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Military gear including guns, tanks, aircraft, missiles, and more, as well as the people and software operating it.

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Lockheed Martin plans to make its most powerful military laser yet

Lockheed Martin plans to make its most powerful military laser yet Lockheed Martin plans to make its most powerful military laser yet

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Trinity test color photo

How the real Trinity test was filmed and photographed, and where to watch it How the real Trinity test was filmed and photographed, and where to watch it

By Kelsey D. Atherton

A still from the movie Oppenheimer showing the atomic bomb and Robert Oppenheimer next to one another

What ‘Oppenheimer’ doesn’t tell you about atomic bombs What ‘Oppenheimer’ doesn’t tell you about atomic bombs

By Kelsey D. Atherton

A US soldier holds a cluster bomb shell

The terrible history behind cluster munitions The terrible history behind cluster munitions

By Kelsey D. Atherton

a marine fires a stinger missile

Raytheon asks retirees for help making new Stinger anti-air missiles Raytheon asks retirees for help making new Stinger anti-air missiles

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The Army’s next armored troop transport will have AI target recognition

The Army’s next armored troop transport will have AI target recognition The Army’s next armored troop transport will have AI target recognition

By Kelsey D. Atherton

In photos: Soldiers jam drones with blocky Dronebuster guns

In photos: Soldiers jam drones with blocky Dronebuster guns In photos: Soldiers jam drones with blocky Dronebuster guns

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The M10 Booker combat vehicle.

The Army’s new 42-ton assault vehicle has a compelling backstory The Army’s new 42-ton assault vehicle has a compelling backstory

By Kelsey D. Atherton

What to know about the anti-air missiles the US is sending to Ukraine

What to know about the anti-air missiles the US is sending to Ukraine What to know about the anti-air missiles the US is sending to Ukraine

By Kelsey D. Atherton

angry kitten weapon

The Air Force’s ‘Angry Kitten’ has been jamming with drones and jets The Air Force’s ‘Angry Kitten’ has been jamming with drones and jets

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The Air Force used microwave energy to take down a drone swarm

The Air Force used microwave energy to take down a drone swarm The Air Force used microwave energy to take down a drone swarm

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Stunt or sinister: The Kremlin drone incident, unpacked

Stunt or sinister: The Kremlin drone incident, unpacked Stunt or sinister: The Kremlin drone incident, unpacked

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Unarmed missle test launch time lapse at night

AI should never be able to launch nukes, US legislators say AI should never be able to launch nukes, US legislators say

Australia wants a laser weapon powerful enough to stop a tank

Australia wants a laser weapon powerful enough to stop a tank Australia wants a laser weapon powerful enough to stop a tank

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Biofire Smart Gun resting on bricks

Startup claims biometric scanning can make a ‘secure’ gun Startup claims biometric scanning can make a ‘secure’ gun

This ATV-mounted, drone-killing laser burns with the power of one dishwasher

This ATV-mounted, drone-killing laser burns with the power of one dishwasher This ATV-mounted, drone-killing laser burns with the power of one dishwasher

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Rockets firing from the ground into a black sky with moons and flames. Illustrated.

These 3D printed engines can power space-bound rockets—or hypersonic weapons These 3D printed engines can power space-bound rockets—or hypersonic weapons

By Sarah Scoles

us embassy cuba

US intelligence: Energy weapons or attacks very unlikely to have caused ‘Havana syndrome’ US intelligence: Energy weapons or attacks very unlikely to have caused ‘Havana syndrome’

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Putin is backing away from New START—here’s what that nuclear treaty does

Putin is backing away from New START—here’s what that nuclear treaty does Putin is backing away from New START—here’s what that nuclear treaty does

By Kelsey D. Atherton

illustration of game

How a video game could help us better understand nuclear war How a video game could help us better understand nuclear war

By Sarah Scoles

a military vehicle exits an airplane

Ukraine is getting flying bombs with a 93-mile range Ukraine is getting flying bombs with a 93-mile range

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Spy balloons have been surveilling humans since 1794

Spy balloons have been surveilling humans since 1794 Spy balloons have been surveilling humans since 1794

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Russia’s robot tanklet is being pitched as an anti-armor tool

Russia’s robot tanklet is being pitched as an anti-armor tool Russia’s robot tanklet is being pitched as an anti-armor tool

By Kelsey D. Atherton

US M1 Abrams tank

M1 Abrams tanks and other armored vehicles could change how Ukraine fights M1 Abrams tanks and other armored vehicles could change how Ukraine fights

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Nuclear shelter basement sign on brick building to represent survival tips for a nuclear blast

The best—and worst—places to shelter after a nuclear blast The best—and worst—places to shelter after a nuclear blast

These are the tank-destroying vehicles the US is sending to Ukraine

These are the tank-destroying vehicles the US is sending to Ukraine These are the tank-destroying vehicles the US is sending to Ukraine

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Why the US is selling Volcano Mine Dispensers to Taiwan

Why the US is selling Volcano Mine Dispensers to Taiwan Why the US is selling Volcano Mine Dispensers to Taiwan

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Australia’s stealthy military drone sub will be called Ghost Shark

Australia’s stealthy military drone sub will be called Ghost Shark Australia’s stealthy military drone sub will be called Ghost Shark

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The Patriot missiles going to Ukraine have a long wartime history

The Patriot missiles going to Ukraine have a long wartime history The Patriot missiles going to Ukraine have a long wartime history

By Kelsey D. Atherton

How a robotic arm could help the US Army lift artillery shells

How a robotic arm could help the US Army lift artillery shells How a robotic arm could help the US Army lift artillery shells

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Ukraine could use ‘threat emitters’ to trick Russian pilots

Ukraine could use ‘threat emitters’ to trick Russian pilots Ukraine could use ‘threat emitters’ to trick Russian pilots

By Kelsey D. Atherton

A snapshot of the world’s nuclear weapons—and how the numbers are changing

A snapshot of the world’s nuclear weapons—and how the numbers are changing A snapshot of the world’s nuclear weapons—and how the numbers are changing

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Best of What's New 2022 Emergency Services and Defense

The most helpful emergency services and defense innovations of 2022 The most helpful emergency services and defense innovations of 2022

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The Army shot down a missile surrogate using new command-system tech

The Army shot down a missile surrogate using new command-system tech The Army shot down a missile surrogate using new command-system tech

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The UK’s DragonFire laser is designed to burn drones out of the sky

The UK’s DragonFire laser is designed to burn drones out of the sky The UK’s DragonFire laser is designed to burn drones out of the sky

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Ukraine is getting upgraded Soviet T-72B tanks

Ukraine is getting upgraded Soviet T-72B tanks Ukraine is getting upgraded Soviet T-72B tanks

By Kelsey D. Atherton

What it’s like to fire Raytheon’s powerful anti-drone laser

What it’s like to fire Raytheon’s powerful anti-drone laser What it’s like to fire Raytheon’s powerful anti-drone laser

By Kelsey D. Atherton

It’s time to stop using ‘kamikaze’ to describe the exploding drones in Ukraine

It’s time to stop using ‘kamikaze’ to describe the exploding drones in Ukraine It’s time to stop using ‘kamikaze’ to describe the exploding drones in Ukraine

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The Army’s new light tank can venture where its beefier cousins can’t

The Army’s new light tank can venture where its beefier cousins can’t The Army’s new light tank can venture where its beefier cousins can’t

By Kelsey D. Atherton

These are the Cold War sites the National Park Service is considering as landmarks

These are the Cold War sites the National Park Service is considering as landmarks These are the Cold War sites the National Park Service is considering as landmarks

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Watch the Air Force sink a ship very quickly

Watch the Air Force sink a ship very quickly Watch the Air Force sink a ship very quickly

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Lockheed’s newest high-energy weapon is multiple lasers in one

Lockheed’s newest high-energy weapon is multiple lasers in one Lockheed’s newest high-energy weapon is multiple lasers in one

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Everything to know about the Army’s new 38-ton light tank

Everything to know about the Army’s new 38-ton light tank Everything to know about the Army’s new 38-ton light tank

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The US is sending ‘Vampire’ weapons to hunt drones in Ukraine

The US is sending ‘Vampire’ weapons to hunt drones in Ukraine The US is sending ‘Vampire’ weapons to hunt drones in Ukraine

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The Air Force wants to start using its ‘Angry Kitten’ system in combat

The Air Force wants to start using its ‘Angry Kitten’ system in combat The Air Force wants to start using its ‘Angry Kitten’ system in combat

By Kelsey D. Atherton

US special forces will soon get support from a rugged new aircraft

US special forces will soon get support from a rugged new aircraft US special forces will soon get support from a rugged new aircraft

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's National Ignition Facility Target Chamber.

Inside France’s super-cooled, laser-powered nuclear test lab Inside France’s super-cooled, laser-powered nuclear test lab

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The US Navy floats its wishlist: 350 ships and 150 uncrewed vessels

The US Navy floats its wishlist: 350 ships and 150 uncrewed vessels The US Navy floats its wishlist: 350 ships and 150 uncrewed vessels

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Why it’s so hard to defend against cruise missiles

Why it’s so hard to defend against cruise missiles Why it’s so hard to defend against cruise missiles

By Kelsey D. Atherton

A short history of US hypersonic weapons testing

A short history of US hypersonic weapons testing A short history of US hypersonic weapons testing

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Why drones are critical for Russia’s war in Ukraine Why drones are critical for Russia’s war in Ukraine

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Why Bell’s sleek new helicopter has detachable wings

Why Bell’s sleek new helicopter has detachable wings Why Bell’s sleek new helicopter has detachable wings

The military is testing a weapon that aims to destroy electronics, not buildings

The military is testing a weapon that aims to destroy electronics, not buildings The military is testing a weapon that aims to destroy electronics, not buildings

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The US’s latest assist to Ukraine: Rocket launchers with a 43-mile range

The US’s latest assist to Ukraine: Rocket launchers with a 43-mile range The US’s latest assist to Ukraine: Rocket launchers with a 43-mile range

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Take a peek at Sikorsky’s scout helicopter prototype

Take a peek at Sikorsky’s scout helicopter prototype Take a peek at Sikorsky’s scout helicopter prototype

What to know about the Caesars, the gigantic truck-mounted artillery units France sent Ukraine

What to know about the Caesars, the gigantic truck-mounted artillery units France sent Ukraine What to know about the Caesars, the gigantic truck-mounted artillery units France sent Ukraine

By Christina Mackenzie

A new Air Force weapon just successfully reached Mach 5

A new Air Force weapon just successfully reached Mach 5 A new Air Force weapon just successfully reached Mach 5

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Saab’s latest weapon is like a high-tech bazooka

Saab’s latest weapon is like a high-tech bazooka Saab’s latest weapon is like a high-tech bazooka

By Kelsey D. Atherton

trinity-test-cloud

What new insights about our first nuclear test reveal about the future of war What new insights about our first nuclear test reveal about the future of war

By Sarah Scoles

The US is looking for a new anti-air missile

The US is looking for a new anti-air missile The US is looking for a new anti-air missile

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The story behind the Neptune missile, the weapon that sank the Moskva

The story behind the Neptune missile, the weapon that sank the Moskva The story behind the Neptune missile, the weapon that sank the Moskva

By Kelsey D. Atherton

An image from the laser test against the drone.

The Navy tested a laser that could defend ships from missiles The Navy tested a laser that could defend ships from missiles

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Trucks with lasers and robotic arms will help the Air Force handle bombs

Trucks with lasers and robotic arms will help the Air Force handle bombs Trucks with lasers and robotic arms will help the Air Force handle bombs

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Why the threat of explosives will persist long after the war in Ukraine ends

Why the threat of explosives will persist long after the war in Ukraine ends Why the threat of explosives will persist long after the war in Ukraine ends

By Kelsey D. Atherton