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3 Dangerous Situations Every Apache Helicopter Pilot Trains For

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:08:51 +0000

Pilots in the U.S. military go through some of the most strenuous flight training on the planet, but Apache pilots have other special training routines as well.

Legendary 100-Year-Old Spanish Navy Ship Sets Its Sights On The US

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Want to step aboard a piece of maritime history? Discover the nearly century-old, four-masted training vessel that just arrived in the United States.

China's Destroyer Fleet Production Could Soon Outpace The US Navy

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Think the U.S. military still has the largest maritime force? Discover why defense analysts are sounding the alarm over China's new destroyer fleet.

US Navy Blue Angels Break Tradition - They Won't Fly Over Chicago This Summer

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0000

Planning to watch the Blue Angels in Chicago this summer? Discover the latest schedule update that has left local aviation fans disappointed.

5 Weapons & Vehicles The US Military Operates With XBOX Controllers

staff@slashgear.com (Jordan Wirth) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Modern video game controllers are sophisticated devices, enough to be the best option for some military applications.

What Does 'Call The Ball' Mean For Navy Pilots Landing On Aircraft Carriers?

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Military jargon can get quite quirky. U.S. Navy pilots, for example, have to "call the ball" when landing on aircraft carriers. Here's what that means.

This Navy Fighter Jet Had The Weirdest Ejection System Ever

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0000

The ejector seat has been the standard escape method for military jets, but early aircraft design sometimes meant these technologies couldn't be used.

KC-46 Pegasus: The Troubled History Of The Air Force's Largest Tanker

staff@slashgear.com (Michael G. Stroud) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Built to revolutionize aerial refueling, this next-generation tanker promised big gains - but its path to service has been anything but smooth.

US Navy Submarine To Return To Service After A Disastrous Last Trip At Sea

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +0000

This U.S. Navy submarine is returning to service nearly five years after an infamous accident at sea. Let's hope the rest of its years pass without incident.

WWII US Navy Submarine Located After 80 Years Lost At Sea

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Few things, it seems, are truly lost forever - including WWII-era submarines. This U.S. Navy submarine, lost for over 80 years, has finally been rediscovered.

F-4E Fighter Jets May Be Faster, But The F-16 Is Still Superior In Other Ways

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0000

There are clear strengths and weaknesses to the F-4E and F-16 fighter jets, but while top speed is a strength the F-4E boasts, the F-16 has its merits too.

The US Navy May Choose Foreign Shipyards To Help Build The 'Fleet Of The Future'

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Despite ranking among the world's top navies, the U.S. has a shipbuilding capacity problem and is being outpaced by competitors.

The USS Nimitz Has Broken A Historic US Navy Aircraft Carrier Record

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0000

The USS Nimitz is set to retire in 2027, and it will be doing so after having broken a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier record over the course of its long service.

Why The US Navy's Nuclear Aircraft Carriers Can't Become Museums

staff@slashgear.com (Eli Shayotovich) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

The United States has five non-nuclear aircraft carriers around the country that are now floating museums for the general public to see the inside of a carrier.

USS Hornet May Be Forced To Leave Alameda, And It'll Be An Expensive Goodbye

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0000

The USS Hornet is a retired aircraft carrier from WWII that has been parked at Alameda for almost three decades. Here's why it might have to leave.

Canada's Next-Gen Spy Planes Won't Be Coming From The USA

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Canada is no stranger to purchasing U.S.-made aircraft, but the nation's next-gen spy planes will be coming from much further afield than usual.

The USS Gerald R. Ford's Next Mission Is As A Floating Nuclear Power Plant

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0000

The USS Gerald R. Ford's next assignment is much closer to home than usual, with the Navy intending to evaluate its ability to power on-shore facilities.

5 Cool Facts About Submarines You Probably Didn't Know

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Submarines are a marvel of modern engineering, and the realities of operating one (as well as working and living on one) are often striking.

6 Of The Coolest Jet Maneuvers You'll Ever See

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 31 May 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Fighter jets are capable of extreme maneuvers, and our best pilots can make planes do the impossible. Here are some the most breathtaking aerobatics you'll see.

British Man Built A Replica WW2 Bomber Cockpit By Hand – Now It's Headed To A Museum

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Sun, 31 May 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Léon Ellison spent 20 years building a picture-perfect replica of a WWII-era bomber in his back yard. Now, after his passing, it's being put on museum display.