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Russia October 7, 2020

Russia claims successful launch of hypersonic missile: report

Russia has successfully test-launched a hypersonic cruise missile in the Barents Sea on Tuesday, according to a report.

Israel October 1, 2020

US receives first of two 'Iron Dome' batteries from Israel, plans to buy more halted

In a quiet ceremony on Wednesday, the U.S. received its first or two pre-ordered Iron Dome batteries from Israel, with Defense Minister Benny Gantz hailing the moment “as further proof that the defense alliance [between the U.S. and Israel] is based on common values and interests, which are stronger than ever.”

MILITARY September 29, 2020

U.S. military jet crashes after mid-air collision during refueling

A U.S. military KC-130 aircraft made an emergency landing in Thermal, Calif., on Tuesday after a mid-air collision with F-35 around 4 p.m. during an air-to-air refueling. 

US Air Force September 24, 2020

F-35 and F-22 fighter jets might be able to share data while keeping 'stealth attack' mode

If an F-22 and F-35 were both operating in full stealth attack mode behind enemy lines, striking air defenses, searching for targets and preparing the airspace for a less-stealthy air campaign, then how do the undetectable fifth-generation fighter jets communicate with each other without generating a potentially detectable electrical signal, giving away their position?  

Military Tech September 24, 2020

From bomb-affixed drones to narco tanks and ventilated tunnels: How well-equipped are the Mexican cartels?

They are yet to be designated a formal terrorist organization – but cartels south of the border are documented to now be augmenting arsenals of sophisticated weaponry to rival most fear-inducing militias on battlefields abroad.

SCIENCE August 23, 2020

AI pilot beats human in clean sweep of virtual F-16 dogfights, human fails to register a single hit

An AI pilot defeated a human pilot in a clean sweep of virtual reality dogfights, with experts hailing the victory as a significant moment for artificial intelligence, sources reported.

Middle East August 19, 2020

Netanyahu calls reports of F-35 fighter jet sales to UAE ‘fake news’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called reports that the U.S. will be selling F-35 planes to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in light of their recently established diplomatic relations, “fake news.”

CONFLICTS August 5, 2020

Animal assassins and military mammals: How superpowers continue to train creatures for combat

Man's four-legged best friend has historically played a critical role in the military machine, however, they aren’t the only animal playing a pivotal part.

Google July 29, 2020

Gaetz hammers Google for support of Chinese military despite 'ethical concerns' over helping US forces

In a virtual testimony before congress Wednesday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai was grilled by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., over allegations of advancing China’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities after refusing to work with the U.S. military.

World July 29, 2020

Space Force on alert: Behind Russia's mysterious testing of deadly anti-satellite weapons in orbit

Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, Commander of U.S. Space Command and U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations, further highlighted that the Russian satellite system used to conduct this on-orbit weapons test is the same satellite system that they “raised concerns about earlier this year, when Russia maneuvered near a U.S. government satellite."

OPINION July 25, 2020

Gen. Jeff Harrigian: Air superiority is fundamental for US Air Force, but our enemies are gaining ground

The air superiority our nation has enjoyed for decades is no longer assured. Like freedom, it needs to be fought for.