Well, that is definitely a unique pic, at least for me. Twelve operational F-22s lined up wingtip to wingtip. The most I have ever seen in a single photograph. Great post, Tyler. Read more

I’m really digging these Desert Storm revisited stories. Read more

So this is where we keep our nuclear wessles. . Read more

Not launching aircraft, but Constellation was the last carrier built at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. It sort of fit under the Brooklyn Bridge:

I was a US Navy planning officer for the team that planned Senior Surprise at SAC HQ. The CALCMs were a “black” program at the time due to treaty limitations with the USSR on nuclear cruise missiles. We essentially weren’t allowed to have conventional CALCMs because of the way both countries counted warhead platforms.… Read more

Excellent article Tyler, you make up for most of Gawker. Read more

DDG porn! Tyler, you know what I like. ;)

Fascinating article, thanks for posting it. I wasn’t even aware of the nuclear potential of their subs.

Awesome article as always and an excellent look into Israels submarine fleet and their nuclear deterrence capabilities. Read more

Thanks for all your hard work: It’s nice to not have to sift through social media etc. for reliable info updates on developing situations like these. Read more

Just FYI, I came here specifically looking for this. Thanks for what you do. Read more

OK. That shit is fascinating. Read more

I think the JASDF gave the IRST/FLIR a whirl on some of their F-15J aircraft.

I didnt even think of the steam valave angle and i think you're spot on. They need to appease those nutjobs so they dont end up doing something disastrously stupid Read more

I have no doubt your analysis is absolutely correct. Look at the timing of this in relation to the shipping of radioactive material to Russia for safe-keeping. One loss of face here, one saving of face there. It’s so childish it makes you want to scream when educated adults are making these decisions... Read more

I trust in Foxtrot Alpha. It’s different from the rest of the Gawker media, even Jalopnik. Even though discussions here often turn into arguments, they are mostly civilized and well founded. Read more

The V Force Awakens wins. The only way to improve it would be to insert a few English Electric Lightnings alongside the X-wings.

I just want to know where to sign up for an X-Wing. Read more