The US Shot Down a Mysterious Enemy Drone Over Syria
America’s adversaries are gearing up for robotic battle in the skies. Continue reading The US Shot Down a Mysterious Enemy Drone Over Syria
Category Archives: combat
China’s Military Is Taking a Powerful Turn
The People’s Republic is downsizing the world’s largest troop force, while scaling up its ambitions in sea, space, and internet warfare. Continue reading China’s Military Is Taking a Powerful Turn
Why You Should Be Skeptical of the US Military’s ‘Successful’ Missile Defense Test
The missile it intercepted was probably moving slower than one fired at the US from North Korea would be. Continue reading Why You Should Be Skeptical of the US Military’s ‘Successful’ Missile Defense Test
Iran’s Stealth Fighter Is Still Fake and Not Convincing Anyone
Iran’s military unveiled a new version of its homebuilt Qaher F313 fighter jet last weekend, but a drive down the runway revealed it’s far from ready for flight. Continue reading Iran’s Stealth Fighter Is Still Fake and Not Convincing Anyone
The Gear the US Army Wants For 2017 and Beyond
With Russian aggression and the rise of the Islamic State, the Army is searching for tools to deal with what it’s dubbed a “hybrid” of high and low-tech foes. Continue reading The Gear the US Army Wants For 2017 and Beyond
Memo to Trump: We’re Already Updating the US Nuclear Arsenal
Recent rhetoric from the US President-elect was ‘baseless and reckless,’ and we already have more nukes than necessary. Continue reading Memo to Trump: We’re Already Updating the US Nuclear Arsenal
The Military’s Hornet Fighters Are Falling Out of the Sky
Six months. Eight accidents. Eight destroyed Hornets and one damaged one. Five dead aviators. Continue reading The Military’s Hornet Fighters Are Falling Out of the Sky