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As I write this, the world is only days away from what could potentially be the internet’s crowning moment of idiocy: the “Storm Area 51” raid. What began as a Facebook event created just for laughs was quickly adopted by the media for the sake of traffic, and as a result, given an air of […]
Despite what guys may tell you at Applebee’s over a free meal on Veteran’s Day, most of us weren’t special operators — but that doesn’t mean we wouldn’t love getting a bit of the training that makes America’s special operations forces the world’s most feared fighting institution. In recent years, there have been more and […]
For many Americans, the blockbuster movies we watch represent an essential reprieve from the stress and anxiety of real life. Hollywood’s ability to grant us a few hours of peace amid a world embroiled in chaos is perhaps its most significant strength, but rarely do we, the viewers, put much thought into just how miserable […]
The U.S. Navy has revealed new details regarding three previously released videos of Naval aviators investigating or pursuing Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, or UAP’s — commonly referred to as UFOs outside of investigative circles. These videos, known online as “FLIR1,” “GIMBAL,” and “GoFast,” have all drawn headlines in the recent past alongside stories about the Pentagon’s […]
America’s B-1B Lancer, sometimes called “The Bone,” is our nation’s only supersonic heavy payload bomber. With a top speed of around Mach 1.25, the bomber can keep pace with many fighters, and thanks to its swing-wing design, the massive aircraft can maneuver a bit like a fighter as well — at least, as much like […]
As the U.S. military continues its efforts to find a more lethal rifle and projectile combination for infantry troops, Texas-based True Velocity has unveiled their new 6.8mm cartridge that will compete to be selected for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW). The intent is to produce a new form of ammunition that will […]
For nearly twenty years now, the United States has been embroiled in combat operations spanning multiple nations and against multiple opponents. These terror groups often hide in plain sight, infiltrating the local population and making it extremely difficult to identify and engage targets. As a result, counter-terror operations tend to have little in common with […]
There are a few places around the world where military pilots go when they want to train for low-level passes over difficult terrain, and few among them are as legendary as the UK’s Mach Loop. The Mach Loop, also called LFA-7 in North West Wales, has become a common spot for aviation enthusiasts to capture […]
The American military is constantly on the lookout for ways to use technology to tip the scales of warfare in its favor. From large purchases like massive naval vessels or advanced aircraft, all the way down to individual issue pistols and rifles, Uncle Sam has never been one to shy away from new tech in […]
Recently, the U.S. Navy announced plans to commission the world’s largest autonomous naval vessel, clearly building on the successes they’ve had with the Sea Hunter program — a drone warship purpose built to aid in hunting encroaching enemy submarines. This week, the Pentagon announced that they had reached yet another major milestone in aquatic drone […]
For every year of my adult life, September has opened on a somber note. As a journalist that works in the National Security and Defense sphere, I’ve come to embrace the sadness this month brings with it, often channeling the lump in my throat for the sake of content — writing pieces each year that […]
President Donald Trump has decided to fire John Bolton from his position as National Security Advisor. The president’s decision was announced via Twitter late Tuesday morning. “I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House. I disagreed strongly with many of his suggestions, as did others in […]