The War Zone

For Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, It’s All About Getting To The Prototype Stage

For Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, It’s All About Getting To The Prototype Stage

The famous design division says “skunking” helps it avoid many traditional pitfalls in the development process and build flying examples faster.

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Learjet And Airbus Had Strange Encounter With Mysterious Craft Over Arizona

Learjet And Airbus Had Strange Encounter With Mysterious Craft Over Arizona

The FAA recording between air traffic controllers and the aircraft involved in the incident is bizarre to say the least.

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Russia Jammed Phones and GPS in Northern Europe During Massive Military Drills

Russia Jammed Phones and GPS in Northern Europe During Massive Military Drills

The electronic attacks offer the Kremlin a surprisingly low risk way to harass NATO members and other opponents.

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The Air Force Can’t Say What It Plans To Do With Its Retired B-2 Bombers

The Air Force Can’t Say What It Plans To Do With Its Retired B-2 Bombers

The goal is to have them all out of service by 2032, but putting them in storage or destroying them could be complicated and costly.

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Glitzy Video Takes You Aboard The Late Paul Allen’s Octopus Mega Yacht

Glitzy Video Takes You Aboard The Late Paul Allen’s Octopus Mega Yacht

We get out clearest looks yet into Paul Allen’s floating dream, as well as the helicopters, boats, and submarine that call it home.

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Now the Head Of the USAF Is Jumping On the F-22 Production Re-Start Bandwagon

Now the Head Of the USAF Is Jumping On the F-22 Production Re-Start Bandwagon

Another pass in the ongoing dogfight of priorities within the USAF.

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Setting The Record Straight On Why Fighter Jets Can’t All Simply Fly Away To Escape Storms

Setting The Record Straight On Why Fighter Jets Can’t All Simply Fly Away To Escape Storms

Outrage over F-22s left behind at Tyndall AFB as Michael hit and statements saying they should have all been flown away are divorced from reality.

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This Gigapixel Photo Shows A Looming Security Presence During Inauguration

This Gigapixel Photo Shows A Looming Security Presence During Inauguration

The mall was encased with security personnel and surveillance sensors.

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ISIS Drone Dropping Bomblet On Abrams Tank Is A Sign Of What’s To Come

ISIS Drone Dropping Bomblet On Abrams Tank Is A Sign Of What’s To Come

This is a threat that has been building for years—and it’s just the beginning.

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Canadian Troops Pose With Chinook As It Sticks A Pinnacle Landing While On Deployment In Mali

Canadian Troops Pose With Chinook As It Sticks A Pinnacle Landing While On Deployment In Mali

This maneuver has proven invaluable during missions around the world and Canadian pilots have now brought that skill and capability to Africa.

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