Former Marine Corps intelligence officer, Scott Ritter, explains at LewRockwell.com that the proliferation of drone technologies could change the face of war. He writes (abridged): Drones used to be the exclusive purview of advanced military powers. Today, almost any military can afford cheap drones with high-quality sensors and lethal munitions, and, in doing so, change […]
The Future of Attack Aircraft is Here
In Armada International, Andrew Drwiega examines the coming advances in attack aircraft, writing (abridged): The US Army is on track to ensure that the two platforms that emerge from the Future Vertical Lift concept – FLRAA and FARA – will be the best prepared and most capable when they are delivered to their first unit […]
CHAMP: The Microwave Bomb that can Win a Battle With No Casualties
What can be done when enemies embed their critical infrastructure in civilian areas to use the bystanders as human shields? The U.S. Air Force has a plan, the CHAMP. The CHAMP is a microwave weapon that knocks out electronic warfare systems while doing no damage to nearby buildings or people. Now, reports the Daily Mail, […]
Hurricane Michael Damages F-22s
You can’t make this up. As Hurricane Michael ripped through the Florida panhandle, home to Tyndall Air Force Base, an unspecified number of F-22s were damaged because they lack the parts to be operational and were stuck in hangars to take a beating, reports the WSJ: Part of the F-22 problem is upkeep on a […]
F-35 Fleet Grounded after Crash
It was a mistake cancelling the twin engine F-22 program. The funds had been sunk so to speak. And then it was cancelled in the ninth inning. Talk to any pilot and he’ll tell you two engines are better than one. Now, the inferior single-engine F-35 is grounded because of another problem with its balky […]
Lockheed to Build Newest and Most Advanced F-16
Lockheed Martin has received a contract for $1.12 billion to produce 16 new F-16 Block 70 aircraft for The Kingdom of Bahrain. Block 70 is the newest and most advanced F-16, combining numerous capabilities and structural upgrades. The jet has improved radar systems, advanced weapons capabilities, and battlespace awareness. Read the press release below from […]
The X Engine Could Allow Drones to Fly Quieter and Farther
DARPA is funding the development of LiquidPiston’s 30 kilowatt, 40hp X4 diesel engine. The “X” engine technology includes an optimized thermodynamic cycle and a new rotary engine architecture. The architecture involves only two moving parts, a shaft and a rotor which significantly reduces vibration, noise, and heat output, minimizing EMI signatures and the engine’s impact […]
Could the U.S. Restart the F-22 Production Line?
The F-22 Raptor, designed for both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat is the most dangerous stealth fighter in the world. So why was it cancelled? A memoir by retired Gen. Norton Schwartz states that the F-22 stealth fighter was eventually traded for the B-21 bomber. Defense secretary Robert Gates argued that the F-22 was a cold […]
China Just Released Images of an F-22 Style Unmanned Jet
The Chinese just revealed a new remotely piloted fighter jet dubbed the “Dark Sword.” The Dark Sword has an F-22 style vertical stabilizer which means it could be capable of supersonic flight. Experts are warning the Dark Sword could give the Chinese a strategic advantage over the U.S. The curious case of the reappearing Dark […]
U.S. Military is One Step Closer to Releasing the Gremlins!
Dynetics, Inc. has been selected for Phase 3 (the demonstration phase) of DARPA’s $64 million-dollar Gremlin program. The Phase 3 contract is a 21-month program worth $38.6 million dollars. Dynetics will look to demonstrate airborne launch and recovery of Gremlins from an AC-130. A stabilized capture device from an AC-130, much like an air refueling […]
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