in action Watch the Army’s new missile-hauling Stryker in action

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 19 2020

News

The Army is officially adding missile-hauling Strykers to its arsenal The Army is officially adding missile-hauling Strykers to its arsenal

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 5 2020

News

Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam

/ Sep 21 2020

News

Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam

/ Sep 21 2020

News

China military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam China military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam

By Task & Purpose

/ Sep 21 2020

News

The Pentagon used a hypersonic bullet to shoot down a mock cruise missile for the first time The Pentagon used a hypersonic bullet to shoot down a mock cruise missile for the first time

By Jared Keller

/ Sep 4 2020

News

Iran says Ukrainian passenger plane shot down in January was hit by two missiles 25 seconds apart Iran says Ukrainian passenger plane shot down in January was hit by two missiles 25 seconds apart

/ Aug 23 2020

News

Civilian airport evacuated after live missile found just sitting inside shipping container Civilian airport evacuated after live missile found just sitting inside shipping container

/ Aug 17 2020

News

The Pentagon’s missile full of swords has likely struck again in Syria The Pentagon’s missile full of swords has likely struck again in Syria

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 17 2020

News

The Air Force is on the hunt for a brand new hypersonic weapon, and its name is ‘Mayhem’ The Air Force is on the hunt for a brand new hypersonic weapon, and its name is ‘Mayhem’

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 13 2020

News

The Air Force just took a major step towards launching a hypersonic missile from its oldest bomber The Air Force just took a major step towards launching a hypersonic missile from its oldest bomber

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 11 2020

News

Watch never-before-seen footage of a US hypersonic missile slamming into its target Watch never-before-seen footage of a US hypersonic missile slamming into its target

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 5 2020

News

Army and Navy conduct hypersonic missile test in Hawaii Army and Navy conduct hypersonic missile test in Hawaii

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 5 2020

News

Taliban fighters are reportedly using anti-tank missiles to down Afghan helicopters Taliban fighters are reportedly using anti-tank missiles to down Afghan helicopters

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 30 2020

News

A missile full of swords was likely behind the death of two Al Qaeda commanders in Syria A missile full of swords was likely behind the death of two Al Qaeda commanders in Syria

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 16 2020

Tech & Tactics

The Pentagon wants to base missiles in the Pacific to counter China. Some allies don’t want them The Pentagon wants to base missiles in the Pacific to counter China. Some allies don’t want them

/ Jun 10 2020

News

The Army accidentally revealed plans for a new hypersonic weapon on Flickr The Army accidentally revealed plans for a new hypersonic weapon on Flickr

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 8 2020