This Is Just Part Of One Of The Most Stunning Aviation Photos Of WWII

This incredible photograph, shot in 1940s, shows a BOAC Airlines DC-3 sitting on the ramp at what would become RAF Gibraltar, as searchlights flood the night sky in search of enemy aircraft. Below is the almost otherworldly picture in its entirety. Gibraltar Airport started out as a Royal Navy sea...

Apr 4, 2026

We Finally Know Something About What The Shadowy X-37B Will Do In Orbit

In an unprecedented disclosure from the DoD, we have finally been told at least something in regards to what the USAF’s secretive . Among other things, it will test an exotic form of thruster propulsion that could have huge implications for future space development. describes exactly how this unique form...

Apr 4, 2026

BMW And Alpinestars Developing Airbag Jacket That Will Work On Any Bike

Alpinestars has committed to later this year, and now it’s teaming up with BMW on a new line of branded jackets with the integrated airbag. But unlike similar kit from Dainese, it doesn’t matter what kind of bike you ride. Dainese’s D-Air system requires you to either ride a D-Air-equipped...

Apr 4, 2026

What's Up With These Flaming Halos Around This Osprey's Rotors?

Combat controllers from the 21st Special Tactics Squadron work with Chilean military personnel as they fast-rope from a CV-22 Osprey during the Emerald Warrior exercises near Hurlburt Field in Florida. While the fast-rope, rappelling warfare exercise is fascinating, the begging question is where do the glowing rings come from? Most...

Apr 4, 2026

This Guy Quit His Job And Rode 30k Miles On A Honda Ruckus

This is Mike. Mike quit his job last May and decided to go on an adventure. He’s nearly 30,000 miles in, traveling from Virginia to Florida to Alaska and everywhere in between, and he’s doing it all on – a Honda Ruckus. You’re familiar with the Ruckus. It’s the de...

Apr 4, 2026

Finnish Navy Drops Depth Charges Near Foreign Submarine Off Helsinki

In an incident that is highly reminiscent of the Finnish Navy has detected a foreign sub in its littoral waters near Helsinki, and it is not playing nice trying to get rid of it. Depth charges have been dropped to let the sub’s crew know that the people on the...

Apr 4, 2026

There's A Cargo Ship Spinning Out Of Control En Route To The ISS

Progress unmanned cargo ships have been the key to long-term human spaceflight since they were first launched . They’ve been incredibly reliable over the years, which is why it’s so alarming that one is on its way to the ISS. I mean, a spacecraft tumbling out of control is alarming...

Apr 4, 2026

Check Out These Stunning Shots Of USMC F-35Bs Refueling From KC-130Js

We’ve been treated to , but these shots take it to another level. There’s not just one, but two refueling from KC-130J tankers, with another two ready to top up. Regardless of where you stand on this controversial weapon system, you have to appreciate the awesomeness of seeing these technological...

Apr 4, 2026

Iran Fires On And Boards Maersk Cargo Ship Transiting Straits Of Hormuz

The container ship Maersk Tigris was ordered to stop its transit through the Straits of Hormuz by Iranian gunboats. When it didn’t, the Iranian ships fired shots in front of its bow, which promptly brought the ship to a halt. It was subsequently bordered and seized, and now the US...

Apr 4, 2026

A Wonderful Crazy Genius Crammed A Ferrari V8 Into A Custom Motorcycle

If you think stuffing a three liter Ferrari V8 into a custom frankenstein motorcycle is a bit looney, you’d be right. But would you believe this wasn’t the first ridiculously fantastic creation by former two-wheeled racer Andreas Georgeades? And it wasn’t the last either. After Georgeades realized he was pretty...

Apr 4, 2026

Operation Jade Helm Is Not A Military Takeover Of The American Southwest

Conspiracy theorists and tinfoil hat salesmen across the web are having a field day with Special Operations Command’s upcoming large scale irregular warfare exercise named Jade Helm 2015. Although the tenets of practicing irregular warfare can be unnerving, this is most definitely not a military grab of the American Southwest....

Apr 4, 2026

This Shot Makes A Nimitz Class Super Carrier Look Like A Star Destroyer

This unique angle of the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as it pulls alongside a Oiler looks like something right out of Star Wars. All the vents, hangar bay openings, crew stations, antennas, emergency rafts, conduits and other details underline just how massive and complex of a machine a...

Apr 4, 2026

Is The Military Good At Its Job?

It’s easy to zero in on the successes (or failings) of individual military projects and campaigns. But maybe we need to take a broader look at things for a second, because things quickly get weird when you do. It’s worthwhile because there are really two questions that need to be...

Apr 4, 2026

Saudis Intercept Yemen Bound Iranian Jet, Bomb Runway To Stop It

As the conflict in Yemen intensifies, fully armed Royal Saudi Air Force F-15Cs are caught on video intercepting a civilian Airbus A310. The Mahan Air jet was en route from Iran to Yemen, supposedly on a relief mission to deliver humanitarian aid. Apparently the Saudis didn’t believe that. Iranians claim...

Apr 4, 2026

Rafale Has Gone From Long-Time Export Flop To Huge Success In 45 Days

There is no doubt about it, the French-built is on a roll. Egypt suddenly sealed a deal for 24 of the multirole fighters in February, India finally consummated a reduced initial order of 36 jets, and now Qatar will purchase 24. After 20 years, the Rafale has gone from an...

Apr 4, 2026