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The US Army Is Going Nuclear - Here's How They Intend To Utilize Next-Gen Energy

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0000

While the U.S. Navy already uses it for its large-scale vessels, the Army is moving forward on plans for its own portable nuclear power plants.

Saab's Supersonic Stealth Fighter Drone Could Completely Change Aerial Warfare

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Unveiled at a Swedish air show, the plane could use artificial intelligence to help human pilots of other planes. And that's just the beginning of plans for it.

They're Not Tanks, But These Beefy Next-Gen US Army Combat Vehicles Are Ready For Testing

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000

The U.S. Army has a variety of armored vehicles, but it could always use new hardware, like this pair of combat vehicles that just hit the testing phase.

The US Navy's Next-Gen Missile Can Strike Targets Over 280 Miles Away

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0000

When this long-range air missile, known as "Malice," enters service, it is slated to become the longest-range air-to-air missiles in the U.S. Navy's arsenal.

12 Of The Weirdest Ships Used By The US Navy

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0000

The U.S. Navy has fielded untold ship designs over the centuries, but more than a few of them have featured weird designs or have odd histories.

Leatherman MUT: How Much Does The Multitool Cost & What Tools Are Included?

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0000

The Leatherman MUT isn't your typical multitool. See what sets this military-inspired model apart, which tools it packs, and the price you can expect to pay.

Japanese Navy Destroyer Returns Home After US Tomahawk Missile Upgrade

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0000

After months of work, the first of several Japanese naval destroyers has been retrofitted with American Tomahawk missiles and is returning home.

5 Aircraft Owned By Celebrity Pilot Harrison Ford

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Sandrik) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Han Solo is famous for his piloting poise behind the controls of the Millennium Falcon, but Harrison Ford is an accomplished pilot in his own right.

Why US Marines Don't Fly Apache Or Black Hawk Helicopters

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:45:00 +0000

The U.S.' Apache and Black Hawk helicopters are iconic, but the USMC doesn't fly either of them. Here's why the Marine Corps has decided against both.

Why Did Huey Helicopters Fly With The Doors Open?

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0000

The UH-1 Huey, famous for the role it played in the Vietnam War, would very rarely fly with its doors closed. Ordinarily they stayed open, and for good reason.

'We're Way Behind': America's Next Naval Shipyard Is Fighting An Uphill Battle

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0000

The U.S. wants more naval ships made, and while things seems to be moving in the right direction, a number of factors have resulted in slow progress.

This 694-Foot Vessel Is Built To Sink And Resurface While Holding Navy Destroyers

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0000

The U.S. Navy has more than warships at its disposal - it also has massive vessels designed for critical support roles to service those warships.

The 12 Most Innovative Fighter Jets From Every Generation

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000

From the Me 262 to the F-35, these innovative fighter jets transformed aerial combat with new engines, aerodynamics, weapons, and pilot interfaces.

3D-Printed Drones At Sea Could Change The Game For The US Navy

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Butson) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0000

See how the US Navy uses containerized 3D printing microfactories at sea to build combat drones and transform modern frontline military logistics.

New Anti-Drone Weapon Fits In A Shipping Container And Fires Faster Than Mach 1

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0000

A new anti-drone weapon called the Hermes aims to be a fast, precise, and more practical way of handling large numbers of drones.

DIYer Recreated Germany's Most Famous WWII Battleship For $400 - It's Small, But Ridable

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0000

The Bismarck is one of the most iconic battleships from WWII. YouTube DIYer Julius Perdana created a tiny, functional replica for not a lot of cash.

US Navy's Newest Supercarrier Passes Sea Trials After Half A Decade Of Delays

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0000

The United States Navy has another supercarrier on the way, and it just passed its sea trials -- an important milestone toward its eventual commissioning.

China's J-16 Fighter Jets Go Head-To-Head With Rafales For The First Time In History

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0000

The Shenyang J-16 and Dassault Rafale are both tenured 4.5th-generation fighters, but we had to wait until 2026 for the two planes to go one-on-one.

America Drops Experimental Drone Battalion After Less Than A Year In Operation

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000

The U.S. Army is all-in on drones, but that hasn't stopped it from phasing out a drone battalion that's only been operating since November 2025.

'Ready To Fight': US Navy Skips Final Trials For Fast-Attack Nuclear Submarine

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0000

In an unusual move, a new U.S. Navy submarine has skipped the final part of the testing process, which has been in place since WW2. Is that good or bad?