Why the bar scene in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is more than just nostalgia
The bar scene, while nostalgic, functions as a crucial pivot point that sets up character arcs, thematic depth and emotional stakes.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Navy body composition study may finally settle tape test debate
The two-year test may bring the Navy — and perhaps the other services — closer to scientific consensus on the best way to measure body fat.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Check out the upgrades on the way for this 7.62 mm machine gun
An adjustable buttstock and check weld will help soldiers find the right fit when firing.
By Todd South
Metal, the military, food and nerddom: A one-on-one chat with Trivium’s Matt Heafy
Growing up with a Marine father impacted the metal star's approach to music and every other facet of his life.
By J.D. Simkins
Texas church shooting lawsuits against Air Force combined
All federal lawsuits against the U.S. Air Force over a Texas church shooting last year that left more than two dozen worshippers dead will be consolidated into one case, a judge says.
‘WATCH YOUR DECK!’ The story behind last summer’s Tiger II crash
“Knock it off, Viper 2, watch the deck."
These six companies have been selected to compete in the Army’s submachine gun program
Companies have a month to provide 15 guns each for testing.
By Todd South
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ release date delayed until 2020
The extra time is needed to film some of the movie's more complex flight sequences.
By J.D. Simkins
The Army’s sub gun program is still going, and here’s one of the submissions
Up to six companies will be able to submit their own prototypes for a sub compact, fully auto 9mm gun.
By Todd South
‘Top Gun’ sequel filming on Norfolk-based carrier, Navy says
The U.S. Navy says a sequel to the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun” is filming this week aboard a Norfolk-based aircraft carrier.
Air Force’s future ISR architecture could feature drone swarms and hypersonics — with AI underpinning it all
Here's the the exclusive first look at the Air Force's next generation ISR infrastructure.
By Valerie Insinna
3D-printing guns in your home? A Texas company just got the green light to give you instructions
3D gun-manufacturing instructions will soon be available online for users to make a firearm in the comfort of their own home.
By J.D. Simkins