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A visitor takes photos of replicas of space launch rockets at Airshow China 2021 in Zhuhai, Sept. 29, 2021.
China Says Missile Launch a 'Routine Test'
Beijing appears to be rapidly pushing development of hypersonic nuclear weapons.
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In this July 12, 2020, file photo, smoke rises from the USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego in San Diego, after an explosion and fire on board the ship at Naval Base San Diego. A Navy report has concluded there were sweeping failures by commanders, crew members and others that fueled the July 2020 arson fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard, calling the massive five-day blaze in San Diego preventable and unacceptable.
Navy Probe Finds Major Failures in Fire that Destroyed Ship
The report lists three dozen officers and sailors whose failings directly led to the ship's loss or contributed to it.
Oct 20th, 2021
In this Friday, July 30, 2004 file photo, the U.S.S. Virginia returns to the Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton Conn., after its first sea trials. A Navy nuclear engineer with access to military secrets has been charged with trying to pass information about the design of American nuclear-powered submarines to someone he thought was a representative of a foreign government but who turned out to be an undercover FBI agent, the Justice Department said Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Navy Nuclear Engineer Charged with Trying to Pass Secrets
He was selling information to an undercover FBI agent.
Oct 11th, 2021
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Abdul Qadeer Khan in Islamabad, Feb. 26, 2013.
Father of Pakistan's Nuclear Bomb Dies at 85
Oct 11th, 2021
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Oct 8th, 2021
Ground equipment for the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon program was delivered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Photo credit: U.S. Army. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
Lockheed Delivers Long Range Hypersonic Weapon to Army
Oct 8th, 2021
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U.S. Aims to Relax Testing at Nuclear Weapons Lab
Sep 30th, 2021
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Oct 1st, 2021
Members of the 'August 1st' Aerobatic Team perform during the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, Zhuhai, Sept. 29, 2021.
China Shows Military Planes at Air Show
A number of civilian aircraft are also on display, including electric-powered aircraft and a flying car.
Sep 29th, 2021
The term ‘killer robot’ often conjures images of Terminator-like humanoid robots. Militaries around the world are working on autonomous machines that are less scary looking but no less lethal.
An Autonomous Robot May Have Already Killed People
These weapons could be more destabilizing than nukes.
Sep 29th, 2021
Transient Test Reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory, Nov. 29, 2018.
Military Eyes Prototype Mobile Nuclear Reactor
The Pentagon says its energy needs are only going to increase.
Sep 27th, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters, Doral, Fla., Nov. 26, 2018.
Former Defense Secretary Testifies in Tech Star's Fraud Trial
James Mattis hoped Theranos' purported blood-testing breakthrough would help save troops' lives.
Sep 23rd, 2021
In this May 11, 2003, file photo, protesters lie on the pavement opposed to the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear storage facility and weapons testing after crossing the line into the Nevada Test Site at Mercury, Nev., and were arrested for trespassing about 70 miles north of Las Vegas. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is renewing the push to expand a federal compensation program for radiation exposure following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out during the Cold War.
New Push to Expand Nuclear Radiation Compensation in U.S.
The legislation aims to help people exposed following testing during the Cold War.
Sep 23rd, 2021
The S-92 helicopter can operate on approved Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Sikorsky Helicopter Completes First Flight Using Biofuel
The fuel is produced from waste and residual feedstock such as used cooking oil.
Sep 22nd, 2021
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Company Awarded $17M Navy Contract
The contractor will build a ground support station to control unmanned aircraft and sensor systems.
Sep 22nd, 2021
The U.S. military has developed an Active Denial System that aims microwaves at people to cause pain without injury.
Directed Energy Weapons Shoot Painful but Non-Lethal Beams
Are similar weapons behind the Havana syndrome?
Sep 17th, 2021
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Air Force Building Wargaming Lab
The facility will conduct advanced wargaming and other simulations and analysis involving laser weapons and space vehicles.
Sep 17th, 2021
In this Jan. 25, 2011, file photo, is the Boeing Company logo on the property in El Segundo, Calif. Chicago-based aerospace giant Boeing Co. will invest $200 million to manufacture the U.S. Navy’s latest unmanned aircraft at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport.
Boeing to Build Navy Aircraft at MidAmerica, Invest $200M
It's called the MQ-25 Stingray.
Sep 17th, 2021
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, center, appears on stage with video links to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Joe Biden, Parliament House, Canberra, Sept. 16, 2021.
Nuclear Submarine Deal to Reshape Indo-Pacific
The U.S., Britain and Australia are forming a new security alliance.
Sep 16th, 2021