F-16 Shoots Down Drone in Test for New Cruise Missile Defense
An F-16 has taken out a drone using an AGR-20A Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rocket.
Missile Defense
Report: Turkey to Start Testing Russian S-400 Defense System
Turkey took delivery of two Russian S-400 batteries this year, dismissing warnings from the U.S.
Erdogan Says Turkey Won’t Dispose of Russian S-400s
Turkey is willing to purchase U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems but will not dispose of its Russian S-400 system.
Turkey's S-400 Will Be Fully Operational by End of Year: Pentagon Official
The Defense Department believes that Turkey's S-400 surface-to-air missile system will soon be ready to track aircraft in the...
FTC Investigating Northrop Grumman Amid ICBM Spat with Boeing
The agency is probing whether Northrop violated the terms of an agreement it made to acquire Orbital ATK.
Air Force Investigating Whether Airman Smoked Weed at a Missile Alert Facility for ICBMs
Officials at Minot are investigating "reports of suspected illegal drugs at an above-ground facility."
Kamikaze Drones Could Deploy to Protect Patriot Missile Defense Batteries
The Army is looking to integrate counter-drone capabilities into existing Patriot systems.
Army M1 Tanks Are Getting the Ability to Locate and Destroy Enemy Missiles
Ultimately, four brigades of tanks will get the new system.
Putin: Russia Is Helping China Build a Missile Warning System
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is helping China build a system warning about ballistic missile launches.
US to Deploy 200 Troops, Patriot Air Defense Battery in Response to Saudi Attacks
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has also put an unspecified number of U.S. troops on "Prepare To Deploy Orders."
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Here's the New Light Machine Gun SOCOM Is Evaluating
The new machine gun has come a long way from the prototype that Sig unveiled at SHOT Show last year.
Space Force Offers First Peek at Camouflage Uniform
The United States Space Force has only one member so far, but it appears the service utility uniform is already well under de...
The Navy Once Called Him an ‘Unknown Negro Sailor.’ Now It’s Naming a Carrier After Him
The Navy's acting secretary is breaking with tradition to name a powerful aircraft carrier in his honor.
US Space Command Has Passed First Combat Test, Officials Say
Early warning capabilities helped protect U.S. troops on the ground.
The President's Actions Threatened US Troops, Veteran on Impeachment Team Argues
The only veteran among the House impeachment managers cited his oath to defend the Constitution.