Could drone tech for oil pipeline monitoring make border security a breeze?

For months now, politicians have debated how best to address security concerns on America’s southern border. The president has championed a physical barrier or wall that would span the majority of that border and impede the flow of people looking to cross into the United States illegally. Many on the other side of the aisle […]

The Pic of the Day: Learning to rappel out of a perfectly good helicopter

Students at Fort Hood Air Assault School conduct rappel operations. The soldiers who participated in the training learned the basics of air assault operations from the instructors of the Phantom Warrior Academy. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gregory Hunter, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)   Learn more about how the U.S. Army trains for air […]

Could drone tech for oil pipeline monitoring make border security a breeze?

For months now, politicians have debated how best to address security concerns on America’s southern border. The president has championed a physical barrier or wall that would span the majority of that border and impede the flow of people looking to cross into the United States illegally. Many on the other side of the aisle […]

The Pic of the Day: US Army leads planning efforts for European defense drills

RHINE ORDNANCE BARRACKS, Germany – The U.S. Army Europe Rehearsal of Concept Drill for support during the summer exercises took place March 8, 2019 in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Allied and partner nations joined U.S. Army Europe logisticians to synchronize planning efforts for the five exercises that will take place in the Black Sea and Balkan regions […]

Russia’s weird flying AK-47 drone is as useless as it is interesting

Defense journalist Steven Trimble caught the attention of aviation nerds and gun aficionados alike with the discovery of a patent for what appears to be a simple AK-47 drone filed by Russian arms manufacturer Almaz-Antey last year. Trimble took to Twitter with his discovery, pointing out that the rifle in the image does look quite […]

The Pic of the Day: Navy divers put on a show in Minneapolis

During the Navy Recruiting Commands’ Swarm Minneapolis evolution, Navy divers interact with people and swim in the 1.2-million gallon aquarium at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, on March 7, 2019. Swarming is a new recruiting strategy in support of the national policy to build a 355-ship Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication […]

The Pic of the Day: Watching the USS John C. Stennis cruise by in the South China Sea

Sailors aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) prepare to render honors to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) while transiting the South China Sea on March 5, 2019. Chief, part of Mine Countermeasure Squadron 7, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and to […]

The Pic of the Day: Maritime Raid Force closes with ship in the Pacific

U.S. Marines and sailors with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), follow a ship in rigid-hull inflatable boats during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise in the Pacific Ocean on February 24, 2019. The Marines and sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious […]