The U.S. Military Is a Bad Boy When It Comes To Climate Change
Studies have shown that if the U.S. military was its own country, it would be the top global emitter of greenhouse gasses.
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United States Navy Testing Cutting Edge Saildrone
The United States Navy is currently conducting live field tests of a new sail-powered autonomous drone known simply as Saildrone. Equipped with an on-board solar array to power its electronics, this unique, wind-powered vehicle made by a company with the...
U.S. Navy Successfully Test Fires Drone Killing Laser
On December 14th, the United States Navy conducted a live-fire test of their Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD), successfully destroying the floating target. This latest test, which took place in the Gulf of Aden, is an attempt to address the...
Taiwan Plans to Equip its Soldiers With Powered Exoskeleton Suits for Future Missions
Taiwan’s military has recently revealed a powered exoskeleton suit that its soldiers can use in the future during wartime or humanitarian missions.
Putin Flaunts Hypersonic Weapons in Warning Against NATO Intervention in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to NATO earlier this week that Ukraine could be the next target of Russia’s new arsenal of hypersonic weapons.
“Unidentified Aircraft” Causes Russian Commercial Flights To Change Course
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation announced it would be looking into the circumstances surrounding an “unidentified aircraft” that forced two Russian commercial airliners to change course over the Black Sea last Friday. According to local news reports, at 11:56 A.M. (Moscow...
Multiple European Air Forces Are Conducting Tests With Electric-Powered Aircraft
In the skies above England, a new generation of electric-powered aircraft is being tested and evaluated for military use.
Flying Saucer For One Only Weeks Away from Its First Flight
A flying saucer for one is being tested on tethers, and is only weeks away from its first free flight.
Recent Pattern of Behavior Shows Russia Is The ‘Mad Dog’ of Outer Space
This isn't the first time Russia has played fast and loose with its space assets.
This isn't the first time Russia has played fast and loose with its space assets.
A pattern of reckless behavior indicates Russia may no longer be a "white hat" in the global space community.
Invasion Scientists Sound Alarm on Planetary Biosecurity
Potential Contamination of Earth from Extraterrestrial Environments Seen as Existential Threat
Potential Contamination of Earth from Extraterrestrial Environments Seen as Existential Threat
Invasion scientists concerned about the threat of potentially invasive microbiological organisms from somewhere other than Earth have written a paper describing how their emerging field can help protect our planet. Specifically, the authors draw on their expertise in how organisms...
Can Kinetic Launch Send Satellites to Space without Bulky Rockets?
A Pentagon sponsored launch services company has completed the first successful test of their kinetic launch system. Designed to use accumulated speed while still on the ground, this breakthrough launch system could soon become the fastest and cheapest way to...
Experts Urge for Dialogue, “Cool Heads” Following Chinese Hypersonic Missile Test
Flight tests of a new Chinese hypersonic missile system drew international attention in recent days, and fueled some concerns about the possibility of outer space nuclear attacks against the United States and its allies.
New Senate Proposal Seeks to Establish “Anomaly Surveillance and Resolution Office” to Gather Intelligence on UAP
The proposal calls for "Field Investigations of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena", and greater transparency on information the United States collects about it.
The proposal calls for "Field Investigations of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena", and greater transparency on information the United States collects about it.
A new proposal in Washington could lead to the establishment of an "Anomaly Surveillance and Resolution Office" within the DOD.
US Army Research Paves The Way For The Development of Breakthrough Biomaterials
The U.S. military has been looking for ways to increase its technological advantage through the use of biomaterials, and now they may have found a way to do just that. In an announcement by US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command...
US Military funds research that tests 5G technology as a surveillance radar
5G may be able to be used in ways similar to how radar functions, by creating images based on how the carrier waves bounce off objects or people.
Six Times The U.S. Military Completely Lost Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear weapons are the most destructive devices the world is ever known, and shockingly, the U.S. military has a habit of losing them.
Scientists Develop a Real-Life Death Star Laser
Pew pew...
Pew pew...
Researchers have successfully merged a 30-laser array into one coherent, ultra-powerful beam, bringing the dreams of a Death Star cannon closer to reality.
Area 51 Engineer Reveals The Secrets Behind the Mysterious Base
Former Veteran and Author TD Barnes Dives Deep into The Real Story Behind Area 51
Former Veteran and Author TD Barnes Dives Deep into The Real Story Behind Area 51
The Debrief’s Chrissy Newton sits down with Area 51 veteran engineer TD Barnes to learn about his decades working at the top-secret facility.
The Space Force Doesn’t Talk About UFOs, But New Legislation May Force It To
If something anomalous is in the sky, it stands to reason that the Space Force has data on it. Now, it may be forced to declassify that data.
Study Finds Disinformation is Being Used to Manipulate Western Media… Like it Has Been Doing for Centuries
Researchers at Cardiff University say Western Media is being steered by Russian propaganda, but archaeology reveals it is a practice with ancient roots.
Four Submarines All Vanished in the Early Months of 1968. The Story Behind Their Disappearances Remains a Cold War Mystery.
Questions linger over a bizarre series of Cold War incidents involving submarines that left few clues about what caused their destruction.
Questions linger over a bizarre series of Cold War incidents involving submarines that left few clues about what caused their destruction.
Questions linger over a bizarre series of Cold War incidents involving lost submarines, which left few clues about the cause of their destruction.
Operational T-90 Tank Found Curiously Abandoned at Russian Trash Dump
The phrase “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” took on a curiously literal meaning recently, after residents discovered a fully-operational Russian T-90 tank–seemingly abandoned–in a garbage dump at a deserted airfield near the Russian city of Volgograd. According to...
The 5 Sci-Fi Tech Developments That Make Tomorrow’s Supersoldiers Totally Badass
Science fiction author S.T. Campitelli weighs in on the future of supersoldier technology
Science fiction author S.T. Campitelli weighs in on the future of supersoldier technology
Supersoldiers are a common sight in sci-fi, but some very real tech developments may be changing science fiction into science fact.
Famous Chef Julia Child Developed ‘Shark Repellent’ For the Navy
Famous Chef Julia Child was known for bringing French cuisine to America, but she also helped the Navy and the OSS develop shark repellent.
F-22 Raptor To Be Removed From Action by 2030, USAF Reveals
The USAF is planning on taking the F-22 Raptor out of its lineup by 2030, despite being its premier and second-newest fighter jet.
South China Sea Tensions Rise as USAF Sending Two Dozen Stealth Fighters To The Area
The South China Sea is playing host to Operation Pacific Iron 2021, a training excerise designed to game out war with China
The South China Sea is playing host to Operation Pacific Iron 2021, a training excerise designed to game out war with China
The Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to Guam, near the South China Sea, for Operation Pacific Iron 2021.
America’s Secret Bat Bomb: Dropping Exploding Bats on Japan To Win the Second World War
It Actually Worked.
It Actually Worked.
“Couldn’t millions of bats be fitted with incendiary bombs and dropped from planes?" With those typed words, the US developed the "Bat Bomb."
After Trolling America’s UFO Curiosity, Russia Reveals Its New Sukhoi “Checkmate” Fighter Jet
After a week of trolling the US over its renewed interest in UFOs, Russia formally unveiled its new prototype fighter jet, dubbed the Sukhoi Checkmate, at the MAKS international air show on Tuesday. Confirming previous speculation, Checkmate will be a...
Havana Syndrome Incidents Strike Europe, With Up to 200 Americans Affected
New incidents involving “Havana Syndrome” have been ongoing, according to officials who say additional cases have occurred on a nearly weekly basis.
Pegasus Spyware Reportedly Being Used To Spy on Thousands, Including Journalists and Human Rights Activists
Recent reports claim Pegasus spyware is being used to covertly spy on thousands of unsuspecting mobile phone users across the globe.
Is Russia Trolling America’s UFO Interest While Teasing a New Mystery Aircraft?
In a cryptic tweet, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) appeared to troll the United States over its renewed interest in UFOs – or as the Department of Defense now terms them, “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena,”- while simultaneously teasing the upcoming reveal...
Report Urges U.S. Space Force to Begin Preparing for Space Military Action
A report urges the United States Space Force to prepare for action in space, which may become the next point of global military interest.
The US Army’s Cavalry Could Have Been Camels, But Congress Got In The Way
Horses Are Ok, but Camels Are Better.
Horses Are Ok, but Camels Are Better.
The US Army had a Camel Corps, and it was successful. However, Congress and the Confederacy got in the way, and the US got stuck with horses.
The U.S. Navy has Laid Development of its Hypersonic Railgun to Rest
The United States Navy has officially abandoned the development of its hypersonic railgun after more than a decade of development.
DARPA’s Latest Gremlins Drone Will Cause Some Serious Mischief
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The Drone Swarm You Can Use Over and Over
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The Drone Swarm You Can Use Over and Over
DARPA's Gremlins program is developing reusable air-launched drones that could carry small bombs and could raise some serious hell.
The US Military spent the 1950s developing “Flying Platforms”
From Flying Shoes to the VZ-1 Pawnee.
From Flying Shoes to the VZ-1 Pawnee.
The VZ-1 Pawnee "flying platform" was an idea that, upon reflection, seems silly. However, the US Army thought it was the future of warfare.
Army Develops AI-Enabled Programmable Fiber For Military Uniforms
In a study recently published in Nature Communications, researchers at the Army’s Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they have developed an AI-enabled programmable fiber capable of serving as a digital interface. According to Army Research Labs,...
China May Just Be Sabre-Rattling, But Its Closest Neighbors Are Preparing for the Worst
The Debrief's Harrison Kass Examines How China's Neighbors Are Gearing Up for War
The Debrief's Harrison Kass Examines How China's Neighbors Are Gearing Up for War
China is emboldened and building up its forces, so its neighbors have begun funding deterrence and defense programs in reaction to China's rise.
Pentagon Launches New Initiative Towards Achieving “AI Superiority”
The Pentagon has launched a new artificial intelligence initiative to help the U.S. achieve AI superiority by preparing combatant command networks for the cyber-focused future of warfare.
The Navy Quietly Just Rapidly Deployed an Entire Aircraft Carrier Group To Meet Russian Ships Near Hawaii
The Debrief has learned that in early June, the U.S. Navy rapidly deployed the entire U.S.S. Carl Vinson aircraft carrier group, Carrier Strike Group One, in response to a massive build-up of Russian naval forces currently operating roughly 300 miles...
A “Day Without Space”: GPS Concerns May be Overblown, New Study Finds
A recent RAND study says that the risks associated with a hypothetical "Day Without Space" may be exaggerated, and even impossible in some instances.
This Secret Nazi Railgun Was An Epic Machine and An Epic Hassle
During World War II, the Nazis built the largest-caliber rifled weapon ever used in combat: the Schwerer Gustav railway gun. It was a pain in the ass.
New Material Able To Withstand Extreme Temperatures Discovered Totally By Accident
An accidental discovery by researchers of a new "zero thermal expansion" material could revolutionize aerospace and medical technology.
Truly Autonomous Weapon May Have Been Used in Libya, U.N. Report States
"Fire, forget and find?" That question may have just been answered.
"Fire, forget and find?" That question may have just been answered.
The U.N. report says a drone used by Libya’s government was “programmed to attack targets" with a "true ‘fire, forget and find’ capability.”
The Top Secret “Manned Torpedo” Seemed Like A Good Idea at the Time?
It Wasn't.
It Wasn't.
One of the more odd episodes in military technological history is the 20th-century venture into the "manned torpedo." What were we thinking?
The US Navy Plans to “Unman the Frontlines” With Its New Drone Programs
The US Navy and Marine Corps are campaigning to ‘unman the frontlines’ with several new drones in development, each aimed at ensuring future unmanned machines can serve beneath the sea, on the surface, and in the air.
USAF Tests New Airborne Self Protection System for its F-15 Fighters
The USAF has successfully tested its Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS), an electronic warfare suite for the F-15 fighter.
Air Force Is Making Way for the Stealthy B-21 Bomber By Phasing Out the B-1 and B-2
To make way for the upcoming B-21 bomber “Raider,” two of the US Air Force’s three strategic bombers are being phased out. The B-1 and B-2 bomber airframes are each nearing the end of their tenure. Seventeen of the existing...
US Navy opts to decommission Littoral Combat Ships, leaving future uncertain
The Navy has announced plans to decommission its first two Littoral Combat Ships. Instead of upgrades, the ships are being mothballed.
White House Says President Biden Supports the Pentagon’s UAP Investigations
The ODNI's report is underway, but Psaki says "in terms of disclosure, that would be up to them."
The ODNI's report is underway, but Psaki says "in terms of disclosure, that would be up to them."
The White House acknowledged current efforts by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to produce a report on unidentified aerial phenomenon, more commonly known as UFOs, during a press briefing on Tuesday.