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Military Bits & Pieces

It’s in the nature of the business for the world’s military forces to be at the forefront of technological advancements. And by that, we don’t mean only weaponry but also technologies developed for military use that eventually come to revolutionize the civilian world – a number of them allow you to read this on your gadget right now. So, for all you people with a passion for hardware that goes bang or wears camo for purposes other than tricking spy photographers, here’s a new section on our website dedicated to all things military.

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USAF Pave Hawk Lands to Show Perfect Close-Up of a Hot Zone Machine
USAF Pave Hawk Lands to Show Perfect Close-Up of a Hot Zone Machine

21 Jul 2021, 08:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / USAf releases another photo of a retiring HH-60G Pave Hawk, landing after conducting a heritage flight in June at a Georgia Air Force Base

 
It’s Here: Russia’s 1,370 MPH 5th-Gen Fighter Can Engage Six Targets at Once
It’s Here: Russia’s 1,370 MPH 5th-Gen Fighter Can Engage Six Targets at Once

21 Jul 2021, 05:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Russia revealed Checkmate, its "fundamentally new" aircraft with impressive capabilities and bold intentions for the future.

 
USAF’s Youngest Tanker KC-46A One Step Closer to Playing in the Big Boys’ League
USAF’s Youngest Tanker KC-46A One Step Closer to Playing in the Big Boys’ League

20 Jul 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The KC-46A Pegasus just got a boost from the U.S. Air Mobility Command, taking it one step further towards fully becoming the next-generation tanker.

 
Russia Teases Checkmate, Its “Fundamentally New” Game-Changing Stealth Fighter
Russia Teases Checkmate, Its “Fundamentally New” Game-Changing Stealth Fighter

19 Jul 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If the U.S. Air Force is developing "the first bomber of the 21st century", the B-21, Russia is ready to steal the show with Checkmate, its new stealth fighter

 
Drone Swarms Give Royal Marines a Boost, in Groundbreaking Experimental Exercise
Drone Swarms Give Royal Marines a Boost, in Groundbreaking Experimental Exercise

19 Jul 2021, 09:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For the first time, a swarm of drones operating autonomously is used to successfully support UK armed forces, in a massive hybrid force operation.

 
USAF’s New eVTOL Can Reach 180 MPH Using 50 Percent Less Energy Than an EV
USAF’s New eVTOL Can Reach 180 MPH Using 50 Percent Less Energy Than an EV

18 Jul 2021, 11:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The fast and silent Heaviside just got cleared by the U.S. Air Force to begin official military-directed testing, before entering service within USAF

 
This Spitfire Life-Size Replica Is a DIY, Back Garden Project That Stands Out
This Spitfire Life-Size Replica Is a DIY, Back Garden Project That Stands Out

18 Jul 2021, 07:46 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / David Price loves Spitfires and is an essentially British gentleman. He used his military aviation knowledge to build a most impressive replica

 
All-Conquering F-35 Lightning Shows the World It’s Ready to “Fix, Fly and Fight”
All-Conquering F-35 Lightning Shows the World It’s Ready to “Fix, Fly and Fight”

16 Jul 2021, 16:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The U.S. Marine Corps' fighter jet is the perfect reflection of the "Fix, Fly and Fight" motto, and is now getting a chance to showcase its amazing power.

 
U.S. Air Force Proves That Reaper Drones Can Now Take-Off and Land on Their Own
U.S. Air Force Proves That Reaper Drones Can Now Take-Off and Land on Their Own

16 Jul 2021, 11:44 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The U.S. Air Force has recently demonstrated in two-day test that its MQ-9 Reaper drone can autonomously take-off and land.

 
New Hypersonics Center of Excellence to Develop the Fastest Weapons in the World
New Hypersonics Center of Excellence to Develop the Fastest Weapons in the World

15 Jul 2021, 11:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Northrup Grumman breaks ground on a state-of-the-art facility where the next-generation hypersonic weapons for the U.S. military will be developed.

 
U.S. Marines Are Testing Tiny Drones That Can Be Fired From Grenade Launchers
U.S. Marines Are Testing Tiny Drones That Can Be Fired From Grenade Launchers

15 Jul 2021, 08:22 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / U.S. Marines have been testing a new tech on the battlefield. These autonomous drones can be used as a loitering munition or for surveillance.

 
U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Look Fierce Leading the Way With HMS Queen Elizabeth
U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Look Fierce Leading the Way With HMS Queen Elizabeth

14 Jul 2021, 09:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Three of the world's most amazing carrier strike groups joined forces for a display of power, led by USS Ronald Reagan, USS Iwo Jima and HMS Queen Elizabeth.

 
Iconic AC-47 Spooky and AC-130J Ghostrider Rule the Sky in Gunship Legacy Flight
Iconic AC-47 Spooky and AC-130J Ghostrider Rule the Sky in Gunship Legacy Flight

13 Jul 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Feast your eyes on some of the rarest military aircraft, at the world's largest airshow, in Wisconsin. The venerable AC-47 Spooky is getting ready for the show.

 
New $319 Million Contract Uplifts the Royal Air Force’s Submarine-Hunter Fleet
New $319 Million Contract Uplifts the Royal Air Force’s Submarine-Hunter Fleet

13 Jul 2021, 12:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / UK's Royal Air Force just signed an additional contract with Boeing Defense UK, which will boost its current fleet of anti-submarine, maritime patrol aircraft.

 
USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Breaks the Norm With a Game-Changing “Digital Twin”
USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Breaks the Norm With a Game-Changing “Digital Twin”

12 Jul 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The F-16 is just so awesome that it's getting a 3D replica. Actually, it's more than that and the Falcon is part of one of the most innovative USAF projects.

 
Soldier Crashes Through Roof After Parachute Failure, Lands on a Kitchen Floor
Soldier Crashes Through Roof After Parachute Failure, Lands on a Kitchen Floor

12 Jul 2021, 12:51 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Soldier falls through the roof of a private home and cheats death during California drill. He got away with minor injuries and a story to tell.

 
Tu-160 White Swans Test Refueling During 5,000-Mile Flight Over the Arctic Ocean
Tu-160 White Swans Test Refueling During 5,000-Mile Flight Over the Arctic Ocean

12 Jul 2021, 05:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In-flight refueling is a key asset for long flights across oceans, and the mighty strategic bombers Tu-160 proved that they've got what it takes to dominate.

 
This 1941 M3 Stuart Light Tank Isn’t Your Average Grocery Getter
This 1941 M3 Stuart Light Tank Isn’t Your Average Grocery Getter

11 Jul 2021, 09:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although it's not as long as a Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup truck, this Stuey is certain to grab everyone's attention in L.A. traffic

 
It’s a First: U.S. F-22 Raptor and French F3-R Rafale Fly Together Over Hawaii
It’s a First: U.S. F-22 Raptor and French F3-R Rafale Fly Together Over Hawaii

10 Jul 2021, 12:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The famous F3-R Rafale and the F-22 Raptor learned a thing or two from each other, as the French fighter flew for the first time in the Hawaiian airspace

 
U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler Makes Multiple Enemy Radars Go Bye-Bye at the Same Time
U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler Makes Multiple Enemy Radars Go Bye-Bye at the Same Time

9 Jul 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The EA-18G Growler just got even more lethal in the electronic warfare game. With this next-generation jammer, the enemy won't even know what's coming.