US MILITARY SPACECRAFT
Where is largest graveyard for planes? Thousands of military aircraft are parked at this location. Here's all details
Where is largest graveyard for planes? The location is Davis-Monthan Air Force Base near Tucson in Arizona. It holds thousands of surplus aircraft, engines and equipment stored in desert conditions.
What is Department of War? Here's why US President Donald Trump renamed Department of Defense
What is Department of War? US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rebrand the Department of Defense with its original title, Department of War. The move revives a historic name first used in 1789 and discontinued in 1947.
Trump Address Tonight from White House Oval Office: What is it about? Here's the timings
Trump Address Tonight will be delivered from the White House Oval Office at 4 p.m. EST. The televised event follows tariff disputes, India-Russia-China cooperation, and online health rumors about the US President.
Area 51 secret revealed: NASA scientist answers what the mysterious restricted land is actually used for: 'I could tell you, but...'
A new WIRED interview has shed light on the enduring mystery of Area 51. NASA astrobiologist David Grinspoon clarified that the Nevada base is used to test experimental military aircraft, not alien spacecraft. Despite official statements, speculation persists, fueled by recent wildfires and decades of secrecy. Acknowledged by the CIA only in 2013, the site remains a cultural symbol of UFO folklore, while the real search for extraterrestrial life continues elsewhere.
American PSUs: New asset class? Intel is done, Lockheed Martin is in the air. Who might be next on Trump's American PSU dream list? And why?
For over two centuries, the US has distinguished itself from state-led economies by keeping government ownership out of private enterprise. Washington regulated, subsidised, and contracted. But it never owned. That firewall is now showing cracks. The Trump administration’s purchase of a nearly 10% stake in Intel, with hints of similar moves in defence giants like Boeing and Lockheed Martin, signals a profound shift. Is America inching toward its own PSU model? Or is it laying the groundwork for its version of a sovereign wealth fund? Either way, it marks a turning point in the story of American capitalism and how valuations would be done across global markets.
SpaceX launches secretive US military spacecraft
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched the US military's X-37B drone from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Thursday night. The US Space Force stated that the mission, referred to as "Mission 8," will involve testing next-generation technologies, including laser communications and advanced quantum inertial sensors. This initiative aims to enhance the resilience, efficiency, and security of U.S.
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Days after Trump–Putin summit, US F-16 jets intercept Soviet-era spy plane near Alaskan skies
Just days after a summit between Presidents Trump and Putin in Anchorage, NORAD detected a Russian IL-20 surveillance aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. The plane, intercepted by US fighter jets, remained in international airspace. While officials downplayed the incident, its timing has raised eyebrows, highlighting ongoing monitoring efforts by NORAD.
Secret US military space mission aboard Vulcan Rocket sparks strange light sightings across US skies
A classified US Space Force mission aboard United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket ignited public curiosity after strange lights were spotted across the eastern and midwestern United States. The USSF-106 launch, carrying experimental defense payloads, marked a milestone for national security space operations and coincided with the Perseid meteor showers
'Trump is speaking nonsense against India & Modi is silently listening': Congress slams govt over US' latest tariff threat
The Congress on Monday criticised the Modi government following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement against India. Calling out Modi’s silence, the party questioned why he was “afraid of Trump.” Jairam Ramesh mocked past BJP slogans and diplomacy, saying the U.S. actions expose the failure of an image-driven foreign policy.
Exporters worried over Trump's tariff as US buyers either holding back or cancelling orders
Indian exporters are concerned about the potential impact of the 25% tariffs imposed by the US starting August 1st, along with an unspecified penalty. American buyers are reportedly cancelling or holding back orders, awaiting clarity on the new tariffs.
Trump tariff's impact on Indian businesses explained
US President Donald Trump announced a 25% import duty plus unspecified penalties on Indian goods from August 1, citing India’s purchases of Russian crude oil and military equipment. The surprise move comes amid ongoing trade talks. The tariffs may impact Indian exports like telecom, apparel, and gems. India currently holds a $44.4 billion trade surplus with the US across goods and services.
Spy cockroaches and AI robots: Germany plots the future of warfare
Fueled by the Ukraine war and shifting geopolitical realities, Germany is rapidly transforming its defense sector, embracing AI and startup innovation. The government is slashing bureaucracy to connect startups with the military, aiming to reinvent warfare and bolster European defense capabilities. Increased defense spending and a new procurement law are driving investment and fostering a new generation of tech-focused companies.
Did Tesla detect ancient alien signals? Some called it proof of life beyond earth. Black Knight mystery decoded
The Black Knight satellite myth claims that a mysterious object—possibly of alien origin—has been orbiting Earth for 13,000 years. This theory combines a mix of unrelated events, including Nikola Tesla’s early radio experiments, unexplained radio echoes, and misidentified space debris. The legend gained momentum in 1998 when NASA's STS-88 mission captured photos of a dark object in orbit, which UFO enthusiasts labeled the Black Knight. However, NASA and experts later confirmed it was a lost thermal blanket from the mission.
Why are alien visits and UFO sightings highest in America? Explosive truth revealed in new report
A new Pentagon-backed report by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has revealed that many UFO sightings in the United States were not evidence of alien activity but part of deliberate military disinformation efforts. During the Cold War, the U.S. government planted UFO conspiracy theories, particularly around sites like Area 51, to conceal classified weapons testing. The report explains that some military officers were even shown fake documents and images about alien technology as part of hazing rituals or to distract from real programs like the F-117 stealth jet.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX faces $22 billion contract threat amid feud with Trump: What it means for US Space program
A public spat between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump has put over $22 billion in SpaceX government contracts at risk, threatening vital US space missions. Musk briefly threatened to retire the Dragon spacecraft, which transports astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). NASA relies heavily on SpaceX, making this conflict critical for space exploration. With alternative providers unprepared and US space budgets in flux, the fallout could disrupt launches, lunar missions, and national security projects.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482, a Soviet-era spacecraft launched in 1972 for Venus but stranded in Earth orbit due to a rocket malfunction, made an uncontrolled reentry after over half a century. Experts anticipated some parts, especially the titanium lander, might survive the fiery descent. While its exact landing location remained unknown, the chances of human impact were considered exceedingly low.
Chinese satellites practicing 'dogfights' in space, claims top US General
In 2024, Chinese satellites performed 'dogfighting' maneuvers in low Earth orbit, showcasing Beijing's advanced space capabilities, revealed US General Michael Guetlein. He cited concerns over China's and Russia's expansive defense programs. The maneuvers demonstrated China's tactical and strategic expertise. Guetlein warned of narrowing capability gaps with 'near-peer' adversaries, emphasizing the need for the US to reassess its space operations strategy.
Declassified at last: U.S. Space Force shares rare image from secret X-37B spacecraft, leaves space fans in awe
The U.S. Space Force has shared a rare image from the classified X-37B spacecraft, which has been conducting secretive missions for 15 years. Launched in 2023 by SpaceX, the X-37B has performed groundbreaking aerobraking maneuvers in Highly Elliptical Orbit. The mission's objectives remain largely unknown, sparking curiosity about its scientific and military applications.
US Space Force's secret space plane, the X-37B, captured on camera. Here's all about it
The U.S. Space Force has unveiled a first-of-its-kind orbital photograph of the classified X-37B space plane. Captured by the vehicle’s onboard camera, the image reveals one of its solar arrays and an open cargo bay. This rare image highlights ongoing experiments and the craft's operations in higher altitudes near geosynchronous orbit.
China's secretive spaceplane likely testing 'dual use' technology, experts say
China's reusable, uncrewed spacecraft, which launches and lands at secret military sites, is likely testing technology but could also manipulate or retrieve satellites, experts suggest. Observations of the spacecraft’s maneuvers hint at military applications, including inspecting or disabling enemy objects. Similar to the U.S.'s Boeing X-37B, China's spaceplane, shrouded in secrecy, could have dual uses in national security. Despite its unclear purpose, its potential to interfere with satellites has raised global military interest and concern, especially from India.
US hyping up China as "threat in outer space" to expand its forces in outer space: Chinese Foreign Ministry
Wang Wenbin's remarks came after the US Space Force released an assessment report. In the report, the US said that Russia and China are designing and testing counter-space weapons to "deny, disrupt or destroy satellites and space services," China-based Global Times reported.
NASA, U.S. military to develop nuclear rocket
NASA is working on a project to use nuclear thermal propulsion. It has been named DRACO or Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations and it aims to have an in-space test of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion or the NPT. Know the technical detail.
Sanctions could cause space station to crash: Roscosmos
According to Dmitry Rogozin, the sanctions, some of which predate Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, could disrupt the operation of Russian spacecraft servicing the ISS.
Russia to prioritise making military satellites
"The priority here is the creation of spacecraft in the interests of both Roscosmos and Russia's defence ministry," Rogozin said, adding that all future spacecraft will be of "dual purpose".
China's hypersonic missile 'went around the world' in July: Top US military official
Though the Chinese weapon missed its target by several kilometers, according to the Financial Times, the test marked the first time any country had sent a hypersonic weapon fully around the Earth.
US, China consulted on safety as their crafts headed to Mars
China's National Space Agency confirmed Wednesday that it had working-level meetings and communications with NASA from January to March "to ensure the flight safety" of their crafts.
China's Mars craft enters parking orbit before landing rover
The China National Space Administration said the spacecraft executed a maneuver to adjust its orbit early Wednesday morning Beijing time and will remain in the new orbit for about the next three months before attempting to land.
Chinese spacecraft enters Mars orbit, becomes world's second in two days
The orbiter-rover combo became the second spacecraft in two days to reach the red planet. An orbiter from the United Arab Emirates led the way on Tuesday.
China successfully launches reusable spacecraft, keeps mission details secret
After a period of in-orbit operation, the spacecraft will return to a predetermined landing site in China. It will test reusable technologies during its flight, providing technological support for the peaceful use of space, it said. However, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported that the space mission has been shrouded in secrecy.
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