The legendary aircraft people think America operates in secret
The United States has a history of operating some of the most advanced aircraft on the planet, but some are more real than others.... Read more.
The military roots of Juneteenth and why we celebrate it
Each year, Americans celebrate Juneteenth on June 19, the anniversary of the day General Gordon Granger issued his emancipation order.... Read more.
The future of America’s NGAD stealth fighter may be in question
America's next stealth fighter, being developed in the NGAD program, may now be in question as the Air Force reconsiders its acquisition model.... Read more.
SOCOM spent $80 million to field a Fallout-style power armor
Between 2013 and 2019, SOCOM spent $80 million to field its own Fallout-style power armor under the name TALOS.... Read more.
America’s Replicator Initiative signals a shift in combat philosophy
The Pentagon's Replicator Initiative is already at full steam, purchasing thousands of drones and loitering munitions.... Read more.
A realistic analysis of what F-16s can really do for Ukraine
With dozens of F-16s now headed for Ukraine, let's talk about what these aircraft can – and can't – do for the nation's defense.... Read more.
How B-52 Bombers shot down enemy fighter jets in Vietnam
There is more than meets the eye with the 70-year old B-52.... Read more.
The Air Force’s dogfighting AI is already roughly equal in skill to career pilots
The Air Force's AI-piloted F-16 is now roughly equal in skill to career pilots with nearly two decades of flight experience.... Read more.
Northrop Grumman’s Manta Ray submarine could be a boon for anti-submarine warfare
Northrop Grumman's new Manta Ray submarine could provide the United States with a big boost in anti-submarine warfare.... Read more.
Mako: Arming the F-35 with hypersonic missiles
Lockheed Martin's hypersonic MAKO missile is the first in the world designed to be carried inside stealth fighters like the F-35.... Read more.