US special forces rescue second F-15 airman from IranThe airman, the weapons officer of an F-15 jet shot down on Friday, was wounded but “will be just fine,” President Trump announced.By Phil Stewart and Menna Alaa El-Din, Reuters3 days ago
Commander heading US nuclear forces sees no need for warhead testsPresident Donald Trump issued a directive in October to conduct nuclear weapons tests.By Jonathan Landay, Reuters13 days ago
The Pentagon wants to field laser weapons at scale within 3 yearsAmid waves of Iranian drone attacks, the U.S. Defense Department is pushing to finally field high-energy laser weapons in the next 36 months.By Jared Keller3 weeks ago
US Air Force sees early 2030s rollout for revamped Sentinel nuclear missileThe LGM-35A ICBM program had its Milestone B status revoked during a Nunn-McCurdy review, but a new decision is expected by the end of 2026.By Stephen Losey7 weeks ago
US Air Force buying more bunker-buster bombs after Iran nuclear strikesThe 30,000-pound guided bomb is designed to penetrate an estimated 200 feet through rock or other hard substances before destroying enemy labs or bunkers.By Stephen Losey8 weeks ago
‘It just blows your lungs out of your mouth’: A history of thermobaric weaponryPalestinian officials have recently accused Israel of using American-made thermobaric weaponry in Gaza.By Claire Barrett8 weeks ago