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Air Force F-16’s collision with ducks in Alaska ended in ‘flameout landing’
The white-winged scoter is a northern migratory waterfowl — a duck — with what the ornithologist at AllAboutBirds.org call ...
F-35’s close call over Yemen raises questions about how it’s used
Houthi rebels targeted an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter during operations in Yemen. The pilot took evasive action and the missile ...
Air Force delay on separation and retirement orders isn’t ‘stop loss,’ defense official says
Even though the Air Force has temporarily stopped issuing retirement and separation orders for next year, the pause does not ...
Why the Army’s new XM7 rifle reignited a debate over volume of fire
An Army captain's critique of the service’s new XM7 rifle has experts and soldiers split on the issue of magazine capacity.
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The U.S. Military’s New XM7 Assault Rifle Might Be a Dud
The U.S. Army’s XM7 rifle is criticized by top generals for being heavy, unreliable, and outdated. Despite the manufacturers’ insistence, concerns remain about its effectiveness in modern combat ...