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The Super Hornet Replaced the F-14 After Its 2006 Navy Retirement

The Super Hornet Replaced the F-14 After Its 2006 Navy Retirement

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat stands as a significant icon in the history of naval aviation, serving as the United States Navy's primary maritime air sup...
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USAF Sentinel Program Advances Design and Testing Amid Restructuring Ahead of Key Milestone Decision

USAF Sentinel Program Advances Design and Testing Amid Restructuring Ahead of Key Milestone Decision

The U.S. Air Force’s Sentinel program, a critical initiative to overhaul the nation's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) infrastructure, is progressing with significant design maturation and testing despite an ongoing restructuring process. This restructuring began over two years ago following substantial cost growth, which led to a Nunn-McCurdy breach in 2024, with costs projected at $141 billion—an 81% increase over original estimates. Although the Pentagon recertified the program's necessity, the Milestone B decision was rescinded, necessitating a comprehensive restructuring plan. Air Force and Northrop Grumman leaders assert that this extended process has clarified the program's scope and importance. Key recent achievements include the first vertical stacking of an inert missile at Vandenberg SFB, California, demonstrating that critical subsystems are on track for initial flight tests in 2027. Additionally, a structural trial of the missile’s payload reentry system was completed in August, and t...
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US air traffic vulnerabilities exposed by old computers, severed cables and stalled upgrades

US air traffic vulnerabilities exposed by old computers, severed cables and stalled upgrades

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - America's aging air traffic control system — reliant on outdated telecom systems, decades-old Compaq computers and replacement parts bought on eBay — keeps failing.
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West Point Was the Prize at the Center of Benedict Arnold's Secret Deal

West Point Was the Prize at the Center of Benedict Arnold's Secret Deal

Benedict Arnold, a general during the American Revolutionary War, initially served in the Continental Army but later defected to the British Army. ...
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African Pop Music Gains U.S. Traction, Faces Challenges in Sustained Mainstream Breakthrough

African Pop Music Gains U.S. Traction, Faces Challenges in Sustained Mainstream Breakthrough

African Pop Music Gains U.S. Traction, Faces Challenges in Sustained Mainstream Breakthrough
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USS Georgia Submarine to be Decommissioned in 2026 After Over 40 Years of Service

USS Georgia Submarine to be Decommissioned in 2026 After Over 40 Years of Service

The USS Georgia, an Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, is scheduled for decommissioning on July 27, 2026. This marks the final return of the submarine to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, before its inactivation process begins. Commissioned on February 11, 1984, as an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine for Cold War nuclear deterrence, the USS Georgia was later redesignated as a guided-missile submarine on March 1, 2004. This conversion involved replacing nuclear missiles with 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles and integrating a chamber to host Navy SEALS and special operations forces. The USS Georgia will be the first Ohio-class guided-missile submarine to be removed from the fleet, and its decommissioning efforts are establishing a roadmap for the inactivation processes of subsequent boats in its class. Service members who served aboard the USS Georgia over its more than forty years in service have shared their experiences and paid homage to the vessel.
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U.S. plans 2 new bases, major upgrades in Greenland

U.S. plans 2 new bases, major upgrades in Greenland

The U.S. considers a $500 million upgrade to Pituffik Space Base in Greenland to boost Arctic military operations.
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Reconstruction Was Largely Left Outside Ken Burns' Civil War Story

Reconstruction Was Largely Left Outside Ken Burns' Civil War Story

Ken Burns's 1990 documentary miniseries, "The Civil War," achieved unprecedented success and became a primary source of information about the confl...
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Yukla 27 Reached Just 250 Feet Before It Began Its Fatal Descent

Yukla 27 Reached Just 250 Feet Before It Began Its Fatal Descent

The crash of United States Air Force Flight 27, callsign Yukla 27, on September 22, 1995, was a profound tragedy that claimed the lives of all 24 c...
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Zelenskiy says Russia planning new mass attack on Ukraine

Zelenskiy says Russia planning new mass attack on Ukraine

Sept 22 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia was planning a new major attack on his country, in comments published on Tuesday.
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On This Day: Lincoln Issued His Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

On This Day: Lincoln Issued His Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation, officially known as Proclamation 95, was a presidential proclamation and executive order issued by President Abraham...
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U.S. House Committee Investigates Diversion of F-35 Jet Parts to Hong Kong

U.S. House Committee Investigates Diversion of F-35 Jet Parts to Hong Kong

A U.S. House of Representatives committee overseeing defense policy is investigating the diversion of potentially sensitive F-35 jet components from Australia to Hong Kong. The Pentagon’s F-35 program office confirmed awareness of a “shipment issue of unserviceable F-35 components” and is actively working with U.S. authorities and industry partners to retrieve them, investigate the incident, and implement safeguards. Politico reported that a shipment of F-35 parts, intended for repairs in the U.S., was rerouted from Australia and ended up in Hong Kong. The specific components involved were not disclosed by the program office, nor was the meaning of “unserviceable” clarified. However, Politico indicated that the shipment included a jet canopy, which covers the cockpit and contains stealth technology exclusive to the U.S. and its allies. Lockheed Martin Corp., which manages the F-35 program’s supply chain and uses commercial shipping providers, stated that it cannot discuss specific shipments or procedures f...