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The stunning maneuvers flown by US Air Force demo pilots showcase dogfighting skills
The stunts that US Air Force demo teams perform derive from real combat scenarios. Airshows offer a…
Lauren Frias
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The US needs ammunition for its next big war — a lot of it
US support for Ukraine and Israel is offering a glimpse at just how much ammo it'll need for its ne…
Jake Epstein
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A new experimental US Air Force bomb can sink warships, but the question is if it's the right weapon for a war with China
The US military hails its experimental QUICKSINK weapon as a low-cost way to defeat surface vessels…
Jake Epstein
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A US invasion of Taiwan in WWII would have been a disaster. A Chinese operation faces similar dangers.
An invasion of Taiwan by China today would face similar challenges that caused the US to drop the i…
Michael Peck
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Ukraine's Air Force must ditch its Soviet-style approach to get the most out of F-16s
The arrival of F-16 fighters will be a big boost for Ukraine, but its Air Force must drastically ch…
Michael Peck
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Really putting Ukraine's Abrams and F-16s to work fighting Russia means most probably won't survive, but that's the kind of war this is
If Ukraine takes risks and fights hard with its Western weapons, that could mean most of them don't…
Sinéad Baker
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Close US partners in the Middle East demand air defenses after Iranian drone attacks
Iraqi Kurds are facing Iranian drone attacks and believe they're being targeted because of their su…
Paul Iddon
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An AirBnB property almost ruined our Goa staycation, but customer support saved the day with another free accommodation!
Customer service is a massive hassle in most situations, but it quite literally saved our vacation …
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The US will pay for migrants' flights out of Panama to close a route used by over 700,000 people to reach the US-Mexico border
Around 520,000 people crossed the treacherous Darién Gap in 2023, many on their way to the US. Anot…
Matthew Loh
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Iran's attacks on Israel suggest ballistic missiles are an overhyped threat
Iran's failed attacks on Israel show that ballistic missiles aren't wonder weapons that can win war…
Michael Peck
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Iran is threatening to break its fragile truce with Saudi Arabia: reports
The fragile truce between rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia could unravel if Gulf states allow Israel to…
Tom Porter
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One year on, the Middle East is spiraling deeper into violence
The Middle East is plunging deeper into violence and conflict a year after the October 7 massacre i…
Lloyd Lee,Joshua Nelken-Zitse…
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New videos capture US Navy destroyer firing interceptors to fend off Iranian ballistic missiles launched at Israel
The Pentagon said US warships fired around a dozen interceptors to help defend Israel from the mass…
Jake Epstein
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Israel could launch a counterattack on Iran within days — but there's a key reason Netanyahu has less to fear this time
A potential attack comes in the wake of Iran's air assault on Tuesday, in which Tehran reportedly f…
Mikhaila Friel,Thibault Spirl…
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US Navy warships shot down Iranian missiles fired at Israel in massive barrage
Iran launched a huge missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, which Tehran said was retaliation fo…
Jake Epstein
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Armies will be able to maneuver on battlefields again, but it's going to be difficult and bloody
Drones, artillery and guided munitions have made movement so hazardous that they raise questions ab…
Michael Peck
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7 times Russia aided India's space program — in chronological order
The USSR was instrumental in the launch of India's first satellite, and then in sending the first I…
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Former One Direction singer Liam Payne dies after falling from hotel balcony, Hollywood pays tribute
Liam Payne, a former member of boyband One Direction, has died after falling from a hotel balcony. …
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This Indian state is attracting international tourists via chartered flights, needs support to make itself more accessible
Goa, a popular Indian tourist destination, is reportedly facing challenges in catering demands of i…