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Live Fast, Die Young: The Story Of The Navy’s F-16N

In the first feature video on our new YouTube channel, we explore the fascinating history and legacy of the Navy’s hot-rod F-16N.

By Tyler Rogoway
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An uncrewed version of the UH-72B Lakota helicopter is among the types now in the running to become of the Marine Corps' next logistics drones.

UH-72 Lakota Drone In The Running To Haul Cargo For The USMC

A pilotless version of the Army’s UH-72 could become one part of the Marine Corps plans for a future uncrewed logistics ecosystem.

By Joseph Trevithick

6:43 PM EDT May 14

The United Kingdom has announced plans to build up to six new Multi Role Support Ships (MRSS), a new class of amphibious warfare vessels that will join an ambitious shipbuilding program that now includes a total of 28 warships and submarines. The new MRSS vessels will also accommodate drones, a growing area of interest for the U.K. Royal Navy.

Royal Navy To Get Up To Six New Amphibious Warships

The Royal Navy will get as many as six Multi-Role Support Ships as part of a shipbuilding program that includes 28 warships and submarines.

By Thomas Newdick

4:51 PM EDT May 14

Congress says the Navy's CMV-22B Ospreys can only fly 30 minutes from a divert airfield, limiting their ability to provide carrier onboard delivery services.

Navy CMV-22B Ospreys Only Allowed To Fly 30 Minutes From A Divert Airfield: Congress

The flight limit means the Navy’s CMV-22Bs cannot perform their critical transport mission for carriers on deployment.

By Howard Altman

3:19 PM EDT May 14

Members of Congress are pushing to block the US Air Force from retiring more than half of its F-15E Strike Eagles.

Move To Block F-15E Strike Eagle Cuts Being Made In Congress

The Air Force wants to slash its F-15E fleet, which just played an outsized role defending Israel from Iranian drones, by more than half.

By Joseph Trevithick

2:29 PM EDT May 14

Air
T-6 ejection seat mishap

T-6 Pilot Dies In Ejection Seat Accident

The pilot was rushed from Sheppard AFB to the hospital after the incident occurred yesterday, but sadly died as a result of their injuries.

By Oliver Parken

2:10 PM EDT May 14

Our Best Look At Russia’s Kh-38 Missile Now Being Used In Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick

1:07 PM EDT May 14

Every Marine A Drone Defender Under Three Part Counter-UAS Plan

By Hope Hodge Seck

7:04 PM EDT May 13

New Skunk Works Stealthy Tanker Concept Unveiled

By Joseph Trevithick

5:55 PM EDT May 13

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The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) visits Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment, May 10. Throughout the ship’s seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, Carney successfully destroyed Houthi-launched weapons, including land attack cruise missiles, anti-ship ballistic missiles, and unmanned systems.

USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise

The USS Carney, which just returned to the U.S. last week, made history during a tumultuous six months in the Red Sea region.

By Howard Altman

3:06 PM EDT May 13

Navy’s Secretive Fleet Of Stealthy Special Operations Boats Set To Evolve

By Joseph Trevithick

8:04 AM EDT May 10

Mako Is A Jet Ski Turned Into A Weaponized Drone

By Howard Altman

5:54 PM EDT May 9

A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different

By Oliver Parken

8:28 PM EDT May 8

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Land

The replacement for Barrett .50 caliber riles, a well as Mk 15s in the same caliber, in U.S. special operations forces inventories may be chambered in a new smaller cartridge.

Barrett .50 Caliber Sniper Rifle Replacement For SOCOM May Fire A Smaller Round

byJoseph Trevithick

12:57 PM EDT May 10

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Space

Satellites in space

Russia’s Anti-Satellite Nuke Could Leave Lower Orbit Unusable, Test Vehicle May Already Be Deployed

byJoseph Trevithick, Oliver Parken

7:00 PM EDT May 3

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Nukes

Iskander M Ukraine running low

Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Drills In Response To Western “Threats”

byThomas Newdick

8:12 PM EDT May 6

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SOF Week '24

Green berets on Shemya

American Special Operations Forces Are At A Crossroads

byHoward Altman

2:20 PM EDT May 12

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