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Kalashnikov Unveils A ‘Killer Robot’ That Could Easily Be Destroyed By Ewoks
Vehicles

Kalashnikov Unveils A ‘Killer Robot’ That Could Easily Be Destroyed By Ewoks

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 22, 2018

One Reason We Have Endless War: We Pay For Conflict Differently Than We Used To
Warfare

One Reason We Have Endless War: We Pay For Conflict Differently Than We Used To

By Sarah E. Kreps

Posted on Aug 21, 2018

What Is The US Military’s Oldest Piece Of Gear?
Tactics

What Is The US Military’s Oldest Piece Of Gear?

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 21, 2018

A World War II Bomber Lies Deep In A North Carolina Lake. The Pilot’s Bride Witnessed The Crash
Bombers

A World War II Bomber Lies Deep In A North Carolina Lake. The Pilot’s Bride Witnessed The Crash

Posted on Aug 17, 2018

Urban Outfitters Is Selling The Military’s Most Reviled Piece Of Gear
Tactics

Urban Outfitters Is Selling The Military’s Most Reviled Piece Of Gear

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 15, 2018

10 Essential Fieldcraft Survival Tips, According To A Veteran
Survival

10 Essential Fieldcraft Survival Tips, According To A Veteran

Posted on Aug 14, 2018

The Navy Basically Just Admitted That The Littoral Combat Ship Is A Floating Garbage Pile
Ships

The Navy Basically Just Admitted That The Littoral Combat Ship Is A Floating Garbage Pile

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 12, 2018

What The Fresh Hell Is Going On With This Air Force Uniform Photo?
Tactics

What The Fresh Hell Is Going On With This Air Force Uniform Photo?

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 12, 2018

The Army’s ‘Punisher’ Airburst Weapon Is Officially Dead
Weapons

The Army’s ‘Punisher’ Airburst Weapon Is Officially Dead

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 11, 2018

NORAD F-15s Scrambled To Intercept A Stolen Airliner Piloted By A ‘Suicidal’ Employee
Fighter Aircraft

NORAD F-15s Scrambled To Intercept A Stolen Airliner Piloted By A ‘Suicidal’ Employee

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 11, 2018

Army Pumps Brakes On Discharging MAVNI Recruits Amid Accusations Of ‘Purging Immigrants’
Training

Army Pumps Brakes On Discharging MAVNI Recruits Amid Accusations Of ‘Purging Immigrants’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 11, 2018

The Navy Is ‘Preparing For Battle’ In The North Atlantic
Training

The Navy Is ‘Preparing For Battle’ In The North Atlantic

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 9, 2018

A Group Of Marine Raiders Created An Underwater Sport For Training — And It’s Gaining Traction
Training

A Group Of Marine Raiders Created An Underwater Sport For Training — And It’s Gaining Traction

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 8, 2018

6 Marine Officers Bounced Amid Allegations Of Cheating On TBS Land Navigation Course
Training

6 Marine Officers Bounced Amid Allegations Of Cheating On TBS Land Navigation Course

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 8, 2018

You Can Now Own John Garand’s Very Own M1 Garand Rifle
Guns

You Can Now Own John Garand’s Very Own M1 Garand Rifle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 8, 2018

Watch the Army test the new ‘Hawkeye’ Humvee-mounted howitzer
Artillery

Watch the Army test the new ‘Hawkeye’ Humvee-mounted howitzer

By Brad Howard

Posted on Aug 7, 2018

Army Looking At New Arctic Footwear That Could Replace ‘Mickey Mouse/ Bunny Boots’
Tactics

Army Looking At New Arctic Footwear That Could Replace ‘Mickey Mouse/ Bunny Boots’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 3, 2018

9 Ways To MacGyver Your Life With A Rip It Can
Survival

9 Ways To MacGyver Your Life With A Rip It Can

Posted on Aug 3, 2018

Marines Are Finally Getting Their Hands On The Legendary Carl Gustaf Bazooka
Weapons

Marines Are Finally Getting Their Hands On The Legendary Carl Gustaf Bazooka

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 3, 2018

The Army Is Eyeing A New Submachine Gun For Personal Security — Again
Guns

The Army Is Eyeing A New Submachine Gun For Personal Security — Again

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 2, 2018

The Pentagon Condemns The State Of US Professional Military Education
Training

The Pentagon Condemns The State Of US Professional Military Education

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 2, 2018

That Time The Russian Military Stole A Bunch Of US Marine Corps Humvees
Vehicles

That Time The Russian Military Stole A Bunch Of US Marine Corps Humvees

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 1, 2018

US Special Operations Forces Are Getting A Long-Awaited Silent Weapons Upgrade
Guns

US Special Operations Forces Are Getting A Long-Awaited Silent Weapons Upgrade

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 1, 2018

This Upcoming Submarine Action Thriller Has Sailors Saying ‘Oorah’ And I’ve Already Lost Interest
Submarines

This Upcoming Submarine Action Thriller Has Sailors Saying ‘Oorah’ And I’ve Already Lost Interest

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 1, 2018

Aspiring Lieutenants Practice Getting Lost On Land Navigation Training
Training

Aspiring Lieutenants Practice Getting Lost On Land Navigation Training

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 31, 2018

The Future Of Information Warfare Is Here — And The Russians Are Already Doing It
Intelligence

The Future Of Information Warfare Is Here — And The Russians Are Already Doing It

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jul 31, 2018

Congress Limits Funding For M27 Automatic Rifles For Infantry Marines
Guns

Congress Limits Funding For M27 Automatic Rifles For Infantry Marines

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 27, 2018

Does POTUS Think The F-35 Is Literally Invisible? An Investigation
Stealth

Does POTUS Think The F-35 Is Literally Invisible? An Investigation

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 26, 2018

Remember The Army’s Hellish Search For A New Sidearm With A Commemorative M17
Guns

Remember The Army’s Hellish Search For A New Sidearm With A Commemorative M17

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 23, 2018

The Chinese Military Has Black Hawks Thanks To Capitalism
Helicopters

The Chinese Military Has Black Hawks Thanks To Capitalism

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jul 23, 2018

The Army Is Expanding Infantry Training To Create Tougher Soldiers For Bigger Wars
Training

The Army Is Expanding Infantry Training To Create Tougher Soldiers For Bigger Wars

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 21, 2018

Game Over: Russian Spies Have Co-opted Our Reflective PT Belts
Intelligence

Game Over: Russian Spies Have Co-opted Our Reflective PT Belts

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jul 19, 2018

An Alarming Guide To The National Security Dangers Of Social Media
Intelligence

An Alarming Guide To The National Security Dangers Of Social Media

By Katherine Voyles

Posted on Jul 19, 2018

This May Be The Most Sexually Suggestive Naval Screw-Up In Military History
Submarines

This May Be The Most Sexually Suggestive Naval Screw-Up In Military History

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 19, 2018

The Army’s Advanced New Night Vision Goggles Are Just Over The Horizon
Tactics

The Army’s Advanced New Night Vision Goggles Are Just Over The Horizon

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 18, 2018

Here’s Why The Ejection Seat Failed During That Fiery B-1B Lancer Emergency Landing
Bombers

Here’s Why The Ejection Seat Failed During That Fiery B-1B Lancer Emergency Landing

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 17, 2018

Hundreds Of Army Recruits Stuck In Ft. Benning Hell Amid Backlog
Training

Hundreds Of Army Recruits Stuck In Ft. Benning Hell Amid Backlog

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jul 16, 2018

Trump Could Address a Major Security Problem At His Putin Summit — But He Won’t
Intelligence

Trump Could Address a Major Security Problem At His Putin Summit — But He Won’t

By Andrea Little Limbago

Posted on Jul 16, 2018

Meet The Heroic Aircrew Behind That Fiery B-1B Lancer Emergency Landing
Bombers

Meet The Heroic Aircrew Behind That Fiery B-1B Lancer Emergency Landing

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 14, 2018

Why Did The Air Force Withhold The Names Of 5 Drone Operators Getting Awards?
Drones

Why Did The Air Force Withhold The Names Of 5 Drone Operators Getting Awards?

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 13, 2018

You Can Now Own A Top-Shelf Tommy Gun Chambered In 9mm
Guns

You Can Now Own A Top-Shelf Tommy Gun Chambered In 9mm

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 13, 2018

US Airman Describes ‘Once In A Lifetime’ Rescue Of Thai Soccer Team From Cave
Rescue

US Airman Describes ‘Once In A Lifetime’ Rescue Of Thai Soccer Team From Cave

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 13, 2018

How Would You Repaint Air Force One To Make It Look ‘More American’?
Aircraft

How Would You Repaint Air Force One To Make It Look ‘More American’?

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 13, 2018

The Navy Is Finally Coming Out With A New PT Uniform!
Tactics

The Navy Is Finally Coming Out With A New PT Uniform!

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 13, 2018

Hackers Stole A Reaper Drone Manual From An Air Force Captain And Tried To Sell It For $150
Intelligence

Hackers Stole A Reaper Drone Manual From An Air Force Captain And Tried To Sell It For $150

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 11, 2018

Marines in the Forest
Training

The Dark Side Of America’s ‘Train, Advise, And Assist’ Missions

By James Fahy

Posted on Jul 11, 2018

From Spencer Rifles to M-16s: A History Of The Weapons US Troops Wield In War
Guns

From Spencer Rifles to M-16s: A History Of The Weapons US Troops Wield In War

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 10, 2018

Navy Destroyer Mourns ‘One Of Our Bright Shining Stars’ After Red Sea Mishap
Destroyers

Navy Destroyer Mourns ‘One Of Our Bright Shining Stars’ After Red Sea Mishap

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 10, 2018

We Need A Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign And Civil Defense Force
Intelligence

We Need A Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign And Civil Defense Force

By Jennifer Cruickshank, Iain J. Cruickshank

Posted on Jul 10, 2018

This Weird Fighter Got The First Air-To-Air Kill Of The Korean War
Fighter Aircraft

This Weird Fighter Got The First Air-To-Air Kill Of The Korean War

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jul 9, 2018

A Can Of Red Bull Nearly Caused Major Problems For An Air Force Spy Plane
Aircraft

A Can Of Red Bull Nearly Caused Major Problems For An Air Force Spy Plane

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 7, 2018

US Troops Enjoy Two American Pastimes At A Fire Base In Iraq: Baseball And Shelling ISIS
Artillery

US Troops Enjoy Two American Pastimes At A Fire Base In Iraq: Baseball And Shelling ISIS

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 6, 2018

Always Listen To Your NCOs, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Edition
Tactics

Always Listen To Your NCOs, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Edition

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 5, 2018

An Air and Space Museum Accidentally Marked July 4th With Russian Aircraft
Aircraft

An Air and Space Museum Accidentally Marked July 4th With Russian Aircraft

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jul 5, 2018

Lawmakers Are Pushing To Make It Easier For Wounded Troops To Keep Battle-Damaged Gear
Tactics

Lawmakers Are Pushing To Make It Easier For Wounded Troops To Keep Battle-Damaged Gear

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jul 3, 2018

How US Troops Are Working To Help Rescue That Trapped Thai Soccer Team
Rescue

How US Troops Are Working To Help Rescue That Trapped Thai Soccer Team

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 3, 2018

TV Broadcaster Completely Unfazed As Attack Helicopter Nearly Takes Her Head Off
Helicopters

TV Broadcaster Completely Unfazed As Attack Helicopter Nearly Takes Her Head Off

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 2, 2018

How ‘Edge Of Tomorrow’ captures the terrible future of real-world amphibious assaults
Amphibious Operations

How ‘Edge Of Tomorrow’ captures the terrible future of real-world amphibious assaults

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jul 2, 2018

China Claims This ‘Laser AK-47’ Can Set You On Fire. That’s Probably Bullsh*t
Guns

China Claims This ‘Laser AK-47’ Can Set You On Fire. That’s Probably Bullsh*t

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 2, 2018

The Air Force Could End Its Light Attack Aircraft Experiment Following A Fatal Crash
Tech & Tactics

The Air Force Could End Its Light Attack Aircraft Experiment Following A Fatal Crash

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 29, 2018

That Time A Marine Mechanic Took A July 4th Joyride In An A-4M Skyhawk
Fighter Aircraft

That Time A Marine Mechanic Took A July 4th Joyride In An A-4M Skyhawk

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 29, 2018

Russia’s Much-Hyped Robot Tank Is Actually Steaming Hot Garbage
Tanks

Russia’s Much-Hyped Robot Tank Is Actually Steaming Hot Garbage

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 27, 2018

This Powered Exoskeleton Is Here To Make Ruck Marching A Breeze
Tactics

This Powered Exoskeleton Is Here To Make Ruck Marching A Breeze

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jun 27, 2018

A KC-10 Tanker’s Escape Slides Failed After An Aborted Take-Off In An Alarming Malfunction
Aircraft

A KC-10 Tanker’s Escape Slides Failed After An Aborted Take-Off In An Alarming Malfunction

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 26, 2018