Completion Of The $382 Billion F-35 Fighter Project Is Nowhere In Sight
It's supposed to be the future of American air combat power, but the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Fighter may as well be called the "flying problem child."It's had issues with its software, which...
View ArticleMaybe This Hilarious Video Will Help Walmart Find Its 100K Ex-Military Employees
Only days ago, Wal-Mart announced plans to hire 100,000 military veterans to work in their retail stores over the next five years, but it didn't take long for the jokes to come.Some in my own military...
View Article5 American Hostages Are Still Unaccounted For In Algeria
A senior U.S. official has told Martha Raddatz of ABC News there were 10 Americans among the hostages at the Algerian oil field that was raided by Al-Qaeda militants yesterday, and that five are now...
View ArticleThe Pentagon Wants To Scatter Weapons Under The World's Oceans To Activate On...
The U.S. Navy is attempting to develop a stealth underwater system capable of providing worldwide "operational support and situational awareness," according to a Jan. 11 release from the Defense...
View ArticleThe Air Force Will Triple Its US Bomber Airspace To Perform More Low Level Runs
According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Air Force has launched a six-year plan to more than triple the airspace used for its bombers to accommodate more training sorties of its Dakotas-based B-1...
View ArticleAlgeria Under Fire For Reckless Mission To Free Hostages
Algeria came under mounting international criticism on Friday as fears grew for dozens of foreign hostages still unaccounted for after a deadly commando raid against their Islamist captors at a desert...
View ArticleUS General: Iranian Cyberattacks Are Retaliation For The Stuxnet Virus
Iran’s developing ability to launch cyber attacks will make it “a force to be reckoned with,” the head of the U.S. Air Force Space Command said.General William Shelton said the Iranians are responding...
View ArticlePilot Famous For His Bin Laden Blackhawk Coverage Joins Business Insider's...
Military writing is a detail-focused beat that can quickly humble the best writers, peppering days with ego-crushing blows and the need to believe not everyone knows more than they do. The good...
View ArticleKidnappers In Algeria Now Looking To Trade US Hostages For The 'Mastermind Of...
The hostage crisis in Algeria is now entering its third day as Reuters and Agence French-Press report there are 60 foreigners are still held hostage or missing at the oil field overrun by Al-Qaeda in...
View Article6 Ways Criminals Are Going To Thwart Gun Control Laws
As a former military member and gun owner, I respect weapons and understand their capabilities. They can be used in a variety of ways: hunting, stopping a burglary, or just for the hobby of sport...
View ArticleThe F-16 Is So Fierce And Affordable It's Flown By 25 Foreign Countries [PHOTOS]
First flown in 1976, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft.It's a proven jet both in air-to-air and air-to-ground engagements and has seen wide service in Iraq and...
View ArticleSecret Australian Military Bases Revealed By Google Maps [PHOTOS]
As an ode to Australian and British foreign and defense officials meeting in Australia today to discuss stronger military ties, Australian news site NEWS.com.au has compiled a gallery of top secret...
View ArticleThe Air Force Has Confiscated 631 Pornographic Items From Its Airmen
A recent comprehensive sweep of Air Force bases garnered a whopping 631 porn movies and a boatload of other contraband.Michael Isikoff of NBC News reports:A worldwide inspection of U.S. Air Force...
View ArticleThe F-35B Now Has A Fuel Problem So Bad It's Been Grounded
Almost one year ago today, citing the progress the F-35B Short take off vertical landing (STOVL) variant made in 2011, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta lifted probation for the F-35B, about one year...
View Article5 New Reasons China And Japan May Really Go To War Over Disputed Islands
The back-and-forth between China, Japan, and the U.S. over disputed islands in the East China Sea this week continued ratcheting up, exposing policies that could prevent any diplomatic solution.China's...
View ArticleThe F-35 Could Explode In Midair If Struck By Lightning
The F-35 is unable to fly within 25 miles of a thunderstorm because engineers believe it could explode if struck by lightning.The storm restriction will not be lifted until an oxygen gauge in the fuel...
View ArticleChina's Buying A Fleet Of Russian Bombers Perfect For Taking On The US Navy
Chinese websites are again reporting that Russia has agreed to sell Beijing the production line for the Tupolev Tu-22M3 bomber at a cost of $1.5 billion.Once in service with the Chinese Naval Air...
View ArticleHow The French Air War In Mali Really Went Down
Launched on Jan. 11, 2013, at the request of the Malian authorities and the United Nations to help the local army stop the advance of rebel groups towards southern Mali, the French military campaign in...
View ArticleThe Bad Digital Map That Ran The Guardian Ashore Is A Symptom Of The...
It is no secret that modern military heavily relies on digital systems.Just have a look at the cockpit of a fighter jet, bomber or helicopter (even if the same is for warships, tanks, etc.) and you’ll...
View ArticleOne Man Refuses To Give Up On A WWII Spitfire Hunt That's Consumed Him For Years
The hunt for 36 lost RAF Spitfires at a Burmese airfield may not be completely over despite the failure to find a single rivet belonging to the aircraft.Almost two weeks ago David Cundall’s dreams were...
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