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Trump administration's proposed F-35 sale to UAE hits snag

October 8, 2020

Trump administration's proposed F-35 sale to UAE hits snag

The Trump administration proposal to sell the F-35, the world’s most advanced and sophisticated stealth warplane to the United Arab Emirates, the UAE, is facing turbulence.

Russia claims successful launch of hypersonic missile: report

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.

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

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.”

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

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.

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

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.”

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

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.

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

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.