The War Zone

Night Stalker Choppers Freak Out Manhattan With Nighttime Low-Level Training Exercise

Night Stalker Choppers Freak Out Manhattan With Nighttime Low-Level Training Exercise

The training mission caused confusion and criticism as helicopters went zipping down the city’s streets as part of an apparent mock raid.

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Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Turns Two Weeks Old

Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Turns Two Weeks Old

Here’s our latest update on what is happening in the conflict in Ukraine, which has now entered its 14th day.

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USAF May Dump Its E-8C JSTARS Replacement Program For A Shadowy “Distributed” Solution

USAF May Dump Its E-8C JSTARS Replacement Program For A Shadowy “Distributed” Solution

A Lockheed exec’s super slick pitch for the company’s E-8C JSTARS replacement jet hints at the use of technologies from top secret programs.

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These Images Of An F-22 Raptor’s Crumbling Radar Absorbent Skin Are Fascinating

These Images Of An F-22 Raptor’s Crumbling Radar Absorbent Skin Are Fascinating

The photos are a reminder of just how much work goes into keeping the F-22’s skin ready for combat and the amazing science behind its stealthy design.

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U.S. Has Issues With Poland’s Plan To Turn Over Its MiG-29s For Eventual Use By Ukraine (Updated)

U.S. Has Issues With Poland’s Plan To Turn Over Its MiG-29s For Eventual Use By Ukraine (Updated)

Over two dozen MiG-29s could help Ukraine keep challenging the Russian Air Force, but it won’t be simple getting them there.

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The Next Few Weeks Of Fighting In Ukraine Will Be “Ugly” CIA Director Warns

The Next Few Weeks Of Fighting In Ukraine Will Be “Ugly” CIA Director Warns

U.S. intelligence officials say the Kremlin has loosened the rules of engagement in Ukraine as advances have slowed.

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Is the European Meteor Air-To-Air Missile Really the Best in the World?

Is the European Meteor Air-To-Air Missile Really the Best in the World?

Some would say the best arrow is the one still left in your quiver.

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US-Russian Relations Entering Into Hyper-Volatile Period As Trump Mulls Syria Strike

US-Russian Relations Entering Into Hyper-Volatile Period As Trump Mulls Syria Strike

A dark war of words at the U.N. and Russia’s promise to retaliate if Assad is attacked push both parties into uncharted diplomatic territory.

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Please, U.S. Air Force, Don’t Let Trump Schlock Up Air Force One’s Iconic Appearance

Please, U.S. Air Force, Don’t Let Trump Schlock Up Air Force One’s Iconic Appearance

He can do whatever he wants with his planes, but this one doesn’t belong to him, it belongs to us.

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The Navy’s Gargantuan New Sea Base Is On Its Way To The Middle East

The Navy’s Gargantuan New Sea Base Is On Its Way To The Middle East

A new age of sea basing has arrived for US military.

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