Guantanamo Bay commander relieved due to “loss of confidence”

Rear Adm. John Ring, the commander in charge of the joint task force that operates the controversial detention facilities in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, was reportedly removed from his post on Saturday by Adm. Craig Faller of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). According to an official statement released Sunday, “Commander, U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Navy Adm. […]

Russia launches Belgorod, the world’s longest submarine

Despite international sanctions stymieing Russia’s economy, the Kremlin manages to keep the nation in the global military conversation. This is in large part due to a creative approach investing in new weapons technology: getting the best doomsday bang for the struggling Russia buck, or more aptly, ruble. This allows Russia to field notably capable, and […]

Current and former DOD officials weigh in on new Navy UFO reporting guidelines

Earlier this week, it was announced that the United States Navy (USN) established a new set of operational guidelines meant to streamline reporting of unidentified flying objects spotted by pilots and other military personnel. The decision, which prompted a flurry of sensational headlines, now has support from a number of current and former Pentagon officials. […]

Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan cleared of favoring former employer Boeing

Acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan is the longest-serving acting Pentagon head in American history, though he may have just cleared the final hurdle necessary to pursue an official appointment. An Inspector General (IG) investigation into the possibility Shanahan demonstrated favoritism toward his former employer while conducting official Pentagon duties has now cleared the former Boeing […]

China’s new stealth destroyer makes America’s look underpowered

China celebrated the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Liberation Army-Navy on Tuesday by showing off its latest naval advancement, the Type 055 destroyer. This new naval platform boasts far more firepower than America’s Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers, and represents the most potent element of China’s growing naval prowess in the Pacific. […]

US Navy to formalize UFO reporting procedures: what does this mean?

According to a report first published by Politico, the U.S. Navy (USN) is currently drafting new guidelines for use by military personnel when reporting sightings of unidentified aircraft. This once again draws attention to the Pentagon’s efforts to better understand this unusual phenomenon. “There have been a number of reports of unauthorized and/or unidentified aircraft […]

Watch: Air Force airmen jump start a B-52 bomber with explosive charges

The B-52 Stratofortress is one of the most potent examples of American military engineering of the 1950s, as demonstrated by its continued use as a heavy payload bomber and, perhaps most importantly, an integral part of America’s nuclear triad to this very day. Over the years, the B-52 has seen a number of upgrades, updates, […]