America has a secret missile covered in swords (and it actually makes war zones safer)
The most secretive parts of America’s defense apparatus have a missile covered in swords, and they’re using it to take out t…
B-1 Bombers train to launch long-range anti-ship missile over Black Sea
It wasn’t a typical flight.
Two B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing at …
Why that stunning Russian missile video is nothing to worry about
Recently, Russia released new video of the KH-35U “switchblade” anti-ship cruise missile i…
The US Navy may soon have a way to shoot down hypersonic missiles
The U.S. Navy plans to begin deploying interceptors that can shoot down hypersonic missiles aboard some Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers in just a few years. Though some critics counter that the Navy’s timeline seems awfully optimistic…
U.S. Official: New START Treaty should cover Russian weapon systems under development
An extension of the last remaining nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia should include new weapons systems that Moscow is developing, a U.S. State Department official said in a briefing on March 9.
The New Strategic Arm…
US Navy submarines now are deploying with new ‘low-yield’ nuclear weapons
US Navy ballistic missile submarines — boomers — are now sailing with ballistic missiles armed with new “low-yield” nuclear weapons, the Department of Defense announced Tuesday.
“The U.S. Navy has fielded the W76-2 low-yield submari…
Russia took Israel’s most advanced missile from Syria
The Russian military has reportedly obtained one of Israel’s most advanced air defense missiles from the David’s Sling battery, the <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-reportedly-in-possession-of-advanced-israeli-interceptor-missile/" …
Navy’s oldest nuclear-powered attack sub arrives in port one last time
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) arrived at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to commence the inactivation and decommissioning process on Oct. 29, 2019.
Under the command of Cmdr. Benjamin Selph, the submari…
MIT technology could reduce the number of nukes in the world
Even in peaceful times, stockpiled warheads can pose a danger if they’re accidentally set off or fall into the wrong hands. Plus, there’s always a chance conflict could escalate, which is why many experts support dismantling nuclear warheads aroun…
The US Navy just sunk an old warship with new ship-killer missile
The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords launched a Naval Strike Missile on Oct. 1, 2019, marking the first time the NSM has been fired in the Indo-Pacific region, the Navy told Insider.
The NSM, along with additional firepower…