XQ-67A, Air Force’s drone wingman prototype, flies for first time
The Air Force hopes the XQ-67A's successors won't just augment or modernize air warfare – but transform it entirely.... Read more.
Upgrade aims to slim down the insanely heavy Abrams tank
The Army wants to trim down its behemoth Abrams tank and make it more mobile while maintaining its cutting edge.... Read more.
Why the Army is so good at building floating piers like the one off Gaza
Floating piers, like the one the Army Corps of Engineers built off Gaza, may someday become a much more regular part of tactical operations.... Read more.
‘Counterculture’ approach enabled C-130’s 26-hour marathon flight
The Air Force prepares for future conflicts in which missions involving long-haul flights might be routine.... Read more.
The fighter jet that got Pepsi sued is approaching retirement
The Harrier doesn't win beauty awards and it's not stealthy, but it introduced a crucial capability to the Marines.... Read more.
Tougher-than-nails Coast Guard rescue swimmers describe daring rescues
Often outside the limelight, the elite Coast Guard rescue swimmers save people no one else can reach.... Read more.
31 years after Black Hawk Down, this Army Ranger receives his Silver Star
There was never a point, Larry Moores said, where he and the other Rangers in Mogadishu lost sight of the mission and its importance.... Read more.
Air Force adds dozens of hot-pit refueling sites as it preps for future war
The Air Force is counting on hot-pit refueling to help it fight effectively in austere and far-distributed regions like the Pacific.... Read more.
Ukrainian pilots are training to fly F-16s. Here’s what we know
Ukraine is set to receive about 60 F-16s and a number of Ukrainian pilots have been training on the versatile aircraft since September.... Read more.
All about the Army’s Athlete Program sending a marathoner to the Olympics
The Army's WACP program allows Soldiers to train like professional athletes and compete at the international level.... Read more.