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Look Inside Navy’s ‘New’ NC-20G Missile Test Support Jet

Look Inside Navy’s ‘New’ NC-20G Missile Test Support Jet

The War Zone The Navy’s unique NC-20G is configured to carry a specialized camera system primarily intended to document missile tests. byJoseph Trevithick| PUBLISHED Nov 22, 2023 6:34 PM EST USN Earlier this year, the U.S. Navy’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 (VX-30), the “Bloodhounds,” took delivery of a unique NC-20G range support aircraft. […]

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Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Deal Reached For Four Day Ceasefire

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Deal Reached For Four Day Ceasefire

The War Zone The deal, which has been in the works for weeks, will see dozens of hostages and prisoners released, as well as a temporary ceasefire. byHoward Altman| UPDATED Nov 22, 2023 12:19 AM EST (Photo by Abdulqader Sabbah/Anadolu via Getty Images) There are continuing indications that a temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and

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New ‘Attack’ EA-37B Moniker For USAF Electronic Warfare Jets

New ‘Attack’ EA-37B Moniker For USAF Electronic Warfare Jets

The War Zone The switch from EC-37B to EA-37B reflects the aircraft’s capabilities, which could go well beyond jamming enemy radars and other emitters. byJoseph Trevithick| PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2023 5:05 PM EST L3Harris The Air Force announced the designation change for what has become the EA-37B last week, but said at that time that

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AC-130 Ghostrider Gunship Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia In Iraq

AC-130 Ghostrider Gunship Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia In Iraq

The War Zone This marks the fourth U.S. airstrike against Iranian-backed militias since Oct. 26 and the first on a target in Iraq. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2023 12:42 PM EST USAF A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship struck a vehicle Tuesday near Baghdad involved in recent attacks on the Al-Asad airbase in

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Navy P-8A Poseidon Runs Off Runway Into The Water In Hawaii (Updated)

Navy P-8A Poseidon Runs Off Runway Into The Water In Hawaii (Updated)

The War Zone The aircraft skidded into Kaneohe Bay while attempting to land at the Marine Corps Air Station by the same name. byHoward Altman, Tyler Rogoway| PUBLISHED Nov 20, 2023 9:37 PM EST USN A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol jet reportedly overshot the runway at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Monday afternoon local

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Ukraine Situation Report: The Muddy Season Has Arrived

Ukraine Situation Report: The Muddy Season Has Arrived

The War Zone Mud, rain, frigid temperatures, snow and wind are slowing things down on the battlefield, but the fighting will continue. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Nov 20, 2023 9:11 PM EST Telegram screencap The increasingly nasty fall weather in Ukraine hasn’t halted fighting, but it is slowing things down for Ukrainian and Russian troops alike

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Starship’s 33 Engines Created The Mother Of All ‘Shock Diamonds’

Starship’s 33 Engines Created The Mother Of All ‘Shock Diamonds’

The War Zone The exhaust from the massive cluster of Raptor engines in Starship’s booster combined to create a gigantic ‘shock diamond’ during launch. byOliver Parken| PUBLISHED Nov 20, 2023 8:27 PM EST SpaceX SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket lifted off for its second test flight over the weekend. Among the stunning imagery and video to

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Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

The War Zone You know the drill. byTyler Rogoway| PUBLISHED Nov 17, 2023 9:00 PM EST Photo by Daily Herald Archive/National Science & Media Museum/SSPL via Getty Images Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the

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Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ground Offensive Could Shift South

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ground Offensive Could Shift South

The War Zone The IDF said it is “close to dismantling” Hamas in northern Gaza and there are indications its gaze could turn to the south. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Nov 17, 2023 7:49 PM EST IDF Even as his troops are still searching for evidence that Hamas is using hospitals as military centers, Israel’s Chief

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