FIGHTER MAFIA: Dogfight Visionaries or Airpower Charlatans? Sandboxx 2026-09-20 | FIGHTER MAFIA: Dogfight Visionaries or Airpower Charlatans?
The Air Force just green-lit a game-changing new jet Sandboxx 2023-08-17 | On Wednesday, the United States Air Force announced the development of a new prototype blended wing body aircraft that could have significant implications for both the future of American airpower and the Pentagon's bottom line. Blended wing body (BWB) aircraft, sometimes called hybrid-body aircraft, promise to dramatically increase the efficiency, range, and potentially even stealth of future cargo, refueling, and personnel-carrying aircraft. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollings...TikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Citations:- https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3494520/daf-selects-jetzero-to-develop-blended-wing-body-aircraft-prototype/- defenseone.com/technology/2023/08/air-force-selects-jetzero-blended-wing-body-prototype-plane/389482- nasa.gov/centers/langley/news/factsheets/FS-2003-11-81-LaRC.html
Modern X-PLANES: The future of airpower Sandboxx 2023-08-11 | America's X-Planes have offered a crucial glimpse into the future of aviation since Bell's rocket-powered X-1 tore through the sound barrier in the 1940s. Today, the X-Plane legacy continues on with this modern class of experimental prototype aircraft concepts. Today, let's discuss the X-65 CRANE, X-62 VISTA, X-61 Gremlin, and X-59 Quesst.Thanks to Hector Tinoco for editing this episode! 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollings...TikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52📱 Follow Hector Tinoco on socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinoco.phot...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-ti...TikTok: tiktok.com/@hector.tcoCitations: - history.nasa.gov/x1/appendixa1.html- businessinsider.com/the-air-forces-mysterious-space-drone-is-part-of-the-incredible-x-plane-family-of-aircraft-2014-10- nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-008-DFRC.html- https://www.darpa.mil/about-us/timeline/x29- nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-052-DFRC.html- smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/x-15-walkaround-22512890 - airandspaceforces.com/x-65-darpa-new-plane- aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/darpa-receives-x-65-designation-active-flow-experiment- https://www.darpa.mil/program/control-of-revolutionary-aircraft-with-novel-effectors- news.lockheedmartin.com/2023-02-13-VISTA-X-62-Advancing-Autonomy-and-Changing-the-Face-of-Air-Power- https://www.edwards.af.mil/Units/X62A-Vista/- theaviationist.com/2023/02/14/artificial-intelligence-successfully-piloted-the-x-62-vista- https://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Article/3007350/fueling-innovation-project-venom-wins-pacaf-spark-tank/- https://www.darpa.mil/news-events/2021-11-05- theaviationist.com/2021/11/09/x-61a-gremlin-first-inflight-recovery- leidos.com/insights/gremlins-air-vehicles-road-airborne-recovery- airandspaceforces.com/c-130-catches-x-61-gremlins-vehicle-airborne-recovery-test- lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/quesst.html- nasa.gov/X59- aero-mag.com/nasas-quiet-supersonic-jet-moves-closer-to-first-flight- space.com/nasa-x-59-quiet-supersonic-jet-photos
New SandboxxNews.com and Sandboxx Magazine! Sandboxx 2023-08-10 | The all-news SandboxxNews.com is now live! And we've got more big news than that!Sign up now to stay in the loop as we roll out the Sandboxx Magazine! info.sandboxx.us/Sandboxx_Magazine#Sandboxx #SandboxxNews #military #defense #analysis
Americas AIR-LAUNCHED nuclear ICBM?! Sandboxx 2023-08-10 | The US Air Force devised a way to launch full-sized nuclear ICBMs from aircraft and demonstrated the capability in just 90 days...
The Air Forces AI-controlled drone completes combat exercises Sandboxx 2023-08-09 | Last month, the Air Force’s stealthy and inexpensive XQ-58 Valkyrie drone successfully completed a three-hour air combat exercise with nothing but artificial intelligence (AI) at the stick. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollings...TikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Learn more about the Air Force's AI efforts:Will AI go rogue?: youtube.com/watch?v=zLC1QvTCackProject VENOM: youtube.com/watch?v=8isNMqSYJnoX-62A VISTA AI: youtube.com/watch?v=p3zHoCEEvdYCitations:Air Force Press Release: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3481081/afrl-ai-agents-successfully-pilot-xq-58a-valkyrie-uncrewed-jet-aircraft/
Turning the B-1 Bomber into a supersonic gunship?! Sandboxx 2023-08-09 | Boeing's plan to turn the B-1B Lancer into a supersonic gunship may have been just a bit too crazy to become real... but it sure could have been cool.#b1b #b1bomber #boeing #airpower
Landing an F-15 with only one wing?! Sandboxx 2023-08-08 | In 1983, an F-15 collided with an A-4 during air-combat exercises over Israel... and the pilot still managed to land the fighter safely.
LASERS wont save you from hypersonic missiles Sandboxx 2023-08-04 | Lasers may be the cure for whatever ails you in science fiction, but if America is looking for a real solution to the myriad problems posed by modern hypersonic weapons, lasers — or directed energy weapons — won't be able to provide the magic bullet that we're looking for.Let's talk about what lasers can and CAN'T do. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollings...TikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Citations:- llnl.gov/sites/www/files/1984.pdf- airforce-technology.com/projects/abl- web.archive.org/web/20081211212241/http:/www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123045745- web.archive.org/web/20110111093235/http://csis.org/blog/missile-defense-umbrella- laserax.com/blog/types-lasers- rp-photonics.com/population_inversion.html- sourcetech411.com/how-does-a-solid-state-laser-work/#:~:text=Solid%20state%20lasers%20use%20a,process%20that%20produces%20laser%20light.- popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a42435948/navy-laser-weapon- news.lockheedmartin.com/2022-09-15-Lockheed-Martin-Delivers-Its-Highest-Powered-Laser-to-Date-to-US-Department-of-Defense- sgp.fas.org/crs/weapons/R44175.pdf- missiledefenseadvocacy.org/missile-defense-systems-2/missile-defense-systems/missile-interceptors-by-cost- sgp.fas.org/crs/natsec/IF11882.pdf- globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/systems/laws.htm- armscontrol.org/blog/2018-05-14/reasons-doubt-laser-missile-defense
The Marines new cruise missile-packing DRONE truck! Sandboxx 2023-08-03 | After two decades of asymmetric ground-based warfare, the United States Marine Corps continues to transition toward becoming a more modern naval expeditionary force with its latest weapons platform, the Long Range Fires Launcher (LRFL). You can read our full write-up on the LRFL here: sandboxx.us/news/the-marines-new-drone-truck-can-take-out-enemy-ships-from-1000-miles-out📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollings...TikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Citations:- oshkoshdefense.com/vehicles/light-tactical-vehicles/jltv- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/marines-tomahawk-missile-launching-drone-truck-breaks-cover- missilethreat.csis.org/missile/tomahawk-
Navigating the murky waters of UAP/UFO hype Sandboxx 2023-08-02 | We've received a lot of requests for Alex Hollings' take on the recent UAP hearing held by Congress... and to be honest, his take is a bit of a cold shower. Here's Alex breaking down the logical fallacies related to the UAP hearing that are running rampant on the internet and why they need to be avoided. Because the truth may be out there... but we haven't quite found it yet. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollings...TikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52
Has the US been flying black triangle UFOs since DESERT STORM?! Sandboxx 2023-07-28 | This is Part 2 of our dive into legends of America's Black Triangle UFO, often known as the TR-3BYou can watch Part 1 here: youtu.be/wkm3KxIyZDEIn 1991, America’s Black Triangle was seemingly revealed to the world in a series of articles published by Aviation Week and Popular Mechanics. According to Aviation Week, the stealthy aircraft was designed by Northrop — the same firm responsible for the black, triangular B-2 Spirit — in 1976 alongside Lockheed’s Have Blue efforts that would ultimately produce the F-117. Northrop called its stealthy triangular aircraft the Tactical High Altitude Penetrator (THAP).Thanks to Hector Tinoco for editing this episode! 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollings...TikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52📱 Follow Hector Tinoco on socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinoco.phot...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-ti...TikTok: tiktok.com/@hector.tcoCitations:- sandboxx.us/blog/was-americas-aurora-hypersonic-aircraft-real-we-get-to-the-bottom-of-it- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/38937/navy-ufo-patent-documents-talk-of-spacetime-modification-weapon-detail-experimental-testing- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/28729/docs-show-navy-got-ufo-patent-granted-by-warning-of-similar-chinese-tech-advances- thespacereview.com/article/576/1- sandboxx.us/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-uap-whistleblower-who-says-the-us-has-recovered-alien-spacecraft- sandboxx.us/blog/cutting-edge-navy-tech-could-fake-fighters-ufos-using-lasers- sandboxx.us/blog/lockheed-martin-has-a-patent-for-fusion-powered-fighters-and-bombers- sandboxx.us/blog/the-narrative-around-uaps-may-be-intentionally-complicated- sandboxx.us/blog/navy-team-floats-idea-for-a-spacetime-modification-weapon-more-powerful-than-nukes- https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/35/181- patents.justia.com/patent/20060014125- patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/3b/6a/19/ffbc14c83b2105/US20060038081A1.pdf- patents.google.com/patent/US20040102810A1- globaldossier.uspto.gov/#/details/US/10127098/A/118551- globaldossier.uspto.gov/#/result/publication/US/20060071122/A1- globaldossier.uspto.gov/#/result/publication/US/20060072226/A1- obrienpatents.com/can-patent-something-without-model-proof-works- ericksonlawgroup.com/law/patents/patentfaq/create-prototype-before-applying-for-patent-on-my-invention- atlasobscura.com/articles/flying-saucer-patents-alexander-weygers- sandboxx.us/blog/cutting-edge-navy-tech-could-fake-fighters-ufos-using-lasers- enr.com/articles/52374-fusion-test-produces-more-power-than-it-takes-in- sofrep.com/news/fusion-power-how-lockheeds-new-patent-might-not-just-change-how-we-fight-wars-but-why-we-fight-them- sandboxx.us/blog/bird-of-prey-boeings-lost-stealth-fighter-once-prowled-over-area-51- macrotrends.net/countries/USA/united-states/military-spending-defense-budget- https://ayuba.fr/pdf/pope1991.pdf- archive.aviationweek.com/issue/19910610- https://ayuba.fr/pdf/pope1991.pdf- theaviationgeekclub.com/document-aimed-to-help-iraqi-mig-fighter-pilots-to-recognize-the-f-117-during-desert-storm-featured-b-2-silhouette- thespacereview.com/article/576/1
The longstanding mystery of BLACK TRIANGLE UFOs Sandboxx 2023-07-21 | After a Pentagon UAP whistleblower came forward with claims that the United States and other nations have secretly recovered craft of non-human origin, now seems like the time to dive back into longstanding rumors that the United States is operating a secret fleet of large, black triangle-shaped aircraft known among the conspiracy-minded as the TR-3B.This will be a multi-part series. In Part 1, we discuss reports of Black Triangle UFO/UAP sightings, including Alex Hollings' personal sighting from when he was a child. Thanks to Hector Tinoco for editing this episode! 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollings...TikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52📱 Follow Hector Tinoco on socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinoco.phot...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-ti...TikTok: tiktok.com/@hector.tcoRead Part 1 of Alex Hollings' written series on the TR-3B here:sandboxx.us/blog/what-is-the-legendary-black-triangle-ufoFurther Reading:UAP Whistleblower: sandboxx.us/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-uap-whistleblower-who-says-the-us-has-recovered-alien-spacecraftCitations: - thespacereview.com/article/576/1- military.com/video/aircraft/military-aircraft/tr-3b-aurora-anti-gravity-spacecrafts/2860314511001- https://www.ibtimes.co.in/researcher-claims-have-discovered-tr-3b-ufo-greenland-urges-elon-musk-take-look-828058- medium.com/@UnexplainedFiles/tr-3b-alien-technology-patent-bf3ca024f7d9- express.co.uk/news/weird/717180/Could-triangle-UFO-snapped-over-Shropshire-prove-US-tests-TOP-SECRET-TR-3B-craft-in-UK- sandboxx.us/blog/ges-new-fighter-engine-just-blew-away-existing-jet-technology- sandboxx.us/blog/cutting-edge-navy-tech-could-fake-fighters-ufos-using-lasers- web.archive.org/web/20071006080614/http://www.nidsci.org/video.php- wired.com/story/inside-robert-bigelows-decades-long-obsession-with-ufos- nbcnews.com/id/wbna5897539- web.archive.org/web/20040827232412/http://www.nidsci.org/articles/8_25trireport.php- https://www.scott.af.mil/- sofrep.com/news/last-weekends-massive-air-force-training-exercise-was-the-largest-ever-conducted- web.archive.org/web/20040828024526/http://www.nidsci.org/news/illinois_contents.php- http://www.ufoevidence.org/documents/doc404.htm- mufon.com- space.com/302-silent-running-black-triangle-sightings-rise.html- sandboxx.us/blog/the-military-aircraft-america-almost-bought-iceberg- sandboxx.us/blog/was-americas-aurora-hypersonic-aircraft-real-we-get-to-the-bottom-of-it- macrotrends.net/countries/USA/united-states/military-spending-defense-budget- https://ayuba.fr/pdf/pope1991.pdf- archive.aviationweek.com/issue/19910610- https://ayuba.fr/pdf/pope1991.pdf
US Soldier flees across DMZ into North Korea!? Sandboxx 2023-07-18 | A soldier pending disciplinary action and potential separation from service reportedly crossed the heavily fortified demilitarized zone into North Korea on Thursday and is now in their custody, according to statements made by several U.S. officials and the United Nations Command.Read the full story on Sandboxx News:sandboxx.us/blog/us-soldier-who-crossed-into-north-korea-was-pending-disciplinary-action📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollings...TikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52
Offsetting Chinas stealth fighter ADVANTAGE Sandboxx 2023-07-14 | America’s F-22 Raptor is still widely considered the most capable and dominant air superiority fighter in the world, but as China’s J-20 production continues to ramp up, the F-22’s dominance now faces a significant threat: A capacity gap.Let's get to the bottom of this advantage, and how America can offset China's numbers game. Thanks to Hector Tinoco for editing this episode! 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollings...TikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52📱 Follow Hector Tinoco on socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinoco.phot...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-ti...TikTok: tiktok.com/@hector.tcoFurther Reading:Full Write-Up: sandboxx.us/blog/offsetting-chinas-stealth-fighter-advantage-an-in-depth-analysisF/A-XX and the Pacific: sandboxx.us/blog/the-massive-carrier-problem-the-navys-f-a-xx-has-to-solveB-21 Raider and the Pacific: sandboxx.us/blog/how-the-b-21-raider-could-shift-power-in-the-pacificCitations: - theaviationgeekclub.com/j-20-mighty-dragon-production-likely-to-ramp-up-as-china-aims-to-have-more-stealth-fighters-than-us-by-2025- sandboxx.us/blog/stolen-stealth-fighter-why-chinas-j-20-has-both-us-and-russian-dna- sandboxx.us/blog/f-35s-encountered-chinas-j-20-heres-what-the-air-force-said-about-it- sandboxx.us/blog/are-russias-su-57-and-chinas-j-20-really-stealth-fighters- documentcloud.org/documents/4452474-F-22A-Production-Restart-Assessment.html- sandboxx.us/blog/why-cant-america-build-any-new-f-22-raptors- airandspaceforces.com/top-lawmaker-slash-ngad-funding-f-22- sandboxx.us/blog/the-king-is-dead-why-would-america-want-to-retire-the-f-22- airandspaceforces.com/fighter-mission-capable-rates-fell-in-2021/#:~:text=The%20stealthy%20F%2D22%20continued,it%20was%20at%2050.57%20percent.- defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2023/03/27/supply-chain-issues-impede-mass-production-of-new-chinese-engine- sandboxx.us/blog/chinas-j-20-stealth-fighter-is-gaining-on-americas-top-jets- scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3139487/chinas-j-20-mighty-dragons-take-starring-role-aerial-display?module=perpetual_scroll_0&pgtype=article&campaign=3139487- sandboxx.us/blog/a-russian-soldiers-newly-translated-account-of-the-war-in-ukraine-reveals-the-poor-state-of-russias-military- cfr.org/backgrounder/media-censorship-china- https://english.www.gov.cn/archive/lawsregulations/201911/20/content_WS5ed8856ec6d0b3f0e9499913.html#:~:text=Article%2035%20Citizens%20of%20the,%2C%20association%2C%20procession%20and%20demonstration.- cato.org/blog/chinas-constitutional-rights-grand-illusion- cfr.org/backgrounder/media-censorship-china- cnn.com/2023/05/04/china/fang-bin-wuhan-covid-19-citizen-journalist-released-intl-hnk/index.html- cbsnews.com/news/chinese-president-xi-jinping-tours-top-state-media-demands-total-loyalty- scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3138783/china-deploys-j-20-stealth-fighter-jets-units-monitoring-taiwan- warriormaven.com/china/china-j-20-production-attack-range-tanker-aircraft- sandboxx.us/blog/what-really-happened-when-f-22s-squared-off-against-the-eurofighter-typhoon- https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202201/1245477.shtml- iiss.org/en/online-analysis/military-balance/2023/02/chinas-air-force-modernisation-gaining-pace- sandboxx.us/blog/the-f-35-is-getting-a-15-billion-upgrade-thatll-make-it-a-whole-new-beast- popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a28685/f-35s-unfit-for-combat- documentcloud.org/documents/4057991-F-35-Fast-Facts-Mar-2017.html#document/p2/a378538- nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/108-us-f-35s-wont-be-combat-capable-22742?page=2- breakingdefense.com/2023/02/f-35-readiness-and-flight-hours-fell-in-2022-says-cbo- cbo.gov/publication/58942- f35.com/f35/global-enterprise/japan.html#:~:text=Program%20Stats,42%20F%2D35%20B%20models.- janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-seeks-to-expand-f-35-fleet-by-2028#:~:text=At%20present%2C%20the%20Republic%20of,35s%20spread%20across%20three%20squadrons.- asiatimes.com/2023/03/china-hints-at-carrier-borne-airpower-breakthrough- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/our-best-look-yet-at-chinas-j-35-carrier-capable-stealth-fighter
The SWORD-packing missile the US uses to take out terrorists Sandboxx 2023-07-10 | After Russian jets harassed an American MQ-9 Reaper drone for better than two hours, the drone went on to take out Usamah al-Muhajir, an ISIS leader in eastern Syria. According to some reports, the weapon used in the airstrike was America's secretive "Ninja Bomb," or a Hellfire missile packing six deployable 18" blades somewhat officially known as the AGM-114 R9X. Here's an overview of this unusual weapon and why it's so useful for counter-terror operations. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Citations:- sandboxx.us/blog/america-has-a-secret-missile-covered-in-swords-and-it-actually-makes-war-zones-safer- https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/3452128/us-airstrike-targets-isis-leader-in-eastern-syria/- apnews.com/article/syria-russian-jets-us-drone-bccdd38021f1c151f73f601225634317- sandboxx.us/blog/agm-179-jagm-replacing-the-legendary-hellfire-missile- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/31409/everything-we-know-about-americas-sword-blade-hellfire-missile-and-its-latest-target- globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/agm-114r9x.htm
Americas new STEALTH FIGHTER revealed on INSTAGRAM? Sandboxx 2023-07-08 | On July 1st, Lockheed Martin's official Instagram account posted a series of images in celebration of the 80th anniversary of their famed Skunk Works division. And one of those images caught the world's attention... Here's a rundown on what we know about the Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance program, and what this image may mean. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Citations:- instagram.com/lockheedmartin/?hl=en- theaviationist.com/2023/07/03/lm-next-gen-aircraft- sandboxx.us/blog/the-race-to-field-ngad-the-futuristic-replacement-for-the-f-22-raptor-is-officially-on- sandboxx.us/blog/x-44-manta-how-lockheed-nailed-the-ngad-in-the-90s- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/14415/no-that-yf-23-like-rendering-of-the-skunk-works-next-gen-fighter-isnt-new- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/new-next-generation-air-dominance-fighter-renderings-from-lockheed
Busting the WWII stealth MYTH: The failure of the Horten Ho 229 Sandboxx 2023-07-07 | NOTE: After this episode was taken down with a copyright strike from Myth Merchant Films, we re-edited it to put it back up!Despite what you may have seen on the internet, the Germans did not invent stealth aircraft in World War II. But let’s talk about why this myth has become so prevalent in recent years... and why we know it isn't true. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Further Reading:Original article: sandboxx.us/blog/no-the-nazis-did-not-invent-stealth-aircraft-heres-the-real-storyCitations:- airandspaceforces.com/article/jack-northrop-and-the-flying-wing- books.google.com/books?id=MSa7B9oovacC&pg=PA216&dq=reimar+horten,+argentina&cd=7#v=onepage&q=reimar%20horten%2C%20argentina&f=false- smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/truth-stranger-fiction-hortens-all-wing-aircraft-design-180976095- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FMA_I.Ae_38- http://www.nurflugel.com/Nurflugel/Northrop/flying_wing/flying_wing.html- airandspaceforces.com/article/jack-northrop-and-the-flying-wing- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horten_H.VII- https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/9963640jpg- washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1980/08/14/carter-to-support-new-us-bomber/d449b8bf-5f2f-4a78-829e-148f5c654c1d- csmonitor.com/1980/0825/082544.html- nytimes.com/1982/02/07/us/reagan-s-military-budget-puts-emphasis-on-a-buildup-of-us-global-power.html- tvmaze.com/shows/1058/the-a-team/episodeguide- https://airandspace.si.edu/research/projects/conserving-horten-ho-229-v3/stealthy- arc.aiaa.org/doi/10.2514/6.2010-9214- mythmerchantfilms.com- youtube.com/watch?v=kowjlqwy5XA- historynet.com/horten-brothers-jet-flying-wing
Secret aircraft programs that ALMOST changed the world Sandboxx 2023-06-30 | Since the very inception of manned flight, the United States has invested heavily into fielding game-changing military aircraft that leverage cutting-edge technology to provide a tactical or strategic edge over the nation's peers or competitors.But for every F-117 that makes it into service, there's a long list of aviation programs that never quite made it, for reasons of economics, politics, or the technical limitations of the day. Let's talk about 7 aircraft that could have changed the game... but were canceled before they could. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Citations:- sandboxx.us/blog/the-5-best-fighters-america-decided-not-to-buy- sandboxx.us/blog/x-20-dyna-soar-americas-hypersonic-space-bomber- secure.boeingimages.com/archive/Boeing-Model-853-21-Quiet-Bird-in-Test-Lab--Front-View-2JRSXLJBFJ8P.html- avalonlibrary.net/ebooks/Ben%20R.%20Rich%2C%20Leo%20Janos%20-%20Skunk%20Works%20-%20A%20Personal%20Memoir%20of%20My%20Years%20at%20Lockheed.pdf- sandboxx.us/blog/americas-secret-stealth-aircraft-youve-never-heard-of- hushkit.net/2019/07/23/convair-kingfish-stealthy-mach-4-at-75000-feet- globalsecurity.org/intell/systems/kingfish.htm- secretprojects.co.uk/threads/convair-kingfish-secret-zone.1730- sandboxx.us/blog/yf-12-the-sr-71s-missile-packing-sibling- sandboxx.us/blog/the-a-12-avenger-ii-wouldve-been-americas-first-real-stealth-fighter- sandboxx.us/blog/americas-plan-to-build-747-arsenal-ships-packed-with-cruise-missiles- popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a41956551/cost-per-hour-to-fly-us-military-aircraft- sandboxx.us/blog/rapid-dragon-turning-americas-cargo-planes-in-missile-packed-arsenal-ships- sandboxx.us/blog/nb-36-crusader-americas-massive-nuclear-powered-bomber- sandboxx.us/blog/x-24c-lockheeds-hypersonic-scramjet-aircraft-design-from-the-70s
Russia attacks its own mercenaries, Wagner chief VOWS REVENGE Sandboxx 2023-06-23 | The head of Russia’s infamous mercenary force, the Wagner Group, accused the Russian military of conducting missile strikes against its forces on Friday, saying “huge” numbers of Wagner troops had been killed.In an audio message released by Yevgeny Prigozhin’s spokespeople, the Wagner chief made it clear that he intends to take the fight directly to Moscow, vowing for “revenge.”You can read our full coverage here: sandboxx.us/blog/russian-forces-attack-its-own-mercenaries-wagner-chief-promises-revenge📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52
Could military artificial intelligence GO ROGUE?! Sandboxx 2023-06-23 | A few weeks ago, a story about a drone controlled by artificial intelligence going rogue during a simulation and killing its human operator spread across the internet like wildfire. But while that initial story saw a great deal of coverage, the correction that followed has gone largely ignored.And for good reason. For those who have long worried that the military’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) would inevitably lead to a war between man and machine as we’ve seen in movies like the Terminator franchise, this story seemed like nothing short of vindication. News outlets and content creators all over the world quickly saw this story as a perfect opportunity to leverage that pervasive fear to drive clicks, views, comments, and shares.So, what’s the real story behind this tale of artificial intelligence gone bad?📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Further Reading:Rogue AI Coverage: sandboxx.us/blog/how-a-false-story-about-the-air-forces-rogue-ai-took-the-world-by-stormMilitary AI: sandboxx.us/blog/military-explores-new-uses-for-ai-as-capabilities-explodeCitations:- aerosociety.com/events-calendar/raes-future-combat-air-and-space-capabilities-summit/#:~:text=The%20RAeS%20Summit%20on%20'Future,4%20Hamilton%20Place%2C%20London.- aerosociety.com/news/highlights-from-the-raes-future-combat-air-space-capabilities-summit- sandboxx.us/blog/project-venom-the-air-force-is-adding-ai-pilots-to-6-f-16s- businessinsider.com/ai-powered-drone-tried-killing-its-operator-in-military-simulation-2023-6- https://aima.cs.berkeley.edu/- crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46795- dod.defense.gov/News/SpecialReports/Budget2019.aspx- 99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-eliza-effect- http://complaw.stanford.edu/readings/elizaeffect.pdf- theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/06/google-lamda-chatbot-sentient-ai/661322- https://blog.google/technology/ai/lamda/- washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/11/google-ai-lamda-blake-lemoine- crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46795- nytimes.com/2022/08/05/technology/ai-sentient-google.html- crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R45178- https://adamilab.msu.edu/arend-hintze/- crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF10608- iflscience.com/the-eliza-effect-how-a-chatbot-convinced-people-it-was-real-way-back-in-the-1960s-64155- http://blogs.evergreen.edu/cpat/files/2013/05/Computer-Power-and-Human-Reason.pdf- api.repository.cam.ac.uk/server/api/core/bitstreams/5a120643-f24b-42d0-b7c6-7c475de62348/content- futurism.com/ai-isnt-sentient-morons
How deep is the missing submersible near the Titanic? Sandboxx 2023-06-21 | A massive search is underway in the North Atlantic for a civilian crewed submersible that went missing while attempting to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. Unfortunately, even if this submersible is located on the sea floor, the extreme depth of the ocean in the area it went missing would be far too much for even the U.S. Navy’s most advanced and capable nuclear-powered submarines.📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Further Reading: Original Article: sandboxx.us/blog/even-americas-best-submarines-couldnt-get-anywhere-near-the-missing-titanic-subWorst Sub Disasters: sandboxx.us/blog/the-5-worst-submarine-disasters-of-recent-historyCitations:- cbsnews.com/news/titanic-submarine-shipwreck-expedition-missing-search-what-we-know- usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/21/missing-titanic-tourist-submarine-search-noises-live-updates/70341342007- apnews.com/article/titanic-missing-submersible-lawsuit-oceangate-0e5fc9a0313938fdf408b1459538d9ef- abcnews.go.com/US/lawsuit-alleged-flaws-titanic-submersible-now-missing/story?id=100251012- amazon.com/Running-Critical-Rickover-General-Dynamics/dp/0060153776- popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a43367633/ohio-class-submarines-history- sandboxx.us/blog/navy-buys-more-virginia-class-fast-attack-submarines- web.archive.org/web/20150509163728/http://www.aticourses.com/blog/index.php/2011/07/19/uss-virginia-ssn-774a-new-steel-shark-at-sea- http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/deep.htm- nationalinterest.org/blog/why-russia-china-fear-americas-seawolf-class-submarines-18138- oceangate.com/our-subs/titan-submersible.html
Why Americas new stealth fighters might cost $300 MILLION each Sandboxx 2023-06-16 | America’s next stealth fighter in active development is going to be very pricey, with some estimates now reaching as high as $300 million per airframe. But while that figure is sure to give plenty of folks a serious case of sticker shock, the truth is, even at that high a price, this fighter may still be a serious bargain.*Note* Inflation calculations for this video were done using the Inflation Calculator provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found here: bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Further Reading: - sandboxx.us/blog/the-technology-that-could-make-hypersonic-stealth-fighters-a-reality- sandboxx.us/blog/the-f-35-is-getting-a-15-billion-upgrade-thatll-make-it-a-whole-new-beast- sandboxx.us/blog/which-will-be-the-company-that-will-build-americas-next-stealth-fighter- sandboxx.us/blog/what-went-wrong-how-the-f-35-got-to-be-so-expensiveCitations:- https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/citations/ADA477714- everycrsreport.com/files/20130711_RL31673_c70b986e6de321f9f00ccbb5173d56d3fc781d1a.pdf- everycrsreport.com/files/20021016_IB87111_25f2f13b3a03ba8919c37b62e71b82287435e4dd.pdf- gao.gov/products/nsiad-90-54- data.worldbank.org/indicator/MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS?locations=US- defense.gov/Multimedia/Photos/igphoto/2002099941- twitter.com/AFOSR/status/1395408429976522755- militaryembedded.com/radar-ew/rf-and-microwave/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-using-gan-technology-in-aesa-radar-systems- compositesworld.com/news/north-carolina-state-university-develops-cfrp-skin-for-stealth-aircraft- jeccomposites.com/news/a-tougher-skin-for-stealth-aircraft- breakingdefense.com/2022/08/raaf-head-wont-be-deterred-by-unsafe-plaaf-us-ponders-aussies-loyal-wingman- thedefensepost.com/2022/05/19/australia-loyal-wingman-drone-investment- janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/australia-to-acquire-10-mq-28a-ghost-bats- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/air-force-acquires-australias-mq-28-ghost-bat-drone-for-testing- boeing.com/defense/MQ-28- insidedefense.com/daily-news/air-force-awards-five-975-million-ngap-contracts- militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.php?aircraft_id=1755- afresearchlab.com/technology/successstories/xq-58a-valkyrie- kratosdefense.com/-/media/k/pdf/usd/xq-58a-valkyrie.pdf- crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11659- documentcloud.org/documents/4452474-F-22A-Production-Restart-Assessment.html- https://news.ncsu.edu/2021/05/tougher-skin-for-stealth-aircraft/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIt%20comes%20down%20to%20this,the%20tougher%20radar%2Dabsorbent%20material- https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2242399/afrl-partners-with-florida-state-university-to-develop-reinforced-ceramics-3d-p/- https://www.af.mil/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Print.aspx?PortalId=1&ModuleId=850&Article=3399524- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/avoiding-f-35-acquisition-malpractice-aim-of-next-gen-air-dominance-fighter- airandspaceforces.com/kendall-air-force-ngad-design- defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/06/13/as-it-plans-ngad-fighter-pentagon-must-learn-from-past-failures- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/avoiding-f-35-acquisition-malpractice-aim-of-next-gen-air-dominance-fighter- forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2018/09/14/the-evolution-of-the-f-35s-unit-cost-infographic/?sh=6f52531a7501- sandboxx.us/blog/the-stealth-fighter-that-wasnt-why-we-keep-getting-the-f-117-wrong- airandspaceforces.com/article/0790blackjet/#:~:text=By%20Air%20Force%20calculations%2C%20the,cost%20came%20to%20%2442.6%20million.- apnews.com/article/7292ba3f653af8e81ca384990da5e0f0- man.fas.org/dod-101/sys/ac/f-117.htm- sandboxx.us/blog/why-did-the-f-14-tomcat-retire-decades-before-its-peers- pgpf.org/blog/2023/04/the-united-states-spends-more-on-defense-than-the-next-10-countries-combined#:~:text=Although%20the%20United%20States%20spends,to%202.8%20percent%20in%202033.- airforcemag.com/article/0109airpower
Getting to the bottom of the UAP/UFO whistleblower story Sandboxx 2023-06-09 | According to a former high-level member of the American intelligence apparatus, the United States government has been secretly recovering debris and even entire intact spacecraft of “non-human origin” for decades. These efforts, shrouded within the Pentagon’s most secretive Special Access Programs, have long sought to achieve a technical advantage over America’s adversaries, who the same former official claims have secret crash retrieval programs of their own."We’re definitely not alone," he said. "The data points, quite empirically that we’re not alone."📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Previous Coverage: youtu.be/44ATBmXuf9EFurther Reading:- sandboxx.us/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-uap-whistleblower-who-says-the-us-has-recovered-alien-spacecraftCitations: Original story from The Debrief: thedebrief.org/intelligence-officials-say-u-s-has-retrieved-non-human-craftDebrief Fact Check Q&As:- thedebrief.org/fact-check-q-a-with-debrief-co-founder-and-investigator-tim-mcmillan-part-1- thedebrief.org/fact-check-q-a-with-debrief-co-founder-and-investigator-tim-mcmillan-part-2- thedebrief.org/fact-check-q-a-with-debrief-co-founder-and-professional-investigator-tim-mcmillan-part-3News Nation Interview Clips:- youtube.com/watch?v=ZSj7QsHRxHQ- youtube.com/watch?v=cH2B90uhFGwBlumenthal Tweet:- twitter.com/ralphblu/status/1665809626200264705?s=20- twitter.com/joekhaliltv/status/1666139887152644096?s=46&t=hTnGNyI2OE9hap_EAY7HTA- compassrosepllc.com/mccullough- ignet.gov/sites/default/files/files/McCullough_-_C_(ICIG)_March_2014_bio.pdf- nytimes.com/2020/07/23/us/politics/pentagon-ufo-harry-reid-navy.html- https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/112543/s-korea-us-begin-major-exercise/- csmng.com/wp-files/schriever-sentinel-weekly-pdfs/sentinel_2012-10-11.pdf- https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA568622.pdf- https://www.esd.whs.mil/Security-Review/PrePublication-and-Manuscripts/- foxnews.com/us/pentagon-denies-secret-ufo-retrieval-program-after-whistleblower-bombshell
Whistleblower claims the US has recovered ALIEN craft!? Sandboxx 2023-06-07 | According to a former high-level member of the American intelligence apparatus, the United States government has been secretly recovering debris and even entire intact spacecraft of “non-human origin” for decades. These efforts, shrouded within the Pentagon’s most secretive Special Access Programs, have long sought to achieve a technical advantage over America’s adversaries, who the same former official claims have secret crash retrieval programs of their own.Or at least, that's the story. Let's talk about what we know so far.📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Citations:Debrief article: thedebrief.org/intelligence-officials-say-u-s-has-retrieved-non-human-craftFact Checking: thedebrief.org/fact-check-q-a-with-debrief-co-founder-and-investigator-tim-mcmillan-part-1Video Segment: youtube.com/watch?v=ZSj7QsHRxHQ
If the F-22 is so good, whyd the US buy the F-35? Sandboxx 2023-06-03 | It's not uncommon to hear people talk about the F-22 and F-35 as though they both fill the same roles, but the truth is, they have very different jobs. Here's a breakdown on the differences between these aircraft, and their places within America's approach to air warfare. #short #shorts #airpower #f22 #f22raptor #f35 #stealth #stealthfighter 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52
Could HERMEUS turn the hypersonic arms race on its head? Sandboxx 2023-06-02 | Hermeus was established in 2018 with the lofty goal of fielding hypersonic aircraft for the commercial sector that could eventually even ferry passengers across the Pacific Ocean in as little as 90 minutes. This goal, while certainly ambitious, isn’t necessarily unique in itself — there have been lots of high-speed aircraft programs over the years. What makes Hermeus special isn’t that they’re reaching for the stars… but rather, how firmly they’re keeping their feet planted on the ground as they do. Their pragmatic approach to hypersonic flight has caught the U.S. Air Force's attention... and if they're successful, the world will be next.Check out Alex Hollings on the Hermeus Podcast here: youtu.be/UHvs4nCA8ew📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Further Reading:- sandboxx.us/blog/hypersonic-firm-hermeus-proves-their-mach-5-jet-engine-works- sandboxx.us/blog/hermeus-coo-hypersonic-aircraft-can-help-the-us-military-overcome-the-tyranny-of-distance- sandboxx.us/blog/top-gun-maverick-producer-says-darkstar-looked-so-real-china-moved-spy-satellite-to-see-it%EF%BF%BCCitations:- hermeus.com/blog-abms- https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/news/article-display/article/2720331/air-force-awards-contract-to-hermeus/- http://www.enginehistory.org/Convention/2013/SR-71Propul/SR-71Propul.shtml- govconwire.com/2020/05/ge-lands-394m-dla-contract-for-j85-military-aircraft-engine-supplies- hermeus.com/six-more-engines- sandboxx.us/blog/is-there-a-real-secret-aircraft-behind-lockheed-and-top-guns-darkstar- leidos.com/insights/leidos-awarded-334m-air-breathing-hypersonic-system-contract- hermeus.com/quarterhorse- imlive.s3.amazonaws.com/Federal%20Government/ID169240035078114622178802148204230681189/Expendable%20Hypersonic%20Multi-Mission%20Air-Breathing%20Demonstrator%20(Mayhem)%20Program%20Special%20Notice-%20RFI.pdf- sandboxx.us/blog/5-secretive-new-warplanes-the-us-is-developing-for-the-next-big-fight- interestingengineering.com/transportation/chimera-hybrid-turboramjet-engine- hermeus.com/chimera
Whatever happened to ATTACK aircraft? Sandboxx 2023-06-01 | Let's talk about Fighter and Attack aircraft designations, the differences between the two, and why we don't see many new attack aircraft entering service these days. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52#f35 #fighterjet #airpower #military #aviation #defense #attackjet #short #shorts
4 Problems Ukraine needs to solve before getting F-16s Sandboxx 2023-05-31 | The F-16 Fighting Falcon is among the world's most capable and broadly operated 4th generation fighters... but that doesn't mean it'll be easy to get them flying for Ukraine. Here are four of the biggest challenges that need to be overcome before Ukraine can start operating their own fleets of F-16s, according to Sandboxx News editor-in-chief, Alex Hollings. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52
Alex Hollings talks deterrence on the Hermeus Podcast Sandboxx 2023-05-31 | This is a clip of Sandboxx News editor-in-chief Alex Hollings discussing a deployment to Africa and the importance of deterrence for the U.S. military. Make sure to watch the full podcast here: youtube.com/watch?v=UHvs4nCA8ew📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52#hermeus #military #usmilitary #marines #usmc #airpower #defense #shorts #short
Americas next-generation main battle tank: ABRAMSX Sandboxx 2023-05-30 | The venerable M1 Abrams has been America’s core main battle tank for more than 40 years, thanks to a long series of incremental upgrades that have allowed it to remain one of the world’s most fearsome pieces of armor. But as foreign militaries roll out next-generation smart tanks that shoot, move, and communicate on a different plane than their predecessors, General Dynamics is premiering AbramsX: an Abrams for a new era of warfighting.Special Thanks to Hope Hodge Seck for the original reporting this script was based on!📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52📱 Follow Hope Hodge Seck on socialTwitter: twitter.com/HopeSeckRead more from Hope Seck on Sandboxx News:sandboxx.us/blog/author/hope-hodge-seckFurther Reading:Original Article: sandboxx.us/blog/abramsx-tank-launches-kamikaze-drones-and-goes-electricAbrams in Desert Storm: sandboxx.us/blog/how-american-abrams-tanks-devastated-russian-tanks-in-iraqCitations: - ausa.org/about-us- nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/too-fat-fight-m1-abrams-has-weight-problem-182670- sandboxx.us/blog/russia-has-lost-more-than-2000-tanks-in-ukraine- sandboxx.us/blog/ukraine-is-decapitating-russian-tanks-due-to-a-jack-in-the-box-design-flaw-reports-say- rafael-usa.com/programs/trophy- msn.com/en-us/news/world/switchblade-300-the-drone-like-vehicle-viewed-as-a-direct-fire-weapon/ar-AA12GPN0- sandboxx.us/blog/switchblade-drones-giving-ukraine-an-edge-on-the-battlefield
The race is officially ON to field Americas new stealth fighter Sandboxx 2023-05-26 | **Hasard Lee Signed Book Plate Giveaway!**Order "The Art of Clear Thinking" by Hasard Lee here: us.macmillan.com/books/9781250281449/theartofclearthinkingFollow Alex Hollings on Twitter and tag him with proof of purchase for a chance to receive a signed SUPERSONIC bookplate that really flew with Hasard in an F-16!Alex on Twitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Special Thanks to Rodrigo Avella for letting us use his incredible artwork once again! Make sure to check out Rodrigo's website here: rodrigoavella.comAnd follow him on Instagram here: instagram.com/rodrigo.avellaNow, here's the regular video info:With the recent revelation that the Air Force intends to choose a winning design for its new air superiority fighter, being developed within the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, many have found themselves wondering just how far along this program may actually be. After all, it's already been nearly three years since Air Force officials disclosed the fact that an NGAD technology demonstrator had not only already flown, but had even broken records. Now, however, it seems evident that a final design hasn't been chosen for this new crewed stealth fighter that's expected to offer such a significant leap in capability over existing top-tier 5th-generation jets like the F-22 and F-35 that it's already being described as a 6th generation fighter. And while the Air Force has been clear that there are more than two firms competing to field the winning design, it seems that at least two firms have an inside track.Let's talk about what we know about the three leading aerospace firms, their 6th generation fighter proposals, and what the NGAD fighter may ultimately look like.📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Further Reading and Original Reporting:- sandboxx.us/blog/the-race-to-field-ngad-the-futuristic-replacement-for-the-f-22-raptor-is-officially-on- sandboxx.us/blog/ngad-fighter- sandboxx.us/blog/voodoo-ii-could-a-simple-patch-give-us-a-sneak-peek-at-ngad- sandboxx.us/blog/the-air-force-just-dropped-this-concept-art-of-its-ngad-fighterCitations- breakingdefense.com/2023/05/two-companies-have-worked-on-air-forces-ngad-next-gen-jet-but-more-competitors-are-possible- breakingdefense.com/2023/05/the-air-forces-next-generation-fighter-will-be-selected-in-2024- sandboxx.us/blog/can-the-f-35-dogfight-the-truth-behind-the-infamous-2015-report- sandboxx.us/blog/what-went-wrong-how-the-f-35-got-to-be-so-expensive- breakingdefense.com/2012/02/f-35-production-was-acquisition-malpractice-top-dod-weapons-b- govconwire.com/2022/08/5-vendors-to-develop-adaptive-engine-prototypes-under-975m-air-force-ngap-idiq- - sandboxx.us/blog/x-44-manta-how-lockheed-nailed-the-ngad-in-the-90s- sandboxx.us/blog/what-kind-of-fighter-could-the-latest-military-tech-really-build- sandboxx.us/blog/new-us-fighter-programs-are-learning-what-not-to-do-from-the-f-35- sandboxx.us/blog/did-lockheed-martin-just-give-us-a-sneak-peek-at-americas-next-stealth-fighter- sandboxx.us/blog/is-this-the-technology-that-will-define-6th-generation-fighters- sandboxx.us/blog/ges-new-fighter-engine-just-blew-away-existing-jet-technology- sandboxx.us/blog/project-venom-the-air-force-is-adding-ai-pilots-to-6-f-16s- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/14415/no-that-yf-23-like-rendering-of-the-skunk-works-next-gen-fighter-isnt-new- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/new-next-generation-air-dominance-fighter-renderings-from-lockheed- popsci.com/northrop-grumman-ad-teases-6th-generation-fighter- https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/29356-northrop-grumman-6th-generation-fighter-jet- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/new-views-of-northrop-grummans-totally-notional-long-range-stealth-fighter- defenseone.com/business/2022/07/northrop-grumman-ceo-we-can-build-next-generation-fighter/375066- crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11659- sandboxx.us/blog/americas-secret-stealth-aircraft-youve-never-heard-of- secure.boeingimages.com/archive/Boeing-Model-853-21-Quiet-Bird-in-Test-Lab--Front-View-2JRSXLJBFJ8P.html
The 3 DIFFERENT aircraft we call the F-35 Sandboxx 2023-05-25 | We tend to discuss the F-35 Lightning II as though it's one aircraft, but in truth, it's really more like three. Here's a quick breakdown of each of the different F-35 iterations. #f35 #f35lightningii #f35a #f35b #f35c #stealth #airpower #military #shorts
Russia charges hypersonic missile scientists with treason!? Sandboxx 2023-05-23 | In just the first two weeks of America's Patriot Air Defense System being operational in Ukraine, a reported SEVEN Russian Kinzhal missiles were shot down over Kyiv. Now, as Russia rushes to shift the narrative around their supposedly "invincible missile," a third Russian hypersonic scientist has been charged with treason... and it looks like Russian President Vladimir Putin is looking to pin Kinzhal's failure on the nation's leading scientists. Let's talk about what this means for Kinzhal, and for the future of Russian weapons programs. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Habitual Linecrosser on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6ysC3YUZbjScBKZlNLrmtQFurther Reading:- sandboxx.us/blog/why-calling-russias-kinzhal-a-hypersonic-missile-is-a-stretch- sandboxx.us/blog/evidence-suggests-russias-hypersonic-kinzhal-missile-is-powered-by-american-tech- sandboxx.us/blog/hypersonic-weapons-whats-the-difference-between-boost-glide-and-scramjetCitations:- jurist.org/news/2022/07/russia-arrests-another-top-siberian-scientist-on-suspected-treason- http://itam83.itam.nsc.ru/about/news/2023-05-15.html- http://itam.nsc.ru/about/news/2022-07-26.html- missilethreat.csis.org/missile/kinzhal- businessinsider.com/russia-fooling-the-world-by-calling-kinzhal-missile-hypersonic-2022-8- nbcnews.com/news/world/russia-hypersonic-missile-scientists-arrested-treason-patriots-ukraine-rcna84857- washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/17/russia-scientists-treason-hypersonic- reuters.com/world/europe/kremlin-says-three-scientists-face-very-serious-accusations-treason-case-2023-05-17-
Do the US Navy SEALs have FLYING SUBMARINES? Sandboxx 2023-05-19 | America’s special operations forces use a wide variety of vehicles to conduct their covert operations, but few are as dramatic as the Navy’s recent efforts to field a flying submarine that could ferry operators into and out of the battlespace quickly and stealthily.To date, there has been no evidence to suggest that such a platform is in current operation, but Navy documents from 2010 clearly show that not only was the branch seriously investigating this concept, they concluded that the idea was entirely feasible with the existing technology of the day.📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52📱 Follow Hector Tinoco on socialInstagram: instagram.com/tinoco.photographyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hector-tinoco-75112a1b6TikTok: tiktok.com/@hector.tcoFurther Reading:Original Article: sandboxx.us/blog/the-navys-plan-to-build-flying-submarines-for-navy-seals-isnt-as-crazy-as-it-soundsCitations: - "Submersible Aircraft Concept Design Study" - https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA554344.pdf- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41045/the-navy-concluded-transmedium-flying-submersible-vehicles-were-possible-a-decade-ago- sandboxx.us/blog/an-1-americas-plan-for-submarine-aircraft-carriers- sandboxx.us/blog/sdv-the-secret-weapon-of-the-navy-seal-teams- ttps://www.sandboxx.us/blog/mark-9-sdv-the-seals-mini-sub-that-packed-full-sized-torpedoes- sandboxx.us/blog/why-did-the-f-14-tomcat-retire-decades-before-its-peers- flightglobal.com/picture-darpa-seeks-submersible-aircraft-concepts/83329.article- https://www.eng.auburn.edu/organizations/AIAA/files/papers/2009/ugrad/Submersible_2009.pdf- arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2010-1012- arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2014-2721- iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-3190/aad48b
Sandboxxs Alex Hollings nominated for Aerospace Reporter of the Year! Sandboxx 2023-05-15 | Last week, the Aerospace Media Awards released their list of 2023 award nominees. Among the many incredible journalists recognized, Sandboxx News' very own Alex Hollings was on the short list of nominees for Aviation Reporter of the Year!You can see the full list of award nominees for this year here: aerospacemediadinner.comThe 2023 Aerospace Media Awards will be held in Paris on June 18.📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52
Ukraine intercepts Russias Kinzhal missile?!? Heres what happened Sandboxx 2023-05-12 | Ukrainian and American Defense officials have now both confirmed an intercept of Russia’s much-hyped “hypersonic” Kinzhal missile during a Russian missile and drone attack on May 4. But nothing in warfare is ever quite so cut and dry, and in the days following this intercept, a number of competing narratives emerged; some born out of genuine confusion about Ukraine seemingly denying the intercept, others out of seriously questionable evidence making the rounds on social media, and of course, more still driven by the Kremlin’s sprawling I.O. (information operations) machine. So here's the complete breakdown of what Kinzhal is, what the Patriot air defense system is capable of... and what really happened on May 4. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Check out the great work from our friend Habitual Linecrosser!YouTube: youtube.com/@habitual_linecrosserTikTok: tiktok.com/@habitual_linecrosserCitations:- sandboxx.us/blog/why-calling-russias-kinzhal-a-hypersonic-missile-is-a-stretch- sandboxx.us/blog/evidence-suggests-russias-hypersonic-kinzhal-missile-is-powered-by-american-tech- cnn.com/2023/05/06/europe/us-patriot-system-ukraine-hypersonic-missile-intl-hnk/index.html- cnn.com/2023/05/04/europe/ukraine-air-attacks-kyiv-russia-intl-hnk/index.html- defence-ua.com/weapon_and_tech/giperzvukovij_h_47_kinzhal_uspishno_zbito_zsu_foto_ulamkiv_j_pojasnennja_prichini_silnogo_vibuhu_unochi_4_travnja_nad_kijevom-11498.html- https://t.me/suspilnenews/20452- kyivindependent.com/ukraines-air-force-denies-ballistic-missile-shot-down-over-kyiv-on-may-4- nytimes.com/2023/05/06/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-patriot.html- https://t.me/MykolaOleshchuk/43- twitter.com/KpsZSU/status/1654803125667090437?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1654803125667090437%7Ctwgr%5E8cfe0900e41661f3dabdf62174c80ae07b676772%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsweek.com%2Fus-patriot-system-behind-downing-russian-hypersonic-missile-ukraine-1798834- nypost.com/2023/05/06/ukraine-uses-patriot-system-to-shoot-down-russian-missile- nytimes.com/2023/05/06/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-patriot.html- defense.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/3390136/pentagon-press-secretary-air-force-brig-gen-pat-ryder-holds-a-press-briefingPaul Ronzheimer on Twitter: twitter.com/ronzheimer/status/1656289377129988096John Ridge on Twitter: twitter.com/John_A_RidgeAndrei Tarasenko on Twitter:twitter.com/AndreiBtvt- popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a43804177/russias-kinzhal-missile-is-not-hypersonic- sandboxx.us/blog/russias-high-profile-weapons-are-all-smoke-and-mirrors- sandboxx.us/blog/3-advanced-russian-weapons-that-turned-out-to-be-science-fiction- sandboxx.us/blog/russias-focus-on-perception-is-costing-them-the-skies-over-ukraine- missilethreat.csis.org/missile/ss-26-2- sandboxx.us/blog/hypersonic-weapons-whats-the-difference-between-boost-glide-and-scramjet- static.rusi.org/RUSI-Silicon-Lifeline-final-updated-web_1.pdf- storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/239f756e2e6b49a5bec78f5c5248bf3d- nytimes.com/2022/09/04/us/politics/russia-missiles-ukraine.html
EXCLUSIVE! F-22 Raptors fired on Alaska UFO with 20mm Cannons?! Sandboxx 2023-05-10 | We recently received an incredible care package from our friend Derek with the 90th AMU Dicemen out of Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Alaska. The package included some incredible swag... and an even more incredible story! Huge thanks to the 90th AMU and all of the Airmen stationed at JBER!Citations: - defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3295813/air-force-shoots-down-high-altitude-object-off-alaskan-coast- apnews.com/article/politics-united-states-government-south-carolina-3a6f05a2b3158d104b4921860849495f- sandboxx.us/blog/the-rundown-on-all-3-ufo-intercepts-this-week- businessinsider.com/objects-shot-down-over-alaska-canada-ufo-interfered-f22-sensors-2023-2- yahoo.com/news/why-u-used-missiles-not-125447249.html- sandboxx.us/blog/chinese-spy-balloon-answering-all-your-questions-and-dispelling-the-myths- twitter.com/USNorthernCmd/status/1626783632500178945/photo/1
Did Ukraine DENY intercepting Russias hypersonic Kinzhal missile? Sandboxx 2023-05-09 | With news of Ukraine intercepting Russia's mega-hyped "hypersonic" Kinzhal missile over Kyiv, there's been a flood of people online claiming that Ukraine has denied the intercept took place. Here's what happened, and the truth about Ukraine's "denial." #Ukraine #ukrainewar #kinzhal #airpower #military #defense #tech #news #short #shorts
The F-117 Nighthawks SECRET post-retirement operations! Sandboxx 2023-05-05 | The F-117 Nighthawk was the world's first operational stealth aircraft, ushering in a revolution in airpower that continues to this very day. But after 25 years of service, the F-117 Nighthawk's career came to a close in 2008 when the aircraft was officially retired... Or at least, that was the story.It turns out, claims that the Nighthawk was retiring were greatly exaggerated. Let's dive into the timeline of F-117 sightings post-retirement, the claims that it saw combat in 2017, and why the Air Force now plans to keep the Nighthawk flying all the way to 2034.📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Citations:Tyler Rogoway's story on Nighthawks in Syria for The Warzone:- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/26728/lets-talk-about-the-rumor-that-f-117s-have-flown-missions-in-the-middle-east-recently- medium.com/war-is-boring/yep-f-117-stealth-fighters-are-still-flying-in-2015-25a757350390- https://www.key.aero/article/secretive-f-117-nighthawks-post-retirement-ops- theaviationist.com/2014/10/03/photo-f117-still-flying- jalopnik.com/why-is-the-retired-f-117-nighthawk-still-flying-1544383008- theaviationgeekclub.com/four-retired-f-117-stealth-fighters-were-secretly-deployed-to-the-middle-east-and-conducted-air-strikes-in-syria-and-iraq-in-2017-scramble-magazine-says- reviewjournal.com/news/military/area-51-mystery-nighthawks-seen-over-nevadaJohn Pike Quote: reviewjournal.com/news/military/area-51-mystery-nighthawks-seen-over-nevadaRogoway coverage in Jalopnik: jalopnik.com/why-is-the-retired-f-117-nighthawk-still-flying-1544383008- lazygranch.com/bat15.html- theaviationist.com/2016/09/23/watch-two-f-117-stealth-jets-fly-over-nevada-together-8-years-after-retirement- theaviationist.com/2017/11/24/the-day-after-an-f-117-was-spotted-on-a-trailer-in-southern-nevada-another-one-was-photographed-flying-with-an-f-16-near-rachelScramble Magazine Claim:- facebook.com/Scramblemagazine/posts/2670767592949758Wagner & Syrian troops vs US SOF: - coffeeordie.com/wagner-group-syria-khasham- cfr.org/article/syrias-civil-war- cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/conflict-syria- armscontrol.org/factsheets/Timeline-of-Syrian-Chemical-Weapons-Activity- npr.org/2019/02/17/695545252/more-than-300-chemical-attacks-launched-during-syrian-civil-war-study-says- reuters.com/world/middle-east/chemical-weapons-watchdog-blames-syrian-air-force-douma-attack-2023-01-27- fas.org/issues/biological-chemical-and-other-non-nuclear-threats/chemical-weapons-syria- obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/issues/foreign-policy/syriaNighthawk tally in storage:- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/29606/51-f-117-nighthawk-stealth-jets-remain-in-inventory-only-one-destroyed-in-last-two-years- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/31361/f-117s-spotted-playing-stealthy-aggressor-against-f-15s-and-f-22s-over-nellis-range- thedrive.com/the-war-zone/33593/f-117s-flew-directly-over-los-angeles-on-another-mission-off-the-southern-california-coast- theaviationist.com/2020/10/23/watch-two-f-117-nighthawk-stealth-jets-launch-from-mcas-miramar-yesterday-afternoon- aviationweek.com/shows-events/afa-air-space-cyber-conference/retired-f-117s-fly-cruise-missiles-training- sam.gov/opp/0435f212121249169f6e68034e486db7/viewYouTube Videos Shown:- youtube.com/watch?v=TvyaG7EIC18
Americas had its own Kinzhal missile back in the 60s! Sandboxx 2023-05-03 | To be fair to Russia's Kinzhal, however, Skybolt never went into service because emerging ICBMs and SLBMs had many convinced that the days of long-range strategic bombers were at an end. This video isn't meant to suggest that the Kh47M2 Kinzhal poses no threat — ballistic missiles are extremely fast-moving targets that are difficult to intercept. But it's important to know that the Kinzhal isn't cutting-edge technology. It's just another Russian weapon system that benefits from a great deal of disinformation. #kinzhal #hypersonic #hypersonicmissile #ballisticmissile #militaryhistory #airpower #fighterjet #bomber #coldwar #ukraine #short #shorts
The best BVR missile in the world! Europes METEOR Sandboxx 2023-05-02 | The Meteor Missile, developed in a joint effort from the UK, France, Sweden, Germany, Italy, and Spain, uses a solid fuel, variable flow ducted rocket — or ramjet — for propulsion. And that makes it incredible dangerous for beyond-visual-range engagements. #shorts #short #airpower #missile #meteormissile #airtoair #aviation #defense #tech #technology
Russia says it DESTROYED a NATO bunker with the Kinzhal?! Sandboxx 2023-04-28 | Did Russia actually manage to destroy a secret NATO command center hidden hundreds of meters below Ukraine using their hypersonic Kinzhal missile?No. But Russian trolls pouring into the comment sections of social media platforms and news sites all over the web sure do want you to think that they did. Let’s dive into this increasingly popular disinformation narrative, where it originated from, and why we can conclusively say that it’s just another attempt at manipulating the narrative surrounding Russia’s fumbled invasion of Ukraine. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52Citations:- cairnsnews.org/2023/03/01/russian-missile-hits-strategic-80-metre-deep-nato-bunker- https://archive.ph/a5fWb- politico.com/magazine/story/2017/06/12/how-russia-targets-the-us-military-215247- haaretz.com/us-news/2023-04-17/ty-article/.premium/gop-lawmaker-spreads-blatant-antisemitism-invokes-nazis-on-holocaust-remembrance-day/00000187-90a5-d484-adef-f2a5e1800000- br.ifunny.co/picture/putin-new-world-order-worships-satan-it-is-worth-noting-nQ0HADCz8- https://www.ellinikahoaxes.gr/- https://ikee.lib.auth.gr/record/320115/files/GRI-2020-27808.pdf- gwaramedia.com/en- https://ria.ru/20230311/spetsoperatsiya-1857219583.html- https://english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/156216-russia_march_missile_strike_nato/- https://en.topwar.ru/213973-grecheskoe-izdanie-rossijskij-kinzhal-porazil-podzemnyj-komandnyj-bunker-nato-na-ukraine.html- ca.movies.yahoo.com/satellite-photos-show-aftermath-strike-074843504.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc25vcGVzLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGIyxcqZQoUo1Vba1in9xDFvt95CQ4wvM10wbcfTPmT9HJZkdgYpa4GM9QOyaQAuVCXxfCFPI64cpMvHSWznORcHL4vAIlQPSOZiDbWsAHGSjYPT8EDgKeDD6X0WpeKrxzc3NpcqNSkUrw8LGuBaQrJbVucm2a8MYJDDrJcfvb1A- gwaramedia.com/en/fake-russian-kinzhal-missiles-hit-nato-command-center-in-ukraine- snopes.com/fact-check/nato-command-center-strike- newsweek.com/russia-nato-ukraine-command-center-strike-kinzhal-missile-1791805
The right fighter for Ukraine isnt the F-16, its the GRIPEN Sandboxx 2023-04-26 | If a nation is going to provide Ukraine with fighters, the best option would be Sweden's JAS 39 Gripen C, thanks to its low operating cost, ease of maintenance, and high levels of capability... but there is one problem with this idea. #short #shorts #gripen #saab #fighterjet #ukraine #airpower #fighterjet
BUZZ ALDRIN is being promoted to GENERAL Sandboxx 2023-04-26 | The U.S. Air Force just announced that they're giving famed Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin an honorary promotion to brigadier general. If that surprises you, let's talk about some other things Aldrin's done that might surprise you as well! #nasa #space #apollo11 #buzzaldrin #saturn5 #moonlanding #airpower #aviation #militaryhistory #fighterpilot #short #shorts
How Abrams and Bradleys CRUSHED Russias tanks in Iraq Sandboxx 2023-04-25 | With 31 M1 Abrams main battle tanks now headed for Ukraine, there’s been a great deal of discussion about how these armored behemoths will fare against the Russian tanks they were originally designed to square off against. Fortunately, this won’t be the first time American Abrams will find themselves sighting in on dated Soviet-era armor, and few interactions better reflect this power mismatch than the legendary Battle of 73 Easting of the Persian Gulf War.The Battle of 73 Easting is often referred to as one of the great tank battles of the 20th century, with just nine M1A1 Abrams tanks, 13 M3A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and 120 American soldiers squaring off against a much larger force of well-trained Iraqi Republican Guard Tawakalna and 10th Armored Divisions.To make matters worse for the numerically inferior American forces, the Iraqi troops and armor were embedded in a defensive posture, just waiting for the chance to sink their teeth into the as-yet unproven American tanks. When the fighting began, however, a combination of sound military strategy employed by a then-28-year-old H.R. McMaster and superior military technology laid waste to the Iraqi forces, proving unequivocally that the one-two punch of M1 Abrams main battle tanks and M3A2 Bradley fighting vehicles were more than just effective in the fight. They were downright devastating.📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52📱 Follow Hector Tinoco on socialInstagram: instagram.com/tinoco.photographyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hector-tinoco-75112a1b6TikTok: tiktok.com/@hector.tcoFurther Reading:Original Article: sandboxx.us/blog/how-american-abrams-tanks-devastated-russian-tanks-in-iraqIs the era of tanks over? sandboxx.us/blog/is-the-era-of-tanks-over-or-does-russia-just-suck-at-using-themUKR and Tanks: sandboxx.us/blog/how-ukraine-is-trolling-the-west-for-advanced-main-battle-tanksCitations:McMaster's account: thestrategybridge.org/the-bridge/2016/2/26/eagle-troop-at-the-battle-of-73-eastingM289: globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/m829a1.htmSabot: warhistoryonline.com/weapons/sabot-round.html?chrome=1Operations Room coverage: youtube.com/watch?v=72XLTfmcaAw&t=565sBattle: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2022/October/Mission-Command-at-the-Battle-of-73-Easting/Battle lessons: https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA253991.pdfContext: coffeeordie.com/73-eastingCitations:
The F-22s MONSTER $11 BILLION UPGRADE Sandboxx 2023-04-24 | The F-22 Raptor may be slated to retire by the mid-2030s, but the U.S. intends to make sure the Raptor maintains its air dominance edge right up until the last minute, and they're pumping $10.9 billion into the legendary fighter to make sure it does. Image credit to James Reeder on Instagram! instagram.com/boreeder/?hl=enRead more about this slew of upgrades here: sandboxx.us/blog/americas-f-22-will-see-serious-upgrades-before-retirement#shorts #short #f22 #f22raptor #stealth #stealthfighter #airpower
American CARGO PLANES like the C-17 could save TAIWAN? Sandboxx 2023-04-22 | According to a recent series of war games carried out by a Washington DC-based think-tank, preventing the success of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could all come down to a single American missile system: the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile. And the Air Force's Rapid Dragon program could allow a small number of cargo planes to deploy HUNDREDS of these vital weapon systems from well outside the reach of Chinese air defenses. Learn more about the LRASM's potential role in Taiwan's defense: sandboxx.us/blog/the-missile-that-could-save-taiwan-from-a-chinese-invasionLearn more about Rapid Dragon: sandboxx.us/blog/rapid-dragon-turning-americas-cargo-planes-in-missile-packed-arsenal-ships#short #shorts #c130hercules #c17 #rapiddragon #airpower #military #taiwan #usmilitary #defense
Russia just BOMBED its OWN CITY?! Sandboxx 2023-04-21 | On Thursday, April 20, a Russian Su-34 dropped some sort of ordnance onto the Russian city of Belgorod. Here's what we know.Confirmation of the incident in Russian state media: https://tass.ru/proisshestviya/17575185Russian SU-34M friendly fire: sandboxx.us/blog/russia-shoots-down-their-own-advanced-jet-just-weeks-after-delivery#russia #ukraine #invasionofukraine #su34 #short #shorts #airpower
The Navys new stealth fighter and the future of American AirPower Sandboxx 2023-04-21 | The U.S. Navy has requested a whopping $1.53 billion for 2024 to fund the continued development of its new stealth fighter, dubbed the F/A-XX. This marks the first time the service has assigned a publicly-known dollar figure to the program and it offers us an important glimpse into the Navy’s priorities in the years to come.Thanks to Hector Tinoco for editing this episode! 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on socialTwitter: twitter.com/sandboxxnewsInstagram: instagram.com/sandboxxnewsFacebook: facebook.com/sandboxxnewsTikTok: tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews📱 Follow Alex Hollings on socialTwitter: twitter.com/AlexHollings52Instagram: instagram.com/alexhollings52Facebook: facebook.com/AlexHollingsWritesTikTok: tiktok.com/alexhollings52📱 Follow Hector Tinoco on socialInstagram: instagram.com/tinoco.photographyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hector-tinoco-75112a1b6TikTok: tiktok.com/@hector.tcoFurther Reading:Original Write-Up: sandboxx.us/blog/the-navy-is-getting-serious-about-its-new-stealth-fighterPrevious F/A-XX Coverage: sandboxx.us/blog/the-massive-carrier-problem-the-navys-f-a-xx-has-to-solveF-35 Dogfighting: sandboxx.us/blog/can-the-f-35-dogfight-the-truth-behind-the-infamous-2015-reportF-35 Pilot on the F-35: sandboxx.us/blog/an-f-35-pilot-explains-why-the-jets-bad-press-misses-the-pointNGAD Coverage: sandboxx.us/blog/ngad-fighterCitations:F/A-XX Budget request: news.usni.org/2023/03/13/fy2024-budget-navy-request-calls-for-9-new-ships-asks-to-shed-2-littoral-combat-ships-6-other-shipsF-35 Acquisition: sandboxx.us/blog/how-the-f-35-flies-the-line-between-failure-and-successF/A-XX Classified funding: news.usni.org/2022/03/29/navy-keeps-next-generation-fighter-research-costs-classified-for-third-consecutive-budget-cycleNavy Aviation Vision 2030-2035: media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/27/2002881262/-1/-1/0/NAVY%20AVIATION%20VISION%202030-2035_FNL.PDFChinese hypersonics: sandboxx.us/blog/here-are-all-hypersonic-weapons-russia-and-china-have-in-serviceAdaptive Cycle Engines: sandboxx.us/blog/ges-new-fighter-engine-just-blew-away-existing-jet-technologyPeregrine Missile: sandboxx.us/blog/america-has-6-new-air-to-air-missiles-headed-for-serviceAARGM-ER: sandboxx.us/blog/the-navys-new-missile-could-make-non-stealth-fighters-viable-againAI Wingmen: sandboxx.us/blog/controlling-killer-swarms-of-swarms-inside-darpas-amassNavy Joint Testimony: news.usni.org/2022/04/28/navys-f-a-xx-fighter-will-be-the-quarterback-for-a-team-of-unmanned-aircraftMALD: sandboxx.us/blog/adm-160-mald-americas-secret-weapon-to-engage-air-defenses-isnt-a-weapon-at-all
