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Ukraine Claims Destruction of Sukhoi Su-57 Deep Within Russian Territory

Sukhoi Su-57 in flight

Ukraine has scored several hits within Russian territory, but few have been as major as the one recently announced on Telegram. Posting to its official…

Russia Launches ‘Counterspace’ Weapon Near American Satellite, Prompting Response From US Officials

Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle being deployed

The United States has accused Russia of launching a counterspace weapon with the capability of attacking an American satellite within its vicinity. Deputy US Ambassador…

Did You Know the MiG-28 Fighters in ‘Top Gun’ Don’t Actually Exist?

Still from 'Top Gun' + Tom Cruise as Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in 'Top Gun'

Within the world of military aviation and popular culture, few fictional aircraft have captured the imagination quite like the MiG-28. Despite not really existing, it…

Wreck of Famed WWII-Era American Submarine USS Harder (SS-257) Discovered In the South China Sea

Photogrammetry model of the USS Harder (SS-257) on the seafloor

The wreck of yet another American submarine lost during the Second World War has been located beneath the water’s surface. The USS Harder (SS-257) sunk…

Royal Air Force Pilot Loses Life After Supermarine Spitfire Crashes Near RAF Coningsby

Supermarine Spitfire in flight

A Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot has died after the World War II-era Supermarine Spitfire he was manning crashed in a field near RAF Coningsby.…

Mil Mi-28 Havoc: The Soviet-Era Attack Helicopter That Didn’t Enter Service Until 2009

Mil Mi-28 Havoc taking off

The Mil Mi-28 Havoc dates back to the early 1980s, an era marked by significant advancements in military technology. The Soviet Union recognized the need…

Little-Know Facts About the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird – One Disintegrated Mid-Flight!

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird in flight

One of the most famous and sleekest reconnaissance aircraft ever operated by the US Air Force is the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. A feat of engineering,…

Soviet-Era IS-3M Returning to the Arena for TANKFEST 2024

IS-3M driving along a dirt course

The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom, is gearing up for TANKFEST 2024, with the facility announcing yet another armored vehicle set to make an…

Ukraine Confirms Sinking of Russia’s ‘Last Cruise Missile Carrier’ in Crimea

Tsiklon leaving port

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has confirmed that at least one Russian vessel was struck during a missile attack on the Crimean…

These Are the Most Famous Military Aircraft Developed By Boeing

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in flight + Boeing AH-64 Apache in flight

Boeing, a titan (and sometimes controversial) name in the aerospace industry, has a rich history of producing some of the world’s most iconic and formidable…

Ajax to Make Public Running Debut At TANKFEST 2024

Ajax armored fighting vehicle (AFV) on a dirt course

The Tank Museum has announced the Ajax will be making its public running debut at TANKFEST 2024. Developed by General Dynamics UK for the British…

Pacific Wrecks Team Locates What They Believe to Be Richard Bong’s Missing P-38 ‘Marge’

Richard Bong standing with his Lockheed P-38 Lightning 'Marge'

Update – 05/24/2024: The joint-organization team involved in the search for US Army Air Forces (USAAF) pilot Richard Bong’s missing Lockheed P-38 Lightning Marge has…