Kyle Mizokami is a Defense Writer at Popular Mechanics. He covers topics related to the US military, the Russia-Ukraine war, and aviation, with a particular focus on defense and security issues. His work has been featured in Business Insider, 19FortyFive, Yahoo News, The National Interest, and more.
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The vehicle the Army calls the “Combat Arm of Decision” keeps evolving to overcome every new threat thrown in its path.
Considering China's history of hacking and reverse-engineering American military technologies, the truth could be complicated.
While the FBI says a recent spate of drone sightings over New Jersey don't pose a threat to national security, the event is a stark reminder that drone warfare could one day reach America.
Key Points and Summary: China has unveiled a new, highly advanced fighter jet, showcasing its growing military prowess. Images of the triangular, stealth-focused aircraft, likely developed by Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, emerged on social media, sparking speculation about its capabilities.
By: Kyle Mizokami
From misidentified planes and constellations to “biblically accurate angels,” the theories for the rash of drone sightings over the Garden State range from the mundane to the downright bizarre.
Key Points and Summary: The rumored SR-72 Darkstar or SR-72 Son of Blackbird aircraft could revolutionize U.S. reconnaissance and strike missions with hypersonic speeds up to Mach 6—double that of the iconic SR-71 Blackbird. -Proposed by Lockheed Martin, “Son of Blackbird” would combine speed and stealth to penetrate modern defenses or perform precision strikes. -Yet […]
By: Kyle Mizokami
Key Points and Summary: The rumored SR-72 Darkstar or SR-72 Son of Blackbird aircraft could revolutionize U.S. reconnaissance and strike missions with hypersonic speeds up to Mach 6—double that of the iconic SR-71 Blackbird
By: Kyle Mizokami
Key Points and Summary: The U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program faces cost concerns, with estimates reaching $300 million per unit.
By: Kyle Mizokami
What You Need to Know: The SR-72 “Darkstar,” envisioned as the successor to the iconic SR-71 Blackbird, aims to reach hypersonic speeds of Mach 6, combining reconnaissance and strike capabilities. -First proposed in 2013, the SR-72 could fill critical gaps in high-speed intelligence gathering, especially against modern threats from China and Russia. -However, its cost […]
Even among the U.S. Navy's mighty battle fleet, there is no other ship quite like Sichuan. And while she is the first of her kind, she certainly won't be the last.
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